What I Have Learned in MANNAM Volunteer Association 02: Be Myself

How much did you grow last year? I can surely tell you, I found myself developed so much at the end of last year.

Volunteering in MANNAM Volunteer Association, I learned to Be Myself.

I didn't have confidence to show and express myself-my idea, opinions, and emotion. In the period during which I participated in activities in MANNAM with other volunteers and planned cultural events together, expressing each idea was so important to make international events.

And communicating with many friends, found them shining in their own color! More and more, I can express myself and be myself.

Hope you to be yourself in your all life and also to have a chance to grow together in MANNAM,too ! :)

What I Have Learned in MANNAM Volunteer Association 01: Appreciate

In MANNAM Volunteer Association, I learned to Appreciate others. 

I am in youth, so often I used to focus not on what I am, but on what I don't have.

However, volunteering in MANNAM made me focus on what I am, and what I have.

Meeting many elders when delivering briquettes, and radios,

I learned their philosophy and really appreciated all elders. 

They enjoyed talking about their children, and their life,

I felt they had difficulty raising children, living in poverty.

Actually, I did not thought much about my grandma and grandpa, 

even my parents' love and their struggle to live their life.

Also, I met many friends who have different backgrounds.

My friends whom I met in MANNAM, they are from all over the world,

and they make me think in different way,

they broaden my knowledge of cultures. 

I can tolerate 'difference' much more than before! 

Now, I appreciate all people whom I meet in everyday life,

and especially, the learning from volunteering in MANNAM is so valuable.

I learned to appreciate,

and now I appreciate all learning.

Thank you, MANNAM :)

What I Have Learned in MANNAM Volunteer Association: Prologue

What do you know about MANNAM Volunteer Association?

Have you ever met people in MANNAM or joined its activities?

Do you know about our motto?

MANNAM Volunteer Association started in 2003, based on Ap-gu-jeong, Seoul, South Korea, and it has been growing to be one of the largest international volunteer association. I joined MANNAM at the end of 2011, in Busan. Busan branch started then. 

What is merit or attractiveness which made me and other people join and work together? There are several reasons, I summarize them into four. 

• Love and Understanding among Members; we break down the barrier of difference. 

In MANNAM International, there are a lot of people who come from all over the world. We do communicate with each other, and different people who have different nationalities, cultures, religions, and political views. We break down the barrier among us called 'Difference' little by little. 

• Opportunities to Volunteer; Extension of Love

There are many opportunities to volunteer in local communities in MANNAM. We visited nursing homes, orphanages, hospitals, welfare centers to help people who need help and care. Also, we held many cultural concerts or festivals for donations and we held awareness campaign for people who suffered from natural disasters. This year, MANNAM International Youth Coalition held the walk for peace on April. 

The Busan branch started '더(The) Radio Campaign' for elders who live alone, presenting them radios as their friends, and every 2nd and 4th Saturday, we are attending the Soup Kitchen.

• Understanding Based on Learning Other Cultures

Working and volunteering together, I met many people who are different from me. First, I could not understand and had difficulty communicating with them, but in MANNAM, through many events and other cultural programs, I learned about other cultures and other people's thought. Through learning, we can understand better each other. 

• People; you can learn many things from volunteers in MANNAM

I want to tell you what I have learned in MANNAM Volunteer Association for last two years.

I have met many nice volunteers, and the Honorary Chairman Man Hee Lee 

and the Chairwoman Nam Hee Kim are also among them. 

So, now, do you wonder the details/stories/information about MANNAM Volunteer Association? I will tell you about MANNAM A to Z! I want to write using a word which includes an alphabet character. 

I hope you not to misunderstand MANNAM, but to understand MANNAM, even though you do not like or do not want to join us. You just need to tolerate us. You do not need to love us, you do not need to accept us, you do not need to lead us, but just tolerate. 

MANNAM Volunteer Association, now this is the part of my life.  

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] 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~ :)