MANNAM Peace: What is the world you have been longing for?

What is the world you have been longing for? what is the world you would like to hand down for your descendants? People wish for peace but think it is like a dream which is difficult to come true. However, if these little dreams come together, what would happen?

 In the late 1990s there came the financial crisis called the IMF crisis in Korea. Due to the economic depression, many people lost their jobs and the crime rate increased rapidly.

Korea submerged into the desperate situation. However, people wanted to take their country out of this situation. Somebody's little wish to save their own country turned out to become our wish to save our own country. Along the way, the gold collection campaign started in the wish of saving country and spread nationwide. It had played an important role in Korea's economic recovery.

Likewise, it would be impossible for just one to make something happen, but possible for all of us to do so. I believe it is the same as peace. You wonder how peace can be achieved. MANNAM, the volunteer association, has done many things for the peace achievement. For example, last September, MANNAM held the World Peace Festival and representatives of various countries across the globe, such as diplomats, world leaders and international press, were in attendance and many brought their families and friends to this event. It was held in order to demonstrate the spirit of peace and join with others in the same goal. This year Mannam plans to found a youth organization and perform its ceremony for the sake of cessation of war.

The slogan of MANNAM, 'When light meets light, there is victory', is being built up by us. The peaceful world which everyone wants and we have to hand down for our descendants!

Would you join us to make it together?

About MANNAM: Volunteering with MANNAM

The International division of MANNAM Volunteer Association offers foreigners residing within Korea the opportunity to get involved with many aspects of the local communities' lives which are normally inaccessible.

Apart from our large-scale volunteering events, MANNAM regularly volunteers at some of the institutes and community centers around Seoul. Over time a close bond has formed between the public that make use of these facilities and our volunteers.

Certainly, volunteering and serving the community in this way will be a highlight of your MANNAM experience.

 

Review 2012 MANNAM Volunteer Association

Why don't you watch this video?

It's about MANNAM activities all over the world during last year, 2012.

We did so many wonderful things.

When Light meets Light, there is Victory.

I feel like we are making a strong Light together.

How AMAZING!!

I'm very proud of all of MANNAM members.

Enjoy this movie.

I hope you like it : D

Vision of MANNAM

MANNAM is the common ground on which all people of the world, irrespective of their

differences, can unite and work towards the goal of the world peace and a culture of

respect and tolerance through true volunteerism.

 

 

Principles of MANNAM

•Pure Volunteerism

We embody the spirit of pure volunteerism and work to promote unity among the peoples and

the cultures of the world.

•Celebrating Communities

We offer our time and skills to aid the communities by participating in events and festivals that

promote the principals of peace, unity and volunteer service.

•Giving without expectation

We strive to be a source of light and hope for others, not accepting payment for services rendered through MANNAM.

•Reaching out

We aid, uplift and enrich society, starting within our own communities and reaching out to the world.

We uphold the principles of justice and equality for all. We do not discriminate against any group or

individual longing to work towards peace and unity for all humanity.

Pres. Girma confers with chair of MANNAM Volunteer Association of Korea

President Girma Woldegiorgis held discussions on Monday with Chairperson of MANNAM Volunteer Association, Man Hee Lee.

 

 

The discussions were mainly focused on ways of strengthening ongoing efforts towards the reunion of the two Koreas.

 

President Girma said on the occasion that Ethiopia will contribute share towards maintaining peace between North and South Korea and realizing their reunification, according to a high-level government official who attended the meeting.

 

The Chairperson told journalists afterwards that Ethiopia's support is significant in the ongoing efforts to reunite the two Koreas.

 

Established in Seoul in 2003 with a small community of 700 members, MANNAM Volunteer Association has over 80,000 members worldwide.

 

MANNAM aims to bring all cultures together, put aside differences and become one in volunteerism.

http://www.ertagov.com/erta/erta-news-archive/2165-pres-girma-confers-with-chair-of-mannam-volunteer-association-of-korea.html

Q&A) Are you wondering about MANNAM?

Q) What is the meaning of 'when light meets light, there is victory'?

A) Every single person is a light and should become a light. As these people who are like light meet, we can defeat the dark world. The MANNAM’s slogan is “when light meets light, there is victory!”

Q) What does MANNAM pursue in its “culture and art service”?

A) MANNAM is well-known for its strong volunteerism and outstanding cultural event planning ability. Delivering donation to the less fortunate is also a service that MANNAM is involved in, however, the delivering messages of hope and love through cultural and art performances is also what MANNAM pursues. Therefore, every MANNAM event is accompanied with an art and cultural performance of high standards.

Q) Why does MANNAM do country-related events?

A) It is very natural to dedicate time and efforts to those we love. As MANNAM loves its country and sincerely appreciates those who sacrificed their lives for the country, it is logical to give our time and effort. We do not see this as sacrifice. The question of “why do you do country-related events?” is equivalent to the question of “why do you love another?”

Q) Question to the Chairwoman of MANNAM: “What does volunteer work mean to you?”

