The Global Peace Festival is much more than just a festival. Founded in 2006, it is quickly spreading around the globe uniting people as one family under God. This revolutionary way of approaching socially relevant issues in partnership with all sectors of society is quickly transforming traditional approaches to problems. Programs have already developed in many nations including the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Benin, Germany and France. GPF promotes and celebrates people and programs that contribute to reconciliation, mutual respect, harmony and cooperation among the members of the whole human family. In partnership with faith-based organizations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and the private sector, GPF encourages programs that strengthen God-centered marriages and families, facilitate intercultural and interreligious cooperation, and foster a culture of peace and service. Ongoing programs culminate in the Global Peace Festival that consists of three main components: an international leadership conference, a social impact program, and a public celebration. We are:
Family Family is the cornerstone of society and the school of love and peace. The promotion of healthy marriages and families is a core goal for all our activities. The Global Peace Festival Finale is the culminating celebration of all ongoing programs, involving people of all backgrounds and ethnicities. This dynamic program celebrates the extraordinary achievements of individuals and organizations working in the community, and showcases the ongoing efforts of GPF partners. By engaging public officials and top level entertainers in this celebration, GPF acts as a platform to launch and rally support for new initiatives and programs, as well as highlighting key breakthroughs of ongoing programs. Service Each GPF hosts a service impact program, bringing together partners to address nationally relevant issues and promoting a culture of service and peace. We find ongoing programs in the community that would benefit from our involvement, ensuring that we leave substantial long-term improvements for the community. Our goal is to design an environment for participants to develop new friendships, creating opportunities to develop their character through serving others. We also want to encourage the involvement of participants in ongoing GPF programs. GPF brings partners together to address socially relevant issues, contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Coorperation Each GPF hosts an International Leadership Conference This conference is a summit of leaders dedicated to the development of a peaceful world. It facilitates cooperation among leaders of all sectors of society that are involved in Ongoing Programs. The conference:
Process The Global Peace Festival celebrates the vision of 'One Family Under God' by developing ongoing programs that:
This works hand in hand with the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals, which aim to:
In September 2000, at the United Nations Millennium Summit, world leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace, security, good governance, and attention to the most vulnerable with the adoption of the Millennium Declaration. Placed at the heart of the global agenda, they are now called the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
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