Difference

Why do wars break out?
I think wars break out from the differences.
Different thinking, ideologies, religions,etc.
So how can we make worldpeace
in real with overcome these differences?
I think 'being one' is the anwser of the question.
MANNAM volunteer with people all over the glove and enjoy the culture and shouts for world peace together to make into one all this.
Why? It is because We just hope for world peace without war and everyone can smile together.
MANNAM wants worldpeace regardless of skin colors, nationalities, religions and ideologies.

War is over

-The world without racism, high and low, hunger, famine, boundaries

-The world with fairness, world unification, world peace agreement, abolition of weapons 

The things should've been happened if you have had thought about peace.

[MANNAM International volunteer] True Volunteerism

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.

MANNAM Volunteer Work
MANNAM reaches out to the Korean community through true volunteerism and community serive activities with expats from all ober the globe.

There are community service activities; Korean Language Class , MANNAM K-POP, MANNAM Soccer, Judo and Basketball club.  If you want to know more about these activities, here is blog address.

MANNAM DoranDoran http://mannamdorandoran.wordpress.com/
MANNAM Korean Class http://mannamkorean.wordpress.com/
MANNAM K-POP http://mannamkpop.blogspot.kr/
MANNAM Warriors Basketball Club http://mannambasketball.blogspot.kr/
MANNAM Judo http://mannamjudo.blogspot.kr/
MANNAM Victorycup http://victorycup-mannam.blogspot.kr/

MANNAM Cultural experience
MANNAM aims to unite all cultures, nations, races and religions through the spirit of volunteerism, and holds annual festivals to demonstrate this to the world.

MANNAM International Youth Coalition
MIYC unites youth across all borders and cultures. We foster a spirit of appreciation and respect for the diversity of humanity while actively working together to end war and lead the way to peace.

World Peace Youth Walk and Unification of Korea From 130 Countries



On 25th of May over 20 000 young people from 130 countries are gathered for
the World Peace Youth Walk 2013 at the Peace Gate of Seoul Olympic Park.
 

Youth Groups from 130 countries walked for World Peace and Unification of Korea
‘World Peace Youth Walk 2013’
After endless negative news regarding the North threatening the South Korea with weapons of mass destruction and one month before the 60th anniversary of the outage of the Korean War over 20,000 young adults participated at the World Peace Youth Walk 2013 at Seoul Olympic Park. Different culture of 6 continents showed up at the event.
Over 20,000 young people from 130 countries held a very special walk for the World Peace and the unification of Korea in Seoul.
On the 25th of May, Culture of Heaven, World Peace & Restoration of the Light held the opening ceremony of `World Peace Youth Walk 2013` at the Peace Gate of Seoul Olympic Park.
Beginning with this Walk over 20,000 young people from 130 countries will be working together for the World Peace regardless of nationality, race or religion.
The chairman of the Culture of Heaven, World Peace & Restoration of the Light, Mr. Man Hee Lee said to the attendees, “The war must end to achieve the World Peace. Regardless of position or age all the global family must become the messenger of Peace and make effort for the World Peace and the restoration of the Light“.



25th May 2013, International Youth representatives from many countries
are showing their flag and pickets for World Peace and the end of the war.
 

The Chairperson of MANNAM Volunteer Association Mrs. Namhee Kim said in her welcoming speech, “representatives of many international youth group gathered together for the World Peace. The route of this walk symbolizes 5 oceans and 6 continents. When I saw the venue I felt already the World Peace has been achieved.“
Dynamic young leaders from different parts of the world such as Portugal-Moju, Morocco-FCC, Greece-NAK Hellas, Kazakhstan-National Volunteer Network (NVN), Belarus-Youth Organization Altero, Belarus’s Student Association, Thailand-Peace Revolution, and Jordan-Jordan Youth Innovation gave their message for the unification of Korea and World Peace.
 The young people walked 2km carrying signs for World Peace, No War and unification of Korean peninsula.
Despite of the hot summer weather the day displayed without any shyness, young people smiled as they walked like one global family. This image made people realize for the urgency for peace in our global village that we live together.
 Besides the walk there were many musical performances by the youth entertaining the people in the park.

