DR. CLYDE RIVERS VISITS THE AFRICAN UNION

Ambassador Clyde Rivers

In Addis Ababa Ethiopia on January 10, 2015, Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers had the privilege of visiting the African Union and meeting with several of the leaders.

Ambassador Rivers said, “It was a great opportunity for me to watch the leadership of the Continent of Africa solve the issues of this expansive continent. I saw their skilled leadership creating a brighter future for the next generation. This new leadership model understands the issues of the African and how to connect with other nations of the world. This appears to be Africa’s time to develop itself and become a major player in the global community.”

DR. CLYDE RIVERS RIDES THE FINAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. FREEDOM TRAIN EXCURSION IN 2015

Ambassador Clyde Rivers

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 2015, thousands of people from different ethnic groups and cultures assembled in San Francisco, CA. to keep the dream alive.

Ambassador Rivers was at this event and was quoted saying, “Watching the young, old, and every nationality and race all marching together for peace and civil rights was a great day in the United States. We have more things that unite us than divide us. This march exemplifies this point. To see the kindness and generosity of all the different people marching showed me that the Golden Rule, ‘Treat other the way you want to be treated,’ is alive and well in the United States. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we will keep your dream alive.”

AMBASSADOR CLYDE RIVERS RECEIVES LIFE OF HONOR HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Dr. Brian Williams Presenting to Ambassador Clyde Rivers

At the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on August 26, 2014 - Ambassador Clyde Rivers received the prestigious, Life of Honor Humanitarian Award. Ambassador Rivers lives to the maximum, a life of honor. As he travels the world he carries the culture of honor into cultures where honor is not practiced. He is literally bringing change to the world by valuing people. He carries the “Culture of Honor” in his integrity and his dealings. He sees the good in mankind and is compelled to bring it forth. He sees the fruit of this mindset everywhere he goes. Because of this, his receiving this award sets the standard high. Ambassador Rivers commented, “I am humbled and honored to receive this award. I will continue to find great men and women to honor because greatness lies in all of mankind.”

Ambassador Clyde Rivers is the Director of the North American Division of the Golden Rule International and the Representative to the United Nations – New York for the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative. He has dedicated his life to pursue peace and bring honor.

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).

We are extremely honored to have Ambassador Clyde Rivers a recipient of this Life of Honor Humanitarian Award.

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!

Ambassador Clyde Rivers Educates Burundian Youth

                                                Professor Clyde Rivers pictured with group of Burundian Youth

The rapid transformation of Burundi Africa is taking place because of a outstanding group of young people that have chosen to love their country and build it into one of the best nations in the world.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers was in Burundi Africa in December 2013 to teach the government and the youth leadership a Kingdom of God perspective on leadership. Dr. Rivers instructed them saying, “If you want a great nation, you have to do it God’s way. You must follow kingdom principles from the Word of God. If you do this, you will see your nation prosper.” Dr. Rivers also taught them the power of ideas; they can build their nation on ideas from God. Rivers said, “I am very impressed with the work that these Burundian youth have done. Many of these youth have their own businesses and are already to giving back to their country. This is the nucleus for building a great nation. It is Burundi time and the youth of this great nation are establishing this greatness.”