Character Education
International Day of Families Observed at a Program in Quito
Quito, Ecuador - At the auditorium of the Faculty of Philosophy, Letters and Science Education of the Central University of Ecuador in Quito, the International Day of Families was celebrated on May 21, 2014.
Next Generation Academy Meets at a Sikh Temple
Dhaka, Bangladesh - A certificate distribution ceremony for Next Generation Club members who attended an orientation program was held on May 17, 2014, at the auditorium of the Sikh Temple at Dhaka University.
UPF Chairman Visits Chad to Give Briefings about UPF
N'djamena, Chad - UPF International Chairman Dr. Charles S. Yang and Secretary General of UPF-Africa Mr. Adama Doumbia arrived in Chad on March 28, 2014 bringing a letter of invitation to the president of Chad to the Summit on Peace, Security and Human Development August 9-13, 2014.
Leadership Conference Held in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya - Twenty-five Nigerian Ambassadors for Peace traveled to Kenya to join UPF leaders from Benin, Uganda, Somalia, Eritria and Kenya for a Special Leadership Conference March 27–29, 2014 following up on the leadership conference in Korea the previous month.
World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova - Galata Middle School has a very active group of teachers who are Ambassadors for Peace, who in observance of the UN Interfaith Harmony Week invited families with children to a sport competition on Feb. 7, 2014.
Reflections on the Conference in Paris Promoting Eurasia-Europe Cooperation
Paris, France - I had been selected to attend a two-day European Leadership Conference, Dec. 3-4, 2013, focused on the relations between Europe and Eurasia.
Youth Volunteers as Peacebuilders in Europe and Eurasia
Paris, France - Youth delegations from Europe and Eurasia who had come to Paris for a European Leadership Conference Dec. 3-4, 2013, discussed youth volunteerism as a way to bring the two regions closer.
AIDS Day Events in Kenya Focus on Promoting Abstinence
Nairobi, Kenya - Timing their visit to World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2013, two women from Switzerland traveled to Kenya to teach an HIV/AIDS-prevention program that focuses on premarital abstinence.
Kinshasa Forum: The Conflicts in DR Congo and the MDGs
Kinshasa, DR Congo - A high-level conference on the theme of "The Conflicts in DR Congo and the Challenge of Achieving the Millennium Development Goals" took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kinshasa on Nov. 16, 2013.
Educators Forum Held in Lithuania
Vilnius, Lithuania - UPF-Lithuania held a forum on Oct. 26 on the theme “Educating youth as a step towards a harmonious society,” addressing the current issues of youth crimes. Over 40 participants attended the meeting, including school directors, educators and NGO representatives.
Day of Peace Observed in 4 Cities of India
UPF-India held four events commemorating the International Day of Peace 2013, starting in Malda, West Bengal on Sept. 17 and ending in the capital city of New Delhi on Sept. 27.
Day of Peace Observed at an Educational Program in Solomon Islands
Honiara, Solomon Islands - UPF-Solomon Islands organized an education program on Sept. 23, 2013 on the International Day of Peace in partnership with Women's Voice, a national NGO voicing the concerns of women and children.
Day of Peace Observed at a Convocation in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria - A National Peacebuilding Convocation on Sept. 21 in Abuja featured a keynote speech on “The Role of Education in Building a Culture of Peace and Fostering Global Citizenship.”
Seminar in South Africa on Leadership and Character Education
Seplan, Queenstown District, South Africa – Twenty-five bishops and pastors of the United Methodist Church of Southern Africa (UMCOSA) attended a Seminar on Leadership and Character Education Aug. 8-9, 2013, at Seplan, Queenstown.
Day of Families Observed in Sri Lanka
Negambo, Sri Lanka - A program on May 16 for students and staff in the Negambo Educational zone included lectures from religious leaders, a staff member of the UN office in Sri Lanka, and a staff member from the Education Department.
Teaching Russian Students about Love and Infatuation
Khabarovsk, Russia - Initiated by representatives of UPF, an interactive lesson on "Love and Infatuation" was held for 7th-formers of school №76 of Khabarovsk, on April 27. The theme is interesting for young people; moreover, it is socially significant.
Expanding Character Education Trainings in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - UPF-Indonesia expanded its character education and leadership seminars to more schools and universities.
Abstinence Education in Palau
Koror, Palau - An abstinence education program was offered to students at the Mindszenty High School in Koror in August 2012. The Free Teens program for about 30 students at the Catholic high school emphasized thinking good, desiring the good, and living the good to prepare for future family life.
Teachers Training on Character Building in Jakarta
Jakarta, Indonesia - After the recent celebration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week at Wijayakusuma School, the school authorities requested UPF to conduct a training program on character education for their teachers. On March 10, 40 teachers attended a UPF training.
Jakarta Conference on National Character Building
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Universal Peace Federation of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics of the Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ), organized a seminar on the theme “National Character Building: Opportunities and Challenges” at the university on December 19.