Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.
Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.
How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.
Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.
Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.
I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.
Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL's Volunteer for Marathon Tournament in Korea :)
HWPL Global4 Branch Office: Promoting and Volunteering Activities for the 6th Gijang Bada Marathon Tournament
On April 28th, over 100 volunteers from the HWPL Global4 branch participated in volunteer activities at the “6th Gijang Bada Marathon Tournament,” held at Osiria Question Mark Park in Gijang-gun, Busan. The HWPL Global4 branch volunteers provided various forms of assistance throughout the marathon, ensuring that participants could enjoy the event safely and comfortably. They also introduced HWPL’s peace activities to the participants and encouraged them to join. As a result, dozens of participants pledged to support HWPL’s peace initiatives as HWPL members.
The volunteers managed baggage storage for runners, guided the start of the race, operated water stations to hydrate runners, distributed medals and on-site certificates after the race, assisted with stage events, and ran a service center to deal with any inconveniences. Their efforts covered all necessary areas to help the marathon run smoothly and allow participants to focus on the race without any discomfort.
After the marathon, the volunteers concluded their activities by cleaning up and sorting trash around Osiria Question Mark Park and four water station areas, ensuring the environment around the event venue was left spotless.
An official from the HWPL Global4 branch shared their thoughts on the volunteer work, stating, “We felt a sense of reward seeing many marathoners across the country enjoy and find happiness in the marathon event. Our volunteers assisted with water station management, distributing on-site certificates, and event operations, and we were so happy to help wherever needed.”
Hyuyun, the head monk of Yeonhwa-sa and the committee chairman for the Gijang Bada Marathon Organizing Committee, expressed gratitude towards the HWPL Global4 branch volunteers. He acknowledged that their dedication and efforts were crucial for the smooth operation of the marathon tournament.
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