Marco who participated in the walk is an active member of a volunteer group in Thailand. He said that once we understand that we are all connected it is the source to make peace. He added that events like today are needed more often so that we can create a positive influence on the people around us.
source: http://guardianlv.com/2013/05/world-peace-youth-walk-and-unification-of-korea-from-130-countries/

MANNAM International Peace Event : World Peace Youth Walk

May 25

International Youth Walk for World Peace & Restoration

 

             Surely, one would be hard pressed to claim an all-out victory for peace this particular May 25, as war was inevitably being fought throughout various regions of the world and violent crimes against its fellow citizens had not suddenly stopped. The world did not inexplicably cease all hate fueled rhetoric; yet in at least one venue there was a gathering of love-filled youth, bound by a desire to demonstrate to the world that love could ultimately overpower the barriers forged from odium many in world feel toward those unlike themselves.

             This gathering took place in Seoul, South Korea at the World Peace Gate within the Seoul Olympic Park. It was comprised of 20-30 thousand youths from approximately 130 different countries. These inspiring youths gathered for a Youth Peace Walk initiative set to rouse and broadcast a sense of world unification; to promote acceptance, consideration, and collaboration among the youth of the globe so that others might know there are those that do not hold to past grudges based on race, nationality, or religious beliefs. So that others would know that there are many that demand an end to hate, violence, and war. So that the leaders of today would understand that their youth are calling on them for change – for a better world.

             Attending this event in person was definitely an awe inspiring experience; at least for this writer. After arriving by bus with an international group, we unloaded and shuffled to a location near the World Peace Gate. The crowd was immense, thousands of people all around. It was not exactly the easiest of days for such a gathering; the sun beat down on us relentlessly. We were soon drenched, not from a fountain of water, but from our own sweat. We greedily drank bottles of water to ward off dehydration and thirst in general. Soon we began wading into the crowd, wedging ourselves closer to the center stage. We were thoughtfully given ear pieces so that the announcements could be heard in our respective native languages. So many people, races, backgrounds, all with hearts beating for peace.

             Once the announcements had been made and the Declaration for Peace given, we were told the actual Peace Walk would soon begin. This is the moment that the event became less surreal, and instead took on a more literal reality. A young woman near one of our international members suddenly fell out from the heat and was dehydrated. Without hesitation, the young man she had fallen next to picked her up and put her on his back and rushed her to a nearby ambulance onsite. The young woman was not a part of our group and obviously not of the same nationality as the young man; he knew nothing about her other than she needed immediate help – and he provided just that, without regard for anything else.

             Personally, I was not immediately aware of what had occurred.  Some of our group began calling out that something had happened and right about then he ran past me with the young woman draped over his back. I could not discern in the rush and crowd if she were one of our own members but decided to follow in order to lend a hand. However, he had a decent head start and people were parting like the red sea. I on the other hand was caught in the tide and took a bit longer to reach the ambulance. Upon arrival, it was still unclear whether she was a part of one of our groups or not, but the young man that had rescued her was no longer present. By the time it was determined that she was not one of our members and was going to be taken care of by her group the crowd had begun to move – the walk was beginning.

It was quite the experience wading through so many people in such close quarters against the flow of traffic. If there was any doubt that the people there did not truly hold a desire to work together for peace, it was erased at this point. There were no glares, no sighs, only smiles and hellos from everyone. All that were there made me feel as if they were happy to have me brush by them and almost seemed to openly invite me to stay and join them – and I passed by many before the leader of our group, who had stayed behind, and I finally found one another and began the walk ourselves.

People holding flags from what seemed all the countries involved and maybe of others were lining the street making a clear path in which to walk and provided a safe barrier from cars sharing the other side of the road. Many of which slowed to take pictures and shout cheers and support for the youth walkers. Performances abounded from several different countries, sporting traditional clothing and dances as we walked along. We were an unending river of people; a living mass, each person a different cell, but all united and working together to create one organism breathing peace.

