An IntroductionAn IntroductionU P F

MissionMission

The Universal Peace Federation The Universal Peace Federation

is a global alliance of individuals and is a global alliance of individuals and

organizations dedicated to building a world organizations dedicated to building a world

of peace, a world where everyone can live of peace, a world where everyone can live

together in freedom, harmony, and together in freedom, harmony, and

cooperation and with prosperity for all.cooperation and with prosperity for all.

PurposePurpose

UPF brings together the efforts of many individuals andorganizations to build “One Family Under God.”

Core ValuesCore Values

One Family Under God—One Family Under God—Strong, healthy familiesStrong, healthy familiesInterfaith harmony and cooperationInterfaith harmony and cooperationA culture of serviceA culture of serviceReconciliation and partnershipReconciliation and partnershipAffirmation of spiritual principlesAffirmation of spiritual principles

Strategic InitiativesStrategic Initiatives

Peace education and leadership conferencesPeace education and leadership conferences Peace initiatives and projectsPeace initiatives and projects Global Peace FestivalsGlobal Peace Festivals

Peace EducationPeace Education

The President of UNESCO’s General Assembly at an The President of UNESCO’s General Assembly at an International Leadership Conference (ILC)International Leadership Conference (ILC)

Peace EducationPeace Education

Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka at Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka at the ILC co-hosted by the Parliament of Sri Lankathe ILC co-hosted by the Parliament of Sri Lanka

Peace EducationPeace Education

The ILC presents UPF Peacebuilding Principles and The ILC presents UPF Peacebuilding Principles and provides opportunities for new networks.provides opportunities for new networks.

Assembly 2007Assembly 2007

Representatives of the 194 nations and statesRepresentatives of the 194 nations and statesat UPF’s Assembly 2007 in New Yorkat UPF’s Assembly 2007 in New York

UPF Peace InitiativesUPF Peace Initiatives

Interreligious Council at the United NationsInterreligious Council at the United NationsGlobal and national peace councilsGlobal and national peace councilsMiddle EastMiddle EastNortheast Asia / South AsiaNortheast Asia / South AsiaAfricaAfricaAmericasAmericasBering Strait Peace TunnelBering Strait Peace TunnelWorld Peace BlessingWorld Peace Blessing

Interreligious Council at Interreligious Council at the UNthe UN

GOALS: Draw on the wisdom and Draw on the wisdom and

capabilities of religious capabilities of religious

traditions to address traditions to address

global problems. global problems. Develop network of Develop network of

interfaith peacebuilders.interfaith peacebuilders. Create national and Create national and

regional Interreligious regional Interreligious

Peace CouncilsPeace Councils.

Peace CouncilsPeace Councils

(Right) The UPF Peace Council of Nepal helped bring government and Maoist forces to negotiate peace.(Below) The Peace Council of Albania.

Middle East Peace Middle East Peace InitiativeInitiative

GOAL: Promote understanding and

reconciliation among Jews, Muslims, and Christians;

use the power of faith for peace.

METHODS:Peace trips / fact-finding toursPeace trips / fact-finding toursInterreligious dialoguesInterreligious dialoguesService projectsService projectsPrograms in arts and sportsPrograms in arts and sports

Northeast Asia Peace Northeast Asia Peace InitiativeInitiative

GOAL: Peaceful reconciliation of Peaceful reconciliation of the Korean peninsulathe Korean peninsula

METHODS: Arts & cultural exchangesArts & cultural exchanges Service programsService programs Peace Embassy in Peace Embassy in

PyongyangPyongyang Investment in N KoreaInvestment in N Korea

South Asia Peace InitiativeSouth Asia Peace Initiative

GOALS:

End violence and promote End violence and promote

stability in Nepal and Sri stability in Nepal and Sri

LankaLanka.

METHODS: Parliamentary leadership Parliamentary leadership

conferencesconferences Interfaith dialoguesInterfaith dialogues Service projectsService projects

Africa Peace InitiativeAfrica Peace Initiative

GOAL:

Work with African Work with African

nations to raise a new nations to raise a new

generation of leaders.generation of leaders.

