GLOBAL PEACE FESTIVAL

MISSION

Facilitate interfaith partnerships

Strengthening of family and marriages

Fostering a culture of service and volunteerism

Contents 2 Chairman’s Message 3 Introduction

4 Global Peace Leadership Exchange

10 Midnight Football

14 Power of 10 Sen

16 Character Education

18 Global Peace Volunteers

20 Global Peace Convention 2011

24 GPF Malaysia Board Members & Executive Team

25 Acknowledgements

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Chairman’s Message The year 2011 has been an exceptionally busy year and yet a fruitful year for us as an organisation. With God’s grace we were able to accomplish more than the year before. The credit goes to a great team within the organisation as well as collaboration with kind partners, whether they are government agencies, corporate bodies or other non-pro!t organisations.

I must take this opportunity to thank all our partners and all the people who supported us to make our programs a success. I would especially like to express our deepest appreciation to the Department of National Unity and Social Integration for collaborating in Global Peace Leadership Exchange and Midnight Football, both of which created impacts. We are also grateful to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for engaging us in the innovative and meaningful program of Midnight Football.

The mission of GPFM is to create a culture of peace. I believe our unifying vision of ‘One Family under God’ can transcend the many barriers of ethnicity, nationality and religion, fostering love among all people as members of one human family.

Moving forward, we will continue to strengthen our relationships with strategic partners developed over the last few years and engage many others in an effort to expand the impact of our programs locally and internationally. You can help us by offering your feedback and suggestions so that we can keep improving and become more effective. Our challenge ahead is to continue planting the seeds of peace in the hearts of mankind – the most important thing we can do in the world. I know that with your help, no matter what the challenges, we will achieve this ambition. I would like to thank everyone who makes this vital work possible – our supporters, donors and volunteers. Tan Sri Datin Paduka Seri Hjh Zaleha Ismail Chairman, Global Peace Festival Malaysia

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MALAYSIA

Introduction GPF Malaysia is an af!liate of US- are part of the one human family. positive social transformation, GPFM based Global Peace Festival Foundation This simple yet powerful vision for hopes to bring about a new culture of (GPFF), an international non-pro!t peace is combined with a practical peace and service in our country. peace movement that believes the plan of action. The GPFF, which is power of one human family can ease headquartered in Washington, DC, During the year 2011, numerous social con"ict in the world. That vision can develops and supports many programs initiatives were planned, launched be summarized in one meaningful and initiatives around the world and implemented in Malaysia, with phrase – One Family Under God. for strengthening families, serving guidance and support from GPFF. communities and engaging youth. These included leadership conferences, The profound truth is that all humanity educational programs, community is connected in a most fundamental GPF Malaysia is one of the 23 international service projects, youth workshops, way, beyond the differences of race, chapters that carry out volunteer activities activities to engage volunteers, and the religion or nationality. Because to promote cross-cultural understanding building of multi-sectorial partnerships. we all share a common Origin or as a foundation for peace. By investing This report is a summary of all those Source, the Creator God, all people in programs that can bring about efforts made by GPFM in 2011.

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Global Peace Leadership Exchange (GPLE)

“I do not wish my house to be walled on all sides and my windows stu!ed. I want the cultures of all lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible.” Gandhi

OBJECTIVES 1. To create a platform for exchange of best practices in peace- building and nation-building. 2. To foster inter-cultural understanding between Malaysia and Korea 3. To provide opportunity for Malaysians and Koreans to broaden their social, cultural and economic perspectives and build networks that can facilitate In 2011, GPF-Malaysia formed a partnership The program drew a great response from their contribution for peace-building. with the Department of National Unity and each visiting Korean delegation, expressing Integration (JPNIN) of the Prime Minister’s their high admiration for the ‘unity in Department and GPFF-Korea. Together we diversity’ spirit of Malaysian society. “Malaysia is the best place kicked off the GPLE program in Malaysia for Koreans to experience and enabled it to become a valuable and The GPLE provided the Korean visitors effective platform to share best practices, with a greater understanding of the spirit of One Family ideas and experiences in peace-building. our social and cultural framework Under God because of its and !rmly established goodwill and ‘unity in diversity’ as a multi- Since April 2011, the GPLE has brought friendship between the two nations. together two countries for this unique cultural, multi-racial nation.” purpose. Leaders from various sectors of Each visit by the delegates was a pleasant Korean and Malaysian society participated surprise for them as they witnessed and Mr. David Yoo, in the programme which was held six experienced Malaysia’s colourful diversity President of Global Peace Festival times in Malaysia and once in Korea. and were touched by the warm hospitality. Foundation (GPFF) Korea

