Annual Review 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW & MISSION 3 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MIDNIGHT FOOTBALL 6-7 ASIAN YOUTH EXCHANGE 8-9 EDUCATION CHARACTER & CREATIVITY INITIATIVE (CCI) 10-11 GLOBAL SUMMIT OF CCI 10-11 DISCOURSE GPF DIALOGUE 12-13 GLOBAL PEACE CONVENTION 14-15 MEDIA COVERAGE 16 PARTNERS 17 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 18 OUR TEAM 19 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 20 INTERNS TESTIMONIAL 21 JOIN US! 22

Global Peace Foundation Chapters Global Peace Festival Annual Review 2013 7

“ If we strip ourselves of our pretensions - our national pretensions, racial pretensions, religious pretensions, and we stand honest and naked before God and all of humanity, we are all the same. We will recognize our common humanity and our common destiny to live a life of co-prosperity and peace.” - Dr. Hyun Jin Moon Founder & Chairman, Global Peace Foundation

Dr. Tengku Naufal Tengku Mansor Advocate & Solicitor, OVERVIEW Consultant/ Master Trainer

The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) is an international non-profit A world of lasting peace where peace movement. GPF presents a people of all races, creeds, colors or new paradigm for peace-building nationalitties recognise one another as

based on universal aspirations, VISION part of One Family Under God. Michael Teoh principles and shared spiritual values as essential resources to One Young World transcend division. MISSION Malaysia Ambassador GPF has fourteen international chapters worldwide, including the Malaysia chapter - formally GPF Malaysia is committed to promote registered in 2011 as the Global interfaith harmony and cultural Peace Festival (GPF) Malaysia. diversity, strengthening family values, GPF Malaysia has been actively as well as fostering a culture of service promoting peace-building and volunteerism for the greater good initiatives through various ongoing of humankind. activities and partnerships.

The GPF vision of ‘One Family Under God’ is a core defining value where people of all faith, Promoting race, and cultural background Harmony recognise a common human identity, and therefore as a basis for respect and accommodation. Strengthening Family Values

Fostering a Culture of Service & Volunteerism

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Salam Global Peace! As the chairman of the Global Peace Festival (GPF) Malaysia, I would like to extend my utmost gratitude and appreciation to our partners, sponsors, supporters and staff in expanding our peace-building initiatives throughout the year 2013. I would to highlight the remarkable effort of hosting the Global Peace Convention in , this would not have happened without the undue support from the Global Peace Foundation International, Department of National Unity and Integration (Prime Minister’s Department), as well as generous support from the private sector and civil society.

Guided by the universal values and aspirations of “One Family Under God”, GPF Malaysia has been at the forefront in promoting interfaith understanding, cultivating family values, and fostering the culture of service among youths. Looking forward towards year 2014, we hope that GPF Malaysia will continue advancing the spirit of peace and unity among Malaysians and the global community!

Tan Sri Datin Paduka Seri Hjh Zaleha Ismail Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 11

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

Global Peace Convention Midnight Football Midnight Football 1st Midnight Football Introductory Workshop Coaches Orientation Recruitment Leadership Camp

MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST

1st GPF Dialogue • 1st Midnight Football • Asian Youth Exchange • Midnight Football Buka Outdoor Challenge • Midnight Football Puasa @Genting • Midnight Football Community Service • 2nd Midnight Football Parents - Youth • 2nd GPF Dialogue Leadership Camp Workshop • Midnight Football Opening Tournament • Global Peace Convention Inter-Ministerial Meeting

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

• Character Creativity • Midnight Football Preparation Meeting • Global Peace Initiative Educators’ Closing Tournament for Global Peace Convention 2013 Introductory Workshop • Power of 10 Sen Convention 2013 • International Young • 3rd Global Peace Campaign (KDU) Leaders Assembly 2013 Foundation Dialogue • Global Peace • 2nd Midnight Football Convention Soft Launch Outdoor Challenge • Power of 10 Sen Campaign (Bandar Utama & Taylor’s Lakeside Campside) Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 12

