Dr. Moon Advocates for Inter-faith Cooperation in Interview with Monthly Chosun
“Interfaith activities have dramatically reduced bloodshed and conflict in Nigeria and Kenya” After the Global Peace Convention Malaysia 2013, GPF Chairman Moon Hyun-jin said in an interview with the Monthly Chosun, “God blessed the Korean people with the philosophy...
New Governor Brings Transparency and Ethics to Alto Paraguay: ABC Color Interview
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...
The Story of a Point of Light: Sunday Standard Runs Feature on GPF-Kenya Country Director Daniel Juma
"One moment there had been nothing but darkness; next moment a thousand, thousand points of light leaped out." CS Lewis, Magician’s Nephew In his 1988 acceptance speech, President George Bush Sr., made this image famous when he likened volunteers in the United States...
Global Peace Foundation – Korea President Kyung Eui Yoo Interviewed by NewsIs
Early in September, President of Global Peace Foundation-Korea, Kyung Eui Yoo, sat down with NewsIs, a major Korean news outlet. He spoke about his numerous responsibilities as president of GPF-Korea, the International Boxing Federation and KISSA. And recounted how he...
Global Peace Foundation-Uganda Country Director Says Character and Creativity Initiative Will Cultivate Africa’s Most Precious Asset: Its Youth
The Character and Creativity Initiative (CCI) has expanded to Uganda and Nigeria. CCI was first adopted in Kenya at the close of the Global Peace Convention (GPC) 2010 in Nairobi. During the Convention, then President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Mwai Kibaki charged...
Dr. Moon Calls for Interreligious Cooperation Based on Shared Principles and Values
Interreligious cooperation is one of the three pillars of the Global Peace Foundation’s work. Dr. Moon has emphasized that real inter-religious cooperation is based on common principles and values. Religious leaders hold the key to resolving the root problems of...
All Lights Village in Kenya Featured in The People
At the start of 2013, Global Peace Foundation expanded the Alllights Village Program to Kenya and Uganda. It is timely as the Kenya government moves forward with the “Kerosene Free Kenya” programme following its commitment at Rio 20+ in 2012. The All Lights...
Kyunghyang Newspaper Interviews Dr. Moon in Paraguay
During the recent international conference on "Governance, Ethics and Development" in Asuncion, Paraguay, Kyunghyang Newspaper writer JooYeon Park sat down with GPF Chairman Dr. Hyun Jin Moon. The following is a translation of her article printed at the end of June -...
Korean Daily DongA Publishes Feature on Dr. Hyun Jin Moon’s Stance on Korean Reunification
In early June, DongA, a top Korean daily newspaper, published a feature story of Dr. Moon, chairman and founder of the Global Peace Foundation. The article focuses on Dr. Moon's approach to North and South Korean relations. It also tries to explore the roots of his...
Coverage of Paraguay Conference on Good Governance and Development by Korean News Outlet NewsIs
Korean news outlet, NewsIs, reported on the international conference in Asuncion, Paraguay on “Governance, Ethics and Development”. “The story of Paraguay must be told to the world,” Dr. Moon told representatives of the Korean media during the opening banquet. Several...
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon Works With Paraguayan Leadership to Promote National Development
During his recent visit to Paraguay, Dr. Hyun Jin Moon pledged his support for national development to president-elect Horatio Cartes, reported news outlet ABC Color in the story “Son of Rev. Moon Offers Help to Make the Nation a Regional Model”. Dr. Moon believes...
News Coverage of Dr. Moon’s Trip to Paraguay
Dr. Moon just concluded his trip to Paraguay. His schedule was full of activities and meetings to define the direction of the future of Paraguay and Latin America with the leadership of the region. ABC Color and NewsIs published numerous articles on the events and...
Speeches
Dr. Moon’s address at the Global Peace Leadership Conference, Tokyo Japan 2012
June 1 - 2, 2012 Tokyo, Japan - The Global Peace Leadership Conference in Japan posed the question, “What type of leadership does this nation of Japan need at this critical time.” It was an important opportunity to address the historic and recent past, and look...
Dr. Moon’s Address at Media Ethics Conference in Paraguay 2012
May 9, 2012 — May 10, 2012Asuncion, Paraguay Dr. Moon spoke at a media conference jointly sponsored by the Global Peace Festival Foundation, the Paraguayan think-tank, “Patria Sonada,” the United Press International (UPI), and the hemispheric media organization,...
Women and Peacebuilding
Yesterday, May 10, my wife spoke at the 4th Annual Global Peace Festival Foundation awards ceremony in Paraguay. This year we recognized outstanding women peace leaders. The event and her address reaffirmed that peace needs the involvement of such exemplary women....
Dr. Jun Sook Moon speaks at Annual “Living for the Sake of Others” Awards in Paraguay
In May 5, 2012, Dr. Jun Sook Moon, Chairwoman of Global Peace Women spoke at the annual "Living for the Sake of Others" Awards in Paraguay. The award recognizes women who have contributed to Paraguayan society through public office, service, education and advocacy....
Ocean Governance and a Global Volunteer Service Movement: Address at the volunteerism forum at the 2012 Yeosu Expo
May 3, 2012 Yeosu, Korea - Dr. Moon spoke at the volunteerism forum at the 2012 Yeosu Expo. The forum was focused on the theme “Conservation and Regeneration of the Marine Environment.” This is the first of four posts with key themes from his address. Stewardship...
Video: Moral and Innovative Leadership
Our world is going through a period of dramatic transition. Particularly this year, many governments are holding decisive elections: Kenya, South Korea, the United States, to name a few. Moral and effective leadership is not defined by one’s religion, nationality,...
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon Addresses the Theme, “Peace-Building in East Asia and the Reunification of the Korean Peninsula” at the Global Peace Convention in Seoul, Korea
The following speech was delivered at the Global Peace Conference in Seoul, Korea under the theme, “Peace-Building in East Asia and the Reunification of the Korean Peninsula,” on November 28-30, 2011. Your excellencies, honored guests, distinguished participants from...
Address at the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) Asia-Pacific Conference 2011
The following address was delivered by Dr. Moon at the Asia-Pacific Conference for the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) held at the Changwon Convention Center on October 29, 2011. I was very impressed with Dr. Lee’s talk on the importance of...
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon Emphasizes Mongolia’s Role in Regional Peace at the 2011 Global Peace Leadership Conference
The following speech was delivered at the Global Peace Leadership Conference in Ulaanbaatar's Sukhbaatar Square, Mongolia under the theme, “Mongolia and Northeast Asia Peace,” on August 26, 2011. Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to the vast...
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon’s Keynote Speech at the Global Peace Leadership Conference 2010 in Seoul, Korea
Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon spoke on the global significance of the Korean Peninsula at the Global Peace Leadership Conference in 2010.
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon Addresses Keynote at the Global Peace Convention in Nairobi, Kenya
The following speech was delivered at the Global Peace Conference in Nairobi, Kenya under the theme, “Dealing with Corruption: Application of Principles and Values as Foundations for Effective Governance,” held at the Kenyatta convention center on November 17-20,...
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon speaks at the Global Peace Leadership Conference in Asuncion, Paraguay
The following speech was delivered at the Global Peace Leadership Conference in Asunción, Paraguay under the theme, "Opportunities, Difficulties, and Challenges of Latin America," on October 20-22, 2010. His Excellency Dr. Federico Franco, Vice-President of the...