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?

An Essay Ⅲ written by a MANNAM Korean teacher.

It was in October of 2012. MANNAM Jeonju branch received a request from Wanju Industrial Complex where many foreign workers had worked. The Wanju government made a request to Mannam to organize a Korean class.

There was a guy named Subeiri from Indonesia. He asked if the class could be held in the complex. He learned about MANNAM when he participated the World Peace Festival. He told us there had been a lot of trouble staying here in Korea because he couldn't speak Korean. He didn't even have enough time and money to learn it since the Korean language institutes were so far away from the city. Many people desired to study Korean, so MANNAM started to hold the class every Sunday at the complex.

Since then, I've been teaching them for five months. I was so touched whenever I saw the students. They were always enthusiastic about studying, despite being tired from having work everyday.

Subeiri, one of the hard-working students, left Korea just last month because of his expired visa. While staying in Korea for about three years, he received the Korean Language Certification Level 1. He said he would come back as soon as he can, but I was sorry having to say good bye. We were like family.

He thanked us for having the class near his work place. Actually, he didn't have much time to experience Korea and its culture. He worked everyday he didn't have enough time to do something enjoyable. However, after meeting MANNAM, he was able to enjoy studying and learning Korean and its culture. He told me he would like to continue doing volunteer work in his country like he had done with MANNAM.

When light meets light, there is victory. This light makes our societies brighter and brighter. I feel good just thinking about it. Thanks to MANNAM, I received many precious things such as meeting a lot of new people. I would like to let you in on this happiness. When you share your talent with your neighbors, you will lead a bountiful life.



MANNAM Soccer Teams.

Did you feel Spring today here, in Korea? It was just beautiful.

With this wonderful weather, MANNAM soccer match is going to kick off soon!!

So, I'll show you about some information about MANNAM soccer teams.

You can join any teams near your place if you have passion for playing SOCCER! :)

Men & Women's team

KOREA- International Soccer Team

Introduces, Mannam Champions FC Soccer Team.

We are the Headquarter Mannam branch that is located in Seoul, Korea

We have a sports team consisting of five different types of sports. These sports are judo, running, basketball, and ofcourse, our international soccer team located in Korea.

The Mannam Champions FC soccer team has a women's team and a men's team.

Our core purpose of forming a sports team as well as a women's & men's, is ultimately to show the society the typical barriers of the world's most distraught racism & discrimination is slowly breaking down starting from Mannam.

Being able to move together, run together, and love together regardless of color & cultural difference is something to be cherished in today's generation.

Our core purpose of Mannam Champions FC soccer team is to show the world,

peace is possible

today.

International Soccer Teams nearest to you

☞Seoul West Branch (Gyunggi-gimpo)

▶Team Name: MANNAM BUFFALOES

 International Soccer

▶Description: 
MANNAM Buffaloes is a soccer team that runs the west area of Seoul. It Stands for unity and strives toward the goal of world peace through the medium of soccer which is a standard as all the Mannam sports teams do.

 Every Sunday afternoon, the City of Gimpo is full of Mannam buffaloes' International team members. Let's be united and excited through Mannam's fantastic soccer team. The Buffaloes! 



▶Contact: 
Micky (Coach/Manager) 010- 7299-3105

▶Blog: 
http://mannamseoulwest.blogspot.kr

☞Daegu

▶Team Name: MANNAM CHIEFS International Soccer

▶Description: 
Mannam Chiefs consists of foreigners who lives 
in Daegu and Kyung-buk province. Also we are organized to play Soccer with the spirit of mannam for world peace internationally. We are planning to volunteer for local society help and sports in Korea.

▶Contact: Steven (Manager) 010-2223-7020


▶Blog: 
http://www.facebook.com/groups/358498097549240/

☞Gangwon

▶Team Name

: Mannam Braves International Soccer

▶Description: We are Mannam Braves from Gangwon. We open doors to various kinds of international people from all over the world, become one and tide together by sports through the green nature of Gangwon.


▶Contact: Chris (Manager) 010-9120-4532


▶Blog: http://mnbravesfc.wordpress.com/

☞Gwangju

▶Team Name: Mannam Spartans International Soccer

▶Description: We are Mannam Spartans from Gwangju! We are gathering new soccer members and our goal is be one as a team regardless of race and also aim to volunteer to give back to the community in Korea.

▶Contact: John Park (Manager) 010 9666 2133

☞Daejon

▶Team Name: Mannam Hawks International Soccer

▶Description: Mannam Hawks (Galma FC) are a local football team based in Daejeon, Korea. The team is made up of mostly English teachers from various countries around the world along with a few local players. The teams trains once a week and aims to play 2 or 3 full sided games per month. The social aspect of the club is as important as the games and has been a great way for new arrivals to meet lots of fellow waygooks at once. The team also hosts a regular futsal tournament with teams travelling from all over Korea to compete. The proceeds go to a local orphanage where team members volunteer.

▶Contact: Claire Jang (Manager) 010-2579-6626

☞Seoul Gyunggi Bokbu

▶Team Name: Mannam Heros International Soccer

▶Description: The Mannam Heros soccer team represents the Seoul-Gyeonggi district. The members of the team is composed of outstanding students of the Korean Class that is being held every Sunday.

Representing the Mannam that is in Korea headquarters, we aim to spread our peace globally through volunteering starting from our soccer team.

▶Contact: Odbora (Coach) 010-2325-4718

☞Jeolla-bukdo Jeonju

▶ Team Name: Mannam Lions International Soccer

▶ Description:

MANNAM Lions is a soccer team that runs at Jeonju. It Stands for unity and we strive toward the goal of world peace through the medium of soccer which is same as all the Mannam sports teams.

Every Saturday or Sunday afternoon, Jeunju is full of Mannam Lions' International team members. Let's be united and excited through Mannam's fantastic soccer team.

▶ Contact: Kim In Whan (Manager) 010-8485-8494

▶ Facebook Page: Jeonju Mannam

Source: mannamsoccer.blogspot.com

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MANNAM K-POP class.

On February 17th Sunday, we had a class!

We had a K-pop class vacation for 2 weeks because of Dong Go Dong Rak and Seolnal. It has been a while since we gathered to dance.

Today we learned ‘I got a boy’ by Girls’ generation!

We learned the dance with passion!

source)mannamkpop.blogspot.com

Awesome!!

It looks tricky but interesting, dosen't it?

This video is from the other branch in Seoul.

I've heard many of you love K-pop and its Dance.

So, I was thinking that MANNAM Jeonju could make a class to learn K-pop dance like the other branches. And we got a chance to do it thanks to some volunteers who are very talented in dance.

The class is going to open soon. Are you ready to join? :))

I'm looking forward to do it so much.

I will post up the details later.