One and Half month left, looking back my 2013 with MANNAM and Hope for Peace

How was your 2013? It's 13th, November, 2013. One and half month are left. If you can choose some keywords for summarizing your year, which words will you choose? I want to pick two words, 'MANNAM' and 'Peace.' Exactly saying, there are more some sub-keywords related to them, such as 'MIYC' and 'The Peace.' 

The war in the world haven't been stopped yet. The world is still in war, and many people suffer from it. It is caused by separation and non-tolerance among different political parties, different sexes, different cultures, different nationalities, and different religions. I have heard and seen many cases that is not in peace this year, discussing with friends from all over the world in The Peace talk concert programs. Our branch MANNAM Busan North started in January, and soon 11th concert is coming. 


Doing discussions, I found that all people have hope for peace and they want peace in their life, country, family, and friends. The second part was usually discussion time and we discuss about how we make peace. Of course, depending on the topic, solutions were various, however, there was always one basic thing in all solutions. It's 'Understanding.' 


Understanding does not happen suddenly. It can be possible when we gather, discuss, and cooperate through creating a network. This year, MANNAM and other youth organizations made a network named MANNAM International Youth Coalition. One of the peace projects was the peace walk, 10km in their shoe with POP (Pledge of Peace) in April. 

In May,  All MANNAM members were also invited to participate in the event. Especially, MIYC youth representatives attended and walked together, too. It was impressive for me to see that about more than 20,000 people gathered and walked for peace together. Peace leader Mr.Lee announced the Declaration of World Peace and cry '만세! (Man-sae, a word used in Korea and China, like 'Hurruh.') Here are some parts of the declaration:

We call on the heads of state of every country to sign an international agreement - a commitment to bringing all wars to an end. We ask them to do this from a spirit of deepseated love for the people of their country. 

We call on all youth to unite in an effort to stop wars and pursue the restoration of peace by agreeing not to fight one another. For World Peace to become a reality, this is the duty of all youth, everywhere. The only way to stop the fighting and pointless, tragic deaths, is to stop fighting. Nobody can ask for anything greater than this, and know now that your efforts - the efforts of the young people of the world today in pursuit of peace - will remain as a never fading light of life for all future generations. 

Furthermore, we call on every person, every man, woman, and child in the world, to pick up the mantle of peace. In whatever way you can, we ask that you work t further the cause of world peace and restoration, making it a reality in your direct environments. 

Lastly, we call on the media to port responsibly and promote a message of peace to the world.

After walking together in this event in May, We were connected much more strongly. 
I expect the MANNAM INTL to make many great projects next year, looking forward to seeing youth people in MANNAM and all youth organizations all over the world work together. 

This year, I found hope for peace, and now I believe my hope for peace is not unrealistic one, and hope world peace to be achieved and want to witness it is realized in my life. There is no peace yet in the world, but I was and am happy to be with MANNAM, because there is hope and MANNAM made me believe it can be possible. 

All youth, Let's do peace!  

The 9th MANNAM Peace Talk concert, The PEACE: Understanding Party; Share Your Holiday Tradition

Hello, everyone, how was your Chu-Seok holiday? MANNAM Volunteer Association Busan North Branch's The 9th 더 Peace is coming soon! We are going to hold something called, Understanding Party! We want to share each country's culture, especially about traditional holidays.

-When: 9. 28. Sat 6-9 p.m.

-Where: Korean Restaurant 'Cham House' next to Merinol Hospital

★Meeting Place and Time: 5:30p.m.@ Pusan station Exit 3 

-Programs

  Part1: Having Dinner together :)

  Part2: Open mic. About each country's holiday tradition 

  Part3: Games&Recreation time 

★Contact: Kristen Hwang   mannamthepeace@gmail.com / 010.6718.0091

안녕하세요 ^^ 추석은 다 잘 보내셨나요? 자원봉사단 만남 더피스 토크 콘서트 9회가 곧 있습니다~ 이번 9회에서는 각 나라의 문화에 대해 이야기를 나누는 Understanding Party 시간을 가집니다.

더 피스 제 9회는 각 나라의 문화에 대해 이야기를 나누는Understanding Party 시간으로 특별히 명절에 대해 이야기 나누어 보아요~

-시간: 9.28. 토. 6-9시

-장소: 메리놀 병원 옆 '참집'

★만나는 시간&장소: 5시 반 @ 부산역 3번 출구

-프로그램:

1부- 맛있는 식사 (한국 음식 메뉴 선택 가능)

2부- 각 나라 문화 토크 (짧은 토크, 오픈 마이크 형식)

3부- 게임 및 레크리에이션 

★연락처: Kristen Hwang   mannamthepeace@gmail.com / 010.6718.0091

The 8th 더 PEACE TALK: PEACE RACE- On the Road of History

Hello, everyone! Hot summer it is! Many people are enjoying their vacation and holidays. The 8th 더 PEACE is going to have a special tour time.

The 8th 더 PEACE TALK: PEACE RACE- On the Road of History

The city of Busan was the provisional capital during during Korean War. So, in Busan, there are museums to remind us of Korean War period: Memorial Hall of Provisional Capital, Modern History Museum. With exiting group missions, we can hear the stories of Korean War and history, also sharing opinions of peace and each country's stories! After the tour, we can have a good time with a delicious meal together, too.

