Bagmati River Restoration in Kathmandu Draws Government and Private Sector Cooperation
March 22nd was UN World Water Day 2013, with the theme of International Water Cooperation. The following is a report from GPF-Nepal. They have been building a network of partners to clean up the sacred Bagmati River since 2010. This project is a great example of how...
Muslim Women in Peacebuilding Addressed at Capitol Hill Forum in the U.S.
As part of the Capitol Hill forum on interfaith partnerships for peace, a special session was held to examine the role of Muslim women in peacebuilding. Women, particularly women of faith are crucial players in securing and sustaining peace. Not only do they make up...
Tri Mumpuni Global Peace Award 2012 for Outstanding Social Entrepreneurship
On December 1, 2012, the Global Peace Foundation presented Ms. Tri Mumpuni the Global Peace Award for Outstanding Social Entrepreneurship. Before introducing Ms. Mumpuni, Douglas Johnston, founder and president of the International Center for Religion &...
Character and Creativity Initiative Transforms Kenyan Schools
The recent article by the Chosun Daily on the Global Peace Foundation’s work in Kenya commended the impact of the Character and Creativity Initiative (CCI) in Kenyan schools. The following is the presentation that Tony Devine gave at the Global Peace...
Demonstrating Global Excellence in Philanthropy: Dr. Manu and Mrs. Aruna Chandaria
The Global Peace Awards Gala closed out the Global Peace Convention 2012. Notable moral and innovative leaders in academia, philanthropy, governance, interfaith and strengthening family were recognized.