“We are very grateful that the Department of National Unity (of Malaysia) can work very closely with the GPFF-Korea and the GPF- Malaysia. Malaysians are very blessed and fortunate that we have been able to live together all these years despite our diversity and differences. So, the highest level is to celebrate. Celebrate the diversity that we have.”

Y.B. Senator Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department

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GPLE ACTIVITIES certi!cate to establish friendship and During each trip, the GPLE program encompassed exchanged gifts signifying goodwill in the various activities and events to provide the Korean spirit of building One Family under God. delegation with socio-cultural perspectives of Malaysia in interactive ways. These included: Community visits — Korean delegates carried out community service such as Forum to share experiences and best planting trees or painting murals in schools, practices — various local partners were creating value for local suburbs and invited to talk about their projects and efforts villages. Meanwhile through the home visits, to bring about social awareness and peace. delegates enjoyed kind hospitality from their host families while gaining a unique performances while savouring traditional dishes, ethnic delicacies and local fruits. Peace and Friendship Exchange insight into local customs and way of life. They were also given opportunities to try Ceremony — each Korean delegate was their hand at making authentic local food paired with a Malaysian. They signed a Cultural experience — delegates were exposed to various traditional and cultural and take part in local craft and games.

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Outcomes Awareness of Malaysia Between April 2011 and October 2011, the GPLE The majority of Korean society has attracted some 400 Korean delegates from little knowledge about Malaysia various backgrounds to visit Malaysia which led compared to neighbouring Thailand to a huge positive outcome and multiple bene!ts and Singapore. The GPLE not for everyone. A majority of these delegates are only introduced our country to change-makers and opinion leaders such as Koreans, but gave them a unique current and former members of parliament, and deeper insight into our heads of government agencies, and provincial culture, religious faiths, tourist and county councillors. Their experience in our attractions, natural heritage and country has helped to change their perception of other rich diversities. Many Korean Malaysia which in turn has in"uenced others. delegates expressed surprise by the many beautiful places and abundance of culture. Others “For over 5,000 years, Korea has were moved by the heart-warming “!rough this GPLE, I realized Malaysian hospitality. In essence, focused on purity, exclusiveness and we established ambassadors that the perception I had towards oneness. But recently we have been of 1Malaysia in Korea. Malaysia up until now was a big challenged by different cultures, mistake. !e aspect of accepting ethnic backgrounds and values. many di"erent religions and Malaysia is the best country to help co-existing in harmony was a Korea learn how people can co-exist great shock. !e slogan ‘One peacefully despite their diversity.” Malaysia” has a very similar Dr Young-Sun Song, concept to our GPFF slogan of Honourable Congresswoman, Republic of Korea ‘One Family Under God’ and the Malaysian culture supports that idea, which made me feel more attracted to Malaysia.”

Dr Chang Yeon Lee, Director of Social Education, Taekyeong University

Unity in Diversity – A model for peace

The Korean delegates were fascinated by how our multi-cultural, multi-lingual and multi- religious society could exist harmoniously and how its people lived together peacefully despite the differences. Whereas Korean society is homogenous with its uni-lingual and uni-racial population, they view our ‘unity in diversity’ as a model for learning to boost national harmony.

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Promotion and income for tourism Category of Korean Leaders who visited Malaysia The duration of each GPLE 2011 programme in Malaysia was approximately four days and within this period, the Korean delegates helped to generate revenue for Malaysia through accommodation, meals, ground transportation, shopping and other local expenditures. More importantly, their memorable experience here will ensure their return and encourage them to recommend Malaysia as a travel destination to their fellow Koreans.

