MANNAM Peace - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urges ceasefire in Syria's Qusayr

UN Secretary General Bank-Ki-moon urged the two of the Syrian government and the militants to stop the war for the relief work of the wounded and civilians isolated in the fighting in Qusayr.

Mr.Ban said, "The Syrian government has a responsibility to protect the civilians in the area within a jurisdiction." and he demanded that the both sides, Syrian government forces and the militants let the trapped civilians and the wounded escape the town for the evacuation.

According to a statement, Mr.Ban stressed the both sides to do their utmost to avoid civilians casualties, and warned they would be held accountable for any acts of atrocity carried out against the civilian population of Qusayr.

UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos and UN human rights commissioner Navi Pillay said, “We understand there may also be as many as 1,500 wounded people in urgent need of immediate evacuation for emergency medical treatment, and that the general situation in al-Qusayr is desperate.”

They also said there were reports that civilian neighborhoods continued to be indiscriminately attacked and that other major violations of human rights and international humanitarian law were being committed.

Qusayr, as a strategic point, located on the route between the capital city, Damascus and the coast, which used to be taken by the militants, was recaptured by the Syrian government forces last month backed by the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah.

Rami Abdulrahman, of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights(SOHR), an information office reporting the Syrian civil war said, "The battle is continuing in the northern area of Qusayr. The Syrian government forces are increasing their military strength and the militants are mobilizing all what they have to fight against them as well.

World Peace: Youth walk for Peace

Do you believe World Peace is possible?

I am sure if we all believe that.....

 it is possible.

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!



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 peace: Boy killed in Boston blast wrote..

Boy killed in Boston blast wrote,

'No more hurting people. 

"Peace"

Almost a year ago, 8-year-old Martin Richard wrote four simple words on a sign at school.

"No more hurting people," it said.

For the camera, he held up the bright blue sign decorated with hearts framing the word "Peace."

It's a photograph that many find difficult to look at Tuesday as they struggle to comprehend the violence that took Martin's life.

On Monday, the boy and his family were watching the Boston Marathon near the finish line when two bombs exploded just off Copley Square in the heart of the city. Martin's mother, Denise Richard underwent surgery for an injury to her brain, and Martin's 6-year-old sister lost her leg. Both were still hospitalized.

The boy's father, William Richard, said.

"My dear son Martin has died from injuries sustained in the attack on Boston. My wife and daughter are both recovering from serious injuries. We thank our family and friends, those we know and those we have never met, for their thoughts and prayers. I ask that you continue to pray for my family as we remember Martin. We also ask for your patience and for privacy as we work to simultaneously grieve and recover. Thank you."

Source : CNN News

「No more hurting people. "PEACE"」

When I saw the message the boy held, I felt sorrowful.

A tragic incident was happened just this week in order to express the terrorists' anger.

I don't want to know why they did this crazy job. Just I want to know why should they have chosen the way. Why did they target the innocent people.....

The terrorists must have their own families. They couldn't do this if the their families were there because they would love theirs.

What if every one regards others all around the world as a family? Then the world may be full of love. It would be wonderful when we make a concession a little bit and understand one another like a family.

Like the pure kid's hope, I hope the world peace. It's the reason why I'm volunteering at MANNAM Volunteer Association. MANNAM grounds on all people from the world, irrespective of their differences, unites and works towards the goal of the world peace and a culture of respect and tolerance through true volunteerism.

That is the vision of MANNAM and it's my vision as well. I sincerely wish the whole world can become one with love and peace. And I wish every one is happy through experiencing MANNAM.

No more hurting people...

I wish we can grant the pure boy's hope.

Written by

Hwang, Jae-yeon

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?

MANNAM Peace; We are working on it to achieve Peace.

Nowadays, in Korea, there is a gentle spring breeze and flowers in full bloom that make people's heart flutter. However, situations in Korea do not seem to settle down.

South and North korean use the same language and live in the same land. But both South and North have lived divided for over half a century. At the present day, South Korea is paying sharp attention to North Korea due to their threat of a nuclear weapon.

What makes it happen? We have heard "The world is one" without any difficulty since we were young. However, it is not difficult to realize that the world is not one. Before I met MANNAM Volunteer Association, I didn't even think about that we can unite the world into one. Now I am sure what we need acutely, in order to unite the world, is "Peace".

