Buenos Aires, Argentina - “Share, recognize, and celebrate” was the motto of UPF-Argentina's final event of 2011 on December 18.
On this occasion some of the best moments of the year were remembered during a pleasant dinner that featured music, presents, and surprises. The meeting was also an opportunity to acknowledge and emphasize the effort of all those who collaborated in different areas during the past year with a spirit of service and commitment for the sake of peace. An anniversary cake was shared to celebrate the 6th anniversary of the UPF inauguration in Argentina. The traditional toast of good wishes for the coming year 2012 culminated the event.
Some of the activities carried out by the different branches of UPF-Argentina during 2011 and displayed in the video “UPF Argentina: Review 2011” are listed below:
SPIRITUALITY AND PEACE
“Global Family: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding”: International Day of Peace, Buenos Aires, September 21
CYCLE OF WORKSHOPS
“Creative Management of Stress in Work and Life,” Buenos Aires, October 11
“Leading Emotions and Managing Stress,” Buenos Aires, October 18
“Creative Power of the Positive Mind,” Buenos Aires, October 25
“Resistance to Change,” Buenos Aires, November 15
Workshop on Graphology, Buenos Aires, November 1
“Meditation through Mandalas,” Buenos Aires, November 8
Presentation of the autobiography of UPF Rev. Sun Myung Moon, Tucumán, April 21
FAMILY AND PEACE
“Confronting Family Poverty and Social Exclusion”: International Day of Families, Buenos Aires, May 12
Inauguration of the Marriage and Family Initiative, Anisacate (Córdoba), November 28
COOPERATION AND PEACE
“Life is the art of meeting each other”: International Day of Friendship, Buenos Aires, August 5
“The Ark of Noah”: Musical performance, Buenos Aires, October 22
CULTURE AND PEACE
International Poetry Competition: “Global Family: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding,” International Year of Youth, May 12-August 12
ENVIRONMENT AND PEACE
“Water and Life: Science and Awareness for Peace”: World Water Day, Buenos Aires, March 22
SERVICE AND PEACE
Charity Dinner, Buenos Aires, September 16
Competition on Solidarity Activities “Social Action: Voluntary Work and Common Welfare”: International Volunteer Day, October 17- November 16
Charity Dinner, Buenos Aires, November 18
Celebration “Let´s say together: ‘Thank you’": International Volunteer Day, Buenos Aires, December 5
“Share, Recognize and Celebrate”: Year-end Dinner, Buenos Aires, December 18