New Delhi, India - UPF-India is organizing an intercollegiate student speech competition on "The Need for Interfaith Harmony for Peace in the 21st Century" at the Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College of Delhi University on February 3. Other programs are planned in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim.

Address at the Birthday Celebration of UPF Founders Rev. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon

Father Moon, you have cared so much for us, given so much to us, sacrificed so much for us, and for so long. We want you to know that those sacrifices will not have been in vain.

Gangtok, India - The Universal Peace Federation of Sikkim co-sponsored the Hills Men Open Volleyball and Constituency Level Women Volleyball Tournaments from 15–24 October, 2011 at the Chuba School Playground, South Sikkim. G.M. Gurung, Chairman of UPF-Sikkim, addressed the opening ceremony for the 18 men's and 16 women's teams. He described the vision of UPF Founder Dr. Sun Myung Moon of sports as a way to build bridges and harmonize people. For details, click here.

Gangtok, Sikkim, India - A team from the Universal Peace Federation of Sikkim led by its President Shri G. M. Gurung donated US$ 2620.00 to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid victims of the September 18 earthquake.

New Delhi, India - The United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan and UPF-India jointly organized two programs in commemoration of the UN International Day of Peace and the UN International Day of Non-violence.

New Delhi, India - UPF-India organized observances the UN International Day of Peace in several parts of the nation.

Hyderabad, India - It is with utmost delight I take the opportunity to attach my poem in commemmoration of the United Nations International Day of Peace, September 21, 2011.

Kochi, India - Based on the theme of ‘Together for Tomorrow’, a Religious Youth Service International project in Kochi, India was held August 9-15, 2011 with the participation of 26 people from five countries: South Korea, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and India. The core topics RYS-Kochi project focused on were sustainable development and environmental awareness.

New Delhi, India - UPF-India organized a forum on “Securing Our Future: A Call for Transformational Leadership” at the India International Center on July 8. The Hon. Minister of Government of India, Sri Salman Khurshid, graced the occasion as Chief Guest, and Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, Member of Parliament from Nepal, was Guest of Honor.

New Delhi, India -A graduation ceremony was held on July 8 for those who completed a 12-Day Training of Trainers Leadership Development Program.

Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh, India - The Sikkim State Chapter of UPF-India organized a program in a government secondary school hall in Tharpu, West District on May 13 and the Uttar Pradesh State Cahpter organized a program in the District Office Conference Hall on May 15.

New Delhi, India - The Guild of Service, the Women’s Initiative for Peace in South Asia, Gandhi Smriti, and Darshan Samiti organized an interfaith evening prayer meeting for the . . .

Gangtok, Sikkim, India - UPF-India organized an outdoor prayer ceremony in Gangtok on March 19 for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The UPF-Sikkim committee was joined by the Mayor of Gangtok and devotees of Brahma Kumaris.

Gangtok, Sikkim, India - Speakers at the March 8 observance of International Women's Day included Hon. Nima Tamang, Advisor to the Government of Sikkim and Vice-Chair of UPF-Sikkim; Hon. Bharati Sharma, Chair of the OBC Commission of the Government of Sikkim; Hon. Tilu Gurung, Minister of the Government of Sikkim; Hon. G. M. Gurung, Former Minister of the Government of Sikkim and Chair of UPF-Sikkim; Mrs. R. Ongmu Bhutia, Chair of the State Women's Commission of the Government of of Sikkim; and Dr. S.G. Tashi, Registrar Principal of ICFAI College.