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[HWPL] HWPL's Peace Event on Mandela Day in South Africa

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL's Peace event on Mandela Day in South Africa

Zinniaville Secondary School Commemorates Mandela Day with Youth Volunteer Activities

In a meaningful two-day program on July 17 and 22, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) organized a youth volunteer initiative at Zinniaville Secondary School in Rustenburg, South Africa, to commemorate Mandela Day.

The initiative formed part of the “Mandela Day Activity,” honoring the life and spirit of Nelson Mandela, who dedicated his life to advancing human rights, freedom, and equality. On the first day, 25 students participated in preparatory activities, while the main event on the second day brought together 1,150 students and staff. This gathering offered students a valuable opportunity to put peace and community spirit into practice within their school and local community.

During the event, students deepened their historical understanding by exploring an exhibition on Mandela’s life. They also created and displayed posters reflecting his values and legacy. In addition, they wrote heartfelt thank-you letters to their teachers and took part in a tree-planting activity to enhance the campus environment—actively demonstrating the values of peace, gratitude, and cooperation.

One student reflected, “Mandela’s journey reminds us that everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are passionate and dedicated about what they do.” Another asked, “As young learners, are we using our freedom to uplift others and remove the barriers that exist for so many?”

Zinniaville Secondary School has expressed its long-term goal of integrating HWPL’s peace education into the regular curriculum, aspiring to serve as a model of peaceful coexistence at both the community and national levels. The school officially recognizes HWPL as an educational partner and commends its peace education for making a tangible contribution to students’ character development and civic awareness. The recent Mandela Day commemoration is considered one of many successful outcomes of Zinniaville Secondary School’s ongoing commitment to peace education.