A) I believe that the basic foundation of every ideology is filial piety, and this is not limited to only Korea. When one is dutiful to one’s parent, it is filial piety; when the same devotion is shown to a country, it becomes loyalty; and in religion, it becomes faith. This is based on sacrifice, thinking of others before oneself, which is related to the core mentality and spirit of volunteer service. Service in MANNAM is voluntary and dedicating oneself as he/she is doing work at one’s home, even when picking up garbage on the street. This is the spirit of MANNAM.

Q) What are the future plans of MANNAM?

A) For world peace, there must be the unification of Korea. Every MANNAM member sincerely longs for unification and is concerned with the issue. Hence, during the 65^th Anniversary of Korean Independence Day event, MANNAM announced the Declaration of Unification which expresses hope for a true unification of North and South Korea. Also, the Declaration of Unification monument was set in the east and west, where the north is in sight.  

Also, as the entire world must cooperate among one another for the unification of Korea, MANNAM will take the lead in forming and evoking the world’s consensus and support. For world peace, MANNAM pursues to become the ambassador of world peace and will host world cultural exchange events.

About MANNAM Sports Event-VICTORY CUP

International MANNAM Volunteer Association hosts a big sports event called VICTORY CUP.

All the MANNAM branches get together and cheer their players and have a good time on that day.

I heard the VICTORY CUP Soccer match is going to be held soon. Wow!!

Jeonju branch is in a hurry preparing this big match!

By the way, someone asked me why does MANNAM hold the sports event?

Is it a part of the volunteer?

OK. I am going to let you know about it.

MANNAM volunteer group has a goal which is the "World Peace".

We are doing not only help people in need but also host a big event to make people unite.

This is the aim of the upcoming event.

MANNAM volunteer association introduces the MANNAM Victory Cup League. First Victory Cup was a competition, now we’ve moved on to a league for our 2nd Victory Cup. The ultimate goal for the world’s best renown MANNAM Volunteer Association, is to spread the sport of Soccer to the foreigners residing in Korea, for easy access of a community that has no boundaries of culture, language, background. We want to pervade this unity through soccer and be able to realistically reach world peace. The following competition has another motive to help out the community in need with donations and spread as a light to give love.

That's the reason why MANNAM hosts this sports event.

In winter time, my branch was lazy to exercise because it was so cold outside. But now, Spring is here!! Let's do it again. : )

 

 

The meaning of MANNAM's Slogan?

MANNAM! When Light meets Light there is Victory

Do you know MANNAM’s slogan?? If you are a MANNAM member, you might have heard this.

When Light meet Light there is Victory!

Then... do you know what this mean? How can light makes victory?

Light represents a person who had light, this light is one's own CULTURE.

If people who has a light(culture) meets another light(culture) and share it together, the light will get bigger and bigger to lighten the dark world!

When dark world shines with the light, isn’t that a victory??

Light in this slogan is not just a sunlight that shines on us.

We, all of MANNAM members are the LIGHT who can lighten the world!

How? By invovling in volunteer works! We, MANNAM is a pure association

We make the world brighter by volunteering. When we share our culture thorugh volunteering, there will be victory.

Every languages have word 'LIGHT'. Because people or creature cannot live without light.

Light is essential to all of us. In this way, we need your culture to lighten the world.

Don’t you want to see brighter world? Let’s make VICTORY together.

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MANNAM branches

Message from the Chairwoman of MANNAM

MANNAM is a volunteer organization whose goal is succinctly defined in our motto, our rallying cry, our call to arms: When Light Meets Light there is Victory. Our mission is to bring all people of different nationalities, creeds and cultures together through volunteering and to learn and understand about each other: when good things come together, the result will be even greater – world peace.

We volunteer silently and without fanfare. We do our work behind the scenes. We do not work for accolades or self aggrandizement; our lights are hidden. Likewise, all this is made possible through the anonymous yet wonderfully generous contributions of those many individuals who support our organization, some 100,000 across the world as of start of 2013.

Korea has long been known as the country of courteous people in the East and the 'land that does not forget kindness'. Our aim is to spread our vision and the goodness in this culture across borders. We want to bring the light of love across the globe and from this will come cries of "Victory!"

Wherever there is a place that requires love and sacrifice, our desire is to be there, wherever it may be. These are the principles instilled into our organization by our Honorary Chairman, Mr. Lee. We hope you will be our steadfast companions on the journey yet to be traveled.

Thank you.

Principles of MANNAM

Principles

1. Embody the spirit of pure volunteerism and work to promote unity among the people and cultures of the world.

2. Offer our time and skills to aid the communities by participating in events and festivals that promote the principals of peace, unity and volunteer service.

3. Strive to be a source of light and hope for others, not accepting payment for services rendered through MANNAM.

4. Grow in our efforts to aid, uplift and enrich society, starting within our immediate  communities - reaching out to the world.  We will uphold the principles of justice and equality for all, irrespective of race, culture, religion, gender or political persuasion.  We will not discriminate against any group or individual longing to work towards the goal of peace and unity for all humanity.