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[IPYG] IPYG's Friend, SCEAD Foundation India

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 IPYG's (International Peace Youth Group, the youth affiliate of HWPL) affiliate organization in India :)

SCEAD Foundation India

SCEAD Foundation India is a non-governmental organization (NGO) operating primarily in South India.

SCEAD Foundation India organizes peace summits to foster dialogue and provide a platform for students and professors from various countries to share their insight and experience with promoting peace in their respective nations. The organization also engages in tree planting activities with diplomats to promote peace and environmental sustainability and make symbolic commitments to environmental preservation.

Hiroshima Nagasaki Day for World Peace 2023

SCEAD Foundation India provides educational opportunities for children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds and helps ensure access to quality education. The NGO also runs programs to promote interfaith harmony and understanding among religious leaders and foster sustainable development.

In addition to these activities, SCEAD Foundation India runs local and international volunteer programs, offering youth opportunities to participate in community service, educational workshops, cultural exchange programs, and international events.

IPYG Peace Camp Volunteer Activity Workshop 2023

SCEAD Foundation India collaborates with the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) to provide newsletters and invite youth interested in peace activities to online and offline events. Through joint peace projects with IPYG, they create platforms for schools and various institutions to engage in IPYG activities. Furthermore, they offer youth diverse opportunities to learn about peace education, conflict resolution, and global citizenship through courses, workshops, and seminars.

The Peace Ambassador Program operated in partnership with IPYG includes training programs for young leaders aspiring to become peace ambassadors in their communities. At some colleges, there are also campus peace ambassador programs for students that promote the work of IPYG. Such youth empowerment programs help young people become key agents in building and spreading peace throughout their communities.

Siju Thomas Daniel, president of SCEAD Foundation India, conveyed the following message to the youth, envisioning them as architects of tomorrow:

“Dear youth around the world, today our world faces unprecedented challenges, from conflicts and social injustices to environmental crises. Your role, as bearers of the torch of peace, is more crucial than ever. You are the architects of tomorrow. Your vision, determination, and actions can shape a world where peace is not just a hope but a reality. Together, we can create a future marked by harmony, justice, and sustainable development. Let us unite in our commitment to this noble goal and work hand in hand to build a peaceful world.”

Interested in HWPL's peace work for the world? Please visit following link :)

HWPL Official Homepage

https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en/home-hwpl-_en/