☞When: August 24 3:00-6:00 PM

☞Meeting Place: Toseong Exit 2 (Line 1: orange line #109)

☞Tour Place: Memorial Hall of Provisional Capital → Modern History Museum

☞Admission Fee: FREE

☞Links: 

* Memorial Hall of Provisional Capital: http://monument.busan.go.kr (Korean)

http://engmuseum.busan.go.kr/sub4/01_01.htm (English)

(There are Chinese, Russian, Japanese pages: Click the button at the top)

*근대 역사관: http://modern.busan.go.kr/main/

(There are English, Chinese, Russian, Japanese pages: Click the button at the top)

☞Contact: 010.6718.0091/ mannamthepeace@gmail.com

안녕하세요 여러분 :) 매우 무더운 여름! 많은 분들이 휴가, 방학을 즐기고 있을 것 같네요. 이번 8회 더 PEACE는 무더운 여름 휴가 시즌을 맞아 특별한 순서로 준비했습니다.

제 8회 더 PEACE TALK: PEACE RACE - 역사의 길을 걷다

부산은 6.25 한국 전쟁 당시에 임시 수도였습니다. 부산에는 그 전쟁을 기억할 수 있는 당시의 임시 수도 기념관과 근대 역사관이 있습니다. 재미있는 미션과 함께 박물관을 투어하면서 함께 한국 전쟁뿐 아니라 각자 나라의 전쟁과 역사에 관한 이야기도 나누고, 평화에 관한 생각들도 나누는 시간 가지려고 합니다!! 또 투어 후에는 맛있게 식사도 같이해요 :)  

☞일시: 2013년 8월 24일 오후 3시-6시

☞모이는 장소: 토성역 2번 출구 (1호선)

☞방문할 장소: 임시 수도 기념관 → 근대 역사관

☞관람료: 무료

☞관련 홈페이지:

*임시 수도 기념관: http://monument.busan.go.kr (한국어)

http://engmuseum.busan.go.kr/sub4/01_01.htm (영어)

(중국어, 러시아, 일본어도 있습니다: 위쪽 버튼 이용)

*근대 역사관: http://modern.busan.go.kr/main/

(영어, 중국어, 일본어, 러시아어 있습니다: 위쪽 버튼 이용)

☞문의처: 010.6718.0091/ mannamthepeace@gmail.com

MANNAM Volunteer Association The PEACE Talk Concert #7: Human Rights (Summary of Speech)

HUMAN RIGHTS

HUMAN RIGHTS are the rights that all people have by virtue of being human beings. Human Rights are derived from the inherent dignity of the human person and are defined internationally, nationally and locally by various law making bodies. All of the people and even governments from all over the world may accept to respect other’s Rights, but does it really happen in our life days? The answer is… NO! Man has used to change the law based on his benefits! In this discussion, we are looking for what causes people and governments not respecting Human Rights and what may prevent them not to do that. Everyone is welcome to talk and discuss and share ideas! -Farnaz

인권은 모든 사람들이 인간으로서 누려야 할 권리들입니다. 인권은 인간의 존엄성으로부터 출발했고, 또 이것은 국제적으로, 국가적으로 또 지역적으로 다양한 법에 의해서 제정되고 보호되고 있습니다. 모든 사람들은 그리고 심지어 전 세계 모든 정부들도 다른 사람들의 혹은 다른 국가의 권리를 존중하기를 받아들이고 있을 지도 모릅니다. 하지만 그것이 실제로 우리 생활 가운데서도 지켜지고 있을까요? 대답은 ‘아니오’일 것입니다! 사람은 그 자신의 이익에 맞추어서 법을 바꾸는데 익숙했었습니다! 오늘의 토론에서는 우리는 무엇이 사람들로 하여금, 정부로 하여금 인권을 존중하지 못하게 하는 지 알아보려 합니다. 또한 무엇이 우리로 하여금 지키지 못하게 하는지 알아보려 합니다. 모든 분들의 이야기, 의견 모든 아이디어를 환영합니다! -페르나즈

All scripts and pictures from members who took part in MANNAM The PEACE talk concert.

[Mannam Volunteer Association] MANNAM 더 Peace' #6. Gender Discrimination

Hello! Do you want to know what 'MANNAM 더[The] PEACE' talk concert is?

PLEASE CLICK ▶▶▶ the PLAY Button!!! 

Haven't uploaded the video clips..! 

Here is the last 6th peace talk concert video clip. We started in winter and already summer now. You can see the color of video is different from the 1st talk concert! 

I am proud of MANNAM and our friends who have been with us and working for world peace and building up our community together. 

Through last Semi-Annual awards, the activities of MANNAM Busan North we reflected on, also, we watched the highlight video clip of The PEACE talk concert and presented 'Peace Award' with Shahin, who has attended since the 1st talk concert. And, you can see him on above video!!! :-) 

Actually, the 7th talk concert is coming sooooon, and two days ago, I had meeting with a speaker Farnaz, and our The Peace team everyday we are messaging, calling, and talking about this Saturday. So exited, and it's the start of half of 2013 so we want to do great. 

MANNAM The PEACE's the 7th story is about Human Rights. You can hear about brief definition and history- actually she comes from Iran, and I learned that there was the first document about Human Rights before UN Declaration of Human Rights!

Also, we look through UDHR, and what's more, as you can see through video, we are going to have group discussion time. All friends really love this time, always we feel lack of time. :)

Looking forward this 7th talk concert!  

The 7th MANNAM Peace Talk concert, The PEACE #7: Human Rights

Hello, everyone.

The Busan North branch of MANNAM is going to have the 7th peace talk concert, <더 PEACE>. It is going to be different a little from last 6 concerts! Farnaz who is from Iran will give a speech about ‘Human Rights’ related to UN Human Rights Declaration. Main languages in MANNAM The PEACE talk concert are English and Korean, but if you need Chinese/Russian translation, please let us know ahead of time for staffs to help you on the day!