“!rough the model of Malaysia as a multi-racial, cultural and religious nation…I was able to understand the GPF activity for global peace. I was deeply impressed that Malaysian GPF carries out social contribution programs such as Power of 10 Sen and Midnight Football in connection with Asian Football Confederation, etc. … I shall strive for global peace and community contribution hereafter.

You Ki Joon, Creating a culture of volunteerism Former Asan City Councilman & CEO of Koryo Development Co. Ltd. Korean society experienced rapid development over the last 40 years. One of the important Peace is the common ground for factors was the launch of ‘Saemaul Improvement Campaign’ in the early 70s. both GPFM and JPNIN. In line This campaign shaped a nation of self- with the motto of One Family helped, diligent and volunteering citizens. By under God, we should continue engaging the Korean leaders in community service activities in Malaysia, they can to celebrate diversity, and that’s become role models for Malaysian citizens. why we keep receiving these Korean delegates and having this meaningful programme with them.

Mr. Gandesan Letchumanan, Deputy Director General, Department of National Unity & Integration

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GPLE Photo Summary

1ST GPLE – APRIL 2011 3RD GPLE – JULY 2011 The !rst delegation comprised 36 Koreans who were given an This visit by 108 Korean delegates represented the biggest group introduction to the role played by the Department of National Unity yet to participate in the GPLE. Among the delegates was Honourable and Integration. Several partners working closely with GPF Malaysia Congresswoman Dr. Young Sun Song, who also serves on the Global were also invited to speak about their projects and perspectives on Leadership Council of GPFF. The 3-day program included a Friendship peace-building. Part of the GPLE program included a scenic Putrajaya Exchange Ceremony, a cultural visit to the Taman College Heights community, Lake Cruise and an eye-opening cultural visit for the delegates to two home visits, local entertainment, plus a dinner banquet graced by Tan communities, Kampung Malaysia Raya and Taman Kajang Mewah. Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.

2ND GPLE – JUNE 2011 4TH GPLE – AUGUST 2011 A 67-strong group from GPFF Korea, led by its director Park Jongchun, was “Unity in Diversity: The Malaysian Experience” was the theme of a welcomed this time. The group consisted of members of the foundation peace forum hosted at Universiti Kebangsaan in conjunction with the who were also leaders in their own communities and business or social visit by 56 Korean peace activists. Besides the forum, the delegation organisations. Activities included a Leadership Workshop, Leadership visited a community at Kampung Tambak Paya, Melaka and learnt Exchange, a visit to a local community (Sungai Ramal Luar Kajang) about their customs and lifestyle. They were also delighted to attend for interactive cultural activities, plus a visit to AFC to learn about the a high-tea meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. football governing body’s efforts towards social responsibility. Senator A. Kohilan Pillay and to share their experiences in Malaysia.

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5TH GPLE – SEPTEMBER 2011 The visit by 60 Korean delegates coincided with the celebration of Tanglung and Zhang Festival. Brand new experiences awaited them at the Chinese community in Kampung Cempaka, Petaling Jaya where the residents demonstrated some Chinese traditional cultural arts and taught the delegates to play carom and held a table tennis match. They also attended a peace forum, held at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

7TH GPLE – NOVEMBER 2011 A delegation of 33 Malaysians were excited to be part of the !rst GPLE visit to the Republic of Korea. The 3-day program included an of!cial welcome by North GyeongSang Provincial Council and 6TH GPLE – OCTOBER 2011 a memorable cultural experience at the MunGyeong Omija Village The 6th GPLE comprised a business forum at the Ministry of where our Malaysian delegates learnt to make Omija (Schisandra International Trade and Industry Malaysia and a special luncheon Berry) juice and the famous Korean delicacy, kimchi. with its Deputy Minister, Y.B. Dato’ Mukhriz Tun Mahathir. The They were also given a special introduction to ‘Sae Maul Undong’ 30 Korean delegates were warmly welcomed for a community and Korean history, which was followed by a luncheon hosted by visit to Taman Menara Maju in Klang and the next day, they the Malaysian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. The program enjoyed a friendly Malaysia – Korea golf match for charity ended with the presence and participation of the delegation at the followed by a luncheon with Y.B Senator Kohilan Pilay. much-anticipated 2011 Global Peace Convention, held in Seoul.

