Past History and Events
2000:
The Year for Creating a Culture of Peace
Unity Foundation produced a series of events to
celebrate the Year 2000, which the United Nations proclaimed
to be The Year for Creating a Culture of Peace, further demonstrating
the foundation's commitment to its purpose of creating greater
understanding, respect, and appreciation among people of all
races, cultures, lifestyles and generations within the Human
Family.
| In March,
2000, Doug Mattern, President
of the Association of World Citizens asked Unity Foundation to
produce the first World Citizenship
Day in San Francisco. A World Citizenship Award was presented
to Mayor Willie Brown, Jr., and appearing on stage was Taiwan's
Tai Ji Men Goodwill Group, featuring a pageant of 400 performers. |
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On
April 18, Unity Foundation produced the 150th
Anniversary Gala at City Hall, a benefit for the Museum of the
City of San Francisco. The first Living History Award
was presented to Gladys Hansen, Founder and Curator of the Museum.
The event showcased an array of performing artists representing
the rich cultural diversity that characterizes San Francisco |
| A dedication
ceremony marked the historic installation of the United Nations
50th Anniversary Commemorative Quilt in the Veterans War
Memorial Building, site of the original signing of the UN Charter
in 1945. This remarkable handcrafted work features an excerpt
from that important document done in embroidery, framed with
appliques of UN-related landmarks and icons. |
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In August, 2000, Unity
Foundation's television show, Positive Spin, began airing the "UN
in Action" series. These special segments documenting the
current efforts and recent accomplishments of the United Nations
and its Agencies will continue to be a part of Positive Spin
throughout 2001. |
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During its 25-year
history, over one million people have attended special events
produced or coordinated by Unity Foundation, and more than five
hundred million people have been reached through Unity Foundation's
media campaigns. |
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