1. U P F
An Introduction

2. Mission
The Universal Peace Federation is a global alliance of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace, a world where everyone can live together in freedom, harmony, and cooperation and with prosperity for all.

3. Purpose
The picture shows the First Inaugural Assembly of the Universal Peace Federation at the Lincoln Center in New York in September 2005
UPF brings together the efforts of many individuals and organizations to build “One Family Under God.”

4. Core Values One Family Under God— Strong, healthy families
Interfaith harmony and cooperation
A culture of service
Reconciliation and partnership
Affirmation of spiritual principles

5. Strategic Initiatives
Peace education and leadership conferences
Peace initiatives and projects
Global Peace Festivals

6. Peace Education
The President of UNESCO’s General Assembly at an International Leadership Conference (ILC)

7. Peace Education Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka at
the ILC co-hosted by the Parliament of Sri Lanka

8. Peace Education
From left: Dr. Ernest Shonekan, former President of Nigeria
Dr. Kanubai Gandhi, a grandson of Mohandas Gandhi, introduces himself to UPF Co-Chair, Dr. Hyun Jin Moon.
Dr. Douglas Johnston promotes his book on Interfaith Diplomacy
The ILC presents UPF Peacebuilding Principles and provides opportunities for new networks.

9. Assembly 2007
Representatives of the 194 nations and states at UPF’s Assembly 2007 in New York

10. UPF Peace Initiatives Interreligious Council at the United Nations
Global and national peace councils
Middle East
Northeast Asia / South Asia
Africa
Americas
Bering Strait Peace Tunnel
World Peace Blessing

11. Interreligious Council at the UN
GOALS:
Draw on the wisdom and capabilities of religious traditions to address global problems.
Develop network of interfaith peacebuilders.
Create national and regional Interreligious Peace Councils.
Jose de Venecia, Jr, former Speaker of the House of the Philippines
Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan

12. Peace Councils
(Right) The UPF Peace Council of Nepal helped bring government and Maoist forces to negotiate peace.
(Below) The Peace Council of Albania.

13. Middle East Peace Initiative
GOAL:
Promote understanding and reconciliation among Jews, Muslims, and Christians;
use the power of faith for peace.
METHODS:
Peace trips / fact-finding tours
Interreligious dialogues
Service projects
Programs in arts and sports

14. Northeast Asia Peace Initiative
GOAL:
Peaceful reconciliation of the Korean peninsula
METHODS:
Arts & cultural exchanges
Service programs
Peace Embassy in Pyongyang
Investment in N Korea
The new Peace Embassy in Pyongyang was used during the recent North / South Summit Talks

15. South Asia Peace Initiative
GOALS:
End violence and promote stability in Nepal and Sri Lanka.
METHODS:
Parliamentary leadership conferences
Interfaith dialogues
Service projects
The new Peace Embassy in Pyongyang was used during the recent North / South Summit Talks

16. Africa Peace Initiative
GOAL:
Work with African nations to raise a new generation of leaders.
METHODS:
Character education
Interfaith
Service
Sports
The new Peace Embassy in Pyongyang was used during the recent North / South Summit Talks

17. Americas Peace Initiative
GOAL:
Promote better relations among the peoples, faiths and nations of the Americas.
METHODS:
Leadership conferences
Global Peace Festivals
Service projects
Sports
The new Peace Embassy in Pyongyang was used during the recent North / South Summit Talks

18. Bering Strait Peace Tunnel
GOAL:
A peacebuilding link for the entire world
METHODS:
Government/NGO/private partnerships
52-mile tunnel linking Siberia and Alaska
A vision to unite the continents in peace, and help build economic self-sufficiency. A briefing was held at the US Capitol in May, 2006 to discuss the economic and social implications

19. World Peace Blessing
The Blessing affirms marriage and family and links families together as “One Family Under God.”

20. Projects of the UPF Women for Peace Interreligious sports competitions
Character education
Service
Arts & culture
Global Peace Festivals

21. Women for Peace
Volunteers visiting children at the Ein Karem Hospital in Jerusalem during a peace trip.

22. Interreligious Peace Sports Festival
Respect for religious beliefs, athletic competition, and lasting friendship

23. Character Education
Teacher training seminar in the Gambia using the UPF Character Education Curriculum

24. Interfaith Peacebuilding
Cooperation with UTS Interfaith Seminary to train men
and women for leadership in peacebuilding

25. Youth Leadership The Youth Federation for World Peace educates
a new generation of leaders for peace.

26. Building a Culture of Service
GOALS:
Use service to transcend barriers and develop character.
Support UN Millennium Development Goals.
METHODS:
Bring together diverse people through service.
Offer disaster relief.
Build partnerships with NGOs, religious groups, and government.
Service For Peace tsunami relief in Thailand

27. The world premiere of the Halelu Peace Cantata in Belgrade, Serbia
Peace through the Arts
The world premiere of the Halelu Peace Cantata in Belgrade, Serbia

28. Peace Communications UPF publications and videos are available in
six languages; new translations are welcome.

29. New World Encyclopedia
Knowledge that leads to human happiness, well being, and peace.

30. Global Peace Festivals
The first Global Peace Festival at the Seoul City Hall in Korea, July 2007

31. Global Peace Festivals
Bishop Abel Muzorewa, former PM of Zimbabwe, calls for a commitment to One Family Under God.

32. Global Peace Festivals
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon and Mr. Martin Luther King III speaking at the Global Peace Festival in Manila