Quenching Pilgrims' Thirst in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal – Thirsty pilgrims and visitors at the Swayambhu Stupa in Kathmandu quenched their thirst on the occasion of Buddha’s 2555th birthday at a Juice Distribution Program on May 10, 2011.
Teaching Character Education at Palau High School
Koror, Palau - A presentation about the UPF Character Education curriculum, Discovering the Real Me, was made at the Palau High School on April 29.
Seminar on Family Values in Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan - A seminar on family values was organized by the Universal Peace Federation and the Professors World Peace Academy (PWPA) on May 1 in Taipei. The 123 participants included board members of UPF and PWPA, professors, and Ambassadors for Peace. There were Buddhists, Catholics and Unificationists.
Ambassadors for Peace Offer Condolences to Japan
UPF Ambassadors for Peace in various nations have been offering condolences to the people of Japan, paying courtesy calls to the Japanese embassy in their nation and forwarding donations to be used to aid victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Read reports from India, Malaysia, Senegal, Solomon Islands, and Thailand.
Seminar in Chaco-í on Principles for Peace
Chaco-í, Paraguay - UPF-Paraguay held a seminar in the town of Chaco-í on April 30 on the theme: "Universal Principles for Peace and the Real Problems."
Mission of Tunisia to the UN Hosts Tea Ceremony
New York, USA - A Japanese Tea Ceremony was hosted by the Permanent Mission of Tunisia to the UN on April 27, 2011, at the Tunisian House.
Third Annual Peace March in Palhoça, Brazil
Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil - City Councillor Leonel Perreira and UPF leaders worked together to organize a Peace March and other activities in celebration of Palhoça's 117th birthday on April 24.
Forum in Nepal on Transformational Leadership
Kathmandu, Nepal - In a cordial atmosphere of honest dialogue the 10th South Asia Peace Initiative (SAPI) brought together political leaders from seven parties to discuss issues of common concern focusing on human security and leadership transformation.
UPF Partners in the All-Russia Week of Goodness
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Russia initiated programs during the fifteenth annual Spring Week of Goodness April 16-24. Events with the slogan “We Create Our Future Together” took place throughout Russia. UPF and its Young Ambassadors for Peace were enthusiastic participants in events in a number of cities.
Sydney Street Choir Sings for Ambassadors for Peace
Sydney, Australia - More than 60 people gathered on April 4 for a talk by Mr. James Paul, conductor of the Sydney Street Choir. Then the choir treated everyone with several heart-warming and inspring songs.
Forum on the Contributions of Taiwan's NGOs to the MDGs
Taipei, Taiwan - UPF organized a forum on March 26 about Taiwan’s contribution toward fulfilling the UN Millennium Development Goals. Speakers reported on the international humanitarian work of their NGOs.
Inter-religious Multicultural Family Festival in Toronto
Toronto, Canada - The Universal Peace Federation in Toronto celebrated its fourth annual Inter-Religious Multicultural Family Festival on April 17. Guests of honor included a local police chief and mayor.
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