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Major Group affiliation:	Children and youth Non-governmental organization
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.

Social 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:	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:	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.
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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