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 affiliate youth group, IPYG's affiliate organization: South African Learners Support Organization (SALSO)
IPYG Affiliate Introduction: South African Learners Support Organization (SALSO)
In June, IPYG and the South African Learners Support Organization (SALSO) established a partnership. Through this collaboration, the two organizations aim to advance education and peace initiatives for learners in South Africa and create a foundation for youth to realize their potential.
SALSO, based in Johannesburg, operates educational and support programs for over 2,500 learners across South Africa. The organization is dedicated to supporting vulnerable learners, out-of-school youth, educators, and parents. Its key activities include career guidance, menstrual and sexual health education, bullying prevention, and overcoming learning barriers.
Notably, on July 19 this year, IPYG and SALSO conducted a training session for youth in the Soweto area facing challenges like unemployment. The session covered resume and proposal writing using AI digital technology, along with youth leadership education. This supported the youth in growing as peace ambassadors and responsible leaders within their communities.
Additionally, on June 4th, both organizations commemorated World Menstrual Hygiene Day at Tavo High School in Naledi, Johannesburg, providing students with accurate knowledge about menstrual health and personal hygiene products.
“Let us continue to build a world where everyone can have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their circumstances, through sustained cooperation,” said Itumeleng Segona, founder and executive director of the South African Learner Support Organization (SALSO), regarding the collaboration.
Moving forward, IPYG and SALSO plan to regularly operate the Youth Empowerment Peace Classroom (YEPC), restructured to suit learners’ needs, enabling more youth to learn about peace and grow.
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