COMMUNITY WORK DAY – THE NEW MODEL FOR NATION BUILDING

H.E. President Pierre Nkurunziza with Ambassador Clyde Rivers working with his people

The President of Republic of Burundi Africa is establishing community workdays in Burundi. This day consists of every Burundian working together for two hours a week to build their communities. This model has been going for several years and the government of this country has seen a unity building between the Hutu and the Tutsi tribes that have experienced long standing ethnic division for years.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers says, “It is a beautiful day when you see people working together to build their nation in peace ad harmony. This Community Works Day is the new model for national develop and was created by President Pierre Nkurunziza.

This is the New Burundi!

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE IN BURUNDI AFRICA A SUCCESS

United Graduate College and Seminary Intl. Chancellor, Prof. Michal Pitzl

Pictured with Burundian Youth at the Conference

Ambassador Clyde Rivers, with United Graduate College and Seminary International Chancellor, Prof. Michal Pitzl, had the privilege of attending the annual Youth Conference in Burundi Africa this month. This Youth Conference was in session to teach young people the power of entrepreneurism with a foundation based in God. The young people of Burundi gathered from various provinces joining other national youth teams from the United States and Nigeria. These teams traveled to Burundi for this four-day conference and enjoyed their cross-cultural interaction learning about being global entrepreneurs.

The conference was a great success because the dialog and the unity of the spirit in each meeting. There were multi-nations and multi-faiths in this phenomenal conference. Professor Albert Nasasagare, the Founder of Youth in Action Coalition was very pleased with the outcome of this conference.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers said, “I believe one day the nations of the world will look to the Republic of Burundi Africa to learn how to build their nations with their youth. Burundi is being built by one word, coined by Professor Albert Nasasagare, that word being, ‘Action’ We build by action not talk.”

This is the New Burundi!

PRESIDENT OF BURUNDI AFRICA MODELS LEADERSHIP

H.E. President Pierre Nkurunziza working with his people

The President of Republic of Burundi, H.E. Pierre Nkurunziza, has created a life -changing program for his country. He not only tells his nation that they are supposed to work for a good life, he actually models the importance of hard work every Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00. He physically and personally builds their country with his people. Together they are building schools, medical centers and government offices.

President Nkurunziza is creating this Community Works building program and is exemplifying a new leadership model for the world. Action speaks louder than words!

This is the New Burundi

AMBASSADOR MUSSIE HAILU RECEIVES iCHANGE NATIONS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD

Ambassador Mussie Hailu

Ambassador Mussie Hailu, one of the world’s top philanthropists, is the first recipient of the iChange Nations Person of the Year Award. The award was presented by Professor Clyde River, President of iChange Nations, at the Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum during the Golden Rule Award ceremony.

The mission of iChange Nations™ is to bring back the lost art of honor by building a culture that recognizes individuals throughout the world, those who have accomplished extraordinary humanitarian efforts to effectively change nations. iChange Nations™, with its collaborative partners, have implemented an International Honorary Award infrastructure. This infrastructure empowers and equips our citizens and alumni members with the tools needed to effectively pursue and transform the world.

Professor Rivers commented, “I have watched the work of Ambassador Hailu as one of the worlds top peace activists for several years. He is responsible for bringing unity and peace to several nations of the world. He is the Founder of the peace organization Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI) that has worked actively since 2003 to promote an interfaith culture of peace. Ambassador Hailu established the Golden Rule International Award, as well as, the initiative of the Golden Rule International Award Day. We have now reached over 130 nations of the world with the message of the Golden Rule –  ‘treat others as you want to be treated’. ”

Dr. Clyde Rivers Wins Humanitarian of the Year Award

Dr. Clyde Rivers at Thomas Brown Christian College

The prestigious Thomas Brown Christian College of Dallas Texas, presents Dr. Clyde Rivers with the Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Thomas Brown Christian College has followed the work of Dr. Clyde Rivers this year as he worked establishing the Golden Rule International Award, a highly ethical global award that honors people whose lives exemplify honoring others. The Golden Rule ethic is “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” The President of Thomas Brown Christian College, Dr. Omega Brown, was very please to congratulate Dr. Rivers on his fine work around the world. Sharing that the college was very proud to present him with this award.

Mario Murillo Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree From Latin University of Theology

Dr. Clyde Rivers with Mario Murillo

Latin University of Theology’s International Commissioner, Dr. Clyde Rivers, was in San Jose California on June 8^th, 2014 to present Mario Murillo with an Honorary Doctorate in Theology. This historical event took place at the Star of David Ministry with the overseers Dr. Sonny and Linda Lara in attendance.

Dr. Rivers told the audience that, “Mario Murillo is a true pioneer of the faith. We are proud, at Latin University of Theology, to confer upon Mario Murillo the Honorary Doctorate of Theology for his labor in the Word of God as an evangelist.” Dr. Rivers went on to say, “Bringing back the lost art of honor is a critical element that we must implement in the body of Christ. We must recognize those that have gone before us. So it gives me great privilege to honor Dr. Mario Murillo for his labors of love for mankind.”

Latin University of Theology has extension campuses in over 28 nations of the world. We welcome Dr. Mario Murillo to the family of Latin University of Theology.

His Excellency Alfonso Munera Cavadia, Secretary-General of Caribbean States, Receives Prestigious iChange Nations Global Leadership Award

H.E. Alfonso Cavadia with Ambassador Clyde Rivers

H.E. Alfonso Munera Cavadia has received the prestigious iChange Nations Global Leadership Award for his excellence in leadership of the Association of Caribbean States.

The mission of iChange Nations™ is to bring back the lost art of honor by building a culture that recognizes individuals throughout the world, those who have accomplished extraordinary humanitarian efforts to effectively change nations. iChange Nations™ with its collaborative partners have implemented an International Honorary Award infrastructure to empower and equip our citizens and alumni members with the tools needed to effectively pursue and transform the world.

The President and Founder of iChange Nations Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “It’s a prime day for iChange Nations to find worthy global leaders and to have the opportunity to recognize them for their stupendous achievements around the world. Dr. Alfonso Munera Cavadia is one of the brilliant leaders that the international community would be wise to recognize as a solution finder for the worlds’ problems. He is a man of global understanding and integrity. The unification he has brought to the Association of Caribbean States has created another level of dialogue, carrying the Association of Caribbean States to higher achievement. iChange Nations, the elite global leadership organization bringing back the last art of honor, is very pleased to have this great exemplary leader as one of our recipients of the iChange Nations Global Leadership Award.”

Congressman Jim Beall of the State of California Wins The Golden Rule International Award

Congressman Jim Beall (Center)

Ambassador Clyde Rivers, the North American Division Leader for the Golden Rule International and the Representative to the United Nations, New York for Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative, awarded Congressman Jim Beall the prestigious Golden Rule International Award. The ceremony was conducted on June 8^th, 2014 at the Star of David Ministry in San Jose, California.

The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. This organization seeks out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life. This is a new global ethic that the leadership of the Golden Rule International Award, Patron, former President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu has embraced and is promoting globally. Golden Rule International is also affiliated with the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI), African Union, the United Nations as well as the United Religions Initiative (URI).

Congressman Beall was a major player in helping bring better education to the youth and children of California - spearheading several initiatives. Ambassador Clyde Rivers said,  “With men like Congressman Beall we have great hope for the State of California. The Golden Rule International global ethic, “Treat others the way you want to be treated,” is alive in the life of this man. We are proud to welcome him into the Golden Rule Network."