*’더 PEACE’ #7. <Human Rights>

*When: July 27th, Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

*Where: Thinkers Seminar room @ Seomyeon (Near Seomyeon Lotte Hotel)

*Program*

7:30-7:55 Ice Breaking & Topic Starter

7:55-8:20 Speech

(Speaker: Farnaz)

8:25-9:25 Discussion & Share Groups' opinions

9:25- Announcement (Mini-campaign) & Closing

#Contact: 010.6718.0091 Kristen / mannamthepeace@gmail.com

If you want to join and enjoy the concert, Please confirm ahead of time! :)

안녕하세요, 여러분.

만남 인터내셔널 부산 북부에서 7번째 <더 PEACE> 토크 콘서트를 엽니다! 제 7회는 지난 6번의 콘서트와는 조금 다를 것입니다! 이란에서 온 페르나즈가 ‘인권’이라는 주제로 유엔 인권선언문과 관련해 이야기하려고 합니다. 더 PEACE 토크 콘서트의 주 사용 언어는 영어와 한국어입니다. 하지만, 혹시 중국어나 러시아어 통역이 필요하신 분 있으시면, 미리 말씀해 주시면 스텝이 도와 드리겠습니다!

*제 7회 <주제: 인권>

*일시: 7월 27일 토요일 저녁 7:30-9:30

*장소: 서면 씽커스 세미나실 (서면 롯데 호텔 부근)

*프로그램*

7:30-7:55 게임 및 레크리에이션

7:55-8:20 강연

(강연자: 페르나즈 Farnaz)

8:25-9:25 그룹별 토론& 그룹 활동 발표

9:25- 광고 (미니 캠페인) & 폐회

#연락처: 010.6718.0091 크리스틴 / mannamthepeace@gmail.com

오시고자 하는 분들은 사전에 미리 연락 부탁 드립니다!!!

매월 4째 주에, 토크 콘서트 '더 PEACE'가 열립니다.

매달 주제는 세계 평화와 관련한 한 가지 주제를 가집니다.

평화를 향한 우리의 도전에 함께 해요 ! 놓치지 마세요~ :)

Summary of Speech: MANNAM The PEACE #6: Gender Discrimination

Gender Discrimination

Gender (or sex) discrimination occurs when a person is subjected to different or unequal treatment ("discrimination") in any number of situations, when that treatment is based on the person's gender. Gender discrimination happens because people think that men are better than women. Parents start discrimination before birth of child. In most case they expect boys for economic and social safety in their future life. It seems obvious that women would want to change the system, but men are less likely to want to give up their positions of power

Gender discrimination has started with the initialization of human civilization. As civilization spreads, discrimination increases as well. In every sector of modern society, aspects of discrimination we can find. It may vary region to region, country to country as well as community to community. The ultimate effect of gender discrimination is crucial on a family as well as society. Unhappily, mental disorders often occur in the discriminated persons.

Government regulations certainly help the situation. Proper education in family and in school can help one to change the attitude to gender discrimination. Media can play in letting situation improved by not representing stereotype to all kinds of gender. Nowadays the situations are changing rapidly. Women have proved that they are capable of doing work like man. I like to see the world where men and women cooperate beyond gender discrimination. - Shahin 

성 차별은 한 사람이 그 사람의 성별 때문에 다른 혹은 불공정한 대우를 받는 경우에 일어납니다. 성 차별은 사람들이 남자가 여자보다 낫다라고 생각하기 때문에 일어납니다. 부모들은 아이의 탄생 전부터 차별을 시작하지요. 대부분의 경우 부모들이 그 아이의 경제적이나 사회적인 안전한 미래를 바라며 남자 아이를 기대합니다. 이로써 여성들이 이 체계를 바꾸고 싶어하는 것과 한편 남자들은 그들의 힘의 자리를 포기하고 싶어하지 않을 것이 분명합니다.

성 차별은 인간 문명의 처음과 함께 시작하였습니다. 문명이 퍼져나가면서, 차별도 또한 증가합니다. 현대 사회의 모든 부분에서 차별의 양상을 우리는 발견할 수 있습니다. 물론 지역과 지역, 나라와 나라, 공동체와 공동체 마다 다르겠지만요. 궁극적인 성 차별의 영향은, 가정과 사회에서 매우 치명적입니다. 불행하게도 정신적인 장애가 차별을 받는 사람에게 일어나기도 합니다.

정부의 규제가 특별히 상황을 도울 수 있습니다. 가정과 학교에서의 적합한 교육은 사람이 성 차별에 대한 태도를 바꿀 수 있도록 도울 수 있습니다. 대중 매체도 모든 종류의 성에 대해서 고정관념을 표현하지 않음으로써 상황을 개선시킬 수 있습니다. 요즘 상황은 많이 바뀌고 있는 중입니다. 여성들은 계속해서 남성들처럼 일 할 수 있다는 것을 보여 왔고요. 저는 남성과 여성이 성 차별을 넘어 협력하는 세계를 보고 싶습니다.  -샤힌

The 6th MANNAM Peace Talk concert, The PEACE #6: Gender Discrimination

Hello, everyone.

The Busan North branch of MANNAM International is going to have the 6^th peace talk concert, <더 PEACE>! Shahin who is from Bangladesh will give a speech about ‘Gender Discrimination.’ Main languages in The PEACE talk concert are English and Korean, but if you need Chinese/Russian translation, please let us know ahead of time for staffs to help you on the day!