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Midnight Football

Utilizing the power of football to change lives Midnight Football ‘Off the street, On the ball’ has been hailed as the !rst program in Asia to use the social power of football, with other peer-support mechanisms, to guide youth- at-risk (aged 18-years and below) towards involvement in healthy activities. This 8 month program was jointly organised by GPF Malaysia, “!e Asian Football Asian Football Confederation and Department of National Unity and Social Integration. Confederation (AFC) is pleased that we could roll out this OBJECTIVES partnership program (Midnight 1 To encourage at-risk youth to stay off the streets where they risk becoming Football) to benefit the youths social mis!ts and committing crimes. and community. !e e"orts 2 To foster character building and education through football, providing that GPF Malaysia invested to a platform for at risk youths to realise make this program successful their potential and stay out of trouble. is highly commendable.” 3 To provide potential football talents to explore opportunity of long term career in football. Mr. Ingill Ra, Director of Social Responsibility, AFC The pilot program was launched in September 2010 and has since proven successful in bringing about positive change among participants, some of whom had disciplinary problems in school or were in juvenile reform school.

The second edition of Midnight Football was launched on 29 July 2011 and was implemented at Bandar Baru Sentul in for a period of 8 months.

The program created a greater impact as the activities did not just target the kids but also engaged the parents, teachers and the community at large. The program contains !ve components — football training, character building workshops, parents and teachers engagement, and community carnival.

A wide-range of topics was covered such as dream big, leadership, service for others and healthy living. It also provided opportunities for participants to make new friends and receive guidance on becoming independent, useful and contributing citizens.

The synergy between the partners, i.e. Department of National Unity & Integration (JPNIN) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC), helped make the on-going programs run smoothly and also helped engage various sectors of the community. Other partners involved are UNICEF, Sports Planet, (Sports Centre), Ministry of Education and PROSTAR.

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Ever since my son Husni was young, I always looked for good programs for him to take part in. Out of all the programs which he participated in, Midnight Football (MF) is the one I like most. MF is unique as it is an 8-month program, not just a short event. MF provided my son lots of opportunity to learn. Before Husni join the MF program, he was a very careless person, poor in time management and managing his own life. After a while in MF, I can see positive changes as he is getting more responsible, more organized and manages his time better. I heard he told the MF organizers that he really wants to change himself since the day his mother cried for him. As a father I felt really touched and grateful to all the sta! of the MF program who are willing to take time to give attention to these kids. Before this, Husni was quite uncontrollable and lacked good manners, but now he has become more respectful towards family members at home. I’m really proud of him. At times my wife and I would go and see him practising futsal and we noticed a lot of improvement in his football skills as he could now play very well. We are really pleased to see our son’s transformation through MF. I strongly feel that MF program is really great and will benefit the young generation. En. Husin Bin Mahidin, Father of MF participant

Before joining MF, I was a very lazy person. I disliked sharing my thoughts with others and I only mixed around with my own friends. But after joining lots of activities in MF program, I gained new friends from other schools and finally I managed to break through my comfort zone. MF is really an awesome program because it has lots of benefits and it also helps to unite all races as a family. Finally it helps to discover our hidden talents. Loshannaa Ravichandran, MF participant

Midnight Football is a good program for students, as football can be an e!ective instrument to build character and discipline. "e lessons from the game and the whole program can be applied in all aspects of life. En. Mohd Shairi Pauzi, sports teacher at SMK Bandar Baru Sentul

We are honoured to be part of this program and our sta! worked hard throughout to coordinate the programs with GPFM and AFC. "e greatest reward is to see the positive changes among the MF participants. En. Mohd Rosli bin Alias, District Of!cer of JPNIN Sentul

I am so glad that Midnight Football is being held at Sentul. "is program has helped those kids to develop self-discipline, a sense of responsibility and a greater awareness of the world they are living in, which will definitely help them in the future. My hope is this program will expand to other areas and even other countries. Edwin, Head Coach of Midnight Football (2nd Edition)

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“The MF program has helped my son build better self-con!dence to be better able to pursue his interests.” Mr. Darshan Singh

