Youth Service Work
UPF-Sri Lanka Commemorates UN International Youth Day
Illukkumbura, Sri Lanka—UPF and RYS, in partnership with IAYSP, organized a weeklong youth leadership project.
UPF-Russia Creates Game to Teach Eco-Awareness
Voronezh, Russia—University students were shown how an “eco-game” can develop environmental consciousness.
UPF-Sri Lanka Provides Food Aid to Families
Vavuniya, Sri Lanka—Dry rations were distributed to 145 families who have been severely impacted by the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
Religious Youth Service Island Friendship Project Held in Sri Lanka
Abhayapura, Sri Lanka—The Island Friendship Project brought together 58 young people who helped build the supporting infrastructure for a water well for a community of over 200 families.
UPF-Sri Lanka Distributes Food Aid to Families
Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka—Dry rations were distributed to 300 women-headed families who have been severely impacted by the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
UPF-UK Inspires Youth to Build Peace Garden
Birmingham, United Kingdom—A UPF youth service project saw local youth build a Peace Garden in an urban park.
UPF-Russia Holds Volunteer Week Webinar
Moscow, Russia—UPF-Russia held a webinar in honor of an annual volunteer project that is popular in Russia.
S!Nergy Competition in Congo Brazzaville
UPF-Congo-Brazzaville—The IAYSP chapter Congo Brazzaville organized the second edition of the S!Nergy competition Congo 2021.
UPF-Russia Educates Young Eco-Volunteers
Moscow, Russia—UPF representatives have been training young people to lead service projects.
Tales of Love and Service: Stories from the Heart, by John W. Gehring
New York, United States—John W. Gehring, former executive director of the Religious Youth Service, recently published a book.
IAYSP-Africa Region Celebrates International Youth Day
Africa—The IAYSP Africa Region held the Regional Assembly of Young Africans online and in person to commemorate International Youth Day.
UPF-Lebanon Expands Aid Distribution
Tripoli, Lebanon—UPF-Lebanon held a second distribution of food and other items to needy families.
UPF-Lebanon Launches Humanitarian Aid Program
Jal El Dip, Lebanon—UPF volunteers held an initial distribution of food and supplies to needy families.
UPF Founder Donates $250,000 USD in Fight Against COVID-19
Seoul, Korea—"It is time for all the Korean people to come together as one to overcome this."
Aid Reaches People Affected by Nepal Earthquake
Kathmandu, Nepal - Distribution of tents and rice to people suffering from the April 25 earthquake that struck Nepal began on May 1.
UPF-Nepal Appeals for Aid after Earthquake
Kathmandu, Nepal - "Let us unite in heart and service during this national crisis," stated Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, chair of UPF-Nepal, after the earthquake that killed thousands of people.
Funds Donated for Sikkim Earthquake Relief
Gangtok, Sikkim, India - A team from the Universal Peace Federation of Sikkim led by its President Shri G. M. Gurung donated US$ 2620.00 to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid victims of the September 18 earthquake.
Young Japanese Begin Tsunami Clean-up
Tokyo, Japan - After training of 50 Youth Ambassadors for Peace to help clean up after the March 11 tsunami, trainers traveled to northern Japan on April 3, 2011, to visit the teams at work and train 34 more volunteers in Sendai.
Water for Life Appeal for Japan
At this time when the Japanese people are facing a disaster of monumental proportion, our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. UPF International urges all chapters to join in solidarity and support with UPF-Japan and all the Japanese people.
UPF-Japan Aids Pakistani Flood Victims
Islamabad, Pakistan - After the July 2010 flooding, UPF-Japan volunteers traveled to Islamabad in November to pack donations and deliver food and mattresses to displaced people at a camp in the Nowshera district.