[MANNAM International Youth Coalition] Why Youth?

It is a youth coalition gathered from all over the world. People, especially youth has gathered as MIYC o unite people across borders, cultures, languages and races. As we are international groups, we respect for the diversity of humanity. By respecting each other's culture, we can understand and get together to be the one. After beding one, we will work together to achieve our goal.

On April 21. 2013 10K in their shoes event was osted by MANNAM International Youth Coalition (MIYC) at Seoul Grand Park. MIYC is to unite youth associations around the world and in motivating their nation to actively pursue peace. Through the 10km walk and the MIYC, all participants walked to show their support for specific countries who are still struggling with ongoing wars, or the after effects of recent conflict.

[MIYC] Article on the INDIA newspaper about 10km peace

Article from INDIA

Appeal to ease the tension by Shanti march (Peace March):

Atmosphere of tension is maintained all over the Korean peninsula because of the inflammatory statements and threats by North Korea On Sunday, at South Korea's capital Seoul, thousands of youth walk out for 10 kilometer Peace March and appeal to North Korea to establish the peace by stress reduction. This Peace March was organized by
an international NGO, called “MANNAM”.
As known, deep stress in Korean peninsula rose last month when North Korea threaten its neighbor country South Korea for nuclear attack on and turn the missiles on its side.

[MIYC Project] “In their Shoes” – 10km Walk for Peace

- A simultaneous, on location, event, geared at raising awareness for peace. It also demonstrates humanities capacity to work together and achieve our common goals across continents.
Each youth organization will aim to host their own 10km walk - “In their Shoes”. Previously MANNAM International Volunteer Association hosted such events annually, or biannually to aid countries suffering from the devastation caused by natural disasters. Included in the awareness campaigns, messages of peace, hope and support were sent from our volunteers participating in the 10km walk. This year we will do the same but aim entirely at world peace. Photos and video footage from the events being held internationally will be sent back to the MIYC headquarters in Seoul, South Korea where we will combine all the material and distribute it to the public and international media. The “Unique Unity” fingerprint quilt will be flown over the start/finish-line of the 10km held by the MIYC headquarter organization, MVA,  as a symbol of agreement between all the coalitions parties.
“In their Shoes” has been aired on International news broadcasting stations in 2011, and through this event MIYC will reach not only their direct communities but also the entire globe, with news of their campaigns for peace.
Objectives:
- Crossing cultures, languages, religions and races to walk side-by-side in peace.
- Raise awareness on an international level.
- Set an example in striving toward peaceful co-existence.

[MANNAM Pledge of Peace Campaign] War Child Canada Help Child Soldiers

War Child Canada is stirring consciences with “Help Child Soldiers”, a provocative and ironic multimedia campaign designed to call attention to the estimated 300,000 children around the world who have been forced or drafted into armed groups. The charity is raising funds for humanitarian assistance to war-affected children around the world, as well as raising Canadian involvement in advocacy for the 300,000 children around the world who have been forced or drafted into armed groups.

Source: http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2009/help-child-soldiers/#.UUSPx29g8bI

Many people want peace. and there are many campaign for peace.
Here is  one of campaigns that i want it to introduce. It is 10Km in theire shoes.

10Km in their shoes, as in previous years, will be an awareness campaign.
April 14, a bright spring day, with a cool, crisp breeze - perfect weather for walking! And walk we did! All over Korea, around 900 volunteers took to the streets, mountainsides and parks to walk 10km in order to raise awareness for victims of natural disasters the world over.
The MANNAM sports teams came kitted out in their gear, while others from the volunteer groups and culture classes came sporting their MANNAM flare -badges and sticker-tattoos - a multinational feast for the senses.
For days prior to the events, volunteers could be found in virtually every major city in South Korea promoting the cause and gathering people to walk in the name of awareness for those affected by disasters.
Possibly the most original promotion tool, the '10k truck' could be seen driving around the streets of Busan. Meanwhile, in other areas volunteers picketed corners, manned booths, and made personal contact with the general public to get the word out.

*What do you do for peace?

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 partcipants 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 Korean and abroad will show all nations how we wish to actively prusue peace.

[MANNAM Peace] Walk for disaster awareness

A walk to help people put themselves in disaster victims’ shoes is to be held in a Seoul park this Saturday. The 10 kilometer walk at Seoul Land Park has been organized as part of Mannam’s Global Awareness Campaign. “Although we cannot do a lot in terms of funding due to the nature of our organization, Mannam members want to provide moral support and raise awareness,” a Mannam spokesperson said.
“We aim to encourage Korea to wake up and reach out, across borders and cultural constraints, to aid our brothers and sisters in need.”
The walk will focus on raising awareness about recent natural disasters in Pakistan, Thailand, Japan, Turkey, New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
Participants will choose a country to walk for, and receive “feet” bearing the country’s flag at registration. They will then be asked to film a short supportive message for the people recovering from disasters in the country they have opted to support at the end of the walk.
Those wishing to take part can meet at Seoul Land Park Subway Station Exit 2 at 12 p.m. to register and hear opening remarks from Mannam before the walk starts at 1:15 p.m. There is a 2,100 won fee to enter the park but participation in the walk is free.
For more information go to the “10km in Their Shoes” Mannam Facebook event page.

http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20111109000919