Republic of Korea
Munhui Jo
Peace Educator, Youth Volunteer & Interfaith Dialogue Practitioner
🏛️ HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light)
Quick Overview
"In a gentle way, you can shake the world."
— Mahatma Gandhi"Youth, Peace Education & Interfaith Harmony: Building a Culture of Peace from the Ground Up"
Presentation Overview & Abstract
Munhui Jo presents her work in peace education, youth volunteering, and WARP Office interfaith dialogue facilitation. She explores how empowering young people with the values of respect, nonviolence, and cross-cultural dialogue — closely aligned with Gandhian philosophy — can build a sustainable culture of peace and inclusive global citizenship.
About Munhui Jo
Munhui Jo is a peace educator, youth volunteer, and interfaith dialogue practitioner dedicated to promoting social harmony, mutual understanding, and sustainable peace through education and community engagement.
She holds a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and has been actively involved in peacebuilding and volunteer initiatives that encourage cooperation across cultural, religious, and social boundaries. Drawing upon both her academic background and her passion for humanitarian service, she seeks to contribute to a more peaceful and inclusive society.
Through her work with HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), Munhui has participated in various international peace initiatives focused on fostering dialogue, understanding, and collaboration among people of diverse backgrounds. Working alongside Dr. Jeongyeon Yang as a coordinator of the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Offices, she has supported programs that bring together religious leaders to engage in meaningful discussions on peace, shared values, and the role of faith communities in conflict prevention and social cohesion.
She has also contributed to peace education activities designed to inspire young people to become responsible global citizens and advocates for peace. Through educational outreach programs, she has helped raise awareness about the importance of creating a world free from war, violence, and discrimination.
Inspired by the principles of nonviolence, human dignity, and mutual respect, Munhui Jo continues to support initiatives that connect people across differences and encourage collective efforts toward a more peaceful, just, and harmonious world.