OBJECTIVES MIDNIGHT The Midnight Football is a youth development program for at-risk youth through character-building activities, futsal FOOTBALL trainings and community engagement. It aims to motivate youth to aspire for better 2013 career and life. Off the Street, On the Ball WHO Youth between 16-17 yrs old March - October 2013 TOTAL Female 12 Male 28 Jalan San Peng, Kuala Lumpur

STORY OF TRANSFORMATION

Ever since my husband passed Coming from a low-income family, away, Naagiran wouldn’t talk much I had low self-esteem and was a and he would often hide behind loner. I struggled a lot in school and the camera when there is a photo in life. “I used to complain a lot on taking. why things go wrong on me, and when I don’t fnd the right answer I I am very happy to fnally see my son laughing tend to feel sad.” and talking to others, it feels so good to see him change in a positive way. But now, whenever I feel sad, I will de-stress myself by playing futsal and immersing myself with the I’m very thankful to God for such a program and feeling of winning, having the support from my I must thank Miss Alice Cornwell for the care and teammates who would cheer me up! attention she invested in these youths. My son shares a lot about what she said and how she en- I mean something to my friends and teammates, so couraged them. then why should I give up inlife that easily?

I feel hopeful for my son now. Thank you once GPF has given a profound impact towards my life. again to all organizers and sponsors. I learnt to be more optimistic and overcome life’s challenges. - Nagiran’s mother - MF Participant Nagiran

I have never had such an experience before. This activities of “My son is more responsible and in Midnight Football has taught me the importance of teamwork. charge of his life. He could be a role Without teamwork, I wouldn’t have made it. I want to thank model for his younger siblings.” my facilitator for helping me so much during my journey. Many - Encik Radzi Father of times when I feel like giving up, I took on the challenge. I feel MF Participant more confdent now than ever! I’m so grateful because I’m a lot more responsible for others than I used to be.

Thank you Midnight Football! Nurul Azierah Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 15

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1 Weekly Futsal Training

2 Community Service 3 4 3 Tournament

4 Parents, Teachers and Community Engagement

5 6 5 Camp Lecture

6 Student Presentation

“The youth development and GENERAL motivational programs are very FEEDBACKS I have changed positvely effective and that will hopefully bring positive outcomes for their future.” - Mr Mohd Ramli bin Sanusi, Supervisor, Jiran Muda SELF DEVELOPMENT I gained self confidence in myself & I have a better sense of purpose in life “Winning is not everything. It is a start I have developed leadership skills of something new. You win some, you lose some. The most important thing is for you to participate in all MF’s activities and shows your effort and spirit to change. I saw some of you cried after losing games, which is a good sign. You have to understand LIFESTYLE this. Your tears are the future I’ve overcomed my bad habits determination of your success not the tears that will bring you down. This tournament is not only about futsal, but it’s about team’s spirit, teamwork, ownership as well as for you to continue doing your best in everything UNITY & INTEGRATION you do.” I mingled better with friends of others & I learned to respect other races - Coach Ishak Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 16

Malaysia Philippines Vietnam ASIAN YOUTH South Korea Palestine EXCHANGE List of Country Participation (108 students participated) Vision • Service • Entrepreneurship

China Nepal 2 - 5 July 2013

International Youth Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Brunei Indonesia Cambodia FORUM’S SPEAKERS OBJECTIVES

“Youths should open up their networking to the world as The Asian Youth Exchange (AYE) is an international platform for youths to exchange ideas, celebrate diversity and they venture into generating cultivate friendships through character-building, service and youth movements and service volunteerism, and social entrepreneurship. The AYE aims to projects.” develop future young leaders with character, creativity and values. Michael Teoh Su Lim One Young World Malay- sia Ambassador FORUM’S THEME Reach-Out-Volunteerism Topic: Inspiring Global Potential On Sustainable Volunteerism The youths and university graduates today always fall into the rat race and blindly and conform to the society norms and expectations. “First we need to have proper In general, they commonly associate one’s ability views of ourselves, and then to own cars, properties, earning high income only we can have proper upon graduation as the measure of success and views of others, after that we progress. can proceed to relationship confict resolution, then only Youths should be more alert and mindful instead we will be able of falling blindly into the ‘dog eat dog world’.