We, MANNAM, aim for "Peace" and try very hard to actualize it. Peace is not a dream which can't come true. Peace can be made! MANNAM hosted the World Peace Festival on 16th September last year with Honorary President Man Hee Lee and Chairwoman Nam Hee Kim for all who desire peace without discrimination of race, border, religion etc.

It was the peace movement.

I expect that world peace will be achieved in MANNAM by all of the Mannam members.

♬♩ Everytime we give it all

we feel the flame eternally inside us

lift our hands up to the sky

the morning calm helps us to

live in harmony for all time

Hand in hand we stand

all a cross the land

we can make this world a better

place in which to live

Hand in hand we can

start to understand

breaking down the walls that

come between us for all time

Arirang

Hand in hand we stand

all a cross the land

we can make this world a better

place in which to live

Hand in hand we can

start to understand

breaking down the walls that

come between us for all time

Hand in hand

Hand in hand

Hand in hand ♫♪

1988 Seoul Olympic Official Song - Hand in Hand (song by Koreana)

(The 24th Olympic Games, Sep 17 - Oct 2, 1988)

MANNAM) 10Km in their shoes; Pledge of Peace

Good day!
I would like to invite you to our first national event of 2013, which is going to be hosted by MANNAM International Youth Coalition.

Currently with 82 affiliates around the globe MIYC youth are determined to bring peace, a lasting peace, the kind we have only dared to imagine until now.


10Km in their shoes, as in previous years, will be an awareness campaign. This year youth organisations across the globe will be participating at different locations, all aiming to sound a clear message of their strong stance against wars. All participants will be walking to show their support for specific countries who are still struggling with ongoing wars, or the after effects of recent conflict. Through the 10km walk and the MIYC peace pledge the youth within Korea and abroad will show all nations how we wish to actively pursue peace.



10Km in their shoes~ Pledge of Peace

Event details:

● Time : 13:00pm - 16:00pm

● Date : Sunday, April 21, 2013

● Venue : Seoul Grand Park (Seoul Grand Park stn. Line 4 - Exit 2)

● Program :
   Hear from multiple cultures youth representatives concerning peace
  10K walk
  Thumbprint flag: make your mark to end war

● Extra info : Photo Booth
   T-shirt sales
   Bring own snacks

● Registration fee : 5,000won (Including park entrance fee)

JOIN US!



The world leaders of tomorrow are our PEACE LEADERS OF TODAY!


Registration for the event:
- Via email: volunteers@mannamintl.org (with your name and mobile number)
- Title the email: "10km in their shoes"

First 100 people to register get free event T-shirt
(You will be notified through the contact details you provide)


Inquiry of official application and affiliation for MIYC :
Nadine - youth@mannamintl.org


Warmest Regards
Mannam Volunteer Association

MANNAM 10Km Event in 2012

Hello, there!!

How are you doing these days??

Spring is getting closer. Do you feel it?

Today, I saw some forsythias were blooming. What a nice scene!! That's the reason why I love spring so much.

Also, I could see lots of families go on a picnic these days.

It reminded me of the 10K event that was held last spring. It was the first event for me to join MANNAM.

The participants walked the riverside 10 kilometers long, thinking about the people in disaster victims.

The aim of this event was to encourage Korea to wake up and reach out, across borders and cultural constraints, to aid our brothers and sisters in need.

 

I thought it was very meaningful. Most of people don't care about others' sorrow but MANNAM cared about it. During walking, I tried to imagine I was one of the victims' family.

'How could I go through with that situation?', I thought.

Even if I could never understand their feeling fully, I could assume that how awful and sad it could be.

Furthermore, I felt it was important to take care of  neighbors because it was a way to communicate one another. When we communicate with others, we would understand them and this would lead the world peaceful.

Nice weather and nice people. This is all I want to get.

I'm looking forward to join this year as well.

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.

MANNAM Meets Papua New Guineans

Papua New Guineans have been urged to join in the global community to celebrate World Peace in South Korea.

 

The celebrations are held annually on September but as a lead-up the Organizers will visit PNG in April.

During their stay, the honorary Chairman MAN HEE LEE will hold talks with Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.

 

The celebrations at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul, South Korea will coincide with PNG’s Independence celebrations but at a global level it will be colourful and specular as participants unite for world peace.

 

The event is organised by MANNAM Volunteer Association. The NGO works to achieve peace and freedom for all people beyond boundaries of culture, religion and race.

