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 Peace Event in Australia :)
A New Era of Education: Peace and Wellness at St Albans Secondary
In an inspiring initiative, HWPL Victoria Branch, in partnership with Acts of Random Kindness Victoria Inc. (ARK VIC), has successfully delivered a series of Peace Education workshops at St Albans Secondary College. From July 16 to August 14, the program engaged Year 8 students in 20 dynamic sessions that integrated peace education with physical education. Designed to promote self-worth, community responsibility, and proactive conflict resolution, the workshops were a resounding success, receiving glowing feedback from both students and educators.
Previously in June, HWPL also collaborated with ARK VIC and conducted peace education workshops in Yirara College and Centralian Middle School in Alice Springs, Central Australia. In Term 3 of 2024, HWPL has started their Peace Education workshop in West Melbourne, starting with St Albans Secondary College.
Janet McKenzie, Assistant Principal of St Albans Secondary College, praised the program which has impacted more than 180 students: “The Peace Education workshops have been transformative for our students. The integration of creative games and sports has made the lessons engaging and impactful. We’ve seen a significant improvement in student confidence and their willingness to engage positively with their peers.”
The physical education teachers were equally enthusiastic. Mr. Simon Lynch remarked, “The workshops have brought a fresh perspective to our curriculum. The students are not only learning about peace and respect but are also developing critical thinking and leadership skills.” Ms. Felicity Diallo added, “It’s been wonderful to see the students so actively involved and applying what they’ve learned to their daily interactions.”
HWPL’s collaboration with ARK VIC has been a key factor in the program’s success. ARK VIC, a dedicated community organization, focuses on promoting health and wellbeing through sport and educational programs. With a vision to combat loneliness and mental health issues, ARK VIC’s mission aligns seamlessly with HWPL’s goals of fostering peace and harmony. The success at St Albans Secondary College highlights the potential for Peace Education to be implemented in schools across Victoria.
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