They too should pause and ask themselves what kind of contributions they have given back to Mr Irfan Amalee humanity. Founder of Peace Gener- ation, Indonesia The spirit of volunteerism and community outreach Topic: Volunteerism and is also a type of success and progress not merely Education for the of having conditioned perceptions of success and Younger Generation progress. Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 19

1 “I’ve never been to a church before, and it was good because I gained knowledge about other religion, and by understanding different religion we can build hope and lasting relationship regardless of our faith.” - Hanna Andari Representative from Indonesia

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2 “It is such a relief to know that all these places of worship in Brickfeld were so close to each other within walking distance yet co- existed harmoniously. This could be a “The AYE has been an invaluable starting point in experience for me. When you achieving peace, face rejection by strangers during especially religious fund raising, you would feel peace.” upset but I think this is normal. - Afrina Batrisyia It is a learning process. This Norshaharom kind of experience is absolutely Taylor’s Lakeside meaningful for today’s modern University society.” - Koh Ee Yin 4

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1 Unity Walkabout (Buddhist Temple) 2 International Youth Exchange Night

3 Unity Walkabout (Hindu Temple) 4 Whitewater Rafting Adventure 5 Volunteering & Outreach

6 Youth Forum Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 18

BACKGROUND

The GPF Dialogue is an initiative to promote greater “Moving Forward: Dream discussion pertaining issues that are important to of a Better Malaysia” Malaysians. The Dialogue encourages positive, dynamic discussion on critical national issues, providing long term solutions and impactful ideas. It is also a neutral platform 23 May 2013 for multi-pronged engagement with the government, private sectors, and civil societies. Key ideas and issues University of Malaya highlighted in the GPF Dialogue series are documented in an Outcome Report.

KEY DISCUSSION

In moving forward, one should frst re-look at the “Moving Forward: Dream past and understand the nation’s complex history, of a Better Malaysia” especially at re-looking the country’s constituency on freedom and democracy. 23 May 2013 The rise of political interest and awareness among University of Malaya the younger generation indicates that the youths have moved beyond communal and racial politics as they seek for higher aspirations for the nation such as integrity, justice, freedom, etc.

The government should place priority on improving the quality of Education for future’s betterment. Education should be about building the nation’s solidarity rather than merely being part of the global rat race.

“Universities needs more Prof. Datin Dr. Azizan Baharuddin Deputy Director General, Institut open platform Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM) discussions like this to talk about issues and ideas that impact society.” Mr. Kamarul Bahrin Haron - Ihsan Hassan Executive Editor, Astro Awani

Mr. Maverick Foo Mr. Eddin Khoo Entrepreneur Writer and Malaysian Cultural Activist “This forum discusses in-depth Mr. Ahmad Fuad Rahmat issues in Malaysia Managing Editor, Projek Dialog so it is a good means for young people to voice Forum Moderator: Mr K Puniamurthy out their opinion.” “Very enlightening - non-racial, non- Senior Principal Assistant Registrar, - Vanessa communal discussions. It was truly, a University of Malaya (UM) Vivekananda Malaysia discourse.” PR Consultant - Madam Susilah Velu, Non-Proft Organisation for Single Mothers Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 17

Youths today are eager and ready for freedom, “Freedom of Expression: many young people are questioning the very system Are Malaysian Youths Ready?” and leadership of the current political, economic and societal values. They are also challenging the repressive legal system put in place by those in power. 9 July 2013

The internet has become a powerful channel for youths Taylor’s Lakeside Campus University to express their freedom, hence an emerging ‘culture of thinking’ among youths is pushing society forward, moving beyond the clutches of race and religion.

Reforming the Education system is vital in nurturing a more vibrant and forward thinking youths. The current education system has been based on an obsolete 19th Century model that focuses heavily on examination, passive-learning and bureaucracy.

