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A Special Report Prepared by The Washington Times Special Sections Department New Africa: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity, Universal Values Highlights from events held in Senegal, Zimbabwe and South Africa in 2018 Table of Contents

A call for ‘interdependence, mutual prosperity Pursuing peace and mutual prosperity in Africa ...... 13 and universal values’ in Africa ...... 3 ‘We must know that God, our Creator, is ... our Parent’ ...... 14 ‘Africa is a blessed continent’ ...... 4 Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon ‘Let us cultivate our youth for peace on this very day’ ...... 15 Chief Zwelivelile Mandela Constructive steps in the quest for peace in Africa ...... 4 Embracing Africa’s chiefs in peace, development ...... 16 ‘I believe in this new Africa’ ...... 5 His Excellency Macky Sall, Senegal President ‘This was the indomitable Mandela’ ...... 16 Hon. Jacob Francis Mudenda Africa’s future: ‘To serve humanity and amaze the world’ ...... 6 2 African innovators win 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize ...... 17 On Gorée Island, a prayer for freedom ...... 8 Interfaith and Peace Blessing Ceremony in South Africa ...... 18 Tens of thousands attend Peace and Family Festival in Zimbabwe capital ...... 9 10 projects for a ‘heavenly’ Africa ...... 19 ‘We must know and understand the Creator of the universe, God’ ...... 10 Looking ahead: ‘Vision 2020’ seeks to A Blessing prayer for Zimbabwe and its people ...... 10 deepen foundation for world peace ...... 19

Zimbabwe entering new ‘era of economic rejuvenation’ ...... 11 His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe President tm en t t ions D epar S ec on Ti m es S pecial t y T h e Was h ing repared B t P repared pecial R epor A S pecial THE WASHINGTON TIMES THE WASHINGTON

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By The Washington Times realizes God’s ideals of peace, freedom, equality and Special Sections Department happiness. As part of her visit to Senegal, Mrs. Moon visited Republic THE WASHINGTON TIMES n 2018, hundreds of public officials and local the historically infamous Gorée Island where she leaders of African organizations joined with the offered tearful prayers for the millions of Africans of Senegal United Nations-based Universal Peace Federa- who lived, suffered and died under the scourge of tion (UPF) to promote the theme of harmony, slavery. Capital: Dakar universal values and mutual prosperity at events In November, UPF — which in July was elevated

held in the countries of Senegal, Zimbabwe and to “general consultative status” by the Economic Government: President Macky Sall, t men South Africa. and Social Council of the United Nations in ap- Prime Minister Mahammed Dionne, IThe inaugural event — the First Africa Summit preciation for its services to communities around Parliament |

for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development — the world — organized two more similar-themed Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 was held in Dakar, Senegal, on Jan. 18-19, 2018, at the events: In Harare, Zimbabwe, a Peace and Family Population: 15.85 million (2017) Abdou Diouf International Conference Center. Festival and Blessing was held Nov. 21 in the capi- Some 1,200 participants came from more than tal’s 60,000-seat National Sports Stadium, featuring Per capita income: $2,700 PPP 60 countries in Africa for two days of presentations a message from Zimbabwe President Emmerson and discussions about “New Africa: Interdepen- D. Mnangagwa. In Cape Town, South Africa, UPF (2017, est.) dence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values.” Re- and the Royal House of Mandela co-sponsored the public of Senegal President, His Excellency Macky “Africa Summit: Honouring the Legacy of Nelson Size: 76,000 square miles Sall, addressed the summit as did dozens of govern- Mandela” on Nov. 22-24, which featured remarks ment officials, parliamentarians, religious leaders, from Chief Zwelivelile Mandela, the eldest grandson Official languages:French, Arabic business executives and traditional rulers. of the revered South African icon. In her remarks, UPF co-founder Dr. Hak Ja Han More events are being planned in Africa in 2019. Religion: Predominately Muslim, Moon introduced the concept of “Heavenly Africa,” 7% Christian which refers to the continent’s future as one that 3 ‘Africa is a blessed continent’

By Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon The following is excerpted from re- marks given at the First Africa Summit for Peace, Security and Sustainable Develop- ment in Dakar, Senegal, on Jan. 18, 2018. I am so thankful to all of you because today we have gathered here in Dakar, Senegal, to open a new era in history. This beautiful continent of Africa is one that will become the new heavenly Af- PHOTO CREDIT: UPF-INTERNATIONAl rica that attends God as the center and More than 1,200 parliamentarians, tribal kings, and leaders of religious, youth and women’s organizations gathered from some 60 tm en t can become the most prosperous con- African countries for the Universal Peace Federation’s First Africa Summit for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development in Senegal. ar tinent in the world. Africa stands in the position of being the hero of the world. Africa is the birthplace of humanity. pain that this continent has endured so of others, an era of living centering on work together with me to realize this Africa can become the heavenly Af- that this continent can stand once again altruism, where all of humanity can at- beautiful ideal. rica that attends God, becoming the light in the providence of God and begin a tend God as our parent. We can estab- of the world. Africa is a blessed con- new history…. lish together a world of peace, equality, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and her husband, tinent. Today, with the heart of a True I would like to begin a new era, an unity, and happiness. Together, we can Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, are co-found- Mother, and a True Parent, I have come era of peace, an era where we share the realize the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. ers of the Universal Peace Federation and here to pray and eradicate the historical heart of true love and living for the sake I believe in the African continent. Please The Washington Times. t ions D e p S ec on Ti m es Sp ecial t Constructive steps in the quest for peace in Africa

By The Washington Times bonds of solidarity and promote mutual manuals related to the UPF Character trafficking, cybercrime, environmental y The Washing Special Sections Department development by sharing knowledge and Education Program. issues and unemployment. technology. Presentation topics included The First Africa Summit also But there are signs of hope for The First Africa Summit for Peace, the New Village Movement (Saemaul), launched three important peace initia- unprecedented transformation: Foreign ared B Security and Sustainable Development, which played a significant role in rural tives to contribute to cooperation and investment is increasing, the population held in Dakar, Senegal, Jan. 18-19, 2018, development in South Korea after the human development at the national and is young, the lands are rich in resources, t Pre p showcased the theme of “New Africa: Korean War, and coffee production continental levels: and the people are receptive to new Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and using research and technology from the • The International Association of technologies and digital communica- Universal Values.” award-winning Hawaiian Queen Cof- Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP). tions. According to the United Nations, The conference was oriented around fee farm, which was established by the • The Interreligious Association for by the year 2100, four out of 10 people in five objectives: (a) to promote a united, founders of the Universal Peace Federa- Peace and Development (IAPD). the world will be African. The world is interdependent and prosperous Africa; tion (UPF). • The International Association of moving in the direction of Africa taking ecial R e p or A Sp ecial THE WASHINGTON TIMES THE WASHINGTON

| (b) to advise leaders on the importance Mutual prosperity: Promote pros- Chiefs for Peace and Prosperity on a greater role as a bridge between of universal values in the Sustainable perity among all nations by breaking (IACPP). Eastern and Western civilizations, and in Development Goals (SDGs) of the down barriers. A key presentation was The latter organization — for tribal her keynote address, UPF co-founder Dr. United Nations; (c) to promote coopera- on the International Peace Highway, a chiefs — was created in recognition that Hak Ja Han Moon expressed her hope tion among all religious and cultural project intended to encourage global “traditional rulers are the custodians of for Africa “to become the light of the traditions; (d) to encourage mutual travel in a peaceful world. A memoran- the land, people and traditions” and are world.” prosperity and peace in Africa through dum of understanding was presented to highly respected and honored among This article is based on materials from village-level development projects; and participants to support the International their people. the Family Federation for World Peace and (e) to utilize the power of art and culture Highway Project, also known as the The summit’s nearly 100 speakers, Unification, with thanks to Dr. William Selig, as instruments of peace. “Peace Road” project. representing more than 60 African na- Dr. Robert Kittel and Dr. David Earle. For In fulfillment of these objectives, the Universal values: Promote the adop- tions, addressed challenges facing the more information, please visit familyfed.

Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 • February Tuesday following issues and initiatives were tion of universally shared values through continent. Poor governance and corrup- org and upf.org. introduced: character education. A presentation tion were at the top of the list, followed 4 Interdependence: Strengthen was made about textbooks and teacher by poverty, terrorism, drug and human ‘I believe in this new Africa’

choice of life because the state of peace giving life to all men.”... Development Bank... the continent has 12 is certainly more compatible with the There is more in common than you percent of global oil reserves, 40 percent human condition than the state of war.... think — the bridge between Islam and of gold reserves, 85 percent of the chro- Rev. Martin Luther King said, “the great- Christianity. We could multiply the mium and platinum group metals re- est tragedy is not the strident clamor of examples, and this means that the theory serves, 85 percent of phosphate reserves the bad people but the appalling silence of the clash of civilizations, or ideas and over 50 percent of cobalt reserves as of the good people.” Nothing, indeed, is about the wars of religions, have no theo- well as one third of bauxite, not counting more damaging to peace than silence, logical foundation, neither in texts nor in the water and land reserves of a con- passivity, ignorance and resignation... practice: We are all equal and at peace if tinent of 30 million square kilometers, What unites us first of all is our we accept this foundation of equal dig- home to 60 percent of arable land not yet humanity, beyond any form of religious, nity. On the other hand, what generates exploited. Africa is not poor; it is rather philosophical, cultural, ideological or misunderstanding and antagonism, even penalized by the rules of unequal ex- By His Excellency Macky Sall, other identification. .... Senegal, which violence, is rather the abusive interpre- change. For this reason, Africa is calling Senegal President welcomes you, is a country where 95 tation of the divine word for purposes for a more inclusive global economic and percent of Muslims live in perfect har- other than the true purpose.... That is financial governance, a more sustained The following is excerpted from mony with our Christian compatriots why Africa, a continent that has suffered fight against illegal financial flows and a remarks to the First Africa Summit for and traditional religions. Here in Sene- a trauma of five centuries of slavery and just compensation for its raw materials, Peace, Security and Sustainable Develop- gal, among people living under one roof, colonization, must stand firm against any especially in the mining and oil fields. ment in Dakar, Senegal, on Jan. 18, 2018. some will get up to go to the mosque racist and xenophobic claims — because Of course, Africa needs to fight cor- Thank you very much, excellencies and others to the church. This explains all cultures and civilizations are simply ruption as well. It requires fairer and ... diplomats, ambassadors, religious and why Léopold Sedar Senghor, a Christian, of equal dignity. more equitable contracts that protect traditional leaders, friends and partici- the first president of the Republic of Sen- In this spirit, I am delighted that the both the interests of investors and those pants. By choosing Senegal to host its egal, was able to be in power in Senegal theme of this first African summit of of the host country with qualified human first summit in Africa, the Universal for two decades with the majority of his the Universal Peace Federation high- resources and a well-educated youth Peace Federation (UPF) conveys its in- fellow citizens supporting regardless of lights the emergence of a new Africa aware of the realities of their time. Then clusive vision of a better world, a vision ethnic or religious considerations. in the light of interdependence, inclu- Africa will take up the challenge of A Sp e through peaceful dialogue and coexis- This harmony that we share, un- sive prosperity and universal values. I emergence. tence of people with respect for their doubtedly, with each of you, is being believe in this new Africa. I believe in I am pleased to announce that on Feb. ci al R e p or diversity. undermined today, not only by the war, an Africa capable of taking care of itself, 2, 2018, Senegal will host the third fund- ing conference of the Global Partnership for Education. This international meet- ing, co-sponsored by Senegal and France, t Pre p will see the participation of President Emmanuel Macron from France and other eminent figures such as the ared B secretary-general of the United Nations,

president of the World Bank and heads hi n gty T h e Was of state. We will mobilize $3.1 billion to support the schooling of millions of children around the world and to reduce ignorance and obscurantism. Finally, the ideal of peace that brings

us together here requires more than on T im es Sp e the absence of war. In this sense, His Holiness Pope Paul VI was right to state in Populorum Progressio, the first great encyclical entirely devoted to the development of peoples in 1967, that ci al S e development is the new name of peace. Photo credit: UPF-International THE WASHINGTON TIMES

I believe that our meeting this morning cti ons D e p Cheikh Mansour Diouf, President, Africa Summit 2018 Steering Committee, addresses the audience Jan. 18, 2018. Seated (left to right) helps to amplify this message of peace Universal Peace Federation co-founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Senegal President H.E. Macky Sall and UPF International Chairman Dr. through development, and I thank again Thomas G. Walsh. Photo: UPF-International Dr. Moon, as well as all the prominent

members of UPF. ar tm en t Senegal shares this humanistic vision. but also by the turpitudes of fanaticism, an Africa that thinks and acts by and for Senegal President, His Excellency Macky We are thus happy to welcome you and ignorance and arrogance. Yet, in a re- itself. Despite the burden of history and Sall, who opened the First Africa Summit | we thank you for being so many gathered markable continuity, the divine message, asymmetric relations, Africa is, overall, a in Dakar, received the UPF Leadership Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 here.... I greet the memory of Dr. Sun which is the source of the three revealed stable, laborious and ingenious conti- Good Governance Award, which recog- Myung Moon, founding father of UPF, religions encompassing billions of nent.... It must assert itself and be ac- nizes excellence in leadership based on the and pay tribute to his widow, Dr. Hak Ja individuals throughout the world, exalts cepted as a stakeholder among the actors core values of service to God and human- Han Moon, who continues with faith and the sacredness of human life. Accord- who define the dynamics of the present ity and promoting harmony and coop- perseverance in the service of universal ing to the Talmud, Sanhedrin 5, Mishna and the future. That is why Africa rightly eration beyond barriers of race, religion, peace. I would like to thank her for this 5, “Whoever saves a life saves the entire claims the reform of global governance nationality and culture. The award comes trip to Africa but especially to thank her universe.” In Proverbs, Chapter 24:11, the through the reform of the U.N. Security with a $100,000 gift, which President Sall for this message of hope, which she has Bible says, “Rescue those being led away Council, among others.... We cannot said would be donated to two organiza- just delivered for the African continent. to death,” and the Qur’an says in Surah 5, continue to rule the world of 2018 with tions that serve children with disabilities, Africa, the cradle of humanity, has Verse 32, “that anyone who would kill a the rules of 1945. SOS Children’s Villages and Centre Tali- been bruised by so many centuries of person not guilty of murder or corrup- On the economic front, it is estab- bou Dabo of Grand Yoff. conflict, wars, and plagues.... More than tion on the earth is as if he had killed all lished that Africa has invaluable wealth, a wishful thinking, peace must be a men. And whoever gives him life is like and according to a study by the African 5 Photo credit: UPF-International Clergy from several faiths, joined by Universal Peace Federation International Chairman Thomas G. Walsh (fourth from right), stressed interfaith cooperation as part of the solution to benefit Africa’s families, communities and culture. Africa’s future: ‘To serve

t men humanity and amaze the world’

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The two-day First Africa Summit for Peace, Security and Sustainable Devel- opment, held in Dakar, Senegal, in Janu- ary 2018, attracted some 1,200 partici- pants and more than 100 speakers. The conference began with the

t ions D epar S ec on Times S pecial National Anthem of Senegal sung by the t Little Angels Children’s Folk Ballet of Korea and interfaith prayers by Imam Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Cissé (Sen- egal) and Archbishop Johannes Ndanga (Zimbabwe). y The Washing Highlights included: Cheikh Mansour Diouf, president of the Africa Summit 2018 Steering Photo credit: UPF-International Committee, thanked Universal Peace The Little Angels Children’s Folk Ballet of Korea performed at the Senegal summit. Federation (UPF) co-founder Dr. Hak Ja repared B t P repared Han Moon as living “for peace and only for peace that she would like to share conflict and standing against terrorism.” dialogue are “crucial for peace and to importance of character education and with all of humankind.” He thanked H.E. Dioncounda Traoré, president empower the family as the foundation family values in nations. Senegal President, H.E. Macky Sall, for of Mali (2012-2013) and Africa co-chair for the society. … Africa cannot develop Mr. Ok Gil Kim of the Korean Saem- convening the summit as an expression of the International Association of without peace.” aul Headquarters (New Village Move- of his devotion to peace and also many Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP), said H.E. Maria Des Neves, prime minister ment), talked about applying to African pecial R epor A S pecial THE WASHINGTON TIMES THE WASHINGTON

| members of the Senegalese government, that while the topic of peace has been (2002-2004), second vice president of the communities similar methods of coop- traditional chiefs and youth leaders who tackled in many forums, UPF takes the National Assembly of Sao Tomé and Prin- erative activity that South Koreans used lent their support to the event. unique approach that we are one human cipe, stressed education, especially for in the 1960s to rebuild their country H.E. Dr. Nizar bin Obaid Madani, the family created by God. Africa needs youth and women. “Educating the women after the devastation of the Korean War. minister of state for foreign affairs of the will and determination to be the is educating the universe,” she said. Dr. Michael Glantz, director of the Saudi Arabia, spoke about his nation’s “New Africa,” the president said. “New Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, known as “the Consortium for Capacity Building at the efforts to promote dialogue and realize governance — leaders, local partners mother of Afghan education” and a Sun- University of Colorado and an associate peace and justice. The country stands and international — and countries that hak Peace Prize laureate (2017), spoke member of the International Conference against terrorism and extremism, he uphold universal values, particularly in- about her work with the Afghan Institute on the Unity of the Sciences (ICUS), ad- said. “We all believe in the ideals of tegrity and honesty, are needed to guide of Learning and the education of mil- dressed the effects of climate change and peace and freedom. Saudi Arabia has a the continent forward.” lions of children and women, especially its potential to unite nations to counter

Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 • February Tuesday Public Investment Fund, which supports H.E. Mahamane Ousmane, president those who are refugees. common problems. joint African-Arab projects for human of Niger (1993-1996), said collective ef- Dr. Robert Kittel, president of Youth 6 development, fighting poverty, solving forts to promote peace through interfaith and Students for Peace, addressed the » see SESSION | C7 income inequality, job creation, envi- governance. The IAPD should work everything to use them properly.” He SESSION ronmental protection, youth education, with the government so the citizens denounced all forms of terrorism and From page C6 and threats to human development and can choose their leaders in free and defended the Islamic faith. “Islam has security. H.E. Moustapha Niasse, presi- fair elections… Religious leaders nothing to do with terrorism…. I am a de- Dr. Thomas Walsh, chair of UPF In- dent of the National Assembly of Senegal, should be able to talk on behalf of vout Muslim myself, and when I observe ternational and chair of the World Peace told the summit that it was essential that the people. Only through free elec- certain acts of these criminals, I am cer- Road Foundation, reported on the Inter- women participate in peace and conflict tions will Africa have development… tain that we do not read the same Qur’an, national Highway Project (Peace Road), a resolution in Africa. There are 1.5 million refugees from since nowhere in this Holy Book, in no visionary call for nations to build a super- • The Interreligious Association for South Sudan, DR Congo, Somalia and verse, is it asked to rape women, to take highway, free of tariffs and passports, to Peace and Development (IAPD). Burundi in Uganda. This is due to bad people as hostages, to slaughter people link the globe. This project was proposed Founded in 2017 in Korea at UPF’s government in their countries.” and to blow up children with bombs in 1981 by Rev. Sun Myung Moon as a key International Leadership Conference, Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, claiming to defend the cause of Islam.” element of a peaceful and free world. IAPD is an organization which, accord- the president of the Christian Associa- • International Association of Hon. Eric Houndete, vice president of ing to its own resolution, “affirms the tion, Nigeria, said: “All religions preach Chiefs for Peace and Prosperity the National Assembly of Benin, spoke unique and essential role that religions peace. Peace eludes us. Each day we (IACPP). about the need to strengthen the institu- are called to play in bringing about a hear of more violence. What is wrong? Traditional rulers are the custodians tions for peacebuilding and outlined of land, people and traditions. They are some concrete challenges that parlia- highly respected and honored among mentarians were facing in Benin. their people. By working together, Hon. Esther Chilenje, first vice centering on the universal principles of president of the National Assembly of peace, they play a critical role in protect- Malawi, emphasized the need for parlia- ing the institution of the family and mentarians to adopt a spiritual approach social harmony as well as the purity of to preventing conflicts and to gain trust the environment. from people in their constituency. Chief Theko Khoabana, Kingdom of Hon. Aida Mbodj, a member of the Lesotho, said, “Together we shall bring National Assembly of Senegal in her a new Africa; united we stand, divided fourth mandate, twice minister for Fam- we fall. ... Most of Africa was invented ily and Women’s Affairs, emphasized the in 1960 when 17 African nations gained role of the parliament in conflict preven- their independence. Each country has A S pecial R epor tion and economic development and been independent for almost 60 years. spoke about the importance of women Where does Africa stand economically parliamentarians in defending the cause Photo credit: UPF-International and socially in the eyes of the world? No of women in society. The role of women in bringing peace, security and sustainable development was African can walk anywhere in the world discussed at the Senegal summit. with their head held high. We are told Interfaith cooperation stressed this is a continent with vices, crime and t P repared B More than 150 religious leaders corruption. That must change. It is im- attended the summit, and several ad- portant that we protect our lands from dressed a session on faith and peace. misuse and sale to foreign entities. All Imam Moussa Dramé, the central we have is the land. Land does not grow,

imam of Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast, but the population does.” y The Washing stressed the need for interfaith work, H.E. Agbéyomé Kodjo, prime minis- saying, “If there is peace, then there ter of Togo (2000-2002), called for Af- is a path to development. We must go rica, the cradle of humanity, to become back to our role as religious leaders and a continent “proud of its identity and its establish a framework for peace and authentic values.” He said that “Africa t development.” is a powerful continent in all respects,” on Times S pecial S ect ions D epar Dr. Oumar Thiam of Cheikh Anta however, “the soil, the subsurface and Diop University, Senegal, said, “We need the seabed contain enormous wealth cooperation between religious and po- that fuels the greed of the Western pow- litical bodies that goes into the renewal ers.” He described the mission and role of the families through marriage.” of Africa as a mother “to serve humanity Other speakers were Archbishop Photo credit: UPF-International and amaze the world.” THE WASHINGTON TIMES Johannes Ndanga, the founder and presi- Three peace initiatives were launched at the Senegal summit, including the Interreligious Rt. Hon. Professor Aaron Mike dent of the Apostolic Christian Council Association for Peace and Development (IAPD). Oquaye, Speaker of the National As- of Zimbabwe; El Hadji Mansour Sy, the sembly of Ghana, said, “Africa is facing a co-president of the World Council of new paradigm; the problem is that most Religions for Peace, Senegal; and Col. world of lasting peace, a world in which We, the religious leaders of this gen- of Africa still follows the old colonial

Marcellin Zannou, the founder, l’Eglise people of all nationalities, ethnicities, eration, if we were preaching the right paradigm, which is that Africa would t men du Christianisme céleste, Benin. races, cultures, and worldviews live direction and guidance, there wouldn’t produce the raw materials and the colo- together in mutual respect, harmony and be violence in the streets. I challenge nial powers would produce the finished |

3 peace initiatives launched cooperation, as one family under God.” the religious leaders. We must give to products. The new paradigm must see Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 The historic First Africa Summit con- Bishop Odette Kouman, the founder our followers the words and the means Africa with its own industry and be cluded with the launch of three impor- of the International Mission of Grace, which will culminate with peace. If we self-sufficient.” tant peace initiatives, including: Ivory Coast, said: “New Africa means are going to have peace in Africa, there Cheikh Mansour Diouf read the • The International Association of that we are not going to reconstruct must be right education in our churches, Dakar Peace Declaration, which was Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) Africa. We need to have another vision. mosques and places of worship.” unanimously approved and adopted by Africa and Senegal’s national … As the cradle of humankind, Africa El-Hadj Sultan Ibrahi Mbombo, sena- the participants. IAPP chapter. has a heavy responsibility to bear. … We tor, Cameroon and King of Bamoun noted This article is excerpted from a report Since the IAPP was founded on Feb. 15, need to create a climate of peace. If we that “poverty can undermine human by Dr. William Selig and Dr. Robert Kittel, 2016, at the National Assembly of Korea, don’t put God at the center, how can we morality.” Quoting President Macky Sall’s both of UPF International, published in IAPP chapters have been inaugurated in achieve our objectives?” remarks that “Africa is not poor,” he said, January 2018. For more details, please go more than 70 nations. Thousands of par- Archbishop Christopher Tusubita “(Africa) has enormous natural resources to upf.org. liamentarians have participated in events of Uganda said: “Peace cannot be and economic potential to protect it from to discuss innovative solutions to poverty, achieved without the will to offer good poverty. It is up to us and us alone to do 7 tm en t ar PHOTO CREDIT: HSA-UWC Mayor Augustin Senghor welcomed Universal Peace Federation co-founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon to Gorée Island. On Gorée Island, a prayer for freedom

By The Washington Times quickly to the hospital on the mainland you never gave up on us. Thus, you were of God, has come here today. Christian-

ti ons D e p i al S ec on T im es Sp ec Special Sections Department of Senegal. able to find the victorious True Parents, ity did not know your deep will or Jesus’ Mrs. Moon’s prayer on Gorée: for whom you had wished for so long. essence and they left a sorrowful history With profound sorrow for the “Heavenly Parent! How many long When all the people of the world are here in Africa and on Gorée Island. centuries of human suffering caused by years have passed as you worked hard reborn through the True Parents and can Where did Jesus’ words of ‘Love your the enslavement of millions of African and took a sorrowful course to find your be called ‘my son, my daughter,’ there neighbor as yourself’ go? How could people, Universal Peace Federation co- sons and daughters? We know of the will be such happiness and delight on they treat people in this way because of y T h e Was hi n gt founder Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon traveled history that has pained Heaven many that day. differences in skin color? Please re- to Gorée Island, off the coast of Senegal, times because of humankind’s igno- “Heavenly Parent! The True Parents, member the people of Africa who have to pray for liberation and emergence of a rance. Heavenly Parent! Nevertheless, True Mother, the only begotten daughter endured and waited for more than 500 ared B new, heavenly Africa. sorrowful years. Upon their arrival on Jan. 19, 2018, “Beloved Heavenly Parent! Today, in t Pre p Mrs. Moon and her party were greeted the name of True Parents, I liberate the by local children and Gorée Mayor sorrowful spirits of Gorée Island, and Austin Senghor. They visited the island’s through a spiritual workshop conducted House of Slaves and its “door of no by Heavenly Parent, they can be resur- return,” which are part of a museum rected as good spirits and return to earth and memorial about the Atlantic slave and be with their descendants so that i al R e p or A Sp ec THE WASHINGTON TIMES THE WASHINGTON

| trade of the 15th to 19th centuries. Mayor Africa can become an Africa that can Senghor later honored Mrs. Moon with a realize the dream of one human fam- Gorée Pilgrim Award. ily centered on Heavenly Parent and In her speech at the First Africa Sum- become the light and lamp of the world. mit the previous day, Mrs. Moon said, Let us cooperate enthusiastically to “The continent that I believe has suf- achieve a world of no more conflict, suf- fered the most is the African continent.” fering or war — one world of complete On Gorée, she offered a prayer for the harmony and unification centered on ancestors who had endured this bitter Heavenly Parent. history with the belief that there will be “I liberate and proclaim this in the a new, heavenly Africa free from suf- name of True Parents. Aju!”

Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 • February Tuesday fering. She then announced she will be This article is based on materials from donating the Victoria Boat to the island the Universal Peace Federation. For more 8 so that it may be used to bring islanders information, please visit upf.org. Republic of Zimbabwe

Capital: Harare Government: President Emmerson Mnangagwa Parliament Population: 16.53 million (2017)

Per capita income: $1,850 PPP A S pecial R epor ( 2017, est.)

