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Our Mission

Global Networks

Foreword

Nurturing Youth

Transforming Education

Partners in Peace-building

Financial Highlights

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our MISSION

Global Peace and its efforts around the world

The reach of Global Peace extended to Malaysia in 2008 in conjunction with the Global Peace Festival Malaysia followed by an official registration in 2011. Global Peace in Malaysia exists to address the gaps in our social system through innovative ways to embrace diversity and acts as a catalyst for social cohesion alongside the efforts of the government, private and social sector.

Turning five (5) years old in 2015, Global Peace in Malaysia continues to strive and deliver impact guided by a simple yet powerful vision complemented by series of sustainable action plans.

Our local team focuses on two areas of endeavour: cultivating and nurturing youth leaders and transforming education through perceiving learners as complete individuals.

The Global Peace Foundation is an international non-sectarian, non-partisan, non-profit organisation, which promotes an innovative, values-based approach to peace-building, guided by the vision of one family under God. Global Peace engages and organises a global network of public and private sector partners who develop community, national and regional peace-building models as the foundation for ethical and cohesive societies.

2012

Asia Football Confederation entrusted Global Peace to implement ‘Midnight Football’ 2nd batch for 60 underserved youth in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur

Chairman Tan Sri Datin Paduka Zaleha Ismail conferred with Global Peace Award at the Global Peace Convention in Korea

2011

Hosted a series of seven Global Peace Leadership Exchange and participated by 390 Korean leaders in partnership with Department of National Unity and Integration

Global Peace Volunteers was introduced in Malaysia

2014

Global Peace Volunteers programme spread across Asia to Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia and Nepal

Character and Creativity Initiative kick-started in Malaysia with participation of ten secondary schools

2013

Malaysia hosted the Global Peace Convention 2013 with participation of over 800 delegates from 35 nations

Global Peace received recognition by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department as exemplary NGO in promoting national unity

Global Peace in malaysia

our Journey

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GLOBAL NETWORKS

The Global Peace Foundation is building a global network of grassroot leaders to develop community, national, and regional peace-building models as the foundation for ethical, cohesive, and compassionate societies, guided by the vision of one family under God.

braZil

niGeria

ParaGuay

united states of america

ireland

YOUTH

Educate and inspire young leaders with both moral and innovative capacity and build broad awareness of the central importance of universal principles and shared values as the basis for social cohesion and peace-building.

EDUCATION

Empowers youth to become ethical global citizens by strengthening families as the primary institution of insti l l ing values, and by promoting an education culture that fosters good character and encourages creativity.

Development Models

Builds comprehensive, collaborative models of sustainable community and national development that enable all to achieve fulfillment and material well-being.

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uGanda

PhiliPPines

monGolia

nePal

south Korea

malaysia

Kenya

JaPan

indonesia

india

Women

Fosters healthy and happy families, articulates the innate value of femininity, recognizes the indispensable leadership of women in the family, and spreads the culture of transformative service unto others through education, local and international advocacy, and community service projects.

interfaith

Bridges divisions, resolves conflicts and builds ethical societies based on common ideals, aspirations, principles and values through uniting religious leaders and men and women of various faith to share this responsibility.

LEADERSHIP

Develops a multi-sector movement of moral and innovative leaders who work in partnership to address the critical issues of conflict and underdevelopment in communities, nations, and regions.

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FOREWORD

Salam Sejahtera.

2014 was indeed a fruitful year as we took a leap forward in our peace-building efforts. Our youth community has expanded across neighbouring countries and our family continues to grow. Our next step involves a four-week fellowship programme that aims to raise moral and innovative leaders.

Our on-going efforts in engaging educators has taken a leap as ten secondary schools have signed a memorandum of understanding as demonstration schools, believing in our vision that each child is unique and a good heart is as important as a clever mind.

I am grateful and would like to thank everyone who has been on this journey with us. With your support in the unifying spirit of “One Family under God”, we will get to where we are aspired to be.

Thank you.

It is the year 2015 and we have ended 2014 with many challenges - locally and globally. We are indeed living at an extraordinary crossroad of human history and our collective actions will determine the fate of our shared future. Here in Global Peace, we continue to reflect on how we can establish a lasting global peace for generation to come.

The biggest challenge we face is the lack of understanding of our common humanity - of what binds us together and our superficial identities (race, religion, nationalities and etcetera) should not stop us from coexisting peacefully.

Understanding this notion empowers us to cultivate our next generation with character, virtues and shared values that will make them moral and innovative leaders.

As Nelson Mandela once said: “It always seems impossible until it is done.” Let us make this seemingly impossible dream of One Family under God a reality.

Tan Sri Datin Paduka Zaleha IsmailChairman of Global Peace

Foundation (Malaysia)

Dr Teh Su ThyeChief Executive Officer of Global

Peace Foundation (Malaysia)

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GPVians from camp 5 posing for the camera in joy (from left to right: Great, Almira, Karunia, Chloe, Neil, Ibrahim)

At Global Peace, our youth engagement and capacity building programmes are part of our efforts to propel a global community of young leaders who aspire to mobilise social impact in the years to come. Our mission is to place young people at the forefront of change and development.