*’더 PEACE’ #6. <Gender Discrimination>

*When: June 22th, Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

*Where: Learning Square Seminar room @ Seomyeon (Seomyeon subway Stn. Exit #1)

*Program*

7:30-7:40  Reception, Share Snack&Tea

7:40  Opening

7:40-8:20  Part 1. ‘Listen’ : Speech (Speaker: Shahin)

8:20-8:30 Q&A

8:35-9:05  Part 2. ‘Share’ : Discussion and Share your opinions

9:10  Announcement

9:25  Closing

#Contact: 010.6718.0091 Kristen / mannamthepeace@gmail.com

If you want to join and enjoy the concert, Please confirm ahead of time! :)

On every 4th week, we will have a talk concert, with the title ‘더 Peace’

Every month has a theme related to establish World Peace.

Why don’t you join us ? :) Do not miss it!

안녕하세요, 여러분.

만남 인터내셔널 부산 북부에서 6번째 <더 PEACE> 토크 콘서트를 엽니다! 제 5회에서는 방글라데시 멤버 샤힌이 ‘성 차별’이라는 주제에 대해 이야기하려고 합니다. 더 PEACE 토크 콘서트의 주 사용 언어는 영어와 한국어입니다. 하지만, 혹시 중국어나 러시아어 통역이 필요하신 분 있으시면, 미리 말씀해 주시면 스텝이 도와 드리겠습니다!

*제 6회 <주제: 성 차별>

*일시: 6월 22일 토요일 저녁 7:30-9:30

*장소: 서면 러닝 스퀘어 세미나실 (서면 지하철 역 1번 출구)

*프로그램*

7:30-7:40 다과 나누며 자유로운 토크 시간

7:40 개회: 프로그램 소개

7:40-8:20  강연: 샤힌

8:20-8:30  질의 응답

8:35-9:05  그룹 토론 및 의견 나눔

9:10  활동 발표 및 공유

9:25 폐회: 광고, 발표자 및 스텝 지원 받음

#연락처: 010.6718.0091 크리스틴 / mannamthepeace@gmail.com

오시고자 하는 분들은 사전에 미리 연락 부탁 드립니다!!!

매월 4째 주에, 토크 콘서트 '더 PEACE'가 열립니다.

매달 주제는 세계 평화와 관련한 한 가지 주제를 가집니다.

평화를 향한 우리의 도전에 함께 해요 ! 놓치지 마세요~ J

Summary of Speech: MANNAM The PEACE #5: Poverty

Poverty

Generally, people regard poverty as lack of money or goods. What do you think about it? Of course, it’s true. That’s why governments, organizations, and each person try to help the poor people. But, I want to talk another one, too. Who is poor? My opinion might be different a little from general thoughts. What I think is that everyone is poor. 

So, why is everyone poor? There are two reasons of poverty. First, it depends on the problem of thinking. If you think you are poor, you are poor. If you think you are not poor, you are not poor. Secondly, poverty is caused from lack of something. As I said before, that something doesn’t mean only the finance. I mean, lack of anything. You may lack of money, you may lack of power, and you may lack of social support. It’s not just about goods. 

According to my view, there are a couple of solutions for poverty. First, we need to change our thinking about poverty. It’s not limited to certain classes. Then, we need share money, knowledge, power, love, and anything which you have that we can share with others. This issue, which world face, is serious and difficult one, but we can try to end poverty of world and it can begin from how we are approaching that problem. What is your opinion about poverty and solutions?

 Hope we will discuss about solutions more today.  - Maksudur Rahman

일반적으로, 사람들은 '가난'을 돈이나 물질의 부족한 것으로 생각합니다. 그래서 정부와 단체들로부터 각 개인에 이르기까지 가난한 사람들을 돕기 위한 노력이 필요합니다. 하지만, 저는 다른 측면에서 이야기하고 싶습니다. 누가 가난하지요? 저는 모든 사람이 가난하다고 생각합니다. 

그렇다면, 왜 모든 사람이 가난할까요? 가난에는 두 가지 이유가 있습니다. 첫째로, 가난은 생각의 문제입니다. 만약 당신이 가난하다고 생각하면, 당신은 가난한 것입니다. 만약 당신이 가난하지 않다고 생각하면, 당신은 가난하지 않지요. 두 번째로, 가난은 무언가 부족한 것으로부터 유발됩니다. 앞서 말했듯이, 이 무언가는 돈만을 의미하는 것은 아닙니다. 어떤 것이든 부족한 상태를 말합니다. 당신은 돈이 부족할 수도 있고, 힘이 부족할 수도, 사회적인 지지가 부족할 수도 있습니다. 

따라서, 가난에는 몇 가지 해결책들이 있습니다. 먼저 우리는 가난에 대한 우리의 생각을 바꿀 수 있습니다. 단지 특정 계층에만 한정된 것이 아닙니다. 그리고, 우리는 돈, 지식, 힘, 사랑, 무엇이든 자신이 더 갖고 있는 것을 다른 사람과 나눌 수 있습니다. 오늘날, 세계가 마주하고 있는 이 문제는 심각하고 어려운 문제입니다. 하지만, 우리는 가난을 없애기 위해 노력할 수 있고, 또한 그것은 우리의 생각으로부터 시작됩니다. 여러분의 '가난'에 대한 생각은 어떠십니까? 

오늘 함께 해결책에 대해 더 토론하는 시간을 가졌으면 좋겠습니다. –막수드 라흐만

[MANNAM The PEACE] Notice for the 5th Talk Concert

Hello, dear all MANNAM members and international friends, 
Thank you for showing interests in the monthly peace talk concert, <더 PEACE> from MANNAM Busan North branch. It's time to hold the 5th talk already!

