Character Education
DTRM Learning Objectives for Students Ages 14-18
Learning objectives from UPF's Discovering the Real Me character education books for students in grades 9-12
DTRM Learning Objectives for Students Ages 6-10
Learning objectives from UPF's Discovering the Real Me character education books for students in grades 1-4
DTRM Learning Objectives for Students Ages 10-14
Learning objectives from the Discovering the Real Me character education books for students in grades 5-8
Fighting HIV/AIDS in St. Lucia through Character Building
Choiseul, St. Lucia - More than 80 adolescents gathered during the summer holidays in Choiseul, July 25-29, 2011, for an HIV/AIDS prevention program, skits, small group discussions, crafts and service projects.
Jakarta Conference on National Character Building
Jakarta, Indonesia - The theme “National Character Building and Sustainable Development” attracted over 400 participants to an international conference organized by the Universal Peace Federation and the Faculty of Communications of Universitas Tarumanagara at the university auditorium on May 27.
World Day for Cultural Diversity Celebrated in Harare
Harare, Zimbabwe - During the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebration on May 21, 2011, UPF gave a presentation about character education to students and teachers from 21 high schools.
Character Education Offered to Zimbabwe Youth
Harare, Zimbabwe - Rev. Jean Augustin Ghomsi, Southern Africa Sub-regional Director of UPF, introduced character education to 16 youth as part of an educational program from May 1-8, 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.
UPF Character Education Program Expands
New York, USA - UPF's character education program is expanding with the shipment of student texts and teacher manuals to our chapters in 25 nations in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, and Oceania.
Interest in Indonesia about Character Education
Jakarta, Indonesia - UPF Indonesia's character education programs are gaining widespread support. Though schools used have to moral education classes in the past, these days such classes have generally been removed from the curriculum and teachers are struggling how to implement moral or character education in their classrooms.
Highlights of 2010 of UPF-Angola
Luanda, Angola - The highlights of UPF-Angola's activities in 2010 included a character education program at a secondary school, a conference about AIDS, and a youth rally.
Educational Programs for Youth in India
Delhi, India - UPF-India offered a variety of educational programs during 2010. Around 700 youth volunteers attended Peace Principles seminars. Character education programs were offered to 1,500 students. The Mission Self-Empowerment Project was launched with 16 college students committed to becoming leaders of positive social change. Peace education was offered to 194 National Service Scheme volunteers.
Student Peace Initiative Clubs Launched in Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone - UPF-Sierra Leone launched Student Peace Initiative in nine leading secondary schools in the capital on December 11. Character education training was offered to sixteen students, who are encouraged to start peace clubs at their schools.
L. Nyalley: Practicing Character Education
It is with great pleasure and high honor that I accept your invitation for me to attend this award ceremony for the students who have the completed training in character education by the Universal Peace Federation and give a talk. The theme of the ceremony is "Developing students to realize their potential through character education."
Character Education Continues in Nairobi
Photos of a character education program for school officials and community leaders in Kenya in March 2010. A seminar on character education was held December 11 at the Peace Embassy in Nairobi.
Human Rights Day Observed in Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan - UPF-Afghanistan worked with the Independent Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan to promote character education and celebrate Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, 2010.
Promoting Character Education in Jakarta
Jakarta, Indonesia - UPF Character Education and Youth Leadership Programs in various schools and universities in the capital city include service components.
Sports, Blood Drive, and AIDS Prevention on Day of Peace in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Several days of celebration included sports, a blood donation drive, and youth character education with an emphasis on AIDS prevention. Programs were held in four provinces of Burkina Faso: Djubo, Kaya, Nanoro and Ouagadougou.
Character Education Workshop in Seychelles
Victoria, Seychelles - UPF Seychelles in collaboration with CARE offered a three-day character education workshop for CARE Educators during school holidays, August 19-21. About 30 teachers attended.
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.