AMBASSADOR CLYDE RIVERS TRAVELED ON PEACE MISSION TO GUATEMALA

Ambassador Clyde Rivers with Carlos Perez

The message of peace is spreading worldwide. iChange Nations™ President, Dr. Clyde Rivers and the Director of the North American Division of the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative was in Guatemala City to honor topmost achievers for their noble work to better the nation of Guatemala.

Mauricio Juarez, in an advisory position for iChange Nations Guatemala, put together an influential delegation of politicians and spiritual leaders to hear the message of peace and unity. Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “It is a day to be glad, when the political arena and the spiritual arena connect for the betterment of a nation. These two groups are creating great ideas to bring peace and unity to the nation of Guatemala.” Golden Rule International Awards, as well as, United Graduate College and Seminary International honorary degrees were presented to key people at this gathering.

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 citizens and alumni members with the tools needed to effectively pursue and transform the world.

TRINIDAD ADVOCATE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS RECEIVES GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Dr. Brian Williams, Dr. Radha Rampersad with Dr. Clyde Rivers

Dr. Radha Rampersad was honored with the presentation of the Golden Rule International Award in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in August 2014.  Dr. Clyde Rivers, the Director of the North American Division of the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative and the Golden Rule International Award presented.

Dr. Rampersad works in her country, Trinidad and around the world as an advocate for women and human rights. Dr. Clyde Rivers commented, “Radha Rampersad is one of the finest humanitarians I have ever had the privilege of honoring. Her life is dedicated to advancing mankind, especially women, toward a better life. The motto of the Golden Rule International is “Treat others the way you want to be treated.’ Dr. Rampersad exemplifies this life of excellence.”

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 worldwide. 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).

TOP SPIRITUAL LEADER IN INDIA RECEIVES GOLDEN RULE AWARD INTERNATIONAL

Dr. Jonathon Ansar with Dr. Clyde Rivers

National President of the Church of India was honored in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in August 2014.  Dr. Clyde Rivers, the Director of the North American Division of the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative and the Golden Rule Award International presented Dr. Jonathan Asnar with the prestigious Golden Rule International Award.

Dr. Clyde Rivers had this to say, “We are honored to have one of the leading ministers from the country of India as a World Peace Ambassador of the Golden Rule International. Dr. Ansar has served the people of all faiths in India with a heart of a champion. His labor of love for his country and the betterment of mankind has caused iChange Nations and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative’s Golden Rule International to acknowledge him to the esteemed position of the Golden Rule Ambassador of World Peace. His life exemplifies the Golden Rule, ‘Treat others the way you want to be treated.’ We proudly bestow this International Goodwill Peace Ambassadorship upon Dr. Jonathan Ansar.”

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 worldwide. 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).

APALACHICOLA FLORIDA MAYOR VAN JOHNSON RECEIVES THE ICHANGE NATIONS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

Dr. Clyde Rivers presenting to Mayor Van Johnson with Dr. Kevin Storr

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 our citizens and alumni members with the tools needed to effectively pursue and transform the world.

The Mayor of Apalachicola, Van Johnson received the iChange Nations Global Leadership Award given by Dr. Clyde Rivers, President and Founder of iChange Nations. The ceremony was held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in August 2014 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.

Dr. Rivers said, “Mayor Van Johnson is a man of integrity and honor. He shows this in his everyday life as he seeks to build others and help make positive change in the world around him. We are very proud to bestow upon him the iChange Nations Global Leadership Award.”

LAURIE CARDOZA-MOORE SPECIAL ENVOY TO UNITED NATIONS RECEIVED GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Ambassador Clyde Rivers Presenting to Laurie Cardoza-Moore

At the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on August 26, 2014 – Dr. Clyde Rivers, Director of the North American Division of the Golden Rule International, presented Laurie Cardoza-Moore with the Golden Rule International Award.  This award was presented because of Mrs. Cardoza-Moore’s extraordinary work as a Special Envoy to the United Nations for Israel. She labors on behalf of this nation to spread the message and defend Israel and the Jewish people against the new Anti-Semitism.

Dr. Clyde Rivers stated, “Mrs. Cardoza-Moore is the embodiment of a true Ambassador of the Golden Rule International. We are honored to welcome her to the alumni of the distinguished list of global Golden Rule International Award recipients. We value her work to educate people around the globe regarding the atrocities being administered to mankind, namely Israel and the Jewish people, and what we can do to better the treatment of humanity and this nation.”

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).

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.

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.