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Prime Minister Odinga Welcomes the Global Peace Festival |
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Monday, September 01, 2008 |
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Nairobi, Kenya - The Prime Minister of Kenya, the Hon. Raila Odinga, and his wife Ida Odinga, joined by an international delegation that included former heads of state, members of parliament, spiritual leaders, and representatives of civil society, were warmly welcomed by 10,000 enthusiastic Kenyans at the Global Peace Festival in Nairobi.
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A Better Day for Kenya Has Come |
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By Geoffrey Gichuki, UPF-Africa
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Monday, September 01, 2008 |
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Nairobi, Kenya – The choice of the Nairobi River Cleaning Project as part of this year’s GPF-Kenya came from the need to live the dream of “One Family under God” rooted in living for the sake of others. Tens of thousands of individuals gathered on August 29 to clean the banks of this landmark that in the Kenyan capital.
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Le Premier ministre ODINGA accueille le Festival mondial pour la paix au Kenya |
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By Mwalagho Kililo Secrétaire général FPU-Kenya
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Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
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Une foule de plus de 10 000 Kenyans enthousiastes s’est réunie au Festival mondial pour la paix de Nairobi, le dimanche 31 août. Elle a accueilli chaleureusement le Premier ministre du Kenya, M. Raila Odinga et son épouse Ida Odinga, accompagnés d’une délégation internationale comprenant sept anciens chefs d’États et plus de 120 parlementaires, guides spirituels et représentants de la société civile. Il s’agissait du troisième festival cette année, après ceux d’Asunción au Paraguay et de Washington.
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H.J. Moon: A New Vision of Peace in Kenya and Africa |
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By Dr. Hyun Jin Moon, Co-Chairman, Universal Peace Federation
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Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
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Dr. Hyun Jin Moon, Co-Chairman, Universal Peace Federation Keynote Address at the Global Peace Festival Nairobi, Kenya, August 31, 2008
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Nairobi River Cleanup Supported by National Museums |
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By Sharon Mwelu Kyungu, PR & Marketing Manager, National Museums of Kenya Headquarters
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Friday, August 29, 2008 |
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Nairobi, Kenya - The National Museums of Kenya is a unique organization that has been at the forefront in environmental conservation efforts with numerous resources and initiatives developed towards research, awareness creation, and policy formulation in environmental issues.
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International Youth Day Celebrated with March and Rally |
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By Global Peace Festival-Kenya
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008 |
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Nairobi, Kenya - International Youth Day activities in Kenya began at the Peace Embassy Hall on August 12 and continued with a procession to Uhuru Park in the heart of Nairobi. The theme chosen for this UN celebration day was: "Youth and Climate Change: Take Action Now."
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Celebrating Diversity on the Day of Indigenous People |
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By Global Peace Festival-Kenya
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Saturday, August 09, 2008 |
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Nairobi, Kenya - Each year on August 9, the United Nations honors the “International Day of Indigenous People.“ The event took on a unique flavor in Kenya this year when hundreds of young people assembled at the UPF Headquarters in Nairobi to celebrate the diversity of people in this East African country.
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Mothers and Children Cooperate for Peace |
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By Global Peace Festival-Kenya
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Friday, August 01, 2008 |
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Nairobi, Kenya - As part of its ongoing program to embrace vulnerable children, Global Peace Festival-Kenya sponsored a Mother and Child Cooperation for Peace event on August 1 at the Thomas Barnados Children's Home in Nairobi.
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Clearing Garbage from the Nairobi River |
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By Geoffrey Gichuki, UPF-Africa
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Saturday, July 12, 2008 |
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Nairobi, Kenya - News of the Global Peace Festival in Paraguay swept through many communities in Kenya as the nation prepares to host her first GPF, August 29 to 31. On July 12, volunteers cleared trash from a 300-meter length of the Nairobi River. Dozens of partner agencies, hundreds of volunteers, and various government offices pooled their efforts to restore this landmark.
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