| Major group affiliation: |
- Children and youth
- Non-governmental organization
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| Involvement in UN Partnerships: |
Yes |
| If yes, explain in detail: |
In partnership with GCS International and MCC (Mennonite Central Committee - ECOSOC member), APPA provides disaster relief and sends materials to North Korea, Pakistan, Haiti, etc. Also, APPA cooperated with WEF (World Energy Forum) on UN Water Day 2011 to organize a concert to raise relief funds for the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
APPA is affiliated with GCS International and MCC (Mennonite Central Committee - ECOSOC member)for purposes of sustainable development. |
| Affiliation with other organizations: |
Each year, APPA participates in the UN's International Day of Peace, an activity approved by the UN Assembly. Since 2005, APPA's Executive Director Reverend Sang-Jin Choi has served as GCS International's representative to the UN. In addition APPA, in partnership with GCS International and MCC (Mennonite Central Committee - ECOSOC member) provides disaster relief and sends materials to North Korea, Pakistan, Haiti, etc. Also, APPA cooperated with WEF (World Energy Forum) on UN Water Day 2011 to organize a concert to raise relief funds for the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan. Annually, APPA works with WEF to host water-issues related seminars and workshops for youth. |
| Publications: |
"Peace Times" is currently a quarterly publication, first published in 1999. Previously, it was a bi-weekly tabloid newspaper focused on issues of ending poverty and homelessness, and racial reconciliation. Another publication, "Peacebuilders," is a quarterly newsletter first published in 2005, reporting APPA's involvement in UN activities concerning youth. APPA also has published since 2008 "DPI/NGO Conference Report" to inform APPA members of APPA's participation in UN conferences. |
Statements or documents submitted
to the Commission on Social Development:
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APPA has submitted through GCS International representatives statements or documents to the Commission on Sustainable Development. In the future, APPA will submit statements or documents directly to the Commission. |
Statements or documents submitted
to the UN Forum on Indigenous Issues:
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APPA has submitted through GCS International representatives statements or documents to the Commission on Sustainable Development. In the future, APPA will submit statements or documents directly to the Forum.
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| Purpose of the organization: |
The APPA seeks to end homelessness; encourage racial harmony; and develop the community in low-income areas. |
| Activities relevant to the conference of States Parties to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: |
For the past 13 years, the APPA has served the legal needs of people who are homeless and those with disabilities, through legal advocates/lawyers. Currently, APPA hosts a monthly legal clinic in Washington, DC through Christian Legal Aid. APPA also provides emergency food distribution, clothing distribution, child care programs, and counseling for homeless and low-income community members. Additionally, APPA runs a Center for Racial Conflict Resolution that researches, trains community member in, and intervenes to resolve racial conflict. |
| Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: |
UN International Day of Peace; UN Annual DPI/NGO Conference; UN International Mother Earth Day; and CONGO. Each year on the Day of D.C. Green Peace, APPA plants flowers in impoverished regions in D.C. and the vicinity. Several hundred volunteers help, bringing and planting flowers. |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
The International Board of Directors is comprised of: Billy Wrantz (USA); Jin-son Park (USA); Jo-jong Jo (ROK); Jae-kol Kim (USA); Jim Kim (USA); Mee-ree Hahm (USA); Jonathan Park (USA); Hee-soon Juon (USA); Samuel Choi (USA); Byung-hun Han (ROK); Soo-bin Im (USA); Y.S. Park (USA); K.O. Jung (Russia); Abraham Choi (Pakistan); B.K. Lee (Jordan); Joseph Song (USA); Bong-soo Kim (ROK); K.Y. Sol (USA); John Venno (Italy); W.K. Lee (ROK); and Y.H. Kim (ROK). |
| Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: |
Honorary Members - approximately 51 persons, who donate annually $500 or more; General Members - approximately 2,700 persons, who complete membership application and donate annually $10 or more. |
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