“It was an honest forum as we Nor Arlene Tan Ihsan Hassan heard views from the audience Research & Strategy, Librarian, Buku Jalanan that were open and honest Global Peace Festival Malaysia than being politically correct.” - Patricia Nunis

Forum Moderator: Ahmad Fuad Rahmat Amanda Leonie Managing Editor, Projek Dialog Student Activist

Parents, educators, scholars as well as the business “Re-imagining Education community are seeking for a 21st Century holistic in the 21st Century” education that can fulfll the market and social needs of the future generation. 10 September 2013 With the launch of the National Education Blueprint (NEB), one of its outcomes identifes the need for University of Malaya schools empowerment and transformation through teaching methods and systems that emphasis on collective-impact and cross-sectorial collaboration.

Schools should promote non-academic, experiential learning such as environmental sustainability and preservation, as well as nurturing core values such as compassion.

Dr. Tony Devine Dr. Azian Tengku Syed Abdullah Executive Director of LeadIn (USA) Deputy Director (Curriculum Development Division), Ministry of Education

Ms. Veena Sidhu Datin Noorul Aini Ambak CEO of Mindvalley Engage Principal of SMK Sri Aman and Mindvalley Publishing Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 20

CHARACTER & CREATIVITY “A person’s Character Quotient (CQ), plus (+) their Creativity INITIATIVE CCI Quotient (CQ), are together greater than their Intelligence Transforming School Culture Quotient (IQ).” through Character - Dr. Tony Devine, Ed. and Creativity Initiative

OBJECTIVES 7 September 2013

University of Malaya

The Character and Creativity Initiative (CCI) empowers school-aged youth with essential character, creativity and leadership competencies sought by twenty-frst century Teachers employers. CCI empowers teachers and principals through Principals professional and leadership development to carry out District Education Officers transformation of culture in the classroom and school-wide.

PARTICIPANTS University Lecturers

GOALS OF CCI

Empower students for Develop character and Create high performing success in school, creativity school cultures life, work and the world as lifelong competencies

“The foundation of education University of Malaya “CCI is important for change should be based on nurturing and getting the students to be good character instead of Teachers, Principals, more interested in learning. emphasizing solely on examinationDistrict Education Officers, I’m here to learn more about scores and academic qualifcations.” Universityhow to developLecturers the students’ - Ms. Saras Dorairaju Consultant, character. As teachers, we are Leadership Resources, (Malaysia) leaders, and leaders make “Nurturing good character Sdn Bhd things happen.” is important for children, especially on core values such - Mr. Ong Boon Puah as love, truth, and honesty.” “The 21st Century education system Principal, SMK Katolik, - Ms. Santa Kumari Pillay is different compared to the education Petaling Jaya Teacher, Pre-school Q-dees system in the past. It is important for Bandar Menjalara us to move on and change according to the new paradigm.” - Ms. Noor Azilah Ahmad, Ms. Rabeatul Adawiyah Zainal Abidin & Ms. Fadilah Bt. Kamarudin District Education Offcers, Sentul Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 21

THE GLOBAL SUMMIT OF Mark Hyatt Dr. Tony Devine, CHARACTER President and CEO, Ed.D. Character Education Vice President, AND CREATIVITY Partnership, USA Global Peace Foundation “Preparing Youth for Success International; in Life, Work and Community” Executive Director, LeadIn 5 December 2013

University of Malaya

The Global Summit for CCI was organised as part of the Global Peace Convention 2013, it is a networking opportunity that engages Prof. Leah T. Ms. Shahnaz Al- Marangu Sadat global educators to nurture character and Vice-Chancellor of bt. Tan Sri Sheikh creativity in their schools and effectively Africa Abdul Mohsein prepare students for success in life, work and Nazarene University, Executive their community relevant for the 21st century Kenya Trustee, Yayasan economy and the world. AMIR

PLENARY Re-imagining Education in the 21st Century

LIGHTNING ROUND Character and Creativity Best Practices Daniel Juma Omond Prof. Dr. Eugen Director, Global Georg Wiessala CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSION Peace Foundation Deputy Kenya Director, • Integrating Character and Creativity in Classrooms Institute for • Transforming School Culture for Great Results Educational • Bridging Schools and the Community Leadership (IEL), University