We would like to inform you that there is change in the schedule of the 5th <더 PEACE>talk concert. due to the events in celebration of Together Day both in Seoul and Busan, the 5th <더 PEACE> is delayed a week. The 5th <더 PEACE> will be at 7:30 p.m., on June 1st. The 6th talk is on the 4th Saturday as before. And the 6th speaker confirmed. (6th talk information will be uploaded soon after the 5th one)

*The 5th concert: June 1st 7:30 p.m.
*The 6th concert: June 22nd 7:30 p.m.

Please keep it and Hope you are not confused. We ask for your understanding regarding this change! If there is another question, please contact to mannamthepeace@gmail.com / 010.6718.0091 ! :)


안녕하세요 여러분, 
여러분들의 꾸준한 관심과 사랑 덕분에 만남 부산 북부지부의 월간 평화 토크 콘서트 <더 PEACE>가 5회 째에 접어들고 있습니다. 

이번 5회 <더 PEACE>의 일정이 약간 변경되었음을 여러분께 알립니다. 세계인의 날을 맞은 서울과 부산에서의 행사 일정으로 인해, 5월 25일에 예정되었던 5회 <더 PEACE> 는 6월 1일 저녁 7:30에 있게 됩니다. 그리고 6회 <더 PEACE>는 6월 22일에 그대로 진행될 것이며, 현재 예정 강연자가 컨택된 상태입니다. 

*5회 콘서트: 6. 1 7:30 p.m.
*6회 콘서트: 6. 22 7:30 p.m.

이러한 변경사항에 대해 우리 모든 회원들에게 양해를 구합니다 :) 관련 문의가 있으신 분은 mannamthepeace@gmail.com/010.6718.0091 로 연락주세요 ^^

The 5th MANNAM Peace Talk concert, The PEACE #5: Poverty

Hello, everyone. 
The Busan North branch of MANNAM International is going to have the 5th peace talk concert, <더 PEACE>! This month, a Bangladesh member, Maksud will talk about Poverty. Main languages in The PEACE talk concert are English and Korean, but if you need Chinese/Russian translation, please let us know ahead of time for staffs to help you on the day! 

*’더 PEACE’ #5. <Poverty> 

*When: May 25th, Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
*Where: Learning Square Seminar room @ Seomyeon (Seomyeon subway Stn. Exit #1)

*Program* 
7:30-7:50  Reception, Share Snack&Tea 
7:40 Opening 
7:40-8:20  Part 1. ‘Listen’ : Speech (Speaker: Maksud) 
8:20-8:30 Q&A
8:35-9:05  Part 2. ‘Share’ : Discussion and Share your opinions
9:10  Announcement
9:25  Closing 

#Contact: 010.6718.0091 Kristen / mannamthepeace@gmail.com
If you want to join and enjoy the concert, Please confirm ahead of time! :)

On every 4th week, we will have a talk concert, with the title ‘더 Peace’
Every month has a theme related to establish World Peace. 
Why don’t you join us ? :) Do not miss it!

안녕하세요, 여러분.

만남 인터내셔널 부산 북부에서 5번째 <더 PEACE> 토크 콘서트를 엽니다! 제 5회에서는 방글라데시에서 온 막수드가 ‘가난’이라는 주제에 대해 이야기하려고 합니다. 더 PEACE 토크 콘서트의 주요 언어는 영어와 한국어입니다. 하지만, 혹시 중국어나 러시아어 통역이 필요하신 분 있으시면, 미리 말씀해 주시면 스텝이 도와 드리겠습니다!

*제 5회 <주제: 가난>

*일시: 5월 25일 토요일 저녁 7:30-9:30

*장소: 서면 러닝 스퀘어 세미나실 (서면 지하철 역 1번 출구)

*프로그램*

7:30-7:50 다과 나누며 자유로운 토크 시간

7:40 개회: 프로그램 소개

7:40-8:20  강연: 막수드

8:20-8:30  질의 응답

8:35-9:05  그룹 토론 및 의견 나눔

9:10  활동 발표 및 공유

9:25 폐회: 광고, 발표자 및 스텝 지원 받음

#연락처: 010.6718.0091 크리스틴 / mannamthepeace@gmail.com

오시고자 하는 분들은 사전에 미리 연락 부탁 드립니다!!!

매월 4째 주에, 토크 콘서트 '더 PEACE'가 열립니다.

매달 주제는 세계 평화와 관련한 한 가지 주제를 가집니다.

평화를 향한 우리의 도전에 함께 해요 ! 놓치지 마세요~ J

After MANNAM The PEACE #4. Terrorism : What Can We Do?

Hugo, a Mexican-American friend from MANNAM Busan North, made a presentation about Terrorism at the 4th MANNAM The PEACE talk concert last Saturday, 27th, April. Monthly talk concert 'The PEACE', which had started with the start of 2013, on January, this time was the 4th talk. We listened to the speeches about ‘My War and My Peace,’ ‘Discrimination,’ and ‘Culture of Violence.’ Then, the 4th theme was ‘Terrorism.’

His speech was divided into 5 parts:

1. Definition: What is terrorism?
2. Reasons: Why do they do it?
3. Goals: What do they wish to accomplish?
4. Effects: How governments and people react?
5. Solutions: What can we do?

