GPF- India Activities/Program Annual Report

May 2016 – April 2017

1. Program on Awareness on women violence

Date: 2nd May, 2016

Description: Identity can lead to strong passions and great destruction. A flash mob on the theme

'Peace and Harmony through dance' saw itself manifest on the streets of Connaught Place. A group

of enthusiastic GPF Volunteers, staff and the general public danced to the tunes of multilingual songs

to create awareness on women violence.

2. Program: Conference on Global Ethical Framework, Date: 21st May, 2016

Description: "The conflicts the world faces today over nationality, ethnicity, religion and tribal

affiliations threaten social relations at every level. Despite tremendous advances being achieved in

every sector of human society, there remains a huge void with moral and ethical capacities-to the

detriment of all life on earth."

GPF-India is in the process of formulating a shared statement of values for the Indian populace in the

local theme of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. A conference on Global Ethical Framework [GEF] attended

by diverse scholars constituting the GEF Working group deliberated on the Statement of shared

values for humanity.

3. Program: Seminar on Moral and Innovative Leadership Date: 3rd June, 2016

Description: 20 Youth Volunteers took part in the one day seminar on 'Moral and Innovative

leadership' at GPF India office on the June 3rd '16.

Moral leadership provides the roadmap for nation-building by outlining a vision rooted in

universal aspirations, principles and values, while innovative leadership provides the methods

through which that vision can be realized, by harnessing man’s natural creative need to

advance the human condition. They are like the two sides of one coin.

4. Program: Reflections of Youth Exchange Participants

One of our volunteer Snehadeep Kayet, who has participated "Youth For Peace-

International Youth Exchange Program" writes about his visit to Norway on FK Youth

Camp. His report can be found at https://drive.google.com/…/0B__hyt6-

j0BRcWxLazZMSEg5d…/view…

(FK Youth Camp is one of the part of Exchange Program where participants will attend

one week camp in Norway where they will get chance to meet different youth across

the globe. For more detail about the program please

visit http://www.globalpeaceindia.org/get-involved/events/)

One of our volunteer Devika Sahni, who has participated "Youth For Peace-

International Youth Exchange Program" writes about her experience during 3 month

posting in Nepal . Her report can be found at https://drive.google.com/…/0B__hyt6-

j0BRenp3LXNFUGc5U…/view…

(3 month posting in Nepal is one of the part of Exchange Program where participants

will go to Nepal and be a peace advocate learning process about building sustainable

peace and educating others. They will also organize leadership development activities,

community service activities, conduct research and documentary, visit cultural and

historical heritage.

5. Program: Workshop on Value Education Date: 28th June, 2016

Description: GPF India conducted a workshop on value education where Dr. Chand Bharadwaj

presented his research on youth and volunteerism.

6. Program: Seminar on Leadership through Volunteering Date: 9th July, 2016

Description: GPF India conducted a Seminar on Leadership through volunteering on 9th July,

2016. Youth from different parts of Delhi participated in the workshop and decided to build a

better platform for Drop out students in marginalized

7. Program on Human Trafficking Date: 25th July, 2016

Description: Human Trafficking is third most biggest crime in the world. Today 27 million

people are affected by it. Global Peace Foundation India trying hard to eradicate this evil from

society. To raise awareness amongst young people of marginalized society, peace fellow of

GPF India Nitin organized an awareness session on human Trafficking at Youth Tech Hub Karol

Bagh on 25th July 2016.

8. Program: Workshop on Peace and Violence Date: 26th July, 2016

Description: Today people know more about violence than peace. To bring peace in the mind

of young people, GPF India organized workshop on peace and violence on 26 July 2016 in

collaboration with Youth Tech Hub Karol Bagh, Delhi.

9. Program: Seminar on the Role of Youth for Peace and Development Date: 23rd July, 2016

Description: One day Seminar Held in Doon International School, Dehradun

The Role of Youth for Peace and Development,“I choose to be Peace Advocate" with the

Vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Family Under God, on 23rd July,2016.

10. Program: Preparatory Seminar for Exchange Participants Date: 31st August – 9th September 2016

Description: A 2 week preparatory seminar was organized for the fourth and fifth batch of

Youth for Peace, International Youth Exchange Participants to prepare them for their 3

months on community service and cultural experience in Kathmandu.

11. Program: on Peace and Harmony for Children Date: 16th September, 2016

Description: One Family Under God Vision for Peace in 21st Century program organized

promote peace and harmony in marginalized communities of India. the event was organised

in collaboration of Youth Tech Hub - Karol Bagh at Bal Sahyog, Valmiki Colony, Karol

Bagh,Delhi on 16/09/2016. Children enjoyed the Peace Games and there was an interaction

session on how to carry forward the Peace games.

