religious youth service introduction
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An introduction to Religious Youth Service, an interfaith service-learning program of the Universal Peace FederationTRANSCRIPT
- 1.Religious Youth Service A Project of the Universal Peace Federation
2. Our Vision Young leaders of all faiths serving others for the well-being of our global human community 3. Our Mission To help young people develop personal leadership and peacemaking skills by providing servicelearning opportunities based on the universal principle of living for the sake of others. 4. RYS is built upon three pillars to create a culture of compassion Interfaith Education Understand people of many faiths and ethnic backgrounds Foster interreligious and intercultural cooperation Learn to respect one another and develop a heart of compassionLeadership DevelopmentService Project Develop personal leadership capabilities Learn and experience teambuilding positive power to make a difference Briefings by leaders in various fields Benefit from their leadership experience Develop a network of leaders 5. Founded by Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon at the Assembly of World Religions in 1985 Over 250 projects have been held in 60 nations. 6. ALBANIAPlanting trees and helping at an orphanage in Tirana 7. ESTONIARenovating buildings in Pilistvere 8. GEORGIARenovating buildings in Zugdidi 9. GEORGIA Helping to renovate the Botanical Garden in Zugdidi 10. JAMAICAMaking improvements at an elementary school in Portland Parish 11. MOLDOVA Helping at a geriatric center in Ialoveni 12. NEPALHelping at an orphanage in Kavre; repairing a water system in Chitlang 13. NEPALPainting a school in Nuwakot 14. PAKISTANProviding sanitation for Hindu slum dwellers in Multan 15. RUSSIACleaning the House of Writers in St. Petersburg 16. RUSSIAPutting up tents and bringing supplies after the flooding in Krymsk 17. RUSSIAHelping elderly people with chores in Ufa 18. SRI LANKA Laying foundations for a community center in the Puttlam District 19. ST. LUCIACleaning and organizing activities at a school in Ciceron 20. TAJIKISTANCleaning and painting at the St. Nicholas Cathedral in Dushanbe 21. THAILAND Helping with rural development in Baan Dadthongchareon 22. UNITED STATESMaking a Shalom Peace Garden at a Jewish Center near Washington DC 23. Volunteer Support Lead Haiti 24. www.upf.org www.religiousyouthservice.orgContact Dr. Frank LaGrotteria, Director of RYS 200 White Plains Road, New York, NY 10591 (914) 631-1331 ex 107 [email protected]