And, this time, after the presentation, many questions were asked to the presenter. 'Terrorism' is very sensitive and controversial issue and there can be many perspectives for this problem. As members who was preparing this 4th talk also expected, people discussed very actively to make the time for part 1 longer than we planned. Even before the concert, there was discussion on facebook, too. However, we did not fight, but just share and listen to others. In part 2, we tried to find further solutions which we can do and share each solution to the panels. Yellow papers in the right picture are the papers on which people write solutions. In next posts, will share them :) 

Actually, there was a big discussion and people wanted to talk more and more, we were running short of time!!! 33 friends from Ethiopia, Russia, Mexico, China, Sri Lankar, Ukraine, Bangladesh, Nepal, Iran, Pakistan, Canada, and Korea talked about the issue which threats world peace worrying it seriously, and expressed their opinions trying to find further solutions to help to decrease these acts of terror and fear of people from very specific solutions to comprehensive ones. Each person comes from the countries which experienced wars, or are in war or other problem which people don't need to experience, and now, we are talking now. No more fight or war, but now conversation starts. How amazing! What I was touched is that people who have all different nationalities can be one, worrying the earth and thinking about world peace. 

MANNAM International Volunteer Association, where many youth from all over the world come together and exchange their cultures with pure volunteerism and we are really enjoying it! Furthermore, there are conversations for WORLD PEACE! MIYC, which consists of MANNAM and many youth communities and organizations that hope peaceful world, also expects you guys to take part in the conversations for peace and is preparing other programs, especially, you can meet 'The PEACE' in the Busan North branch of MANNAM Intl.!!!

On 25th, May, we are going to have the next, the 5th concert! Please cheer us up through any feedback/advice! 

Summary of Speech: MANNAM The PEACE #4: Terrorism

발표내용 요약 Summary

In this presentation we will discuss the topic of terrorism. We will focus on four key areas; causes of terrorist actions, goals of terrorist actions, effects of terrorist actions, and finally possible solutions to decreasing terrorist activity. Terrorism is generally accept as violent acts carried out in disregard, or at times intentional aimed, at non-combatant personnel (civilians) with the intent to coerce political groups into changing their policies. Not every act of violence is terrorism. We'll be talking about what causes people to do such acts. Some have ideological reasons while others simply do it out of selfish and personal gains. We'll also talk about their goals and expectations, some seek to change governmental policy while others do it because they wish to correct what they see as wrong. We'll talk about the effects these acts have on everyday people around the world and the impact they have on governments. We'll finally discuss a few possible solutions to these terrorists acts and finish with a group discussion searching further solutions we can follow to try to end such unnecessary acts.

-Hugo Murillo

오늘 발표에서, 우리는 테러리즘이라는 토픽에 대해서 이야기할 것입니다. 4가지의 주제에 대해서 집중적으로 이야기하고자 합니다. 테러 행위의 원인, 테러 행위의 목적, 테러의 효과, 테러 행위를 줄일 수 있는 해결책들에 대해 이야기하고자 합니다. 테러리즘이라는 것은 그냥 일어나기도 하고, 또는 의도적인 목적을 가지고, 특정 정치 집단으로 하여금 정책을 바꾸도록 하기 위해서 죄가 없는 개인들 (시민들)을 대상으로 행해지는 폭력적인 행동을 말합니다. 모든 폭력적 행위가 테러리즘은 아니라는 말이지요.

우리는 어떤 동기가 사람들로 하여금 테러 행위를 하게 하는가 이야기도 해봐야겠지요. 어떤 사람들은 단순히 이기적이고 개인적인 이익을 위해서 하는 사람들이 있는 반면에, 어떤 사람들은 아주 이상적인 동기를 가지고 있습니다. 또한 우리는 테러리스트들의 목적과 기대 효과에 대해 이야기를 할 것이고, 어떤 이들은 정부 정책을 바꾸려고 하는 반면에, 또 테러리스트들은 그들이 잘못 되었다고 생각하는 것을 고치고 싶어서 테러를 일으킵니다. 그리고 우리는 테러 행위가 전 세계의 일반적인 사람들에게 미치는 영향과 정부에 미치는 영향까지 여러분과 나눠보고자 합니다. 그리고 마지막으로는, 이런 테러리스트의 행위들에 대한 몇 가지 가능한 해결책을 이야기하고, 그룹 토론을 통해 우리가 이러한 상황을 끝내기 위해 노력할 수 있는 방안을 더 찾아보고자 합니다.

–Hugo Murillo

The 4th MANNAM Peace Talk concert, The PEACE #4: Terrorism

Hello, everyone.


The Busan North branch of MANNAM International is going to have the 4th peace talk concert, <더 PEACE>! This month, a Mexican-American friend. Hugo will be a speaker. Please come and hear at first hand! :^)


*’더 PEACE’ #4. <Terrorism> 
 

*When: Apr 27th, Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
*Where: Learning Square Seminar room @ Seomyeon (Seomyeon subway Stn. Exit #1)
*Program*
7:30-7:50  Reception, Share Snack&Tea (There are some snack, juice, coffee and tea)
7:45  Opening
7:50-8:20  Part 1. ‘Listen’ : Speech (Speaker: Hugo Murillo)
8:20-8:30 Q&A
8:35-9:05  Part 2. ‘Share’ : Discussion and Group activities
9:10  Announcement
9:25  Closing 


#Contact: 010.6718.0091 Kristen / mannamthepeace@gmail.com

If you want to join and enjoy the concert, Please confirm ahead of time! :)


On every 4th week, we will have a talk concert, with the title ‘더 Peace’
Every month has a theme related to establish World Peace.
Why don’t you join us ? :) Do not miss it!