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NURTURING YOUTH

The Global Peace Volunteers programme (GPV) is a regional leadership development initiative for developing leaders. The programme aims to inculcate a culture of selflessness, nurture shared virtues and active community service amongst youth through a series of activities which engages them as a wholesome being - physically, mentally and spiritually.

The programme recruits aspiring youth advocates age between eighteen (18) to twenty-five (25) on a three days two nights kick starter camp out of the city follow up by series of intellectual discourses and community-based activities.

DEVELOPINGLEADERS

kIckStARtER cAmPAIGN

bE thEchANGE

Global Peace Volunteers ProGramme (GPV)

In this camp I have experienced how a world without stereotype, prejudice and discrimination could look like.“ ”

Isa Abdul KarimNigeriaSEGI University College

“It changed my perception of other religions. Despite differences in faith and practices, we

are of the same origin.”

Nadeyya RahmatMalaysiaUniversiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

“An eye opener, it makes you stronger emotionally and physically and mentally.”

Priveena SriMalaysiaHELP University College

our aPProach

Nurture virtues and positive character which improve their personal growth and contribute to the enhancement of their families and communities.

Personal discoVery

Equip future leaders with the skills and mindsets necessary to inspire change in the community.

leadershiP

Inculcate a culture of selflessness and volunteerism among youth for positive social change and a peaceful world.

VolunteerinG

Foster an environment of acceptance and unity that transcends religion, race, and nationality by learning about the community around them, volunteering, practising empathy and random act of kindness.

community enGaGement

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hear from the GPVians

“I attended the first GPV camp held in early 2011. I was a new student in Malaysia. GPV was my initial exposure to diversity. I thoroughly enjoyed and cherished every moment and wished the camp would never end. We learned quite a lot and personally, I am thankful and lucky to have been able to attend camp as it paved a way for me to figure things out in life and to be grateful for what I have. Diversity has always interested me. The motto of Global Peace - One Family Under God really got to me and it gave me a new

exPosure to diVersity and beyond Yaqeen Ul Haq Ahmad SikanderInternational Islamic University Malaysia

perspective in life and to appreciate the creations of God. I think that is what got to me most and everything else just revolved around it. I expect a lot from myself. I am already a published author of few books and a motivational trainer. But that is not enough. I aspire to be a public intellectual and a voice for the voiceless, to raise awareness about the issues we should all be concerned about like social justice, the environment, religion, women’s rights, public policy and so on.”

“1. Excited. Happy. Nervous. Sad. Touched. Awesome. Tired. Fun. I cried. Would I go through it again? Sure would. #StaminaOnyourHeartandBody I will never forget those stairs! 2. People. People have inspired me. People and strangers. The other volunteers and the people I met during the community service project. Just being with people and sharing our experiences. The camp was a time for me to experience moments with people and connect with people because you never know when you will be inspired to do something big that would change the world. 3. I am currently an undergraduate studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting and Mass communications. Unlike my seniors, I chose to do my internship at Global Peace instead of a production house, television station, or a radio station.

endless oPPortunities Andrea AbrahamUniversiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

It’s because I aspire to be a scriptwriter and a director that will raise awareness, highlight and educate the public regarding existing issues within our society through feature films. Issues like race, religion and social, economic and environmental issues among the youth need to be addressed.

I realized that I was a part of this global movement to promote peace and change, especially in volunteerism. Since joining Global Peace, as I have never felt like I was a part of or living for something bigger than myself. From my experiences, I have continued to be a part of Global Peace, as a volunteer and involved myself in the events and workshops organised by them because I know that I will continue to receive inspirations to create my very own films in future.”

“My experience during the first GPV Camp was really rewarding! Besides being more enlightened on volunteerism, I had a great time bonding with my fellow camp mates of diverse backgrounds - I’m glad to say that I still keep some of these good friends close to my heart. GPV Camp is a good place to meet like-minded people who walk the talk.

One thing that really stuck with me even after the camp was when we did service learning around Broga Hill. My friends and I encountered a lady and her little food stall, so we decided to help around. In the end, we got much more in return - she served

insPire to asPire Tam Xueh WeiHELP University College

us her signature dishes (cendol and rojak) and took the time to talk to us. Her kindness is something I keep with me as a reminder to always be humble and go the extra mile.

I aspire to be someone who makes positive impacts on communities - a believer, a changemaker I’d like to call myself. Quite frankly, I’d like to save the world, and I believe that we all can, in our own little ways. In the near future, I’d like to see myself serving ASEAN, serving the United Nations.”

“Being in GPV Camp #4 made me feel like I was one of the lost boys (girl, in my case) in Neverland who would never have to grow up. It was not the activities that made me feel such, but rather the objective of the camp that was pure and optimistic that made me want to be a part of the group. The message carried with the program is to be one family under God, a noble mission by promoting inter-cultural activities among the participants. Despite the fact that we Malaysians are born into such a diverse nation, the irony is that we prefer to remain in our respective groups and missing out on the opportunity to meet our potential best friends, inspiring figures, or our soul mates. GPV camp has broken such barriers and made us embrace our differences rather than merely tolerating each other’s existence.

