by Main | Feb 14, 2014 | Asia, Service and Volunteerism
“It is amazing to consider that as long ago as the third millennium B.C., our ancestors’ lives were already guided by the philosophy of “Hong Ik In Gan.” In other words, they sought to live “for the greater benefit of mankind. This remarkable philosophy, which you...
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 | Feb 4, 2014 | Interfaith Leadership, Video
The first week of February is World Interfaith Harmony Week, established by UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/65/5. In his statement this year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon wrote, “For billions of people around the world, faith is an essential foundation...
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...
by Main | Jan 16, 2014 | In The Media, Lilian Samaniego, Marlene Ocampos, National Transformation
The Global Peace Foundation and partners have been in Paraguay developing a model of nation-building based on principles and values since 2008. In 2010, former and current heads of state, business and civic leaders, academics and media specialists signed the Asuncion...
