FORMER PRESIDENT GIRMA WOLDE GIORGIS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD GIVEN AT THE GERALD R. FORD PRESIDENTAL LIBRARY

Recipients left to right:

Dr. Gordon Bradshaw, Dr. Sylvester Brinson, Dr. Don Nori, Dr. Charles Hughes, Dr. Brian Williams, Dr. Curtis Gillispie

Dr. Clyde Rivers, World Peace Ambassador and Founder of iChange Nations, which establishes Cultures of Honor around the world while propagating “Every life is valuable,” came together with Former Pres. Girma Wolde Giorgis for the creation of a Global Environmental Award. Former Pres. Girma Wolde Giorgis, while acting President of Ethiopia, established land use policies for the preservation of the land of Ethiopia. He is a true hero for his environmental work. The Former President is also acting Patron for the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative and the Golden Rule International.

Dr. Clyde Rivers Founder of iChange Nations in conjunction with Former Pres. Girma Wolde Giorgis and Amb. Mussie Hailu of the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative created this Environmental Award to represent the Human Development side of our environment. Amb. Clyde Rivers says, “When people help mankind, the environment is preserved. This prestigious award names just such recipients, Humanitarian Conservationists Solutionists. This award will go to people that care for the environment and people and bring the two together to help the world. The individuals that will receive the title of a Humanitarian Conservationist Solutionist and this award are definitely world changer.”

The men pictured above were the first to receive this prestigious Global Environmental Award in August at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. It was a monumental event. Dr. Gordon Bradshaw and Dr. Charles Hughes are the creators of the Community Civility Counts Initiative launched from Gary Indiana that is swiftly spreading to other communities and states in the United States. Dr. Sylvester Brinson is working Operation PUSH designed to bring life skill to impoverished lives.  Dr. Don Nori is the Founder of Destiny Image Publishing, one of the largest Christian publishing companies in the world. Dr. Brian Williams is Co-Founder of iChange Nations and the Human Rights Global Congress and a successful businessman. Dr. Curtis Gillispie is over the Global Education for the 3M Training program.

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ and the Human Rights Global Congress™. iChange Nations is a professional institution that equips, mentors and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The Human Rights Global Congress has been established by iChange Nations to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of life and basic human rights.

WORLD PEACE AMBASSADORS WITH A GLOBAL MISSION

Charles Hughes and Gordon Dr. Bradshaw Pictured with Amb. Dr. Clyde Rivers

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers, President and Founder of iChange Nations acknowledges the Community Civility Counts Initiative as a message that needs to reach the world. Ambassador Rivers commented, “iChange Nations will carry the message of Community Civility Counts to the nations of the Golden Rule Global Network. We plan to adopt and endorse this movement as one of the frontline plans to help humanity.”

Charles Hughes and Dr. Gordon E. Bradshaw have worked together in the Gary, Indiana Chamber of Commerce to create the Community Civility Counts Initiative (CCC). This initiative is designed to create awareness that we can be better in every area of life. Chuck Hughes is the Executive Director of the Gary Chamber and Dr. Bradshaw is a member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Public Policy Committee. Chuck Hughes and Dr. Gordon E. Bradshaw are on a mission to help transform communities through positive programs and relationships. They are both retired Chief Officers with local fire departments with a combined 64 years of service and have dedicated their lives to helping communities. Both are members of the 3M Project Global Initiative with Dr. Bradshaw serving as Founder and President. They were both recipients of the IChange Nations Distinguished Leadership Medal and Golden Rule International Ambassador appointments for 2015 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

A few years ago Chuck was impressed to create public awareness of civility, and in March of 2015 created the heading “Community Civility Counts.” The Public Policy Committee met and Dr. Bradshaw developed the logo and tag line: “Together We Win!” The Northwest Indiana Times Newspaper and Media Group partnered with the Chamber to advance the mission and created a Twitter account, Facebook page, web page and sponsored an essay and drawing contest to encourage students and adults alike to get on board. Support for this initiative is growing. The team encourages everyone to feel free to use the logo and slogan for T-shirts, posters and stickers. Everyone can help by visiting #civilitycounts on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/civilitycounts, and visit The Northwest Indiana Times Media Company at: Nwi.com/civilitycountstimesonline

Some of our supporters Include:

The Gary Community School Corporation; the Gary City Council; Global Effect Movers and Shakers Network; Allendale County Transformers of Allendale, South Carolina; The Southland Ministerial Health Network of Illinois; The 3M Project, Community Empowerment Ministries of South Carolina, Judah Lionz Ministries of Minneapolis Minnesota, Mentoring Youth Through Technology (MYTT) of Illinois and Mississippi, Hope Outreach Ministries International, the Boeing Corporation, Hobart Public Schools, Omega Provision of Charlotte, North Carolina; the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana; Lakeshore Public Television; the Crusader Newspaper; the 411 Newspaper; Edgewater Behavioral Health Systems; The VantagePoint Group LLC; The SCOPEVision Group; the Brinson Institute and others.

CHARLES HUGHES RECOGNIZED GLOBALLY FOR HIS SERVICE TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES

Charles Hughes with Ambassador Clyde Rivers

Charles Hughes is the Executive Director of the Gary, Indiana Chamber of Commerce. His life of service to the City of Gary, Indiana has brought global recognition. Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers, the Director of the North American Division of the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative and the Golden Rule International Award presented Charles Hughes with the prestigious Golden Rule International Award. He was appointed as a Goodwill Peace Ambassador for Golden Rule International at a ceremony held on April 17, 2015 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Charles Hughes serves his community at multiple levels. As a fireman for 34 years, reaching the rank of Battalion Chief, he has been recognized for creating a strong relationship between the department and the community. Mr. Hughes also served for 16 years as a member of the Gary, Indiana City Council, with two of his terms served as the President of the Council. His success also enabled him to serve as the Education Chairman for the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. Hughes continued his dedication to service as the Chairman of the Committee of National League of Cities, Public Safety and Crime Prevention. Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “These accomplishments prove to the world that he is qualified to serve as a Goodwill Peace Ambassador for the Golden Rule and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative. We are honored to have Charles Hughes serve with us globally.”

Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative is affiliated with Department of Public Information of the United Nations.  IPI is a member of United Religions Initiative (URI). URI is an international organization that is working throughout the world. It is an NGO with Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.”