THE ON-GOING PROGRAMMES: Leadership Camp Workshop for parents Weekly futsal training To instil leadership skills such as teamwork, Conducted by UNICEF and attended by 25 MF communication and ownership while kids with their parents/ family members. It Participants improved their futsal skills while providing experiential learning through created opportunities for both sides to interact learning positive values such as sportsmanship, community service and challenging activities. and helped to instil healthy parenting skills. respect, discipline and teamwork. The sessions Attitudes improved, more respect and trust The outcome was more trust and understanding also helped the kids to bond with each was developed between the organisers with the parents and better family dynamics. other despite attending different schools. and the kids, and they showed greater acceptance of different cultures and races.

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Community Carnival Reflection & Evaluation Held on 18 December in Bandar Baru for 1st phase of MF Sentul, the carnival helped to strengthen Feedback from the MF participants the neighbourhood spirit, build a better was conducted via a questionnaire. relationship between the MF kids and the They also shared what they learnt and community, and motivated JPNIN and AFC gave suggestions for improvement. to invest more in expanding the good work of MF across the country and Asia.

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The Power of 10 Sen is an educational programme to foster the culture of service and living for others. By encouraging our youth and children to believe that even 10 sen has the power to change lives for the better, it helps to cultivate compassion and instils the virtue of giving. OBJECTIVES 1 To foster the culture of giving and living for others via educational programs and value-based activities 2 To address the needs of underprivileged children, especially in education and health 3 To empower children and youths to bring about social change through innovative ideas in the spirit of social entrepreneurship F&N partnership In 2011, the Power of 10 Sen gained F&N used the brand of Power of 10 support from the private sector via Sen during the Ramadhan month to partnership on projects, which helped to raise donations for children’s charity. increase awareness of the campaign and its power to make a strong social impact.

“When we were approached by Global Peace to talk about Power of 10 Sen (in the Upin & Ipin series), we had a hard time doing it. However, in the end, we developed a story about the children’s e!ort to help their friend who faced misfortune when his house was destroyed in a fire. So in this story we teach Upin & Ipin partnership Upin & Ipin is a hugely popular animation the children how to care and share TV series in Malaysia produced by Les between friends. "eir awareness Copaque, Malaysia’s !rst 3D animation company. It features the life and can help others and it only needs adventures of twin brothers in a !ctional to start from something small.” Malaysian kampung and helps to instil positive values in its young audience. The Tuan Hj. Burhanuddin Bin Md. Radzi show was a perfect partner to promote Managing Director, Les’ Copaque the ‘Power of 10 Sen’ message and not Production Sdn. Bhd. only did it highlight the campaign, but it also featured the GPFM Chairman, Tan Sri Zaleha, as an animated character!

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Power of the Brand The campaign made such a strong and positive impact on Malaysian mind-sets that the concept was extended to other countries but adapted to their local currency. GPF Malaysia had the pleasure of building and supporting the program in Indonesia, Mongolia and Korea.

Power of Rupiah

Power of 10 Tugrik

Power of 1,000 Won

www.power10sen.org

Creative Juice partnership Creative Juice Kuala Lumpur is an award-winning “ideas” agency that does brave, unconventional and cutting edge communications work. CJKL has been supporting Power of 10 Sen projects since 2010 and came up with a new and “We are very proud that effective website for the campaign. our Power of 10 Sen program has been adopted by other countries. We “It’s such a simple concept — 10 Sen have collaborated with can actually change the world, but it Indonesia and Mongolia needs everyone to contribute so I would on the concept and like to be that 10 Sen or Creative Juice we also assisted our would like to be that 10 Sen… this Korean counterpart with is basically one of the initiatives we’ve ‘Power of 1,000 Won’.” done together and we won’t stop here, we definitely will contribute more.” Tan Sri Datin Paduka Seri Hjh Zaleha Ismail, Mr. Sa’ad Hussein, Managing Director, Chairman of GPFM Creative Juice Kuala Lumpur.

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“Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education” Martin Luther King Jr.