Size: 150,872 square miles

Official languages:English, t P repared B 15 local languages Religion: Predominately Christian, 11% ethnic religions y The Washing t Tens of thousands attend Peace on Times S pecial S ect ions D epar and Family Festival in Zimbabwe capital

By The Washington Times gathered in the National Sports Stadium. “Everyone wants happiness and a world of peace. THE WASHINGTON TIMES Special Sections Department “I am reliably informed that the Family Federa- Yet, we live in a world where war, division and vio- tion for World Peace and Unification is an orga- lence are commonplace. Everywhere, cultures are Some 50,000 people participated in the Peace and nization that complements the United Nations in clashing; ethnic teams or religious communities are Family Festival and Zimbabwe HyoJeong Cosmic promoting lasting peace. It is in this spirit that I fighting,” FFWPU Zimbabwe said in its invitation to Blessing in Harare, Zimbabwe, which was held as commend you on your goal to create God-centered the rally.

part of an effort to promote harmonious relation- families as a basis for healthy communities, stable “When we see starving people stricken by t men ships across religious, political and cultural barriers societies and a peaceful world,” President Mnan- poverty, women struggling to escape the chains both within Africa’s nations and as a continent. gagwa said in remarks delivered by his longtime of domestic violence, and the neverending crimes |

Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, co-founder with her late colleague and elder statesman, Masvingo Provincial worldwide, the problems of the world seem insur- Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 husband, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, of the Fam- Affairs Minister Josiah Dunira Hungwe. mountable. It becomes difficult not to ask, ‘Where ily Federation for World Peace and Unification Organizers, including Rev. Bakary Camara, chair- do we go from here?’” (FFWPU), gave the keynote address to the rally on man of FFWPU Africa, and Archbishop Johannes Solutions “begin with the quiet revolution inside Nov. 21, 2018, which was held under the theme of Ndanga, president of the Apostolic Christian each of us,” the organizers said. “In a time when our “Peace Starts With Me.” She also oversaw a Blessing Council of Zimbabwe and chairman of trustees for world and nations are engulfed in disunity, Mother ceremony for numerous representative couples as FFWPU in Zimbabwe, ensured busloads of students, Moon is reminding us that we are greater than our well as all other participants, saying it represented families and friends could attend the rally, which differences. She encourages us to come together as “Heaven’s love for Africa” and so “the wrongs of was held on a particularly hot afternoon. Partici- brothers and sisters to take a step in unison toward history can be reversed.” pants who came to the stadium were treated to a peace. Let’s start peace together, as one family Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, box lunch; they and others who tuned in from their under God.” who personally welcomed Mrs. Moon and her party homes and businesses could enjoy the presentations This article is drawn from materials at the Family to his residence on Nov. 20, provided remarks to and popular entertainers such as Kudzi Nyakudya, Federation for World Peace and Unification (family- the tens of thousands of couples and families who Hope Masike and Kuda Mutsvene. fed.org) and FFWPU Zimbabwe (zpff.org). 9 By Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon ultimate destination of Christians and people in other religions? If they wish The following is a translation of Dr. ‘We must know and for a peaceful, united world, they must Hak Ja Han’s remarks from Nov. 21, 2018, have the qualifications to attend our at the National Sports Stadium in Ha- Heavenly Parent, the owner of peace. rare, Zimbabwe, at the Peace and Family understand the Creator You who received the Blessing Festival. today have received the qualifica- You who have received the Blessing tion to be a citizen of Cheon Il Guk, today have gained the qualifications to of the universe, God’ the place where Heavenly Parent can go through the door to enter heaven. embrace us. However, with this comes Human beings, whether in the responsibilities. past or the present, have longed for a European Christians spread Jesus’ united world of peace. Yet that dream is name to the world. Yet, they did not steadily growing more distant. The 200- know Jesus. Jesus clearly said, “Love some nations that hold the 7.6 billion your neighbor as yourself.” However, people of the world have borders. those who went out into the world put The United Nations came into being the interests of their own nations first 70 years ago for the sake of peace and and harmed many nations. In particular, unity. However, that U.N. has been they did many wrongs here in Africa. unable to fulfill its responsibilities. We They were bent solely on their own are living in a world today in which interests and the interests of their own conflicts and barriers between religion, countries. ideology and culture are steadily in- The only ones who can correct the creasing. How can we achieve a unified past wrongs in history are True Parents. world? Earlier I said several rivers converge We cannot achieve this with human to form a waterfall, which leads to the efforts or human knowledge alone. This ocean. Likewise, all religions must head is why we must understand and know toward the same destination as well — the Creator of this universe, God. that great ocean. The people who can The Blessing event today becomes guide all religions to that great ocean the path for a united world. Human- photo credit: UPF-International are True Parents and God’s only begot- ity must discard all the customs of the ten daughter, True Mother.

t men past and find the path heading toward a God’s cyclical laws of nature. be waiting for in order to welcome the I pray that all the Blessed couples unified world centered on God. Several For the past 2,000 years, since Jesus Messiah. born here today will become eternal, rivers converge to form a great waterfall went to the cross, Christian culture has Blessed families who have received true Blessed couples who can open and that great stream of water eventu- dominated the world. Yet until now, the Blessing today, I said that it is the doors to the kingdom of heaven on ally leads to the great ocean. There can Christians did not know Jesus’ essence. through the True Parents that we can earth and the kingdom of heaven in be no hope in things that do not follow They did not know who they should have today’s Blessing. What is the heaven. A Blessing prayer for Zimbabwe and its people t ions D epar S ec on Times S pecial t By Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon wanted to love and embrace all people as The Blessed families who received the Your children. Yet the ancestors that had Blessing today have a responsibility. This is The following is a translation of Dr. Hak responsibility failed to fulfill it, and 2,000 not just for one’s family; each couple needs Ja Han Moon’s prayer from Nov. 21, 2018, years passed as we waited for the day Jesus to become tribal messiahs that share the at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, Christ would return. Heaven, however, can grace of the Blessing with their neighbors

y The Washing Zimbabwe, during the Peace and Family Fes- no longer work through a people that fails and tribes. Please bear in mind that the tival, Zimbabwe Hyojeong Cosmic Blessing. to fulfill its responsibility. This is because true owners of Zimbabwe, which has the Most precious and high Heavenly such a people have indemnity left to pay. meaning “the venerated house of Christ,” Parent! It was only after 6,000 years that You are all of you who received the Blessing Because Adam and Eve, who were to were able to send Your only begotten here today. repared B t P repared have become the ancestors of all human- daughter who could be called “My beloved Our God above! How long have You kind, did not obey Your will, for us to see daughter.” waited and endured to see this moment! this day, God, our Creator, had no choice As a result of this, in 1960, True Parents Now, starting from this place, the entire but to lead the long providence of restora- finally appeared. Therefore, until now, hun- continent of Africa will become Heavenly tion through indemnity, in accordance with dreds of millions of couples in the spiritual Africa, centered on God and this nation will Heavenly Parent’s principles of creation. and physical worlds have been Blessed and become Heavenly Zimbabwe. I ask once pecial R epor A S pecial THE WASHINGTON TIMES THE WASHINGTON

| It took God 4,000 long years to carry out have expanded the realm that You, our again that You lead the way in establishing the providence of restoration through Heavenly Parent, can occupy. Today, You the Kingdom of Heaven on earth, where indemnity and finally send Jesus Christ have sent Your only begotten daughter, the Photo credit: UPF-International blessed families live will with freedom, to become the True Parent of humankind. True Mother, to Africa, a continent hurting Zimbabwe President Emmerson equality, peace and happiness on earth, But the people of Israel and Mary, who with much bitter pain, and to Zimbabwe, Mnangagwa welcomed Dr. Hak Ja Han and with joy and glory in heaven. I pray gave birth to him, were unable to fulfill in particular, a country You love so much, Moon to his residence in Harare on Nov. and proclaim all of this in the name of the their responsibilities. This resulted in Jesus to bless the virtuous men and women 20, 2018. True Parents. Aju! going the way of the cross; yet, he prom- gathered here today. Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and her late hus- ised to return. The Blessed families who Fallen people cannot go to their Heav- band, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, are co- will receive the Blessing here today are enly Parent without being reborn and in which people in both the spiritual and founders of the Universal Peace Federation the fruit of the blood, sweat, and tears You resurrected through the grace of the Bless- physical worlds are participating. I pray that and the Family Federation for World Peace

Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 • February Tuesday have shed during the sorrowful history of ing given by True Parents. By this, I mean through those who are receiving the Bless- and Unification. the providence of restoration. they cannot become Your children. Today’s ing today, everyone can know that today is 10 Through Your ideal of creation, You Blessing Ceremony is therefore an occasion a new start for a history that went wrong. A S pecial R epor Zimbabwe entering new