안녕하세요, 여러분.


만남 인터내셔널 부산 북부에서 3번째 <더 PEACE> 토크 콘서트를 엽니다! 이번 달에는 멕시코 계 미국인 친구인 우고가 강연자로 설 것입니다. 와서 직접 들어보시고 의미있고 재미있는 시간 함께 해요 :^)


*제 4회 <주제: 테러리즘>

*일시: 4월 27일 토요일 저녁 7:30-9:30
*장소: 서면 러닝 스퀘어 세미나실 (서면 지하철 역 1번 출구)
*프로그램*
7:30-7:50 다과 나누며 자유로운 토크 시간
7:45 개회: 프로그램 소개
7:50-8:20  강연: 우고
8:20-8:30  질의 응답
8:35-9:05  자유 활동: 토론 및 그룹 활동
9:10  활동 발표 및 공유
9:25 폐회: 광고, 발표자 및 스텝 지원 받음


#연락처: 010.6718.0091 크리스틴 / mannamthepeace@gmail.com
오시고자 하는 분들은 사전에 미리 연락 부탁 드립니다!!!


매월 4째 주에, 토크 콘서트 '더 PEACE'가 열립니다.
매달 주제는 세계 평화와 관련한 한 가지 주제를 가집니다.
평화를 향한 우리의 도전에 함께 해요 !

April ! Looking forward MANNAM the 4th Peace Talk !!!

Hello, everyone. Notice for this month's schedule is late a little bit. Finally, happy to inform you that the 4th peace talk will be held!
Last Sunday, on 21st, April, there was an annual walk-a-ton, '10 Km in Their Shoes' and this year was for peace awareness, remembering countries and people who exprienced war. MANNAM Busan North also joined the walk, all of staffs were preparing for it.

First, two friends we contacted as speakers three weeks ago and two weeks ago, but one canceled the meeting where we had to talk about program and the theme and delayed it because of his study, and the other didn't make sure he could do it. Then, last week, we focused on preaparing to go Seoul.

But, one of our members who has been with The PEACE concert since the 1st one, Hugo said he can be a speaker this month. Then, I will go meeing soon for the theme and programs!

So, the schedule is going to be uploaded sooooon! :) Don't be disappointed and please wait a little !

The Box of 'LIKES' by MANNAM The PEACE : INTRO

Hello, everyone. Today, I want to tell how I prepare 'The PEACE' talk concert or write about it. There are some boxes of documents in the office, my room, and even in my brain.  

Here are boxes I have: 

Can you guess what is the Box of 'LIKES'? If you have at least once heard about Facebook or involved in it, you must know what that sign raising thumb does mean. If we find interesting pictures or news, we push that button to agree or cheer the author. I know it has some problem which many studies are finding these days. It can make our expressions to appreciate and judge something simple and shorten the speed of thinking. However, I see one of functions the button has is that I can quickly collect information which is useful and helpful for me or what stories touched my mind.  

The Box of 'LIKES' in my mind and other team members' thought is the scrap books or collections of memos that inspire us and give ideas for the program, which we found when we studied or read about peace activists or programs through internet, books, movies, etc. 

I has been thinking to open a page which introduces peace activists and organizations/programs from which I or other members got sources of our program, And hope many people become interested in peace campaigns and people who are trying to make peace. For MANNAM The Peace to be more developed,reading articles/books and searching other programs to come up with good ideas is needed. The box of 'LIKES' is the name given by me. In other words, it means 'bank of ideas' or 'scrap book.' 

So, I will write about peace activists and their activities in the world as well as Korea. Some of them may be well-known internationally and others you haven't heard of it. 


Of course, welcome that you press Google+1 and share really on your Facebook if you like posts! 

[MANNAM Volunteer Association] Why are they so kind to foreigners in Korea? : Another Definition of Peace

  Last year, MANNAM Volunteer Association joined WPI (World Peace Initiative) movement, and one of the campaigns was to ask people 'what do you think peace is?' then asked each of people to write their definition on a piece of paper on which just the phrase 'Peace is' was written.

  At that time, I wrote "Peace is what people hope it, but what people do not believe possible." I had been facing many skeptical and cynical views to our campaign so, at the first time when I got the paper, I wrote like above. And I met many people from all over the world and saw what they wrote.

  One day, a sweet girl who volunteers as a main translator in Busan North branch, Anna, talked about her view and her definition. And I was impressed and even surprised. From then, I don't care about the skeptical views (now I think I learned to tolerate them and understand there are different views among people) and feel proud of myself and MANNAM.

  Her definition of peace was 'FAMILY.' She was also '외국인 (a foreigner)' when she did study in Canada over 5 years for the graduate school. Fragile, being a stranger, she felt many things. There were many difficulties living as a foreigner in a new culture, new society, and with new people. When she got in troubles, she came up with her family and really missed family. In this case, she thought that if she made friends who are like her family members who warmly accept, tolerate her as she is, her feeling can get better. That's why she supports MANNAM and MANNAM's activities, she said.

  First time when some people try talk to you with kindness, you may shrink into yourself wondering why they are kind to you. However, if you experience them, and after founding a basic trust, they can be your friends. But, when you find that they are really interested in you and ready to accept and tolerate you beyond just kindness, and superficial relationships, you can open your heart more and you guys teach each other and learn from each other. Finally you will laugh with them, sad with them, empathize with them, like a family.
  Then, peace can be established among people, because we became the family, though there is no biological relatedness.

  That was her explanation and what she imagined and dreamed in MANNAM Volunteer Association. A real international family in this global village, as numerous news, advertisements, policies, education systems have been saying, can be truly made? I know It's difficult but disagree that's impossible!


