Background- India is the 2nd biggest country in Asia. It has diverse religion, culture, cast, and climate etc. There are many disputes due to religion and cast. As you know there are conflict of border problem between India and Pakistan. Due to this problem people are killing each other. You can see same problem in Nepal and Bangladesh as well.
Once a year we hold Peace March project to make people be aware of this situation. YBS is trying to create harmony and friendship with each other even though they are Buddhist, Hindu or Muslim or Christian. When national and international government cannot stop the violence and conflict, it is time for youths of the world to take action and put an end to one of the longest conflicts. This humanistic and peaceful march will give an opportunity to the participants from various countries to be involved directly or indirectly in global issues
Project -
About UPM… What is the Universal Peace March? What is the purpose of this march? Since 2005 Universal Peace March (UPM)has been held in different parts of India. This year we are pleased to announce that the "8th Universal Peace March (UPM) 2012" will be held from Udaypur-Jaislamer in Rajasthan, India with the name of "youth for Peace". We promote peace by sharing our ideas about global issues with youths from all over the world. During the 1o days march, we will stay in different locals and have meetings with various people no matter what their religion is or where they come from. We will share ideas about how to promote peace with each other, how there can be peace among young people, and how to be aware and recover a sense of mutual humanity. In 2012, foreigners and Indian participants will march from Udaypur - jaisalmer , India on foot. Local living condition will be inconvenient during the march in general. However, this will be a good opportunity to challenge in you..
PROJECT DESCRIPTION...
Duration: 28 Jan. 2012 - 6 Feb. 2012
Transition Distance: From Udaipur-Jaisalmer about 467 km
Organized by: Youth Buddhist Society (YBS) India
Participants:
-Those who are more than 18 years old
-Those who are interested in promoting world peace
-Those who hope to share ideas and friendship regardless of border, religion, or Nationalities
-Those who hope to be active members in the global society.
Age limit: Over 18years old
Language: English will be used as an official language during the program.
Meeting Point & Time:
28, Jan 2012, 01:00pm Udaypur railway station Rajasthan in front of exit gate.
: Please make sure to book your train before 40 to 45 days in advance otherwise you can't get sits.
Indian Railway> http://www.irctc.co.in/
By Train -You can have train directly from Delhi,Agra, Kolkatta, Mumbai to Udaipur city (Rajasthan).
By Bus- you can have direct Bus from Agra, Delhi and Jaipur.
Note-We would like to request to participants please ask your related and known organization, company, institute and individuals for support Universal Peace March (UPM) 2012, Participation Fee: : Donation - (food, accommodation, local transportation 10days during March)
Accommodation: Participants will stay in local accommodation. We have no special accommodations during
the march. Accommodation could be schools, village community centers, or temples (Hindu, Buddhist, Islam,
Christian, Sikh, Jaina etc). Participants should not expect convenient facilities like those in their
countries, with amenities such as hot water, good toilet, beds, etc.
Food: During the 10 days-peaceful journey, participants will have local vegetarian food for their meals. Participants can cook vegetarian food in their own style and share. Peace March is not a picnic or a race but instead a spiritual journey to foster a positive mentality in young people and a peaceful future. It will be a time to understand the diverse value of life.
* Non-vegetable food,alcohol and smoking not allowed during the march.
Contact with the local population: Establishing contact with the local population is one big aim of UPM. Ofcourse the level and intensity of local contact depends entirely on the possibilities and cannot be forced.Volunteers should be open for contact to the local population.
Insurance: Insurance will not be provided. Participants should prepare overseas insurance from their
countries.
*Special Remark* During the 10-days of journey, participants are asked to interaction with local people. Therefore, people who take part in UPM are asked to have OPEN-MIND, TOLERANCE. The success of UPM project depends on the volunteer being prepared to take responsibility for her/him. The volunteer should not only be able to work independently but also be able to work well as a part of the group. To take part in a camp also means to organize the camp TOGETHER. Daily Schedule:
Daily schedule- (#Daily schedule can be flexible according to the local situation )
6:00 - 7:00 Yoga & Morning Gathering
7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast
8:00 - 8:30 Start the March
12:00 -13:00 Lunch(on the way)
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner(at the destination of the day)
20:00 - 21:30 Culture exchange program & meeting
Daily Target (Moving distance per a day): We will journey approximately 40-50 km a day. Participants will walk 20 km in a day and take a public transportation for the rest of the distance.
HOW TO APPLY???
Application: please ask us for application- ybsindia2003@yahoo.com,kailash.bauddha@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: Deadline for applications strictly: 15th, January 2012.
Dear Reader
In case you would like to sponsor any of our keen young students who can not bear the
cost of participating,
you are most welcome any amount is sufficient. The cost per participant is Rs. 5000.
Suresh Chandra Bauddha
President
Contact-
email. ybsindia2003@yahoo.com,kailash.bauddha@gmail.com
website.www.ybsindia.org
Mobile Phone. 0091-9937393526,08955234055