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You are, indeed, welcome to fulfill Association of Parliamentarians for with our New Dispensation, character-

your mission of preaching unity, peace, Peace (IAPP) that promotes cooperative ized by the quest to attain a Middle y The Washing love, harmony and cooperation in Zim- peace building, the International Chiefs Income Economy by 2030 with a per babwe, as they constitute the fundamen- Association for Peace and Prosperity capita income of 3,500 USD, under- tal bedrock for human advancement, a (ICAPP) that aims to address rural, so- pinned by increased investment, better world and an improved quality of cioeconomic and political problems. job-rich economic growth and free- life across all sectors of human endeavor. Furthermore, it is sweet music to dom from poverty. I, however, remain t I am reliably informed that the my ears that your organization has alive to the fact that attaining such on Times S pecial S ect ions D epar Family Federation for World Peace and several award-winning programs such a goal calls for a discerning spirit, a Unification (FFWPU) is an organiza- as the Heavenly Africa Project, the corruption-free citizenry and unity of tion that complements the United Sunhak Peace Prize that is equivalent purpose, buttressed by peace, love and Nations in promoting lasting peace to the Nobel Peace Prize, and many family unity. throughout the world. It is in this spirit other awards that promote education Here in Zimbabwe, we are on a that I commend you on your goal to among the youth and the observance of thrust to rebuild the country across all THE WASHINGTON TIMES create God-centered families as a basis family values. economic sectors, a process that re- quires diligence and hard honest work, tolerance of each other’s views and By His Excellency self-belief. It is, therefore, vital that we Emmerson Mnangagwa, “ I am exhilarated by the fact that your arrival in transform the attitudes, way of doing

Zimbabwe President Zimbabwe coincides with our New Dispensation, business and the material existence of t men characterized by the quest to attain a Middle Income our people. The following are President Mnan- More importantly, we need to under-

Economy by 2030 with a per capita income of 3,500 | gagwa’s remarks on Nov. 21, 2018, at stand the times and discern the oppor- Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 the National Sports Stadium in Harare, USD, underpinned by increased investment, job- tunities availing themselves to us, as we Zimbabwe, during the Peace and Fam- rich economic growth and freedom from poverty.” seek to revive the economy. In support ily Festival, Zimbabwe Hyojeong Cosmic of this, 1 Chronicles 12, verse 32 states, Blessing. Masvingo Provincial Affairs and I quote: “... men of Issachar, who Minister Josiah Dunira Hungwe delivered for healthy communities, stable societ- I am advised that, since the North understood the times and knew what the remarks. ies and a peaceful world. and South Korean conflict in 1953, the Israel should do — 200 chiefs, with their On behalf of the Government and I am advised that you are currently FFWPU, under the leadership of the relatives under their command.” people of Zimbabwe, and indeed on my visible and operating in 194 countries now-late Rev. Moon and yourself, played This clearly testifies to the im- own behalf, I welcome you, Madam Dr. worldwide. Your organization has a pivotal role in ensuring that South portance of the ability to discern the Hak Ja Han Moon and your delegation. I developed several affiliates, such as the Korea had a new beginning, setting the times and leverage them for successful commend you on choosing my country, Universal Peace Foundation (UPF) that stage for its phenomenal growth. economic takeoff. Zimbabwe, to preach peace, reconcilia- encourage all religions to dialogue and I am exhilarated by the fact that tion and family unity. cooperate for peace, the International your arrival in Zimbabwe coincides » see PRESIDENT | C12 11 economies across the continent. At the PRESIDENT family level, we continue to face sev- From page C11 eral problems that threaten our desire for peace and harmony. These include challenges of substance abuse, sexual To that end, your coming on Zim- abuse of minors and early marriages,

t men babwean soil during my Presidency in divorce and family disintegration, ar this country marks a new beginning among other problems. for Zimbabwe and an era of economic My Government has set up a Peace rejuvenation. We will, therefore, take a and Reconciliation Commission that, leaf from the successful story of your among other things, superintends over great country by relying on the inspira- our efforts to unite and forgive each tion you are giving us. other over the conflicts and misunder- We were once under colonial rule standings of the past. To that end, I will by the British, and we took up arms to continue to blow the sirens of peace liberate our country. During the war to and unity, which have become my liberate ourselves, we were all united trademark ever since my inauguration towards one purpose to gain freedom in from the 24th of November 2017. I have

t ions D e p S ec on Times Sp ecial order to determine our own destiny. We resolved to continue preaching the t created democracy where there was no need for peace, love, unity and forgive- democracy, we fought for peace where ness. Furthermore, I have taken my there was no peace, and we labored to crusade to religious institutions. Just Photo credit: UPF-International achieve unity where there was no unity. like other political party leaders, I have Archbishop Johannes Ndanga, founder and president of the Apostolic Christian Council However, we continue to experience also taken my crusade to rallies under of Zimbabwe and a key organizer for the Peace and Family Festival, said the event was

y The Washing problems associated with the failure the auspices of my party, ZANU-PF. a starting point to “give peace a chance” and help Zimbabweans build their capacity to accept one another and to unite and To further institutionalize the above, to dialogue, solve problems, overcome grievances and create a stable, healthy and work together. I, therefore, exhort you my Government will also consider a prosperous nation. ared B all to follow the good example of our request to declare this day, the 21st of predecessors such as Nelson Mandela November, as “The National Day of t Pre p of South Africa and Julius Nyerere of Peace and Family.” that peace begins with me, peace occasion. I wish you happy marriages, Tanzania, just to mention a few, who As the President of the Republic, I begins with my family. I accept all the filled with peace and love! endured many years of suffering and am well aware that we cannot achieve blessings and good wishes that come I thank you. yet remained focused on the need to development and progress without with your visit in my country. Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnan- build peace and tranquility in Africa. peace. Peace is the source of our happi- Before I conclude, I say Congratula- gagwa was sworn into office on an interim We pray for a common vision ness, our growth and our future. I reit- tions to all those whose marriages are basis in November 2017. He won election ecial R e p or A Sp ecial THE WASHINGTON TIMES THE WASHINGTON

| towards stable and sustainable erate the sentiment from the FFWPU being rededicated on this glamorous to a five-year term in July 2018.

“Peace is the source of our happiness, our growth and our future. I reiterate the sentiment from the FFWPU that peace begins with me, peace begins with my family. I accept all the blessings and good wishes that come with your visit in my country.” Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, as delivered by Minister Josiah Hungwe (pictured left) Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 • February Tuesday 12 Republic of South Africa

Capital: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial) Government: President Cyril Ramaphosa, Parliament Population: 56.72 million (2017) Per capita income: $13,090 PPP (2017, est.)

Size: 470,900 square miles Official languages:English, 10 local languages

Religion: Predominately Christian, A S pecial R epor 1.4% Muslim, 1.2% Hindu

Pursuing peace and mutual prosperity in Africa t P repared B Honoring the legacy of Nelson Mandela y The Washing

anti-apartheid icon, Member of Parlia- other as members of “one family under new world, she added. ment and leader of the Royal House of God”; encouraging people to live unself- H.E. Dang, who is a member of the Mandela; Hon. Baleka Mbete, Speaker ishly “for the sake of others”; using dia- National Assembly of Cameroon, also of the Parliament of South Africa; Hon. logue to build mutual trust and respect; praised the reasonableness of Mandela’s t Roger Nkodo Dang, President of the and solving problems in a framework of leadership style and noted that he is still on Times S pecial S ect ions D epar Pan African Parliament; and current or interdependence, mutual prosperity and “alive through his works” and those who former political officials from dozens of universal values, Dr. Walsh said. “think like him.” African nations. “Madiba,” as Mandela is affection- The two-day conference at the Working on this conference “has ately called, set an example of dia- Cape Town International Convention Center tackled issues such as good governance, forgiveness and reconcili- THE WASHINGTON TIMES ation, poverty, economic development, ...“I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and environmental degradation, educa- free society in which all persons live together in tion, conflict resolution and interfaith harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal dialogue and cooperation. By The Washington Times which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs Key figures assisting in the Africa Summit were UPF Vice President t men Special Sections Department be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.” Tageldin Hamad; Dr. Katherine Rigney, -- Nelson Mandela, April 1964, shortly before he was sentenced to life Regional Chair, UPF Africa; Adama | Some 1,000 political, tribal, com- imprisonment for sabotage under South Africa’s apartheid laws. Doumbia, UPF Regional Secretary for Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 munity and faith leaders came to Cape Africa; Dr. Dong-ho Cho, Regional Town, South Africa, in November for a President West Africa; Rev. Bakary two-day conference to remember the Camara, Regional President East Africa; legacy of South Africa President Nelson been truly a true labor of love,” said Dr. logue in his years as a statesman, said Dr. Paterne Zinsou, Secretary-General, Mandela and discuss pathways to peace, Thomas G. Walsh, chairman of UPF Speaker Mbete. UPF for West Africa; Dr. Young Ho Yun, reconciliation and prosperity on the International. “He was a leader who would listen, Secretary-General of Family Federa- African continent. “To build a world of peace, we must process, consider and come back with tion for World Peace and Unification; The event was co-sponsored by the all contribute across the sectors of gov- a response that showed that he cared and Prof. Yeon-ah Moon, president of Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and ernment, religion, civil society, tradi- ... I think we need many more Madibas Women’s Federation for World Peace Royal House of Mandela. Among the tional rulers, academia, women, youth, in that respect,” she said. He also took a International. speakers were UPF co-founder Dr. Hak artists, the media working together, special interest in Africa’s youth for he Ja Han Moon; Chief Zwelivelile “Man- collaboratively, cooperatively,” he said. saw how the younger generations were dla” Mandela, eldest grandson of the Core concepts include: seeing each open-minded and willing to embrace the 13 ‘We must know that God, our Creator, is ... our Parent’ To achieve peace, transcend race, transcend religion

By Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon indemnity that was paid by the people from Italy throughout Europe until it time, as the True Parents, we established who sent the True Father to the cross. arrived in England. Then, centered on The Washington Times as a conserva- Beloved guests from home and When Jesus died, he said he would England and the surrounding nations, tive paper. Consequently, all the nations abroad, in particular, the high-level come again. He said he would return Christianity spread to the world. in danger of communist regimes taking dignitaries from 32 nations, ladies and and hold the marriage supper of the These people also did not know them over received protection through gentlemen. Lamb. He was saying he would become Jesus’ essence. How could they carry the The Washington Times. One example of Today, I have thought deeply on how the parent of humankind. In that case, teachings of Jesus to “Love your neigh- this is Nicaragua. we can achieve true peace. Just in this Heaven had to prepare a nation for the bor as yourself,” yet, due to differences in The world was gradually heading nation and continent, many righteous birth of God’s only daughter who had skin color and differences in race, begin toward an unpredictable state of instabil- people have worked for a world of gone unfound during Jesus’ time. Thus the slave trade? They were selfish and ity. However, Christianity was asleep. In freedom and peace. In particular, at this in 1943 in Korea, God’s only daughter, only thought of the benefit to their own this situation, starting from the bottom, time when 100 years have passed since True Mother, was born, the mother of countries as they took everything away through blood, sweat and tears, we sent the birth of the great Nelson Mandela, the universe and humankind who can from the colonies. many young missionaries throughout we are all thinking about how to real- liberate all the people of today. In the end, instead of becoming a the world. Many missionaries are here ize his endeavors. Today, the problems on this continent too. Especially here at are occurring throughout the world. an event hosted by UPF is Kathy Rigney, Large nations and small nations wish who is responsible for this continent. for peace. However, the walls of race, She came to Africa as a missionary in religion, ideology and culture — these 1975. Since then, she has been working numerous walls and borders — continue hard for this continent. to increase. We call people who know True Do you think that we as human Parents’ ideology “shikgu” [family

t men beings can find the answer and con- members]. They emulate True Parents clusion to this? We must know clearly and ceaselessly put into practice the true who the owner of this universe is. It is love of living for the sake of others and God, our Creator! He is our Heavenly are Heavenly Parent’s children. There Parent. The Creator had a dream. Thus, have been great people on this continent he created all things in the universe too, in particular, Nelson Mandela! I and then created Adam and Eve who know how much he wished for free- could become the first ancestors of dom and how much he loved peace. humankind. He gave them the responsi- The problem is that throughout the bility to go through the growth period. world people have pursued world peace Responsibility. through human strength and efforts; yet, Adam and Eve should have matured the conclusion is still far away.

t ions D epar S ec on Times S pecial from within the position of being abso- Humankind must know the cause. t lutely united with God. However, they The owner of this universe is the Cre- were unable to do so and created the photo credit: UPF-International ator, God. There is no answer if you are world of people today with their many separated from God, the Heavenly Par- problems. I am sure everyone here today has a civilization that spread Christianity, they ent. Therefore, Heavenly Parent had no The Creator is an omniscient and family. No matter how great a man is he became a civilization that plundered. choice but to wait for the birth of True

y The Washing omnipotent being. From start to fin- cannot have a child without a woman. Through this, Europe may have flour- Parents, as victorious humans, during ish, God is the same. He is a being that This means that the birth of life begins ished externally; however, internally, the long 6,000-year providence. This absolutely cannot fail. The problem is with the woman. However, the history mentally and spiritually, they became is because fallen humankind cannot go that in accordance with the principles of of civilization and of Christianity until perverse. Thus, around World War II, directly into God’s presence. The family creation, he gave people responsibilities. today has progressed oriented around communism began to dominate and tree is different. Thus, through receiv- repared B t P repared Therefore, Heaven had no choice but to males. When we look at our present spread throughout the world. ing the Blessing from True Parents, you lead the difficult and tough history of state, which has progressed oriented Even without an environmental foun- must be in the position of fulfilling your the providence of restoration through around males, something is lacking; it dation because we are the True Parents, responsibilities, in order to become indemnity. is not balanced. Only through the True we had no choice but to save the world Heavenly Parent’s true children. When How difficult must it have been? It Family does humankind have a future. through America, which represented we look at the 7 billion people of the took indemnity through a long 4,000 Thus in 1960, True Parents manifested the democratic world. Therefore in 1975, world, I have worked hard to create pecial R epor A S pecial THE WASHINGTON TIMES THE WASHINGTON

| years for Jesus Christ, whom God could through the Holy Wedding. For human- we went to America and educated the an environment in various spheres so call “My son,” to be born. God’s only son. kind, this was an event full of hope. people saying, “America is sick and I people can quickly learn about Heaven’s God had created a man and a woman. However, Christians did not know have come as the doctor. The families in providence. Amongst those, the core is Then, the person who gave birth to about this incredible miraculous event. America are on fire and I have come as the Blessing. We have dreamed of one God’s only son, and the surrounding Through the manifestation of the True the firefighter.” Heaven blessed America human family centered on God. Yet, we people should have helped Jesus meet Parents many African countries gained so it could create a foundation for the did not know the way to make this hap- God’s only daughter. However, they did liberation from colonial regimes. original returning Messiah. This was for pen. There are over 200 nations in the not fulfill that responsibility. Jesus came After Jesus went the way of the cross, the sake of the world. world. Small nations and large nations after 4,000 years to be the True Parent of Christianity began with the resurrec- However, America had forgotten its have both put the interests of their own humankind. Yet, the people who sent the tion of the Holy Spirit through the responsibilities. The destruction of the nation first. The United Nations, estab- Messiah, Jesus Christ, to the cross be- work of the Apostles. In the beginning, family, corruption of youth through de- lished 70 years ago, has made effort to

Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 • February Tuesday lieve they will receive salvation through they went through severe persecution. generate culture, drug problems… Com- fulfill that role; however, we are unable the blood of the cross. How wrong is Christianity became active after official munism was just around the corner, yet 14 this? We have seen through history the recognition in Rome in 313 AD. It spread no leader could protect America. At this » see PEACE | C15 ‘Let us cultivate our youth for peace on this very day’

peace as one family and as equals before humbled as the Mandela Royal Family and in every village. Let his name echo God Almighty. by your contribution and your generos- from their lips in every valley, that his This gathering in tribute of Madiba ity in upholding the life and legacy of name be heard from every mountain- is also a manifestation of the colossal the father of our nation and our global top.... You, too, are the torchbearers of contribution of two great visionaries icon. This Africa Summit is the high- his legacy and the values he espoused... of our time, Rev. Sun Myung Moon light of celebrating 100 years of the life We, as the Mandela family, may re- and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, whose work and legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandi gard him as a member of our family, now extends over 155 countries and has announced by His Excellency President but it was always clear for him that his touched the lives of many in the quest Cyril Ramaphosa. political home was the African National By Chief Zwelivelile Mandela for peace, human development and pros- We dedicate the next 100 years to the Congress.... We are gathered here at the foot of perity. Their work demonstrates that youth of our country, of Africa and of Today, you are here to make breaking Table Mountain, a beacon on the tip of we can and must work for the common the world. ground in honoring the life and legacy of the African continent that is millennia good, transcending the barriers of race, May the memories of Madiba ...that Madiba in this Africa Summit a reality.... older than humanity and a defining fea- culture, gender and class. The Universal we recollect honor and celebrate over God bless Africa. God bless the Africa ture of this beautiful city of ours. Peace Federation brand has become the course of this Africa Summit con- Summit. For those incarcerated on Robben Island [as political prisoners] such as .... my grandfather, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandi ... Table Mountain stood out as a beacon of hope and a promise that they, too, will rise above the stormy seas of occupation, banishment and suffering. For many of those incarcerated on Rob- A Sp e ben Island, this enduring symbol was c ial R e p or a solace in the darkest hours... as their hearts echoed the divine cry, “I lift up my eyes to the mountain. Where does my help come from? My help comes t Pre p from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Today, we gather here from all over ared B the world to honor the life and legacy

of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandi, a colossal h i n g y T h e Was mountain among men. His life and leg- acy will, like this mountain, continue to Photo credit: UPF-International inspire us and stand as a symbol of what Some 1,000 political, tribal, community and faith leaders came to Cape Town, South Africa, in November for a summit co-sponsored by is best in us. To stand firm for justice, to the Universal Peace Federation and Royal House of Mandela. be relentless in the pursuit for peace and t to be a true champion of human dignity o n Ti m es Sp e and a voice for the voiceless... people in synonymous with peace as they have tinue to educate and inspire generations Chief Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela, Western Sahara, in Palestine, in Syria, in parliamentarians for peace, traditional to come ... Let us cultivate our youth for eldest grandson of South African icon Kashmir. leaders for peace and prosperity and peace on this very day. Nelson Mandela, is a Member of the Pan His historic struggle has inspired religious leaders for peace. On Nov. 22, 1997, in his address to the Africa Parliament in South Africa and many to also dedicate their lives to serv- A good tree bears good fruits and just Men’s March in Pretoria, my grandfather leader of the Mvezo Traditional Council. c ial S e ing the human family and to give hope as our global icon and hero has become reminded us that I called our children The phrase “Madiba” reflects affection THE WASHINGTON TIMES