The highlight of the camp would be the heart-to-heart session taking place in the still of the night where we were led blindfolded to pour our hearts out, exposing our vulnerable side to a shadow casted by the

breaKinG barriers Amalina AriffinInternational Islamic University Malaysia

flickering candle light. It was then, that I learnt, that our physical features would only act as a hindrance for our souls to intertwine should we let that be. As the small flickering flame grew dimmer as the wax melted, I have learnt so much about a person in a mere half hour than I would have in years of friendship. It is those simple yet meaningful activities that left an impact on the participants, an impact entrenched in our hearts.

I also like the fact that it does not end once we waved each other goodbye and went back to our respective homes. We tried to spread the message across in our communities and we meet frequently to support each other. This strengthens the conviction in my heart to be one of the Malaysians to eradicate hate and to promote inter-cultural love for one another in Malaysia as well as abroad. How I will be able to do that, would be another story, but I’m sure I will be able to figure it out with my fellow GPV-ians.”

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NATIONS

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HOURS OF TRAINING

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APPLICANTS560

PARTICIPANTS153

67 MALES 86 FEMALES

Youth driven campaigns and activitiesOUR REACH

“the community service gave the most impact because all the different skills and information given to us in the prior two days were put to the test. It really changed my

views on priorities in life.”

Ayat RobynIndonesiaTaylor’s University

“I am a totally different person now. I will not only think to help people but also find a way

to actually help them.”

Shaiq RasoolPakistanMAZ International School

Multiple flight accidents occurred in 2014. During such difficult times, Global Peace united people and differences were put aside. It is in the darkest hours, humans stand united for the greater good of humanity.

It is through such hard times that the conscience of humanity awakens.

IN DARKEST HOURS, HUMANITY UNITES #UNITEDFORMH370 #PRAYFORMH17 #PRAYFORQZ8501

When faced with the news where 276 female students have been kidnapped by the Boko Horam, in Nigeria, Global Peace was one of the rare voices in Malaysia to break silence and disconnection among communities.

THE BOND OF HUMANITY CANNOT BE BROKEN BY DISTANCEBRING BACK OUR GIRLS

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Youth driven campaign and activities

“happiness. I have learned to share more my love with the people all around the

world. I have learnt to be a helping hand in the community.”

Jane Abel MasanjaTanzaniaNilai University

“I have learned that humanity exists more than I thought. It is everywhere, and that is the most powerful value that a human

can have.”

Almira TurghunChinaHELP University College

“GPV provides a platform for long term engagement, understanding themselves

better, getting better insight of the future for themselves and becoming a part of the

global human family naturally.”

Low Yin YeeMalaysiaKDU University College

Nelson Mandela is one of the world’s great leaders whom Global Peace strives to emulate. On this special day, more than a hundred youth who claimed themselves as “Mandela” flooded the streets of Kuala Lumpur and The Curve shopping mall to send ripples of positivity.

The short movement inspired many through breaking barriers between strangers, promoting the vision of one human family.

MAKING EVERYDAY A MANDELA DAY NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY

Many are confined to social norms which restrict the capacity to innovate and chase after their dreams. The digital campaign took place as a platform for passionate youth to voice their dreams and seek to inspire youth for change in the name of the greater good has reached more than 10,000 people to date and strives to engage with more youths in the future.

DREAMS#IHAVEADREAM CAMPAIGN

Our workshops are designed to prompt participants to see the bigger picture - and their connection to it - by creating a ‘life map’ to gain a better sense of who they are and where they are going.

Through visual mapping and reflective writing, the workshops acted as a guide for individuals who are still searching and need a helping hand.

THE PATH TO LIFE:WORKSHOP SERIES

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Peace Chat is an easy-going and intimate two-way conversation session with budding change-makers of Malaysia. It serves as a platform for audiences to discover the motivation behind the speakers’ efforts for the betterment of society.

We have speakers from various background and community, they are:

PEACE CHATS SERIES 1: ZERO TO HERO!

Youth driven campaign and activities

chew Jern Kencurator, tEDxYOUth kL

Khai aZisFounder, mYDFA

ePisode 1: RISING HEROES OF THE

SOCIAL SECTOR

PusPa raniFounder, malaysia

Independent Animal Rescue

rebeKah yeohcorporate Finance manager, YtL & fellow Global Shapers

kuala Lumpur

ePisode 2:GOODNESS SPREADS

LIKE WILDFIRE

Zul fiKirFounder, teach for

the Needs

muhammad safwanFellow, teach for malaysia

ePisode 3:GOING BEYOND

UNCHARTERED WATERS

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Fellow intern Nurshafiyyah engaging with secondary school students in SMK Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur.

Education systems worldwide have over emphasized grade point averages and test scores at the expense of providing meaningful and productive learning experiences. As a result, students that are graduating lack the values and competencies needed to succeed in the twenty first century world.

Global Peace Education centralises it�s efforts in engaging the the complete child as a unique individual who has the potential to be great.

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