In Memoriam: Abel T. Muzorewa
Harare, Zimbabwe - The first black prime minister of an interim white-dominated government before Zimbabwe's independence, Bishop Abel Muzorewa, died at his Harare home on April 8. He was 85.
Women Organize a Summer of Hope for Haiti's Children
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Volunteers, supplies, and funds are needed for a summer camp that will offer sports, arts, music, dance, field trips, life skills, and personal growth and team-building activities for 200 Haitian youth Aug. 15-29, 2010.
A Vision for Developing Character through Sports in Cote d'Ivoire
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - To explore possibilities for offering character education, we met with the president of Zady Academy, which offers general education, teacher training, and sports. They are especially interested in implementing a program based on moral values.
Celebrating Mothers' Day with Iraqi Families
Sahab, Jordan - A Mothers' Day celebration on April 3 brought together Iraqi women and their families who are living in Jordan. A daughter paid tribute to her mother, and two mothers talked about how they overcame difficult challenges in caring for their families.
In Memoriam: Girija Prasad Koirala
Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepal’s senior statesman, five-time Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, died March 20 at the age of 86 and was cremated the following day with full state honors in Kathmandu.
Madrid Marriage & Family Forum: The Marriage Relationship
Madrid, Spain - "In a marriage, we need to develop ourselves and walk together," marriage educator Mrs. Ana María Reynés told participants at a UPF-Spain marriage and family seminar on March 20, 2010.
Montreal Interfaith Forum: Acting Locally and Thinking Globally
Montreal, Canada - “Toward a World of Universal Peace—Acting Locally and Thinking Globally” was the topic of an interfaith forum in Montreal on March 17, 2010.
"Wine for Peace" Awards
Rome, Italy - Through its medical and sports branches, the Universal Peace Federation organized a "Wine for Peace” award ceremony at a restored Medieval mansion.
Passing the Baton in Religious Youth Service
Tarrytown, NY, USA - The Universal Peace Federation announces that Rev. John W. Gehring has been appointed as the International Director of the Religious Youth Service.
A Celebration in London of Women's Achievements
London, UK - ‘Celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present and future' was the theme of a March 14 celebration of the UN’s International Women’s Day.
Presentation in Toronto on the Global Wisdom Project
Toronto, Canada - Global wisdom was the theme of the March meeting of the Universal Peace Federation in the Central District of Canada. It sparked much discussion about the dimensions of cultural wisdom and religious wisdom.
Empowering Women in Belize for Leadership Roles
Belize City, Belize - The theme of "A Women's Movement for Real Change" inspired Belize women to seek leadership roles in their community and nation as they gathered on March 9 for a celebration of the International Women's Day.
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