 

The gathering is an ideal opportunity for nations to learn from each other. It is also a time to reflect on the different government policies that may have caused internal riots, protests or external wars.

 

Its hope Papua New Guinea will participate in this year’s World Peace celebrations.

 

Bridgette Komatep, National EMTV News

 

 

http://www.emtv.com.pg/news-app/item/png-urged-to-join-in-world-peace-celebrations

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

MANNAM - Think about Reunification of Korea.

Reunification of North and South

Nowadays, it is very rare to see country divided by north and south, or west and east, and many people already think that all people and countries in the world is one. However, there is one country divided into North and South, and this is known by many people in the world. Do you know which country is this? This is our country, Korea. There are many problems of this, and I think that we should be united fast now. Then, I will tell you the three main reasons why we should unite fast : economy, peace, and development.

First of all, it is about the economy. It is because we, Korea is using too much money in protecting us and making weapons. North Korea is busy at making dangerous weapons such as nuclear weapons, and South Korea is busy at putting money to protect our country. For South Korea, we are using 20-30 trillion for the protection of ourselves! This is very serious problem, and actually we can use those much money for educating the children, or building buildings which we need in our country. Therefore, we have to be united to save our money.

Secondly, it is about the peace. It is because we, Korea is with worry and stresses because of the fact that we are divided into North and South. Especially for North Korea, most of their nations are working as a soldier obligatorily, even though they do not want to. I think if we are united, we could be free from these things, and lots of people want the unification of North and South Korea for this reason. Therefore, we should be in peace by the unification.

Lastly, it is about the development. It is because we, Korea can be developed more when we unite. Actually, South Korea is already much developed and North Korea is not. Because of this reason, many South Koreans can disagree to unite. However, even if we, South Korea is much more developed than North Korea, we do not have much resources. Our main things are only many people to work, and many people's brains. Then, how can we be stronger, and more developed? It is to unite, with North Korea, because North Korea has much resources under their territory. Also, when the people in North Korea and South Korea are joined, Korea's density of population can be very high as other much developed countries. Therefore, we must be united to be developed, and to be stronger.

As you can see, those are the three main reasons why we should unite fast. I hope the unification of South and North Korea be realized fast. Let's effort with our best, so that our Korea which is devided, can be united!

(source: Naver Knowledge in)

While reading this article, I fully sympathized with this opinion.

The nuclear problem of North Korea is now a big issue around the world. Most people in the world have cold glances to North Korea and many of Koreans don't want to be reunited because they think reunification makes lots of social and economy problems in our society, South Korea. However, here is what I want to tell them, let's see the good sides of it.

Why? Because North Koreans have the same ethnic roots with us. They could be our family. What if your family members are dying of hunger? What if they do wrong? Do you want to just ostracize them? They are the only people have same language of us in the world, not our enemies.

I'm not saying North Korea is doing well. I don't support the government of it. Just I want to say that we need to think about this matter deeply. No one wants War and everybody wants Peace. As one of MANNAM members, I hope we could make Peace of world starting from reuniting Korea.

What do you think of this?

How our reaction to North Korea should be

I lived in Vietnam for 6 years since 2004. As you know, Vietnam is a communist country. When I lived in there, I had been feeling difficult and sad to vietnamese friends who were under pressure from polices and soldiers. They did not look happy under communism. At least I felt so. I think FREEDOM is a real basic right of human being.

I read news below at early morning 7, Feb.

“If the enemy [North Korea] is actually about to use a nuclear weapon, a preemptive strike is also one of our possible reactions,” Jung Seung-jo, chairman of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at a briefing of the National Assembly’s National Defense Committee yesterday.

When I read this news, one story called [The Wind and the Sun] came into my head. One day two of them were bored so that they bet who took a traveler's coat off . Do you know who won and how to win?

The reason that we could say "peace", it is assumed Non-Violent. Peace is difficult but easy. I mean Political, Religious, Race peace is very difficult but our peace is easy. Let's try MANNAM's first principle "We strive to be a source of light and hope for others"

One of chances to spread light and hope is a Volunteer Work. Volunteering will give the meaningful and positive impact to your community. Besides it can have many benefits for yourself too.

Volunteering is sharing yours with others. Volunteering is giving yours to others. Do you worry about there would be no more yours someday? Do not worry. You will get more than you have shared.

Thank you.

Written by

Yeong jae yu