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12. Program: Draw for Peace

Date: 19th September, 2016

Description: GPF India Volunteers organised 'Draw for Peace' Event in Youth Tech Hub Karol

Bagh on 19/09/2016 with the objective of to know about the different perspective of

understanding peace through drawing because 'A single picture says thousand words'.

13. Program: Youth Forum: Discussion for Action Date: 24th September, 2016

Description: Youth for Peace fellows conducted a Youth forum in GPF-India's office on

Saturday 24th September, 2016. They discussed volunteerism, Intercultural Communications,

shared their experiences and past participants of Youth Exchange program shared their

experiences of Nepal and Norway.

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14. Program: Session on Gender Equality

Date: 1st October, 2016

Description: "Gender Equality is a persistent challenge for countries worldwide and lack of

such Equality is major obstacle to sustainable development'. GPF-India organised Gender

Equality session for Youth of Adarsh Nagar on 1st October, 2016.

The peace fellows talked about the Gender Stereotypes and how to break them. Also they

discussed about the Gender Discrimination prevalent around the world; physical and sexual

violence, lower wages for female, child marriage etc.

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15. Program: Session on Gender Equality

Date: 4th October, 2016

Description: 'Gender Equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary

foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world"- Global Peace Foundation

organized an awareness session on Gender Equality at youth tech hub Kusum Pur Pahadi on

4th October, 2016. The session was very interactive as participants described their

experiences and Youth For Peace fellows talked about how can they tackle these issues.

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16. Program: Volunteered in HIV/AIDS test camp

Date: 15th October, 2016

Description: Global Peace Foundation's Youth volunteered in HIV/AIDS test camp in Kathputli

Colony, Near Shadipur Depot on 15/10/2016. Peace Fellows raised the awareness among the

people of slum. Peace fellow spoke about the symptoms and how can people prevent these

deadly deceases.

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17. Program on identify base conflict

Date: 2nd November, 2016

Description: 'Youth should be empowered for one family

under God, we need to initiate dialogues between faith

leaders to end identity based conflict' - Geshe Dorji

Damdul, Director of Tibet house. Youth for peace

participants Bhupendra, Babita, Sahaj and Sushila attended session on Peace in Tibet House,

Delhi.

18. Program: on Cultural Diversity

Date: 6th November, 2016

Description: GPF-India. organised a session about Cultural Diversity in YP Foundation's Youth

Club near Humayun's tomb on 6th November, 2016.

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19. Program on Volunteerism through leadership Development

Date: 12th November, 2016

Description: GPF India organised a session for social work students of Jamia Millia Islamia

University on volunteerism through leadership development on 12 November, 2016.

20. Program on Peace Awareness

Date: 16th November, 2016

Description: GPF India's organised a program as a Peace Message on 16 November, 2016 at

Connaught Places Delhi requesting them to write what is peace means for them same time

partipants have performance flash mob awareness for peace and harmony.

21. Program: on Education for Children at Orphanage

Date: 22nd November, 2016

Description: Let the light of knowledge shine. We learn, we share, we grow. GPF India

conducted a fun and educational session with Bal Sahayog children at Karol bagh.

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22. Formulation of first draft of Global Ethical Framework

Date: 29th November, 2016

First Draft: Ethical Framework

PREAMBLE

Since ancient times, the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the world is one family, has stood as

an ideal of Indian civilization. This inclusive and compassionate spirituality recognizes that “the

truth is one, sages call it variously”; this has allowed for groundbreaking advances in philosophical

inquiry and civilizational advances throughout world history.

In these times, the world faces a spiritual crisis, as evidenced by the continuous rise of identity-

based conflicts. These conflicts over nationality, ethnicity, religion and tribal affiliations threaten

social relations on every level, especially with globalization expanding the significance and reach

of previously localized challenges. While tremendous advances have been achieved in every

sector of human society, they have failed to keep apace with our moral and ethical capacities - to

the detriment of all life on earth.

India, as the birthplace of the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ideal and long-honored for its multiplicity

of wisdom traditions and paths, is primed to become a model to lead a way out of this crisis. It is

thus imperative that moral, spiritual and civil leaders work together to articulate universal ethical

principles and values that can form the basis for social cohesion, shared agreements and lasting

peace.