to the hopeless, to care for the destitute a symbol for millions around the world, and youth in particular “our greatest and respect for the late South African icon. ct io n s D e p and to build a heavenly highway to a so too has the work of UPF received treasure, they are our future.” world where we can all live together in wide acclaim. We salute you and are Let them tell his story in every city ar tm e nt who have been enemies have united Ladies and gentlemen, today’s be last and “the last” first. Know that PEACE with one heart through the children of gathering is not a common one. I pray you who have received the Blessing are | From page C14 these nations and through the Blessing. that you will bear in mind that this is a in this position. I pray that you become Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 The true family movement is the only miraculous day in history in which we people who understand the truths of to become one. We are unable to unite as shortcut to a world of peace and, in realize Heavenly Parent’s dream and history and the providence properly and one voice. particular, the basic unit for realizing the humankind’s wish. There can be no go forward together with God’s only Then what must we do? The answer kingdom of heaven on earth. The only completion through ignorance. You must daughter, True Mother. is simple. We must transcend race; way to become a child whom Heavenly learn. Clinging to the past cannot bring a Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon is co-founder of we must transcend religion; and we Parent can embrace is through receiving hopeful future. the Universal Peace Federation. This ex- must know that God, our Creator, the the Blessing. Through this Blessing and Ladies and gentlemen, what will you cerpt is from remarks made at the “Africa Heavenly Parent, is our parent, and the through the true family movement, you do? Will you create an Africa that is the Summit: Honouring the Legacy of Nelson ones who will help us to stand in our yourself will become tribal messiahs and light and the lamp in front of the world Mandela,” on Nov. 22, 2018, in Cape Heavenly Parent’s presence are the True can liberate your ancestors. Therefore, as a nation and a continent that has re- Town, South Africa. Parents. today your ancestors who wish to go the ceived the Blessing and has been reborn This is why the Family Federation path of the Blessing through you have through True Parents? In the Bible, there finds the Blessing important. Nations filled this hall to the brim. is a passage stating that “the first” will 15 Embracing Africa’s chiefs in peace, development

By The Washington Times educated,” he said, waving his high- Special Sections Department tech mobile phone. “We thank UPF for recognizing us,” The essential role of traditional the Zambian king added. “As tradi- rulers in the economic and cultural tional leaders, we are the custodians development of South Africa and of peace.... we do not want to remain other nations was the subject of one behind. As chiefs, we want to be the of the panels at the Africa Summit: agents of development of change in Honouring the Legacy of Nelson promoting the legacy of Nelson Man- Mandela. dela for peace and development.” When Nelson Mandela was re- Chief Ikosi Sipho Mahlangu, chair- leased from prison in 1990, one of his man of the National House of Tradi- priorities was to meet with traditional tional Leaders in South Africa, urged leaders, said Chief Zwelivelile “Man- chiefs to embrace the theme of the Af- dla” Mandela, the eldest grandson of rica Summit, citing Nelson Mandela’s the South African anti-apartheid icon. long legacy with traditional leaders. “He believed traditional leaders “South Africa was a country that needed to be playing a key role in was oppressed for a very long time. our political transformation of a new Madiba led the struggle from prison, dawn, and in this regard, he called Photo Credit: UPF-INTERNATIONAL not alone but with his comrades in on many to get a good education. He Dozens of traditional rulers, such as Chief Mwanta Ishima Sanken’i VI of Zambia (front arms and all of us who are behind believed education was a weapon that row, second from right), attended the Africa Summit in Cape Town in November. him. We are today facing another kind could be utilized to change the world of struggle ... still fighting for eco- ... [and] he wanted to ensure that nomic freedom” and other problems

t men traditional leaders were highly edu- like youth unemployment, poverty, cated so they would be able to play a of affection for South Africa’s first histories of good governance — is also domestic violence and disempower- meaningful role in the development of elected black president. paramount, said Chief Mwanta Ishima ment of women, said Chief Mahlangu. society.” Solutions, according to the pan- Sanken’i VI of Zambezi, Zambia. Traditional leaders have a greater Even 25 years into our democracy, elists, include strengthening unity “We are not witches. We are not role to play in continental affairs, the rural areas of South Africa remain among chiefs and traditional rulers, wizards. We are partners in national rather than being on the periphery, he shortchanged, said Chief Mandela, voluntary intermarriage between development,” Chief Ishima told the said. “God has given us the fertile land who is president of the Universal people of differing tribes, and cultivat- audience, who roared with approval. to be the food basket of the world.... Peace Federation’s (UPF) Interna- ing a stronger determination to down- “Most of your chiefs, as you can see We are living under the guidance of tional Association of Traditional Lead- play political divisions. “Remember, from Chief Mandela to all of us, we Almighty God, who says to us in the ers for Peace. In Madiba’s birthplace, we are all one nation, under God,” one are able to express ourselves in Eng- Book of Proverbs 16:3, ‘Commit thy for instance, the community still lacks chief said. lish because we are university gradu- works unto the Lord and thy thoughts

t ions D epar S ec on Times S pecial clean, drinkable water and proper Engaging local leaders — and ates. So please stop demonizing us shall be established.’ ” t sanitation, he said, using the term showing respect for their many as people that are backward and not

y The Washing ‘This was the indomitable Mandela’

By Hon. Jacob Francis Mudenda Madiba, as he is affectionately It is the antithesis of an oligarchic transformational and transforma- repared B t P repared known, was able to achieve this leadership which currently is the bane tive leadership which predicates the The quintessential truth of the phenomenal human specter of an of leadership in some countries the qualitative life of people as its foun- luminary legacy of the extraordinary unconquerable campaigner for social world over.... dational value. Thus, the significance stature of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela justice because of his fidelity to the As leaders in our various spheres of our leadership must be adjudged by is immeasurable ... He was carved humanistic just cause which was of human endeavor, let us embrace the extent to which we lose our life in out as a leader exuding a passionate totally engrained in his political DNA Madiba’s humble leadership as a order to gain it in the service of others pecial R epor A S pecial THE WASHINGTON TIMES THE WASHINGTON

| perseverance and a lingering tenacity ... Madiba furthermore depreciates in legacy. Madiba was a disciple of for their betterment. As leaders, there- of purpose. In that regard, President humility the idea of false adulation transformational and transformative fore, we ought to strive to serve rather Mandela was able to endure 27 years when he acclaims to the world that: “I leadership. He advocated for the lead- than seek to be served. Africa needs of incarceration at Robben Island with am not a saint, unless you think a saint ership that makes a difference in the servant leaders.... Such a leadership a high degree of equanimity which as a sinner who keeps trying ... Do not world for the better, a world where will make Madiba truly rest in eternal baffled his tormentors and fellow judge me by my successes, judge me there is peace through justice and fair- peace... inmates. Only a stalwart imbued with by how many times I fell down and ness... Think of the coups that bedev- Honorable Jacob Francis Mudenda a clarity of vision and mission to ac- got back up again ... The greatest glory illed several African countries soon is Speaker of the National Assembly complish the freedom of the human in living lies not in never falling but in after independence. The leadership of of Zimbabwe. This excerpt is from his spirit from the shackles of colonialism rising every time we fall.” those historical eras left a trail of un- remarks on Nov. 23, 2018, at the Africa and racial segregation could remain All these profound statements by told human and property destruction Summit: Honouring the Legacy of Nel-

Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 • February Tuesday stuck in the mode of hope, that virtue Madiba signify a leadership whose as well as the vandalization of human son Mandela. which conquers the forces of despair. hallmark is humility, the acceptance rights and freedoms. Such naked 16 This was the indomitable Mandela ... of one’s strengths and weaknesses. leadership is anathema to Madiba’s 2 African innovators win 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize

By The Washington Times in 2013, she established the first Desert Special Sections Department Flower Center to assist with genital reconstruction for FGM victims. Today, A Somali woman seeking to end the there are centers in Paris, Berlin, Stock- sexual mutilation of millions of girls holm and Amsterdam. In addition, be- and a Nigerian financial leader whose in- cause the FGM practice is typically car- novations in agriculture have expanded ried out for “financial benefit” to families food security to countless African farm- if they plan on selling their daughters, ers have been named recipients of the Ms. Dirie and her allies have stepped 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize. up education, literacy and job training Actress and model Waris Dirie, efforts as a way to end FGM. In recent founder of Desert Flower Foundation, years, Ms. Dirie has worked to build a and Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, school in Sierra Leone and launched president of the African Development companies in Ethiopia and Kenya. Bank, will share a $1 million prize, ac- The 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize also cording to organizers who announced honors Dr. Adesina for his 30 years of the laureates at the “Africa Summit: efforts to tackle the enormous problem Honouring the Legacy of Nelson Man- underwent female circumcision as a appointed as the first Special Ambas- of food security in Africa. dela,” held in Cape Town, South Africa, little girl. The act — now called female sador to the United Nations for the Born in 1960 in the city of Ibadan, in November. genital mutilation or FGM — commonly Elimination of Female Genital Mutila- Nigeria, Dr. Adesina won recognition The Sunhak Peace Prize was estab- involves an adult slicing away most or all tion, and she continues to spread the in many schools, including Purdue lished in 2015 by Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon in of a girl’s clitoris and other genital parts message that FGM is not part of any University in Indiana, where he earned honor of her late husband, Rev. Dr. Sun with a knife or razor, without anesthesia religious tradition, but violates the his doctorate in agricultural economics A S pecial R epor Myung Moon, to recognize individu- and with adults holding the girl’s legs human rights of girls and women, is in 1988. als and organizations that have had an open while she screams. FGM complica- dramatically harmful to its victims and Dr. Adesina’s career has included extraordinary impact for peacebuilding. tions include infection, bleeding, emo- can lead to sickness and death. multiple high-level leadership ap- pointments, including Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development t P repared B in Nigeria and. In 2010, he was named one of 17 global leaders to lead the United Nations’ Millennium Develop- ment Goals. In 2015, he was elected

as the eighth president of the African y The Washing Development Bank. As a trusted innovator, especially in finance and farming techniques, Dr. Adesina has worked to expand rice production, attract private investment t for the agriculture sector and increase on Times S pecial S ect ions D epar the availability of credit for millions of African farmers. In 2006, he organized the Africa Fer- tilizer Summit, one of the largest gather- ings to address Africa’s food issues; this meeting led to the adoption of the Abuja THE WASHINGTON TIMES Declaration on Fertilizer for the African Green Revolution and the goal of eradi- cating hunger in Africa by 2030. As the African Development Bank’s president, he is energizing the “High 5

