UPF-Nepal Develops Character Education Curriculum
Kathmandu, Nepal—UPF-Nepal held a meeting to begin drafting a character education curriculum it has been asked to create by the Minister of Education of Nepal.
1,500 Attend Peace Blessing as Nepalese Lawmakers Redraw State Lines
Kathmandu, Nepal—An overflow crowd of 1,500 people attended a marriage rededication and peace Blessing ceremony co-organized by UPF-Nepal.
Colombian Ambassador for Peace Discusses Teachings of UPF Founder in e-Book
Lima, Peru—Ambassador for Peace Rabbi Dr. Richard Ben-Eleazar discusses the teachings of UPF founder Rev. Sun Myung Moon in several chapters of an e-Book he has published on interreligious cooperation.
UPF-Nigeria: Promotes Peacebuilding
Abuja, Nigeria—Cultivating the right attitude and acquiring relevant knowledge and skills for conflict resolution and national reconciliation were the focus of a seminar presented by UPF.
UPF-Australia: RYS Project Includes Tree-planting
Riverwood, Australia—Young people from 16 nationalities and six faiths came together to plant trees in a project of the Religious Youth Service (RYS).
Peace and Security Forum on "The Role of Religion in Peace-Building"
Washington, D.C., USA—On July 14, the UPF Office of Peace and Security Affairs held a forum on “The Role of Religion in Peace-Building.”
UPF-Australia: Global Day of Parents Observed
Brisbane, Australia—Women upholding moral values was the topic of a joint celebration of International Day of Families and Global Day of Parents.
RYS: Youth Leadership Program
Washington, D.C., USA—Young leaders from around the world participated in a Religious Youth Service project in Washington, D.C. from July 12-15.
In Memoriam: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India
Former Indian President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who was known as the “people’s president” passed away on July 27 at the age of 83.
UPF-Nepal Vice Chair in Op-Ed: Family Values Vital in Rebuilding Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal—Mr. Santosh Paudel, vice chairman of UPF-Nepal, had an opinion-page article published in a major daily newspaper in Nepal on July 29.
On Mandela Day, Australia Says “Make a Difference”
Melbourne, Australia—African community leaders, NGO leaders and politicians celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day with music and prayer.
UPF-Japan Forum Discusses Sustainable Development
Tokyo, Japan—UPF-Japan held its 24th Peace Diplomats Forum on the “Post-2015 Development Agenda and Decent Work: Key for Sustainable Development.”
Page 220 of 302