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Peace Road Held in Côte d’Ivoire
Written by Marius Bouguhe, Secretary General, UPF-Côte d’Ivoire
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire—On Saturday, August 10, 2019, UPF-Côte d’Ivoire organized the Côte d'Ivoire stage of the Peace Road caravan. The activity, held in the town of Attécoubé, mobilized more than 150 people, who carried colorful banners on their walk of about one and a half kilometers. During the march, participants and organizers distributed more than 2,000 flyers explaining the objectives of the activity. At the end of the march, the participants released balloons and signed a declaration on the theme “Connecting the World Through Peace.”
Reflections
"The Peace Road is an important activity that enhances the name of the localities that organize it ... .On behalf of the Minister of Sports and the Mayor of the Commune of Attécoubé, I am very happy that this caravan world be held here in our city ... .Bravo to UPF- Côte d’Ivoire.”
Droh Alphonse, Representative of the Minister of Sports
"I am very happy to have taken part in this caravan. The importance of peace is so indisputable that this activity must be organized regularly. We young people need to make the commitment to carry the message of the Peace Road to every household."
Dr. Alphonse Mogue, Ambassador for Peace, Youth President
"I congratulate the organizers for the success of this activity. It was superb. I sincerely hope that for the next edition, our firm will be associated with the organization."
Ms. Bakayoko Félicité, Participant
"Dr Hak Ja Han’s will is to positively change this world to make it a world of peace. As God’s children, we must follow this will and work to make it happen."
Rev. Beugre Richard, Leader of FFWPU- Côte d’Ivoire
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