Strategy” to light up and power Africa, t men photo credit: UPF-International feed Africa, industrialize Africa, inte- Hundreds of African dignitaries gathered for the two-day Africa Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, in November. grate Africa, and improve the quality of |

life for the people of Africa. Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 To build “an era of peace and coex- istence in the 21st century, we have to The 2019 laureates — who will be tional trauma and lifelong problems with In 2012, the United Nations General bring Africa’s development and human honored in a ceremony in February 2019 scarring, childbirth and sexual function. Assembly unanimously passed a resolu- rights issues to the world’s conscious- in South Korea — are both examples of When Ms. Dirie grew into a beautiful tion banning the practice of FGM; its ness and solve these issues together, how “one person’s braveness and leader- teenager, she was invited into the fash- goal is to eradicate it completely by 2030. as a global family,” Dr. Hong told the ship can steer the world’s communities ion world where she became a world- In 2013, as a direct result of Ms. Dirie’s Cape Town summit. The 2019 laureates’ one step closer to world peace,” Dr. Il-sik class supermodel. advocacy, 15 African Union member “sacrificial journey will bring a great op- Hong, chairman of the Sunhak Peace In 1997, she broke her silence about countries ratified the Maputo Protocol, portunity for people around the world to Prize Committee, told the Cape Town her traumatic FGM experience and which lists FGM as a harmful practice uplift the vision of love for humankind,” summit. made a public commitment to stop that must be ended. he said. Ms. Dirie, born in 1965 to a goat- the cruel and harmful practice world- In 2002, she created the Desert herding nomadic family in Somalia, wide. That same year, Ms. Dirie was Flower Foundation to oppose FGM, and 17 Interfaith and Peace Blessing Ceremony Cape Town International Convention Center, Cape Town, South Africa, Nov. 24, 2018

Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon entered to officiate at the Blessing Ceremony. Clergy leaders from multiple faiths offered a welcoming prayer. tm en t ar ct i o ns D e p c ial S e n Ti m es Sp e to Dr. Moon sprinkled Holy Water on the representative Photo credits: UPF-International South African singer Khanyo Maphumulo gave an inspiring Blessed Couples. Dr. Prophet Samuel Radebe of the Revelation Church of performance. God welcomed hundreds of participants to the interfaith ceremony. y T h e Was h ing ared B t Pre p c ial R e po r A Sp e THE WASHINGTON TIMES THE WASHINGTON

| Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 • February Tuesday 18 Children and Blessing participants joined Khanyo Maphumulo on stage. One of the happy couples who attended the Blessing Ceremony. Looking ahead: ‘Vision 2020’ seeks to deepen foundation for world peace

By The Washington Times resolving the threat of extremist terror- they can contribute to a peaceful world. call today by making their home a base Special Sections Department ism, nuclear conflict, protecting marriage In the United States, every local camp for God and reaching out to friends and family as inviolable institutions and FFWPU community has been partnered and neighbors on behalf of peace, beyond fter the death of Rev. remediating threats to land, air and sea. with two other nations in a relationship of the boundaries of ethnicity, nationality or Dr. Sun Myung Moon in This is the essence of Vision 2020, she friendship and support, including holding creed. Engaging in meaningful relation- September 2012, his wife, said, adding that making one’s dreams the “Marriage Blessing” ceremonies Rev. ships through shared passions with our Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, real takes faith, hope, confidence — and a Moon and Mrs. Moon pioneered. The neighbors and friends from around the began actively leading the good plan. goal of these Vision 2020 partnerships is world will make for a stronger global fam- movement they founded A key element of Vision 2020 is to to create a principled, mutually profitable ily or, as Rev. and Mrs. Moon describe it, to achieve substantial gains through cultivate rapport with a multisector relationship in which everyone benefits “one family under God.” “VisionA 2020.” This comprehensive network of thought leaders in 43 nations, and grows. Their ultimate vision is to With the attitude that “we are in this and global initiative seeks to fulfill Rev. setting forth a stronger and innovative restore nations based on God-centered together,” communities across the United Moon’s hopes and dreams for human- foundation for a rapidly expanding global families. States are partnering with both develop- ity by the year 2020, which marks the peace movement. In an age of mass revolt The secret to achieving such a large ing and developed nations around the centennial of his birth. against corruption, political correctness, vision is to digest the plan as a commu- world in mutually beneficial relationships Mrs. Moon has urged the worldwide nation-state leaders for life and unelected nity, not as individuals or families, Mrs. to impact the future. A shared concern, community of the Family Federation of global bureaucrats, the people of every Moon has recently said. Rev. Moon over- faith-based orientation and passion to World Peace and Unification (FFWPU), continent hunger for freedom, faith and saw many hundreds of diverse projects in build a better world will drive the com- along with numerous affiliated faith- family — unchanging pillars of civiliza- his lifetime, and it was impossible for one mitment to learn from and work with based nonprofit organizations, to take tion. By educating in these focused areas, person to carry out the many directions each other to find lasting solutions. up the challenge to embody that dream, the Universal Peace Federation, one of that he gave, she said. However, each This article was first published in build upon it and turn it into a living the lead affiliate organizations founded by person can pick some aspect of his vision “Peace Starts With Me” special section, reality that speaks to the aspirations of the Rev. and Mrs. Moon, has invited each and, together with others, invest in it. published by The Washington Times Spe- A S pecial R epor many. Within that dream are the keys to country’s opinion leaders to consider how Thus, individuals can answer God’s cial Sections Department on Aug. 24, 2018.

project — which would use tunnels and t P repared B bridges to permit people to travel from 10 projects for a ‘heavenly’ Africa Africa’s Cape of Good Hope to Santiago, Chile, and from London to New York City was created in 2017 to address divisive — seeks to encourage unprecedented

tendencies within religions and promote global tourism and cultural and economic y The Washing dialogue, mutual respect and cooperation exchange. among faiths. The IAPD also seeks to 7. Sunhak Peace Prize. This biennial connect religious leaders with leaders of $1 million prize was established in 2015 by government, civil society and the private Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon in honor of her late sector so foundations of morality and the husband’s lifelong dedication to peace. t vision of a good society can be imbued in Sunhak laureates are selected for their on Times S pecial S ect ions D epar human activities. extraordinary efforts to improve the lives 3. International Association of of millions of people. Chiefs for Peace and Prosperity. 8. Hawaiian Queen Coffee. This Officially launched at the Africa Summit award-winning coffee farm, located on held in November 2018, this organization the Big Island of Hawaii, has produced seeks to develop a network of peace-lov- high-quality, 100-percent Kona coffee for THE WASHINGTON TIMES ing African chiefs and traditional rulers to more than a decade. The ideal grow- lead efforts to strengthen social harmony, ing conditions for this coffee — high good marriages, prosperous communities altitudes, tropical climates and rich soil and a healthy environment. — are found in certain African nations, Photo credit: Shutterstock 4. New Africa (Saemaul) making it feasible to successfully transfer

The King Protea, known for its colorful, crown-like appearance, is South Africa’s national Movement. Modeled on a key driving the expertise and techniques for Hawai- t men flower. It is said to symbolize change and hope. force behind the Republic of Korea’s ian Queen Coffee to new countries. post-war economic development, the 9. Hyojeong Character Education. |

movement establishes companies and This project for schools, colleges and Tuesday • February 5 • 2019 By The Washington Times Goals and to create a culture of peace. community networks based on the universities promotes character education Special Sections Department 1. International Association of qualities of diligence, self-help and that stresses a “filial heart” (hyojeong) Parliamentarians for Peace. This inter- cooperation. toward others and qualities such as The concept of “Heavenly Africa” — national network of current and former 5. Medicine and health care. In this altruism, compassion, honesty, respect in which the continent becomes known parliamentarians was created in 2016 to broad arena, both Eastern and Western and public service. as a global example of interdependence, harness the experience and wisdom of medical practices are valued; physical and 10. True Family Values Movement. mutual prosperity and universal values these leaders to bring resolutions to ter- spiritual health are promoted; and clean A prime mission of this project is to uplift — was first described in the First Africa ritorial disputes, religious conflicts, racial air, pure water and nutritious foods are the institution of marriage and family Summit, held in Senegal in January 2018. conflicts, environmental degradation, emphasized. and introduce the interfaith Marriage The following 10 projects are proposed violent extremism and poverty. 6. International Peace Highway Blessing ceremony as a way to encourage by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) 2. Interreligious Association for (Peace Road). Envisioned in the 1980s harmony and understanding among the and its supporters towards achieving the Peace and Development. This inter- by the late Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, worlds faiths. United Nation’s Sustainable Development national network of religious leaders this international, intercontinental road 19 The Washington Times App Real News. Right Now. Get Hard-Hitting News And Conservative Commentary.

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