Our current education system emphasizes a positive value system and keeps them this national programme is themed ‘Towards a whole child developmental approach — away from negative social in!uences. 1Malaysia, A Nation of Character’. intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual. However, the reality is that the pursuit of The Character Education Program (CEP) CEP@M was designed to complement the excellence in education seems to give greater is a multi-pronged approach to building ethical and moral lessons taught in school emphasis to academic excellence at the expense character among the youth. It aims to foster and comprises both cognitive and experiential of the other three aspects of education. That is ethical responsibility and caring among learning. The hope is that it will become an the reason why Character Education was born. young people by modelling and teaching integral part of co-curriculum programmes Good character formation among our good character through an emphasis on in primary and secondary schools. The children is a key to internal well-being universal values. Also known as Character target group for implementing the CEP are and emotional maturity which promotes Education Programme @ Malaysia (CEP@M), those aged between 6 and 18 years.

OBJECTIVES 1 To nurture virtues and positive character traits that will guide the young to become responsible individuals and enhance personal growth, families and communities 2 To provide a long-term solution to reinforce development of character in a non-formal curriculum 3 To foster national unity and social integration in schools through multi-cultural learning 4 To build caring school communities in a positive learning environment

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The programme consists of a three-way focus on School, Family and Community: 4 Major Life Goals in CEP@M

BECOMING A PERSON OF 1 GOOD CHARACTER School BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 2 AND A LOVING FAMILY

MAKING POSITIVE 3 CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY Family Community 4 BECOMING A GLOBAL CITIZEN

“Character ethic is the foundation of success” Stephen R. Covey Phase 1 of the programme began in 2009 with the proposal paper being presented to the Director General of the Ministry of Education. In 2010, collaborations were established with four universities: 1 Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) 2 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) 3 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) 4 Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

The respective university deans of the Education Faculties/ Departments appointed key module writers to create relevant and effective character- building components. Approximately 20 lecturers are involved in the on-going project which comprised activities such as modules writing, meetings with government agencies and retreats to develop strategies. Between August 2010 and September 2011, GPF Malaysia also held regular meetings with the module writers at Institut Integriti Malaysia (IIM).

Phase 2 of the programme will take the CEP@M to the next level by carrying out training sessions for the counselling teachers, implementing test-runs on pilot groups, evaluating progress, refining modules, and connecting counselling teachers to the appointed module writers.

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“!ere is something deeply spiritual in serving others. It is not something we should do only for a day, a month, or even a year. It has to become a way of life.”

Dr Hyun Jin Moon

The Global Peace Volunteers (GPV) program is about raising a new generation of young people who sel!essly live for others and make efforts to bring about social change and a peaceful world. The programs are designed to provide a platform for undergraduate students to exchange ideas and learn through service to foster a lifestyle of volunteerism. It is also an opportunity to raise young leaders of character, values and virtues.

In 2011, student leaders representing student organizations from various universities were invited to attend a series of Global Peace Volunteer programs which aimed to create a caring community within the university compound. GPV encourages students to pursue personal excellence by challenging one’s limitations and using their abilities for the greater good.

2011 Program line-up: 1 Young Leaders Assembly 2011 on 2 Global Peace Volunteer The GPV Camp modules comprised April 16, 2011, at University of Camps series: leadership development, Malaya. Jointly organised by GPFM & 21-22 May – 1st GPV Camp. experiential learning, challenging University of Malaya and supported Location: Outback Broga, activities, team-building games by Ministry of Higher Education, Semenyih. 40 participants. and community service projects. the assembly held panel sessions 18-19 June – 2nd GPV on two topics: The power of service Camp. Location: Kuala & Leadership for the future. . 34 participants.

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GPF Layout.indd 18 4/16/12 4:39:35 PM GLOBAL PEACE FESTIVAL MALAYSIA TESTIMONIALS A very well-prepared "is workshop opened a whole Initially, I thought that it workshop that motivated new chapter in my life, to would be somewhat of a boring all the participants and many experiences that I haven’t program. But the instant the encouraged us to make experienced before. I was taught programs started I loved every a di!erence in our lives. to love truly, to trust, to forget moment. I gained a lot of Challenging our limits is di!erences and love all, under knowledge and was very much one God. "e inspirational videos inspired by all the things they important in our life. We inspired me to an enormous did. By the end of the workshop have to use our potential to extent and now I want to be I think I became a changed the fullest. Change ourselves like those individuals. I feel person who wants to unify and first before we change society. like now, there is purpose. help the whole of mankind.

