World Peace: Youth walk for Peace

Do you believe World Peace is possible?

I am sure if we all believe that.....

 it is possible.

MANNAM Korean Class - Using verbs;"치다", "타다", "하다"

Hello, Mannamers!!

I'm going to post up about Korean today! :)

I think some verbs in Korean are much confusing for you to use.

That's becuase there are some differences between English and Korean in using verbs.

(Of course, they are different!!  lol)

I mean those are hard to be translated, so you just need to remember them.

Here are some examples which can help you to learn.

                             (picture source: Korean make easy for beginners)



"치다" means "to hit", but you can use many cases such as,

*테니스를 치다(play tennis)

*탁구를 치다(play table tennis)

*피아노를 치다(play the piano)

*타자를 치다(type)

*박수를 치다(clap)

"타다" means "to ride", but you can use many cases such as,

*스케이트를 타다(skate)

*스키를 타다(ski)

*자전거를 타다(ride a bike)

*택시를 타다(take a taxi)

*미끄럼틀 타다(go down the slide)

"하다" means "to do", but you can use many cases such as,

*축구를 하다(play soccer)

*농구를 하다(play basketball)

*태권도를 하다 (do teakwando)

*요가를 하다(do yoga)

*운동을 하다(to work out)

MIYC(MANNAM International Youth Coalition)

This is About MIYC(MANNAM International Youth Coalition).

◇ Why MIYC?

By joining MIYC your organization will gain access to a variety of tools specifically designed to help you make the biggest possible impact in your own community including-

• access to an international network of inspiring, proactive individuals and associations

• superb event and project templates designed to help you create a positive change in your

community

• invitations to MIYC’s powerhouse Youth Summits where you will meet with dynamic leaders like yourself, internationally renowned guest speakers, performers, and workers for peace

• featuring in MIYC’s quarterly newsletter, distributed internationally, which will spotlight MIYC’s work around the world

As MIYC representatives in your country, you and your organization will be counted among growing number of internationally recognized groups who all stand together for peace. All this will dramatically boost your organization’s visibility and impact within your country.

◇ Our Mission

The purpose of MIYC is to gather and unite youth associations like yours from around the world in support of the development of their communities and in motivating their nation to actively pursue peace.

◇ The Memorandum of Understanding

One of the most exciting projects of 2013 is no doubt the drafting of a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) between the governments of the world whose purpose shall be to end all wars. And we need your help. MIYC will stand together to uphold the standards of peace amongst ourselves, and strive peacefully and respectfully to hold governments to honor their pledge to end wars.

So far, We have apporoximately 100 orgs in 52 countries as affiliates.

◇ The MIYC Summit

Without a doubt, the most anticipated events for MIYC Affiliates are the MIYC Summits. These exciting events will be held twice a year in spring and autumn in the dynamic, bustling capital of South Korea, Seoul. All affiliated associations will be invited to send two representatives to the summits at which youths from all affiliated groups will come together and participate in networking activities, program development and other workshops and seminars to enrich themselves and their communities. And of course we will have some serious fun!



MIYC Korea - CNN Published the MIYC event in South Korea.

International Youth Groups initiated World Peace movement in South Korea

By icekbs | Posted April 24, 2013 | South Korea

Despite threats of war and warnings for foreigners to evacuate Seoul from North Korea, on the 21st of April 2013, about 2,000 young people gathered at Gwacheon's Seoul Grand Park to hold a truly meaningful event. The "10km Walk in their shoes" event has become an annual event for MANNAM Volunteer Association. Previously the event has been covered by international news groups from countries such as Turkey and Pakistan as the volunteers of MANNAM walked to raise awareness for topic relevant to situations their nations were experiencing. Today, however, the focus was the launch of the MANNAM International Youth Coalition (MIYC).

The event drew attention to the need for practical ways with which to achieve peace both within and between nations. The event was unique in that the volunteers in South Korea did not walk alone. 25 youth organizations from 17 other nations have all planned similar events to be held within the next week - all in the name of celebrating MIYC and making a statement for peace.

The event began with speeches from representatives of student youth organizations and the 'Pledge of Peace' in which all in attendance were asked to pledge their efforts to uniting the youth of the world under the banner of peace and restoration for the youth of the world. Following the opening, the day was filled with K-pop flash mobs, inspiring card-sections performances, and, of course, the walk itself. Besides the main program items, there were many meaningful side-programs to be experienced, and participants could be found writing messages of peace, leaving their mark on a section of a giant thumb-printed flag (a project to be unveiled later this year), or creating customized MIYC peace badges.

