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!  

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

Many Languages, One Hope in MANNAM Volunteer Association

We cannot exactly know how many languages are in the world. 

The number is different depending on the institutes/studies.

Usually speaking, there seems to be over 5,000 languages in the world. 

In MANNAM Volunteer Association, there are also many people from many countries

and many languages are there. Some friends, especially who come from African nations,

even they speak 3-5 languages. 

My undergraduate major is English Education 

and I studied linguistics in the course, too.

Also, I really tried to learn as many languages as possible.

Language resembles its country and people.

Of course, the difference of languages is sometimes causes people separated.

(You could see well in the stories of the Tower of Babel in the bible)

and so does the difference of races, cultures, religions, and political views.

However, I found that difference-the another name is 'diversity'-

makes world think about 'harmony and unity.' 

I just had studied in the desk before I participated in MANNAM's activities.

But whenever I took part in MANNAM Volunteering and many events,

met many friends from other countries and I didn't learn by textbook 

But, I FEEL its beauty and characteristics of their languages,

how they think, how they express, and so on. 

The one thing I really was surprised at

is that most people want to be together

and unity and peace for their happy life.

As you could see movie, there are a mass of languages,

but We found we have One Hope through our 'MANNAM(meeting)' and 'greeting'

(In the clip, the cute guys are greeting each other)

One Hope in each person's heart

is completed through your participation

through each nation's participation

and the One Hope is not what we have, 

but it's what we make,

World Peace!!!

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~ :)

MANNAM The PEACE : Peace Quote 007 What we have forgotten - Mother Theresa

If we have no peace, 

it is because we have forgotten 

that we belong to each other. 

- Mother Theresa

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

MANNAM The PEACE : Peace Quote 006 When you are confronted with an opponent - Mahatma Gandhi

Whenever you are confronted with an opponent. Conquer him with Love. 

― Mahatma Gandhi

MANNAM The PEACE : Peace Quote 005 How Come We Play War - Bill Watterson

"How come we play war and not peace?"

"Too few role models."

-Bill Watterson

MANNAM The PEACE : Peace Quote 004 The Right of All Sentient Beings - The XIVth Dalai Lama

MANNAM The PEACE : Peace Quote 003 The Man who Moves a Mountain -Confucius

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

MANNAM The PEACE : Peace Quote 002 Racism can be passed on through teachings-Nelson Mandela

MANNAM The PEACE : Peace Quote 001 "If all is set right within one society,"-Man Hee Lee

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