UPF builds understanding and cooperation through leadership conferences, interreligious dialogue, ethnic reconciliation, service projects, sporting events, and character education. The goal is to bridge the divides among diverse peoples, resolve conflicts, and cultivate the spirit of one family under God.

The work in Nepal brought together leaders from all political persuasions to dialogue freely among themselves. They studied UPF’s principles of peace and began a process of reconciliation which helped bring militant insurgents into the political mainstream.

Leadership Conferences

Bangladesh (2009)

India: Assam (2008), Bangalore (2008), Chennai (2007, 2008), Cochin (2008), Darjeeling (2009), Goa (2005, 2007, 2008), Guwahati (2005), Hyderabad (2008), Jalandhar (2005), New Delhi (2005, 2008, 2009), Puducherry (2008), Pune (2005), Sikkim (2008)

Nepal (2003, 2007, 2008, May 2009, June 2009, July 2009)

Sri Lanka (2007)

Interreligious Understanding and Cooperation

Bangladesh (2004), India (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009), Nepal (2007)

Ethnic Reconciliation

Sri Lanka (2004, 2005, Aug. 2006, Sept. 2006)

Service and Humanitarian Projects

Afghanistan (2009), Bangladesh (2007), India (2006, March 2008, Dec. 2008, Feb. 2009, April 2009), Nepal (2007, March 2008, Aug. 2008, Nov. 2008, Aug. 2009), Sri Lanka (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)

Character Education Programs

Bangladesh (2008), India (2006, 2008), Nepal (2008), Sri Lanka (2006, 2008)

Sporting Events and Mountain Climbing

India (2004), Nepal (2009), Sri Lanka (2006, 2008)

Peace Tours

Afghanistan (2009), India (2005, 2009), Nepal (Sept. 2006, Dec. 2006), Pakistan (2006)

International Day of Peace Celebrations

Afghanistan (2008, 2009), India (Agartala 2008, Chennai 2006, 2007, 2008; Delhi, 2009), Nepal (2008, 2009), Pakistan (2008), Sri Lanka (2005, 2008)

International Day of Families Celebrations

Afghanistan (2009), Bangladesh (2009), India (2009), Nepal (2009), Sri Lanka (2009)

Reports Read All Articles (52)

M. Nepal: Address to World Leaders Forum, Columbia University Yong: Award Ceremony for Dr. Pawan Chamling Climbing Mt. Everest, One Step at a Time Rebuilding Trust and Reconciliation in the On-Going Peace Process slide Orphan Outreach: Families for Children slide UPF Principles Provide Insights in Drafting Constitution

International Conference Calls for Stability and Political Consensus slide Darjeeling Conference on Leadership and Governance slide Asian Parliamentarians Support Nepal Peace Process slide Mt. Everest Peace Expedition Reaches the Summit slide Everest Climb to Symbolize Nepali Unity Addressing Barriers to Unity in Nepal