 

We the united youth of the world, walked for peace. We walked shoulder to shoulder, we held hands, and we hugged. We were all different – and we all smiled. The day was May 25, 2013. It was a day that PEACE won.

MANNAM International Youth Coalition

MANNAM International Youth Coalition

You hold in your hands
a document with the which will allow you
to be part of a world-changingnew project - the MANNAM International Youth Coalition.
As youth leaders, we understand the future of our world
is in the hands of the youth.
The power to renew our environment, to uplift the standards of society,
to create a new culture of peace and respect between races, cultures, religions
and nations lies with the youth.
Through this document, MANNAM Volunteer Association invites
you to join us in this dynamic new coalition
We, the youth, have the power to create a better future,
one free from conflicts and war.
We acknowledge the supreme sacrifices of those who have fought – given their lives to make this world a better place for us. We thank them with all our hearts and accept readily the responsibility to make our world better
so their sacrifices do not come to naught.
Today, by uniting in one purpose, let us achieve that dream and realize a vision of a world of justice, peace, security and prosperity by creating a new culture for all humanity.
This is the vision of MANNAM International Youth Coalition.
Please, join us as we build a legacy of peace the world cannot ignore.

The MIYC Coordination Team

[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] Northern Ireland people tell of Boston bomb ordeals

[source: BBC news] The explosions happened near the finish line of the marathon

 

 

People from Northern Ireland have been describing their ordeals as they were caught up in Boston's Marathon Day bombing.

Three people have been killed and more than 100 injured in the blasts.

The FBI described it as a "potential terrorist inquiry".

Former boxing world champion Eamon Loughran, from Ballymena, County Antrim was in Boston for the marathon. He said he prayed for three hours as he waited to find out if his wife was safe.

Mr Loughran had arranged to meet his wife, Angela, by the flags at the finish line, exactly where the first device exploded.

He said he went back to his hotel, and said they both burst out crying when she walked through the door several hours later.

Former Ireland correspondent of the Boston Globe, Kevin Cullen, said the father of a young boy who died in the blasts, had just finished the race.

"When he finished the race his young son left the sidewalk, he went on to Boylston Street and hugged his dad and then he went back on the sidewalk and his father went on to register his time," he said.

"The bomb exploded, the boy was killed, his mother was severely injured."

Mr Cullen said he knew a firefighter who picked up the dead boy's sister.

"My friend the firefighter picked the girl up and carried her to an ambulance," he added.

"He said that when he put her down he realised her leg was missing.

"He is a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan and he told me what he saw today was worse than anything he saw in a warzone."

James McDaid from Coleraine is a surgeon at the main hospital in Boston - Massachusetts General.

"Earlier on things were on high alert but now it seems things are settling down a little and the number of casualties is relatively manageable," he said.

"A couple of hours ago it was real pandemonium here, non-stop sirens, police and ambulances all around the place, but now I hear a siren once every five or 10 minutes.

"The emergency room has been very busy. I saw 20 or 30 ambulances go by, but with regard to exactly how many casualties came to Massachusetts I'm not quite sure. I have heard reports of 20, 30 or 40 in that region."

A command centre was set up at the hospital in the aftermath of the bombings.

"People have been very emotionally charged," Mr McDaid added.

"A number of people have been contacting their loved ones to make sure they are ok.

"I called my wife to make sure she was ok, with the kids at home.

"Being from Northern Ireland bombs are something that will never be commonplace, but it is something that we are perhaps somewhat familiar with whereas here in Boston it is something that really is alien to people and it brings back echoes of 9/11 in New York, so people are upset about it in the hospital."

 

[Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-22161178]

 

We must think carefully with the news.

There are many others who has become a victim without cause.

This is not only about terrorism but also about the war!

Millions of people were uprooted by the war and everyone is haunted by the fear of war.

Also, the victims of the war were children and young people.

I want peace and I wish many people want peace, too.

If many people think carefully with the peace, it will chances for peace in the world.