Universal Peace Federation UK Peace Council:
Reflect on 2024 - Refine our Plan for 2025
Saturday, December 7th, 43 Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3NA
Brief report on the activities of Universal Peace Federation UK for 2024
Universal Peace Federation UK Peace Council:
Reflect on 2024 - Refine our Plan for 2025
Programme
Universal Peace Federation UK Peace Council:
Reflect on 2024 - Refine our Plan for 2025
Programme
📅 Saturday, 7 December 2024 | 🏛️ 43 Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3NA
The Universal Peace Federation UK (UPF-UK) held its Annual Peace Council 2024 at Lancaster Gate, London, bringing together trustees, Ambassadors for Peace, youth leaders, interfaith representatives, and regional branches to reflect on a year of achievements and outline visionary plans for 2025.
🌍 Reflecting on 2024 – Peacebuilding in Action
The meeting reviewed UPF-UK’s diverse activities throughout 2024, including peace education programmes, interfaith dialogue initiatives, humanitarian engagement, youth empowerment, women’s leadership, and cultural diplomacy. In a year marked by global challenges, participants celebrated the impact of local and national peace projects, partnerships with civil society organisations, and the dedication of UPF Ambassadors for Peace.
🔮 Refining Our Plan for 2025
The Council looked ahead to 2025, unveiling strategic initiatives and regional activities designed to strengthen UPF’s mission of promoting interdependence, mutual prosperity, and universal values. Small group discussions highlighted planned interreligious and intercultural projects, youth leadership initiatives through the Young Achievers programme, and partnerships with international UPF associations including IAED (business and economic development) and IAACP (arts and culture for peace).
UPF UK Patron - Dr Saima Niaz, Consultant Psychiatrist (Video Link)
Dr Mike Balcomb: UPF Co-Chair Europe and Middle East (Video Link)
Ian Pelham Turner: International TV broadcaster, ‘How to reach a third of the world.’ (Video Link)
UPF UK Chair Keith Best TD MA: ‘Global Vision for the UK’ (Video Link)
Review of 2024 and Preview of 2025 Plus UPF - UK Structure (Video Link)
Birmingham Activities Dr David and Patricia Earle (Video Link)
Kuldip Singh Ubhi: Namdhari Sikh UK President (Video Link)
Lorna Marah: Chair, Ambassadors For Peace, Development and Strategic Initiatives (Video Link)
Women’s Supporting Women: Dr Bisi Esuruoso, Dr Michela Leocadi, Alesha Nicole and Henri Pierre Koubaka & Ambassadors for Peace Ceremony (Video Link)
Young Achievers Activities: Memphis Ayodele, Rhoslyn Singh, Nafisah Abdullahi and Minnat Mohammed (Video Links on Names)
Kostas Kapelas: Chair, International Association of Economic Development for Peace (Video Link)
Dr. Sangita Shrestha: Chair, International Association of Art and Culture for Peace (Video Link)
Oliver Lane Scottish UPF Activities Video Link)
Ernst Kamga: UPF UK Social Media Officer (Video)
David Fraser Harris: UPF Middle East Secretary General (Video Link)
🕊️ Ambassador for Peace Appointments
Four distinguished individuals were appointed as Ambassadors for Peace, recognised for their exceptional contributions to peacebuilding, community leadership, and humanitarian service.
✨ Conclusion
The UPF UK Peace Council 2024 was both a reflection on past achievements and a platform for strategic planning, reaffirming UPF’s commitment to interfaith dialogue, peace education, youth empowerment, women’s leadership, and sustainable development. With 2025 ahead, UPF-UK remains dedicated to advancing its mission of building one family under God, rooted in shared values and a vision of lasting peace.
Robin Marsh, Secretary General - Mobile: 07956210768
Margaret Ali, Director - Mobile: 07723024750
UPF UK Patron - Dr Saima Niaz, Consultant Psychiatrist (Video Link)
Dr Mike Balcomb: UPF Co-Chair Europe and Middle East (Video Link)
Ian Pelham Turner: International TV broadcaster, ‘How to reach a third of the world.’ (Video Link)
UPF UK Chair Keith Best TD MA: ‘Global Vision for the UK’ (Video Link)
Review of 2024 and Preview of 2025 Plus UPF - UK Structure (Video Link)
Birmingham Activities Dr David and Patricia Earle (Video Link)
Kuldip Singh Ubhi: Namdhari Sikh UK President (Video Link)
Lorna Marah: Chair, Ambassadors For Peace, Development and Strategic Initiatives (Video Link)
Women’s Supporting Women: Dr Bisi Esuruoso, Dr Michela Leocadi, Alesha Nicole and Henri Pierre Koubaka & Ambassadors for Peace Ceremony (Video Link)
Young Achievers Activities: Memphis Ayodele, Rhoslyn Singh, Nafisah Abdullahi and Minnat Mohammed (Video Links on Names)
Kostas Kapelas: Chair, International Association of Economic Development for Peace (Video Link)
Dr. Sangita Shrestha: Chair, International Association of Art and Culture for Peace (Video Link)
Oliver Lane Scottish UPF Activities Video Link)
Ernst Kamga: UPF UK Social Media Officer (Video)
David Fraser Harris: UPF Middle East Secretary General (Video Link)
Robin Marsh and Margaret Ali
Robin Marsh, Secretary General - Mobile: 07956210768
Margaret Ali, Director - Mobile: 07723024750