GLOBAL INTER-RELIGIOUS LEADER RECEIVES PRESTEGIOUS AWARDS AT THE GERALD FORD PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

Ambassador Harrypersad Maharaj with Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers

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 at the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiatives (IPI) Golden Rule International Awards Presentation, at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, are extremely honored to gather top humanitarians from all over the world. In 120 nations we are in the process of establishing April 5^th as the Golden Rule Day International. This is a day in which there is no violence in the name of religion or culture in the world. We are pursuing this as a Resolution at the United Nations.

It gives me great honor to present Harrypersad Maharaj, the President of the Inter-Religious Organization of Trinidad and Tobago. This is the only country I have ever been to that has harmony among their religions and cultures. Harrypersad Maharaj has been a champion voice for peace within Trinidad and Tobago. His great leadership is now being recognized globally.

As well as the presentation of the Golden Rule International Award, the President and Founder of iChange Nations, Ambassador Clyde Rivers surprised Harrypersad Maharaj with the iChange Nations Global Leadership Award, for his work to unify the different cultures in Trinidad and Tobago and around the world. Ambassador Clyde Rivers said of Harrypersad Maharaj, “He will be known in the nations of the world as a man of peace. This will be his legacy to mankind.” Two of the past recipients of this award are, the President of the Taino Nation, Robert Mukaro and the President of the Cherokee Indian Nation, Bill Baker. These are two of many great men and women recipients. To see unity and diversity celebrated at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is a great day for the world. President Ford was a man that believed in unity and diversity so it is not by chance that we are at this Presidential Museum presenting these honors to our great global leaders.

THE POWER OF UNITY IN BURUNDI AFRICA

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

The major power of community in the Republic of Burundi Africa has united the Hutus and Tutsi tribes as a result of working side-by-side for years rebuilding their nation. 

Ambassador Clyde Rivers commented, “As Ambassador at Large for the Republic of Burundi, I can tell you first hand that there is a unity in our nation due to the efforts of the people of this nation. The power of the transformation in Burundi has not taken place because of politics. It has taken place because of love. Politics can never heal a broken heart. It’s the love of God. You can never change a nation until you heal the broken heart of the people. In the Republic of Burundi Africa, the hearts of the people are now being healed. This great nation is on the way to the top. If you want to see a model of transformation, model yourself after the Republic of Burundi Africa. Only love can change us.”

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 development and was created by President Pierre Nkurunziza.”

This is the New Burundi!

DR. BRIAN WILLIAMS WINS RODNEY L. MCDOUGAL AWARD

Ambassador Clyde Rivers pictured with Dr. Brian Williams and

The 1st Recipient of this Award, Ruth Mizell

The Congressional Prayer Conference of Washington DC has recognized Dr. Brian Williams for his love and patriotism for the United States of America. As a decorated soldier in the United States Army and as a born-again believer in Jesus Christ, he has exemplified quality leadership in uniting the world.

Working with Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative he has united the nations of the world in peace and unity. The Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative (IPI) is a peace organization, which has been working actively since 2003 to promote interfaith cooperation, a culture of peace, harmony, constructive dialogue, and the teaching of the Golden Rule, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” It is a non-governmental peace organization legally registered in Ethiopia with Charities and Societies Agency of the Ministry of Justice.

Dr. Williams is an outstanding representation of new generation leader with a vision to make the world a better place. “We at the Congressional Prayer Conference of Washington DC honor him with the Rodney L. McDougal Award for his new generation leadership,” says Ambassador Clyde Rivers.

Rodney McDougal is one of the founders of the Congressional Prayer Conference of Washington DC. He helped establish daily prayer for all governmental leaders of our country. This daily prayer was started in 2001 and continues to take place for every leader by name. The recipients of this award will be the elite in their actions toward making America a Godly place to live.

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’. ”

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.”