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European Scholars in Germany Discuss Shared Values
Meersburg, Germany – More than fifty participants from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein met in the small but internationally known town of Meersburg, on Lake Constance in Germany, for a discussion on the theme, “The World at a Turning Point – What Values Will Secure Our Future?” The conference took part from November 1-2, 2025. The mayor of Meersburg, Mr. Robert Scherer , opened the conference with welcoming remarks, linking his motto, “Peace begins in the m
Nov 2


Berlin Forum Addresses the Problem of Mental Illness
Berlin, Germany – As the issue of mental illness is increasingly impacting families and societies around the world, UPF-Berlin organized a discussion on this topic on October 11, 2025, inviting two speakers to share their experiences with this phenomenon. The program coincided with the UN-designated Mental Health Day, set as October 10 in 1992, to shed light on the growing prevalence of mental illness, and to raise understanding for those affected. Mental illnesses have exis
Oct 11


Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Marks Day of Peace in Munich
Munich, Germany – On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Munich and the Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP)...
Sep 27


Austrians & Germans Join “Pure Water, Pure Air” Forum and Hike
Bavaria, Germany – Peace activists from Germany and Austria met at the Dreisessel mountain inn on September 21, 2025 – the...
Sep 21


Tour of Garden of Religions in Düsseldorf Uplifts Visitors
Düsseldorf, Germany – On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Düsseldorf met for a special guided tour through the Garden of Religions in Recklinghausen on September 21, 2025. The group of 20 participants was warmly welcomed by guides Ms. Hageman and Ms. Klusmann. The garden was once part of the grounds of a Franciscan monastery. After the dissolution of the monastery in 1969, Pastor Alfons Hünting laid out the current park. The atmosphere of the garden is
Sep 21


New UPF Culture Center Opens in Munich
Munich, Germany – After almost three years of preparation, on August 10, 2025, members and friends of UPF-Munich attended a very special...
Aug 10


Frankfurt Peace Road Highlights International Friendship
Frankfurt, Germany – Under cloudy skies, with occasional rays of sunshine peeking through, UPF-Frankfurt held its annual Peace Road...
May 17


Mother Earth Day Program in Berlin Explores Our Links with Nature
Berlin, Germany – To celebrate International Mother Earth Day, designated by the United Nations as April 22, UPF-Berlin invited two...
Apr 26


UPF-Lebanon Distributes Food Aid to Needy Families in Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon – Thanks to a kind donation from the International Relief Friendship Foundation (IRFF) Germany, UPF-Lebanon was able to...
Apr 22


Düsseldorf Interfaith Meeting Stresses Spirituality & Values
Düsseldorf, Germany – Lived spirituality and spiritual renewal were the themes of an event held on October 19, 2024, co-hosted by...
Oct 19, 2024


Peace Road Connects Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
Dreisesselberg, Austria – A hiking trail in a beautiful mountain forest in Austria was officially designated a Peace Road on the...
Sep 21, 2024


Peace Road 2024 Recalls History through Poignant Berlin Tour
Berlin, Germany – Cyclists and marchers set out from Berlin’s famous Brandenburg Gate on July 14, 2024, following a route replete with...
Jul 14, 2024


Multicultural Berliners Celebrate Colorful Africa Day
Berlin, Germany – To mark Africa Day, UPF-Berlin partnered with a local NGO, Bagandou eV, to host a lively event in the...
Jun 1, 2024


Berlin Seminar Expounds on Principles of Peace
Berlin, Germany – A seminar on UPF’s Principles of Peace, held at the Alex-Treff community center, near Berlin’s famous Alexander Platz,...
Apr 13, 2024


Believers in Berlin Share Experiences of Peace Through Faith
Berlin, Germany – “Can religions today credibly speak of peace, let alone realize it?” This was the topic of the event held by...
Feb 17, 2024


Interfaith Prayer Circle Celebrates Thanksgiving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf, Germany – An interfaith prayer circle, organized by the local UPF chapter, was held in Dusseldorf on October 23, 2023. The...
Oct 25, 2023


Berliners Debate Prospects for Peace via Politics and Religion
Berlin, Germany – “Which can Bring Peace: Politics or Religion?” was the theme of a UPF event in Berlin on October 28, 2023, to mark...
Oct 25, 2023


German Peace Talk Focuses on UN Peace Day
Stuttgart, Germany—UPF organized an online Peace Talk on "The Contribution of the Family to Peace.”
Sep 29, 2023


UPF-Munich Observes International Day of Peace
Munich, Germany—Representatives of five religious groups attended a UPF prayer breakfast.
Sep 22, 2023


UPF-Düsseldorf Observes International Day of Peace
Düsseldorf, Germany—The message "Peace starts with me” was expressed by each speaker in a different way.
Sep 17, 2023
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