PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Dear friends,

There are many paths to peace ... and to reconciliation, which is a prerequisite to substantial and sustainable peace!

During the just-concluded Black History Month here in America, there were many churches and other organizations that dedicated February's commemorative events to finding solutions to racism and resolving this painful sore that is still very present among us. At the same time, we also witnessed an attempt on the world level for peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula, as Chairman Kim Jong-Un and President Trump met for their second summit.

Also during February, our founder, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, convened a World Summit entitled: "Peace, Security, and Development" in Seoul, South Korea, with 1,200 prominent world leaders, including some sitting and former heads of state and men and women leaders from all sectors of society present. Mother Moon's path to peace that she is seeking to "show and tell" to the world is not political, but rather spiritual, humanitarian, and ecumenical in its approach.

In her keynote address, Dr. Moon stated: "I do not doubt that the people gathered here are the pioneers that our time and the future need. ... Keep in mind that the only way for humanity to perpetuate themselves is to serve God forever. I pray fervently that we can arrive together at the peaceful world of one family, one human family, united in God."

And to demonstrate that peace also needs to have a practical component -- to eliminate the pain and suffering caused by poverty and heartless economic, political, and cultural policies -- Dr. Moon initiated the Sunhak Peace Prize, which has been awarded biennially since 2015. This year the award of $1 million was offered to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who has promoted a vision of good governance for African nations, and Ms. Waris Dirie, who improved the lives of millions of girls and women by leading a campaign to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM). (See article below.). For more in-depth coverage on this year's powerful World Summit, visit www.upf.org. Also, please read the reflections of some members of our WFWP USA delegation -- women leaders who participated together with me and witnessed a new paradigm of peace in the making.

This World Summit inspired us all with the tremendous hope that, if all leaders in attendance would truly commit to and practice these two principles of God-connectedness in the spiritual realm and humanitarian service in the physical realm, before very long genuine sustainable world peace will begin to gel. Our work continues as women and mothers to translate that formula to our families, workplaces, schools, and houses of worship. Remember, therefore, to

LEAD AND LIVE WITH HEART!

Sincerely,
Angelika Selle