Y.bhg. Prof. Datuk Dr. Rohana Yusof Deputy Vice YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT Central and Southeastern Chancellor Europe (non-EU) and CIS University of 17.6% Malaya

21.4% 9% East Asia 17.4% European 26.5% North Union SE Asia America 13.5% and Pacifc 27.9% Middle East 14.3% Latin America 9.8% North South and Caribbean Africa 11.5% Asia Sub-Sarahan Africa Global 12.6%

Statistics credit goes to The Huffngton Post Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 14

GLOBAL PEACE CONVENTION 2013

“Unity in Diversity – Building Social Cohesion for Sustainable Peace through Universal Aspirations, Principles and Values”

5 - 8 December 2013

Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

About GPC

The Global Peace Convention (GPC) is a signature event organized by the Global Peace Foundation, which promotes an innovative, values-based approach to peace-building, guided by the vision that all human beings are members of One Family under God.

The GPC is an annual convening engaging leaders from the government, faith-based organizations and civil society to advance efforts for peace and development. It serves as a platform for the sharing of best practices and expertise, as well as developing innovative peace-building models.

The convening brings together many outstanding projects rooted in universal principles and values developed by committed individuals and organisations from all around the world. Significant grassroots and global partnerships are developed at the GPC to establish the foundations for lasting peace.

Previous Conventions:

Philippines Kenya South Korea USA 2009 2010 2011 2012

Local and International Delegates & Dignitaries

Youth Goverment Academia Civil Society Corporate Sector Education Institutions Faith-based Origanisations Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 13

Global Peace Awards “Promoting the Culture of Peace” Malaysia is proud to have Prime Minister Dato’ Seri to receive the Global Peace Award for his administration’s effort at “Promoting the Culture of Peace”. The Award was a small token of acknowledgement by the Global Peace Foundation to Malaysia for its contribution as a peace mediator on the Mindanao Conflict between the Philippines Government and the people of Moro.

Categories:

Family Interfaith Service Scholarship Governance

Australia Brazil Cambodia China Costa Dominican Greece Guatemala India Iraq Rica Republic

Indonesia Ireland Japan Kenya Luxembourg Malaysia Mongolia Nigeria Nepal Netherlands

Paraguay Philippines Russia South Singapore Thailand Turkey Taiwan Uganda United Korea Arab Emirates

Total Participants: Country:

Outcomes:

United United Yemen 847 33 Kingdom States Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 9

MEDIA COVERAGE Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 10 PARTNERS

GPF Malaysia would not be able to carry out various programs and services to the communities without the generous support from our partners. We sincerely thank each and every one of these organisations for their contribution towards peace and unity.

Department of National Unity and Integration

Ministry of Health, Malaysia Malaysia Department of Insolvency Attorney General of Malaysia’s Offce Department of Islamic Department of National Unity (AGC) Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and Integration Prime Minister’s Department

Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia Economic Planning Unit National Security Council Department of Legal Affairs (EPU) (MKN) (BHEUU)

International Youth Centre Global Peace Festival Malaysia Annual Review 2013 6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tan Sri Datin Paduka Dr. Teh Su Thye Seri Hjh Zaleha Ismail CEO, GPF Malaysia Chairman, GPF Malaysia

Dato’ Mary Ritchie Datin Paduka Yong Dai Ying Nelson Loong Dr. Tengku Naufal President, Mental Health Director, U-Com Treasurer, Johor Rotary Tengku Mansor Association of Penang Sdn. Bhd. Club Centennial Advocate & Solicitor, Consultant/ Master Trainer

Puniamurthy Krishnasamy Sabar Md. Hashim James Poon Hong Wai Michael Teoh Senior Principal Special Offcer, President, One Young World Assistant Registrar, Economic Planning Unit, Global Peace Youth Corps Malaysia Ambassador University of Malaya Prime Minister’s Department

8 2 10 7 6 1 9 4 5 3 OUR TEAM

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