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[HWPL] Meeting Friends of HWPL France: 10 Years of Commitment to Peace!
Meeting friends of HWPL France: 10 years of commitment to peace!
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On September 12th, the HWPL Global 06 branch hosted an online climate action gathering. Environmental activists, youth representatives, and climate environmental groups from New Zealand discussed ways for the country and its citizens to concretely address climate change.
Today, climate change poses a serious threat to many Pacific Island nations, including New Zealand. Marine life is endangered due to rising sea temperatures, and it is also a direct threat to the survival of people living in Pacific regions who depend heavily on fishing and marine resources. Because children are likely to be the biggest victims of climate change, an urgent response is needed to protect future generations.
Panelists and participants actively participated in the discussion and presented a number of practical solutions and countermeasures needed to address climate change. It was also suggested that specific discussions are needed regarding the role of the New Zealand government and everyday citizens with concerns about climate change. The audience also had the opportunity to reflect on their own role in taking action to mitigate climate change.
The participants thanked HWPL for planning and leading the seminar and said that they look forward to continuing to work with HWPL in the future. They acknowledged that the gathering helped raise awareness about the impact of climate change on human rights, and hope to spread the message of peace and practical climate action more widely throughout New Zealand and other Pacific Island nations.
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On October 1st, the Taegueksa Temple in Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, hosted a significant peace concert organized by the HWPL Global03 Branch. This event was part of the “Together: Connecting Korea” campaign, launched during the 10th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit.
The concert commenced with a series of peace booths that showcased HWPL’s three core initiatives: International Law for Peace, the Alliance of Religions, and Peace Education. Participants had the opportunity to engage with HWPL’s peace education textbooks, which serve as a foundational element of its Peace Education initiative. An interactive segment allowed attendees to write peace messages, collectively forming the word “Peace” and symbolizing their shared aspirations for global harmony.
The second part of the program featured an array of traditional performances, including an Arirang presentation, a harp recital, and an exhibition of Korean dance, all reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Korean people.
Following the performances, Park Myung Hwa, Deputy General Director of the WARP Office in Jinhae, Global03 Branch, introduced the “Together: Connecting Korea” campaign. She emphasized that true peace can only be realized through the bridging of cultures, generations, and races, highlighting the concert as a pivotal moment for unity in Korea.
A unique bibimbap performance concluded the event, with HWPL officials, distinguished guests, and performers collaboratively mixing various ingredients, symbolizing unity. The event culminated in a collective chant of “We Are One!”
Ven. Heo Deok Rim, Chief Monk of Guemsuam Temple in Busan, remarked, “Buddha, Jesus, and Confucius all must unite,” and expressed her commitment to actively participating in HWPL’s peace initiatives and the “Together: Connecting Korea” campaign.
Attendees left the concert inspired and hopeful, expressing a strong commitment to becoming messengers of peace and collaborating with HWPL to advance the cause of global harmony.
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On October 7, HWPL’s Global03 Branch held the “Signboard Hanging Ceremony of the HWPL World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Office” at Sambojeongsa Temple in Jinhae, South Korea.
The event was attended by Ven. Sambo, the Head Monk of Sambojeongsa Temple; Kang Dae Joong, Chief Branch Manager of HWPL Global 3; and Park Jae Young, Director of the Religion Department at HWPL Headquarters.
Ven. Sambo, who began collaborating with HWPL in January of this year, previously signed an MOU with HWPL Global03 and has been actively participating as a presenter in the WARP Office’s Scripture Comparison Discussions to support peace initiatives. He has also taken a lead role in HWPL-organized environmental cleanup activities, helping to preserve the local landscape.
Expressing his happiness that Sambojeongsa Temple will now serve as a space for religious unity through the WARP office signboard hanging ceremony, Ven. Sambo shared his commitment to actively participate in HWPL’s peace efforts until the day when everyone is united in peace.
In his congratulatory speech, Kang Dae Joong, Chief Branch Manager of HWPL Global03, stated, “The signboard hanging ceremony marks the fruit of many steps taken towards peace. I hope that many religious leaders will visit Sambojeongsa Temple to share in this achievement and work together to expand even greater peace initiatives.”
Moving forward, HWPL Global 3 plans to operate the WARP office actively at Sambojeongsa, utilizing it as a platform for exchange among those who aspire to peace.
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Mr. Ranjeet Kumar, the head of India’s Ehsaas Charitable Trust, invited HWPL and IPYG members as volunteers to a medical camp held at the Ehsaas Charitable Trust building on September 7th. Inspired by the peace initiatives of HWPL and the youth empowerment activities led by IPYG Global Branch 5, Mr. Kumar organized the camp to provide medical services to underprivileged children in the community. The event aimed to offer free medical care to children facing health issues and was conducted smoothly in a hygienic environment, thanks to the cooperation of local residents and the active participation of volunteers.
Dr. Puneet Kumar from the Kumar Child Clinic participated as a volunteer, providing health check-ups for the children, while individual sponsors, acquaintances of Mr. Ranjeet Kumar, donated the necessary medical supplies. HWPL and IPYG volunteers supported the doctors and helped facilitate the camp’s operation.
Mr. Ranjeet Kumar stated, “HWPL has a grand vision that I deeply respect. Ehsaas Charitable Trust has been working for 13 years to improve conditions in slum communities, support the elderly, empower women, and especially focus on youth-related activities. Success in any field requires the strength of the youth, and IPYG, an organization under HWPL, is doing incredible work globally. We are very pleased to partner with HWPL, and I promise that Ehsaas Charitable Trust will work alongside HWPL volunteers in all future activities and workshops.”
Through this collaboration, Mr. Ranjeet Kumar and HWPL volunteers have opened the door to further partnerships, and they plan to strengthen their cooperation moving forward.
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