Philippines - GPF

Philippines - Ten thousand volunteers from 39 schools and universities and from 100 community groups did a massive clean-up of the coastline. "A way to achieve peace is by living for the sake of others. Peace is possible if people would always consider the welfare of their fellow men." More... • The Golden Rule as a Global Ethic - Jose de Venecia (Français, Español) • GPF Festival Touches the Philippines - Aya Goto (Français, Español) • Massive Coastal Cleanup - Noel Dacanay • Website
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Main Event Clean Up Entertainment Parade

United Kingdom - GPF

United Kingdom - The London event was a “global” experience with diversity of ethnicities. The festival sought to strengthen relations among family members and between the family and society. One session was on Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women. Dr. Suman Datta, Chair of Women’s Interfaith Network, focused on the unequal way women have been treated in many societies. More... (Français, Español) • How We Share Our Values - Raul Kamal • Event

Benin - GPF

Benin - Participants from different countries offered community service at the Ganve Public Primary School in Ouidah. They weeded and cleaned the school grounds. The mayor offered words of welcome. Four women's soccer teams participated in a tournament. Advancing the range of opportunities for women is one of the UN Millennium Development Goals and a key focus of UPF. (Français, Español) More...
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Germany - GPF

Germany - The Festival was preceded by an eight-day peace walk made by two groups, ending in Bad Camberg. They slept mainly in youth hostels, meeting mayors, speaking to the media, and visiting religious centers of different faiths. Ashin Sopaka, a monk from Burma, said he particularly appreciated the chance to talk with fellow walkers on the way. More...

France - GPF