DR. PAUL DHINAKARAN OF INDIA RECEIVES THE DR. RUTH MIZELL AWARD FOR CHRISTIAN STATESMANSHIP

Ambassador Clyde Rivers with Dr. Paul Dhinakaran

In Washington DC, September 5, 2014 at the United States Capitol Building, Dr. Paul Dhinakaran of India was presented with the prestigious Dr. Ruth Mizell Christian Statesmanship Award. Dr. Dhinakaran has a Global Television Ministry called Jesus Calls that produces at least 1,800 programs a month. He was appointed by the Education Department of the India National Monitoring Committee for Minority Education and is a member of the Governing Council of the “Education for All” Committee. He works with the Karunya University - India with over 5,400 students engaged from all parts of India. He rightly represents both God and the country of India.

The Dr. Ruth Mizell Global Award for Christian Statesmanship was created in Dr. Ruth Mizell’s name because of her stand for religious freedom on Capital Hill for over 30 years while helping mankind to love one another. Dr. Mizell was the former campaign manager for President George H. Bush.

Dr. Clyde Rivers, President and Founder of iChange Nations is instrumental in the creation and presentation of this award.  Dr. Rivers said, “It is a great honor to not only honor this great woman statesman through this award, but to have the privilege to bestow this award upon other great Christian statesmen and women around the world.” 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 exemplified 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 citizens and alumni members with the tools needed to effectively pursue and transform the world.

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.”

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.

World Peace Ambassador, Clyde Rivers Throws First Pitch at a High Desert Mavericks Baseball Game

Dr. Clyde Rivers, Center

An advocate for world peace, Dr. Clyde Rivers was asked to throw the first pitch at the High Desert Mavericks baseball game last week. Rivers commented, “It was such an honor to be asked to throw the first pitch at this baseball game. I believe every time I have the opportunity to do something like this I am able to promote world peace and the Golden Rule. It’s good to be heard and have the ability to explain that the Golden Rule, as a global ethic, is the only way we can change the world. ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated.’ With heartfelt gratitude I would like to thank the High Desert Mavericks Minor-League Baseball Team for giving me this opportunity.”

Robin Dinnanauth Receives the Golden Rule International Award

Robin Dinnanauth with Amb. Clyde Rivers

Robin Dinnanauth, a leading humanitarian, was awarded the Golden Rule International Award in April 2014 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dinnanauth is known for inspiring lives globally through his humanitarian leadership and initiatives such as “Josiah’s House of Hope for Children.”

Ambassador Clyde Rivers the head of the North American Division of the Golden Rule International, says, “Mr. Dinnanauth is recognized for his compassion toward mankind and his life efforts to empower communities with improved living conditions, trust, dignity. He has reached out and is exemplifying a model for impacting families and encouraging communities. It is for these reasons we can honor this man with a Goodwill Ambassadorship. His life models the Golden Rule, ‘treat others the way you want to be treated’. We are proud to award the Golden Rule International Award to Robin Dinnanauth”

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, current 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).

Pioneer of the La Red Organization, Dr. Bernie Torrance Receives the Golden Rule International Award

Dr. Bernie Torrance-center, pictured with other GR Award recipients

La Red organizations, Dr. Bernie Torrance was awarded the Golden Rule International Award in April 2014 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bernie Torrance is a pioneer in bringing training in business ethics globally. His organization, La Red has done work in over 80 nations around the world. This organization has established tools, when applied and activated, can bring efficiency within organizations.

“Every business and government could benefit from this La Red training. Dr. Bernie Torrance has worked hard and personally put everything into making the world a better place. I believe him to be one of the top leaders in the world and I strongly recommend La Red to any organization in the world. Thank you, Dr. Torrance for your work and dedication to making the world a better place. Your life exemplifies the Golden Rule, ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated.’ We proudly bestow this International Goodwill Peace Ambassadorship upon you,” says Ambassador Clyde Rivers the head of the North American Division of the Golden Rule International.

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, current 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).

iChange Nations™ Global Leadership Award Given to Republic of Suriname’s Ambassador Fidelia Graand-Galon

Ambassador Graand-Galon Receiving Award From Ambassador Clyde Rivers

In April 2014 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the organization, iChange Nations™ had their first annual Global Leadership Awards Ceremony. At this ceremony we had the privilege of honoring the Ambassador Fidelia Graand-Galon of the Republic of Suriname, South America with the iChange Nations™ Global Leadership Award. Ambassador Graand-Galon was presented this prestigious award for her hard work and strength of character as a woman leading the way for the women of Suriname and the Caribbean.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers, the President of iChange Nations™ says, “Ambassador Fidelia Graand-Galon’s accomplishments are unprecedented in her country. She is leading the way for many, and many will have her example to follow. She is a champion and is a true statesman for her country and the women of her nation. She has represented her nation with great dignity and respect. This is why we are honored to make her a recipient of the iChange Nations™ Global Leadership Award.”

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.

Guatemalan Leader, Carlos Velasquez Perez Receives iChange Nations™ Global Leadership Award

Carlos Perez Receiving Award from Ambassador Clyde Rivers

In April 2014 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the organization, iChange Nations™ had their first annual Global Leadership Awards Ceremony. At this ceremony we had the privilege of honoring the Former Congressman for Guatemala, Carlos Velasquez Perez with the iChange Nations™ Global Leadership Award. Congressman Perez has worked hard to exemplify great leadership as he builds integrity and character into the next generations of Guatemalans.

 Ambassador Clyde Rivers the President of iChange Nations™ says, “Former Congressman Carlos Perez has been one of the first honored with our Global Leadership Award. His role in bringing ethics to leadership in the great nation of Guatemala has set him apart to receive this award.  This is why we are honored to make him a recipient of the iChange Nations™ Global Leadership Award.”

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.