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 Frankfurt branch's Street Clean-Up Activities in Germany :)
HWPL Frankfurt Branch Street Clean-Up Activities: Efforts for Environment and Peace
As 2024 drew to a close, the HWPL Frankfurt Branch reflected on a remarkable year filled with impactful volunteer projects, while eagerly anticipating an even brighter future. Our commitment to environmental preservation and community betterment has brought together volunteers, organizations, and residents to create meaningful change in Frankfurt and beyond.
Last year, the HWPL Frankfurt Branch organized 33 clean-up events, culminating in a finale on December 14th to commemorate the International Day of Volunteering. With 32 volunteers participating in the final clean-up, we collected 125 kilograms of waste throughout the year from streets and public spaces, reinforcing our vision of a cleaner, greener Frankfurt.
Through one of the programs called “Kippen-Catch” hosted on October 26th, we collected cigarette litter in the bustling Bahnhofsviertel. Over 20 volunteers gathered to collect 500 cigarette butts in just an hour, underscoring the environmental impact of these seemingly minor pollutants. By highlighting the harmful substances in cigarette waste, we aimed to raise awareness of the need for individual responsibility in protecting our environment. The collected cigarette butts were used to create flower pots and were posted on social media, presenting a creative way to raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection.
The HWPL Frankfurt Branch is already gearing up for an ambitious 2025. Starting on January 11th, it will continue hosting clean-up events, inviting new and returning volunteers to join our cause. Expanding beyond litter collection, we aim to tackle broader environmental and social issues through innovative initiatives.
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