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We work hard to teach children math formulas and English vocabulary, but how often do we teach them how to live together? These days, whenever I watch the news, there are so many stories about conflict, hatred, and violence. And every time, I find myself wondering: Shouldn’t peace also be something we learn from a young age? This is also why I found the recent HWPL Peace Education Teacher Graduation Ceremony in the Kingdom of Lesotho particularly inspiring. At first glance, it may have looked like a simple event, but in reality, it marked the beginning of a movement to teach children about peace and coexistence within the public education system. Why Is Peace Education Gaining Attention in Lesotho’s Public Schools? On March 13, a meaningful event took place in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho in southern Africa. The event was the “DPE-HWPL Peace Education Teacher Graduation Ceremony,” jointly organized by HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) and the local civic org...

Raising children somehow makes you notice things you once overlooked. A single piece of plastic discarded on the roadside, or trash floating in streams after the rain. And then comes the thought: “Will the world our children grow up in really be better than it is today?” Recently, I came across a story from Nairobi, Kenya, and for some reason, it stayed with me. It was about 100 young volunteers who stepped directly into a river to clean up the trash. Sometimes, seeing people take real action can resonate more deeply than words ever could. Kenya’s Nairobi River Long Suffering from Severe Pollution On February 21, a special environmental cleanup campaign took place in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the “Cleansing for Peace” campaign jointly organized by HWPL Kenya and the Nairobi City County Government. Even the name itself left a strong impression on me. Love your city, clean your river. At first, I thought it was simply another environmental volunteer activity, but the more I learned about it...

As someone who teaches children, there’s one question that has been constantly on my mind lately: What should we be teaching our children in such a harsh and uncertain world? Then, by chance, I came across an article about Ukraine. As I read it, I felt both deeply moved and suddenly awakened to an important reality. Even in the midst of a far more desperate war situation than ours, there are people holding firmly to the value of peace while preparing for the future. Today, I’d like to share their story with you in detail. “Peace Education Is One of the Most Important Parts of Our Mission” Before diving into the realities on the ground in Ukraine, I would first like to share a passage from a speech that deeply resonated with me. It was a message delivered during a teacher training program by Dr. Viktoriya Sokolova, Vice-Rector for Science and International Cooperation at Alfred Nobel University, one of the key partners in peace teacher training each year. “For Alfred Nobel University, c...

A Warning from the Pacific What if your dream vacation destination was actually a “radioactive time bomb”? Have you ever heard of the Marshall Islands? At first glance, it seems like a paradise with emerald-blue waters stretching endlessly across the horizon. But behind that beauty lies one of the cruelest scars humanity has ever created. I recently learned about this while attending an international webinar hosted by HWPL, and it’s not something we can simply ignore.  Let me briefly explain why we need to pay attention—right now—to the concrete dome sitting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. 1. 7,200 Times More Powerful Than the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Is that even a possible number? The testimony shared by keynote speaker Benedict Kabua Maddison was absolutely shocking. In just 12 years, 67 nuclear tests were conducted there—releasing a destructive force 7,200 times greater than the Hiroshima atomic bomb. Imagine this. Imagine your peaceful homeland turning into hell overnight, wi...

When you think of Fiji, what comes to mind? You probably picture crystal-clear emerald waters and peaceful island getaways. But in reality, young people there are experiencing “digital growing pains” more than ever before. I recently came across an article that felt quite refreshing, so I wanted to share it with you. It’s about the  “ TripleC Project ” ,  a collaboration between Fiji’s National Youth Council (NYCF) and IPYG. They were full of passion but didn’t have a way to share it. Did you know there are over 800 youth clubs across Fiji? NYCF is a trusted organization that supports and represents these young people. They are doing incredible work, from environmental protection to preserving traditional culture. However, there was one thing that felt a bit lacking. While these youths were actively working on solving social issues on the ground, they weren’t very familiar with digital content creation skills to effectively showcase their efforts to the world. It’s something ...