Tanner Gerschick, a US citizen said, “I participated the event because I thought it was very inspiring that many diverse young people gathered to let the world know about peace. I wish that the event can be known to as many people as possible.” One of a the event organizers mentioned, “when the youth of the world become one, the war will end and peace will become a reality. MIYC is planning to request that world leaders sign an international Memorandum of Understanding focusing on world peace and the cessation of war - especially because it is old men who dream up wars, and the youth who go out and die in them. If the youth, being set on a creating a world free of war, refuse to fight, then who will fight the wars?"

Currently, MIYC sports over 92 affiliated youth groups from 75 different countries around the world. This year they will be hosting many such events, you can follow their progress through the MANNAM international homepage: www.mannamintl.org

 

 

Source: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-963284

 

MANNAM Volunteer : Sports Day in Sundeok Orphanage

Sports Day in Sundeok Orphanage.

Annually, the kids have a fantastic Sports Day.

They wanted us to come and enjoy together this time.

How cute they are!!

This lovely couple from China attend this volunteer every time.

I admire their kindness,

and also envy them. lol

We did some fun games and laughted together.

Look at this boy!! He was really good at dancing.

His dream is a famous k-pop star.

I hope I can see him on TV some day. :)

It was a great day with beautiful sunshine and kids. 

Thanks for the warm invitation! 

I was happy with those kids.

We were all happy with MANNAM. 

MANNAM International : Trash clean up campaign with foreigners in Bukchon Hanok village

"No frontier in doing something good"

    (picture source: Gyeonggi bukbu branch of Mannma)

The Gyeonggi bukbu branch of the International division of MANNAM Volunteer Association (hereafter referred to as Mannam International/ Branch Chief Jung Jaeyoung) hold the trash clean up campaign in Bukchon Hanok village, Jongno-gu on 28 April.

This event in tandem with Jongno-gu office was designed to promote awareness of the excellence of Korean traditional culture and the importance of the environmental preservation to mark 'Earth day'.

Especially, starting with walking around the eight famous spots in Bukchon from both Jungdok tourist information office and Jaedong tourist information office simultaneously, the Bukchon Hanok village tour of 'Street museum in the town center' finished experiencing the beautiful and historic street and alley of the Hanok village.

A volunteer, Ahmad (Saudi Arabia, 27) said, "It was very impressive that we were able to do volunteer work watching the beautiful street of Bukchon Hanok village. Moreover, I had a great time with Mannam people and I would like to participate in the volunteer work with them continuously."

The chief of the Gyeonggi bukbu branch said, "It was the heart moving day when we became one, beyond nationality and race, with foreign friends thru volunteer work and it also showed a good example to people. We plan to perform volunteer work to contribute to the society and to become the light of the world in a variety of ways.

Mannam Internationl has held various activities like sports with and Korean class for foreigners in Korea, and played a role of a nongovernmental peace delegator which transcends religion and race and achieves the true harmony.



Source: Newsshare.co.kr

MANNAM Peace : Happy Parents' Day!!

Happy Parents' Day!!

May 8th is Parents' Day in Korea.

In Korea, we usually get some carnations to present to our parents.

And we present some gifts and cards to each parent to show how much we love them.



Through this day, we could realize how precious things or people we have around us.

There are numerous things to appreciate, but we sometimes forget about them.

Like the air, water, and all the nature and people around you.

Those give you a life and make you happy without pay or reward.

How thankful they are!!

Why don't you think about those things and express your love to them?

MANNAM Korean class: May 5, 2013

"Why is English so important to us?"

Sometimes my students ask the question to me.

Whenever I heard that question, I didn't know what was the proper answer. I just learned it because it was interesting to me.

So, I've thought why is learning foreign language so important.

Yesterday, I went to Korean Class in Wanju. A chinese student came to learn. Other students told me that he couldn't speak neither Korean nor English.

To make things worse, his company has no Chinese.

They've only communicated with body language everyday!!

Can you imagine how embarrassed they were?

That time, I realized that language is so valuable.

Through language, we share information, thoughts and express our feeling.

We can learn everything easy when we know the language.

Finally, I got the answer from this.

And I also realized that MANNAM has been doing really great job letting them know language to communicate one another.

Volunteering is not difficult.

Sharing something that we have.

Giving things without reward.

That is volunteering.

That is the reason why I'd like to volunteer with MANNAM.



MANNAM Volunteer) Invitation to A sports day this Saturday!

Hello!

We visited an orphanage last weekend for a volunteer work.

Then, we were invited to take part in the sports day coming Saturday.

Absolutely, it will be a great time.

We are very pleased and excited to be there with the kids again.

Would you like to join us?

Share and cherish a good memory with the kids.

Please, send a message if you are interested.

Thank you.

Details

1. Date: Sat May 4

2. Schedule

(1)Departure

-Time: 9:00am

-Place: In front of the Jeonju basketball stadium (nearby the Hatsal chicken)

(2)Return

11:30-11:40am