Luthfan Areka Adi Sabeera Cader Mohamed Riza

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As one of the key programs under the Global Peace Festival Foundation (GPFF), the Global Peace Convention brings together leading voices from around the world including social entrepreneurs, scholars, government policy makers, faith leaders, business representatives and civil society partners.

This annual convention provides a world-level platform to share best practices and develop collaborative strategies to address issues in education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, community-driven development, and con!ict resolution, guided by a vision of One Family under God. The GPC also offers an opportunity to initiate new partnerships, develop new programs and strengthen existing ones.

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In November 2011, GPFF hosted the 3rd Global Peace Convention which was held in Seoul, Korea with the theme of “Peace building in East Asia and the Uni!cation of the Korean Peninsula”. It was attended by 600 delegates from over 30 nations including Malaysia who brought the second biggest delegation — a total of 33 representatives from various sectors.

The Malaysian delegates had the opportunity to participate in breakaway dialogues and workshops which offered avenues for networking, sharing experiences and studying current issues : 1 New Interfaith Paradigm: Faith Leadership and Peace-building in East Asia 2 Establishment of Social Integration Model for East Asia Peace 3 Empower Students with Character, Leadership and Citizenship 4 Women’s Leadership, Human Rights and Peace-building 5 Parliamentary Round Table Session

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Global Peace Awards

“I never expected to receive such an award. I never thought I was doing anything remarkable. I have spent my life doing the things I believed I ought to do.” Tan Sri Zaleha

The main highlight of the three-day event was the presentation of the !rst annual Global Peace Awards which served to of!cially recognize and honour those who have shown exemplary dedication and public service in their respective areas. Awards were conferred to outstanding leaders in in the areas of Service, Family, Faith, Governance, Culture, and Scholarship, re"ecting the importance of multi-sector cooperation in sustainable peace building and economic development.

It was an immensely proud moment for the Malaysian delegation when one of our own was called to receive an award. Malaysian child welfare advocate Tan Sri Datin Paduka Seri Hajah Zaleha Ismail, who is also Chairman of GPF Malaysia, was conferred the !rst Global Peace Award for the Family.

Tan Sri Zaleha was recognised for her tireless work in advocating better welfare of women and children through years of service in government and non-governmental social service.

Among her roles, both past and present: 1 President of the Malaysian Council for Child Welfare, the premier national non-governmental organization promoting the well-being of children 2 Former Chair of the National Population and Family Development Board 3 A former Member of Parliament 4 Former President of ASEAN Confederation of Women’s Organizations 5 Former President of National Council of Women’s Organizations.

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GPF Layout.indd 22 4/16/12 4:39:57 PM I must really congratulate GPFM for the very important role that it is playing. We are able to gather here for the 5th GPLE due to the fact that GPFM and GPFF Korea are both committed to the objectives of promoting peace and to learn from each other in the spirit of peace-building and nation-building.

Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Datuk Seri Lee Lam Thye, Board of Trustees, Yayasan 1Malaysia

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GPF MALAYSIA BOARD MEMBERS

Tan Sri Datin Paduka Seri Hajah Zaleha Ismail CHAIRMAN

Associate Professor Normah Mohd Dali Dr Tengku Naufal Tengku Mansor Dato’ Mary Ritchie

Dr Teh Su Thye Datin Paduka Yong Dai Ying Executive Team Dr Teh Su Thye Mr James Poon Mr Sabar Md Hashim Executive Director Director of Leadership Development

Mr Puniamurthy Krishnasamy Ms Fong Pick Ching Ms Linda Heng Chief Administrator Director of Resource Development

Ms Gui Lei Lan Mr Nicholas Lee Ms Taqinah Mohd Tahir Director of Program Development Program Assistant Mr Nelson Loong Mr Jim Lee Ms Alice Cornwell Neocharum Director of Global Peace Volunteer Program Assistant Mr James Poon Ms Maslizawani Bt Mokhtar Ms Gillian Chan Book-keeper

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