METHODS: Character educationCharacter education InterfaithInterfaith ServiceService SportsSports

Americas Peace InitiativeAmericas Peace Initiative

GOAL:

Promote better relations Promote better relations

among the peoples, faiths among the peoples, faiths

and nations of the Americas.and nations of the Americas.

METHODS: Leadership conferencesLeadership conferences Global Peace FestivalsGlobal Peace Festivals Service projectsService projects SportsSports

Bering Strait Peace TunnelBering Strait Peace Tunnel

GOAL: A peacebuilding link for the entire world

METHODS: • Government/NGO/private partnerships• 52-mile tunnel linking Siberia and Alaska

World Peace BlessingWorld Peace Blessing

The Blessing affirms marriage and family and links The Blessing affirms marriage and family and links families together as “One Family Under God.”families together as “One Family Under God.”

Projects of the UPFProjects of the UPF

Women for PeaceWomen for Peace Interreligious sports Interreligious sports

competitionscompetitions Character educationCharacter education Service Service Arts & cultureArts & culture Global Peace FestivalsGlobal Peace Festivals

Women for PeaceWomen for Peace

Volunteers visiting children at the Volunteers visiting children at the Ein Karem Ein Karem Hospital in Jerusalem during a peace trip.Hospital in Jerusalem during a peace trip.

Interreligious Peace Sports Interreligious Peace Sports FestivalFestival

Respect for religious beliefs, athletic competition, Respect for religious beliefs, athletic competition, and lasting friendshipand lasting friendship

Character EducationCharacter Education

Teacher training seminar in the Gambia usingTeacher training seminar in the Gambia using the UPF Character Education Curriculum the UPF Character Education Curriculum

Interfaith PeacebuildingInterfaith Peacebuilding

Cooperation with UTS Interfaith Seminary to train men Cooperation with UTS Interfaith Seminary to train men and women for leadership in peacebuildingand women for leadership in peacebuilding

Youth LeadershipYouth Leadership

The Youth Federation for World Peace educatesThe Youth Federation for World Peace educatesa new generation of leaders for peacea new generation of leaders for peace.

Building a Culture of Building a Culture of ServiceService

GOALS: Use service to transcend barriers Use service to transcend barriers and develop character.and develop character.Support UN Millennium Support UN Millennium Development Goals.Development Goals.

METHODS: Bring together diverse people Bring together diverse people through service.through service.Offer disaster relief.Offer disaster relief.Build partnerships with NGOs, Build partnerships with NGOs, religious groups, and government.religious groups, and government.

Peace through the ArtsPeace through the Arts

The world premiere of the The world premiere of the HaleluHalelu Peace Cantata in Belgrade, SerbiaPeace Cantata in Belgrade, Serbia

Peace CommunicationsPeace Communications

UPF publications and videos are available in UPF publications and videos are available in six languages; new translations are welcomesix languages; new translations are welcome.

New World EncyclopediaNew World Encyclopedia

Knowledge that leads to human happiness, Knowledge that leads to human happiness, well being, and peace.well being, and peace.

Global Peace FestivalsGlobal Peace Festivals

The first Global Peace Festival at the The first Global Peace Festival at the Seoul City Hall in Korea, July 2007Seoul City Hall in Korea, July 2007

Global Peace FestivalsGlobal Peace Festivals

Bishop Abel Muzorewa, former PM of Zimbabwe,Bishop Abel Muzorewa, former PM of Zimbabwe,calls for a commitment to One Family Under God.calls for a commitment to One Family Under God.

Global Peace FestivalsGlobal Peace Festivals

Dr. Hyun Jin Moon and Mr. Martin Luther King III Dr. Hyun Jin Moon and Mr. Martin Luther King III speaking at the Global Peace Festival in Manilaspeaking at the Global Peace Festival in Manila