Hak Ja Han
August 11, 2014
Compiled by Taekon Lee
According to Wonmo Pyeongae Foundation's website,www.wonmo.org, Wonmo means "eternal parent" which refers to God, "the Heavenly Parent." Pyeongae means "equal love" or "peaceful love." The Foundation's logo is composed of a green pigeon and a blue heart above an orange laurel wreath. The website explains that the pigeon symbolizes "peace," the heart symbolizes "true love," and together their formation embodies the safe arrival of a peaceful world centered on God's peaceful love, which is eternal love. The green color symbolizes ideal peace, the blue color symbolizes true love and hopeful vision, and the orange color symbolizes future victory and glory. These colors represent Wonmo Pyeongae Foundation's bright future towards establishing a peaceful word that transcends religions and races.
The Wonmo Pyeongae Foundation has five main functions. First, it aims to award "scholarships" for Unificationist undergraduate- and high-school students who have exemplary grades, are underprivileged or who have joined outstanding activities in their church. To receive a scholarship, candidates need to attend school in Korea. In the future, the Foundation plans to expand the scholarship eligibility to Korean citizens who plan to attend school abroad. Its second function is to create "Educational Supports." Wonmo Pyeongae will host an educational program contest for organizations that work in the field of education. The Foundation is also developing a leadership camp. Its third function is to carry out the "Commemoration Project," which means promoting "Sunhak Peace Awards," to commemorate Rev. Moon's contributions to world peace. Candidates for awards will include both individuals and organizations that have contributed annually towards a peaceful world. The fourth function is "Social Contribution." Awards will be given to candidates or organizations which have served in areas such as counseling, serving multi-cultural families, service for the handicapped. etc. The fifth function is "Scientific Research." The Foundation will support students who do research on peace theories. Additionally, the Foundation will host symposiums on the topic of "peace."
(These are excerpts from the Founder's Speech given at the Scholarship Awards Ceremony of the Wonmo Pyeongae [Eternal Parent's Love] Foundation.
Dr. Sun Myung Moon devoted his lifetime to building a global family, and his desire is embodied through the Wonmo Pyeongae Foundation. The foundation will focus on the role of educating talented youth, as well as contributing to society through business education. We must educate our younger generation in the tradition of living for the sake of the world and for others. Please become peace-loving global citizens who inherit Dr. Sun Myung Moon's will.
