by Main | May 7, 2014 | 2014, Africa, Interfaith Leadership
Since last year, the Global Peace Foundation has been working in Nigeria to counter the effects of religious extremism through promoting interfaith cooperation for peace and development. In November, a pivotal conference was held in Abuja where Christian and Muslim...
by Main | May 2, 2014 | 2014, Americas, In The Media, Jose Altamirano, Marlene Ocampos, National Transformation, Other
The Global Peace Foundation reported that Paraguayan think-tank Instituto de Desarrollo del Pensamiento Patria Soñada (IDPPS ), the School of Engineering of the National University of Asuncion (UNA) and the State Government of Alto Paraguay signed a joint agreement...
by Main | Feb 12, 2014 | 2014, Asia, Korean Dream, Service and Volunteerism
On February 11, South Korean Lee Sang-hwa claimed gold in the 500-meter women’s speedskating. It was a no contest race. Lee pulled cleanly ahead, setting a new Olympic record with 37.28 seconds. She also beat the previous combined time of 1.14.75 by five tenths of a...
by Main | Jan 24, 2014 | 2014, Service and Volunteerism
Service is a universal value that resonates in all great religions. The recent commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the United States brought focus to the “vibrant spirit of unconditional love” as the powerful force of Dr. King’s leadership. He quoted Mark...
by Main | Jan 17, 2014 | 2014, Americas, Service and Volunteerism, Video
Twenty years ago the United States Congress declared Martin Luther King Day to be an official day of service. Up until that point, the third Monday of January was a national holiday commemorating the birthday of the spiritual leader and civil rights activist, but...