  I often call MANNAM friends '엄마(Mom), 이모(Aunt), 언니(sister), 오빠(brother), 동생(younger brother/sister), 할아버지(Grandfather).' First it was just joke, but now I use them I feel these days they are my families! And believe that in the MANNAM family, we can make it come true, World Peace !!!

Let's Make the Culture of Peace Together!!! After the 3rd MANNAM The PEACE talk concert

Let's Make the Culture of Peace Together!!!

-After the 3rd talk

In MANNAM Volunteer Association, you can meet many friends who are different from you-different language, different culture, different political views, different religion, different skin color, etc.-and it will be part of life to understand 'difference,' working together as volunteers. On 23rd, March, at Learning Square, we had the 3rd <더 PEACE> 

I, as the director of <더 PEACE> talk concert, really wanted to deliver my heart, how much I grew, what I feel, and why I keep doing this. On this 3rd talk concert, we introduced new style to our part 1, using subtitle and there was no translator. The speech was given in Korean language with English subtitle. 

'Culture of Violence' was the 3rd theme. It was quite difficult to deal with because there are variety views about violence. My focus of the presentation on the overall culture, rather it means our conversation/language, tradition, laws, norms, which we have in life as the way of life. And, what I wanted to say was that we can change our culture breeding violence as changing the language and behavior with positive and bright energy. 

Actually, preparing this, and during the speech, I tried to put my heart into my voice,  hoping more people to join this campaign for peace, not only friends who came there but also others who would watch or hear from news, youtube, facebook, and blogs. 

In part 2, we lerned Non-Violent Conversation which is one of projects to build non-violent culture. The guests were grouped into 4, then shared the current feeling and guessed friends' need. And all panels made a huge circle then discussed on the question raised during the presentation. 

Actually, this month, I volunteered as a speaker to ask people to help me, help people who are in war and hope peace with their whole heart, and help MANNAM Volunteer Association. I also ask you, who is reading this article, to help me, help them, and help us. Here is the part of my speech, in the conclusion part. Wish that you can feel our heart. 

‘더 피스’를 처음 시작할 때, 저는 멋져 보이려고 시작한 것이 아닙니다. 그리고 저 혼자 만의 생각 도 아닙니다. 먼저 여기 있는 한 사나이, 최성민 오빠와 Aislin, 엠씨 준 오빠, 그리고 우리 포토그래퍼 선아언니가 각자 어떻게 사람들의 마음을 감동시켜서, 그들이 세계와 평화에 대해 생각하게 만들까? 고민했고, 또 우리가 만남에서 느끼는 것 과 같이, 우리가 피부색, 국적, 종교적 배경을 넘어 각종 경계들을 없애려고 노력하는 것 같이, 사람들이 이렇게 느끼고 노력하도록 할 수 있을까? 고민했습니다.   

지금은 '벌써' 그리고 '아직' 3회입니다. 그리고 어쩌면 아직은 작은 시도로 보일지도 모르지요. 하지만 저는 애초 기획에서 이렇게 생각을 했습니다. 우리 안에서 평화의 문화를 연습하고, 다음으로 이것을 지역 사회와 학교에 알린다면, 이 땅 가운데 사람들이 평화에 관심을 갖고, 귀 기울이고, 주목하고, 전쟁이 끝나기를 소망하며 함께 목소리를 모을 수 있으리라 믿습니다. 

When I first planned to start ‘더 PEACE,’ it’s not for making me popular and famous. And, it’s not my own idea. First, a guy who are here, Seong min Choi, and Aislin, Jun Park, our photographer Sun-A are thinking about how we touch people’s mind and make them think and worry about world and peace. Also, as we feel in our community MANNAM, as we try to break the barriers beyond skin color, nationalities, and religions, how can we make people try to do that? 

Now! 'Already' and 'Still' the 3^rd talk concert. Maybe this looks a very small group and some people think it’s useless. However, I thought first when we started, If we practice culture of peace and love in our community, next we inform this to local communities and schools, then people in society will be interest in making world peace, and they will hear and watch this movement, also they will raise their voice together! 

그런데, 저 혼자 할 수 없습니다. 저를 도와주세요. 함께 아이디어를 모읍시다. 함께 토론하고 걱정하면서 말입니다. 6회까지 이 콘서트가 진행되고 나면 상반기 결산을 하면서 정말 평화 콘서트나 전시회를 가질 계획입니다. 창조적인 아이디어들이 있으시면, 저 사회의 관심 없는 사람들도 동참시킬 수 있는 아이디어들이 있으시면, 말해 주십시오.

However, I cannot make it alone. Help me. Let’s gather your opinions discussing together, worrying together. After the 6^th concert, we are going to hold a bigger peace concert or exhibition. If you have creative ideas to make people who are not interested in take part in this, please tell us!  

여러분의 말 한마디로부터 평화 문화의 창조가 시작됩니다. 여러분의 정신과 사상이 말과 글로 표현되고, 이것이 사회 구성원들의 행동양식으로 이어지면, 이것은 문화가 됩니다. 참으로 오늘 이 곳에 모인 모두가 문화적인 인생이 되어 평화를 함께 만들어가고 이룩하는 주체들이 되기를 바라며, 오늘의 강연을 마치도록 하겠습니다. 감사합니다. 

The creation of peace culture is started from your words. Your mind and thought is expressed as the words, then, if it is shared among members in society, it can form culture. I sincerely hope your life to change our culture and make peace. Thank you for your listening!