by Editor | Jun 14, 2024 | Asia, Service and Volunteerism
For more than a decade, the Global Peace Foundation has supported families in forging sustainable solutions to the developmental challenges facing Nepal’s largest city. A recent project called Green Homes: Green Kathmandu is countering poor waste management, severe water pollution, and worsening air quality. The ongoing program empowers families with the knowledge and skills to transform their homes into eco-friendly properties. Participants engage in rooftop farming, rainwater harvesting, and other sustainable techniques that the Nepalese people take ownership of and use to further uplift their communities.
by Main | Jun 22, 2012 | 2012, Learning from Nature
What is the difference between fishing, and camping and hiking? When you camp and hike you participate in creation, but don’t take ownership of it. Owners are responsible and accountable for their actions. Participants come to an event and leave when it’s...
by Main | Jun 20, 2012 | 2012, Local Conferences, Youth Leadership
17-year-old Brittany Trilford from New Zealand addressed world leaders at Rio+20. “In this moment, I am all children, your children, the world’s three billion children. Think of me for these short minutes as half the world. I stand here with fire in my heart. I’m...
by Main | May 4, 2012 | 2012, Asia, Speeches
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....