Thus, we look to Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam as the touchstone, or ethical framework, from which

to articulate the following principles:

PRINCIPLES

Principle of Equality

All life is interdependent and interconnected by origin to a spiritual reality; and while

the “truth is one, the sages have called it variously”.

Principle of Acceptance and Respect

Acceptance and respect for the 'other' as part of the greater human family makes

possible “Unity within Diversity”.

Principle of Freedom and Responsibility

Freedom and Responsibility are intrinsically linked, our choices, actions and their

consequences determine our destiny.

Principle of Love and compassion

Our Human nature finds its fullest expression and meaning in relation to others. Love

and compassion nurtured in the homes can then be extended out into greater society.

Principle of Ahimsa (Non-violence)

For the nonviolent person, the whole world is one family. He will fear none, nor will

others fear him.

Principle of Engagement

Dialogue and engagement is crucial in understanding and affirming our shared identity

and common aspirations. When we go beyond our perceived identities to establish

the bonds of trust, respect and cooporation, we lay the foundation for lasting peace

and shared prosperity.

In engaging spiritual leaders and multi-sectoral leaders across Indian society, we hope to work to

manifest Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam in India and beyond, building an inclusive, ethical and

prosperous society as a model of the global vision of One Family Under God.

23. Program: Round Table Discussion Vasudeva Kutumbakam: Multi-

Track Approaches to Conflict Resolution for Peace in the Region

Date: 20th December, 2016

Description: Roundtable discussion on the overall theme of "Vasudeva Kutumbakam: Multi-

Track Approaches to Conflict Resolution for Peace in the Region.” Furthering the Unfinished

Business to promote Peace, harmony and holistic Development in the region of Asia-Pacific

on Tuesday, 20th December, 2016 from 3 PM to 5 PM at the India International Center (IIC),

40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi -110003.

24. Program homeless people Hygienic program at Basera Safdurjung Date: 3rd February, 2017

Description: "There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out to make smile for

others." According to Times of India, more than 34000 homeless people have died in Delhi

NCR alone since 2004 to 2015 due to communicable diseases, road accidents, cold and

malnutrition. Such diseases are caused by a lack of basic amenities and hygiene. There are

thousands of people homeless in Delhi NCR alone. people are homeless they usually sleep in

open space, government Delhi collaboration with civil society organization put homeless

center in 218 places of Delhi. In Rain Basera Safdurjung where capacity is 50, more than 70

people including women and children are living. On 3rd February, volunteers and staff from

GPF India conducted a one day awareness program on hygiene and transferrable diseases.

Through the medium of presentations, demonstrations and fun games, proper hand washing

techniques and prevention, precaution from Dengue and Malaria was taught.

25. Program: Signature Campaign on Gender inequality, Date: 11th February, 2017

Description: Gender inequality, which is one of the major causes of conflict, comes from the unequal

participation of female and male in our societies.

To spread the awareness among youths, GPF India conducted "Signature Campaign" in Kirori Mal

College located at Kamalanagar, New Delhi. A total of 150 youth signed with commitment not to do

any discrimination based on gender and promote the value of equal male and female participation in

the society.

26. Program: Painting for Peace awareness program

Date: 10th March, 2017

Description: With the rise of violence in society, teaching children about peace is of great

importance since they are the future leaders of the society. The program was conducted at

two places:

Gayatri Colony, Patel nagar

Rain Basera, Safdarjung

27. Program: Session on Gender Equality Date: 18th March, 2017

Description: A session on Gender Equality, its impact on society and the role of youth to form

a discrimination free society was discussed at the GPF India Office in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi.

28. Program on Session on Service and Volunteerism through leadership Date: 24th March, 2017

Description: "Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those

giving more." with this believe we conducted the Program in Community of Patel Nagar on

24th March'2016 with the youths of that community in which we tell them about the Service

& Volunteerism through leadership and share them about our experiences. After that the

youths over there also shared there experience regarding the same topic.

29. Program on Identy base conflict at Youth Forum Date: 25th March, 2017 Description: We usually don't realize the thing that is defining our identity until that thing is

taken away. That's what happened with Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar. Their citizenship is

taken from them due to that they having lots of problem. On 25th March GPF India

volunteers gather at office and discuss on "No Nation for “Identy base conflict” in which we

had a presentation and group discussion for the solution for them to overcome this problem

at GPF India Office.

Thank You Everyone for your support and ownership to make our world better places

For more details please contact us.

GPF – India

B-31, First Floor Lajpat Nagar -1, New Delhi 110024

Phone; +91-011-41029920

Email: india@globalpeace.org

Website: globalpeaceindia.org