Prof. Desmond CAHILL. O.A.M. (Australia, Roman Catholic)Des Cahill has been Chair, Religions for Peace Australia, since 2001. At the recent 9th Asian Conference of Religions for Peace General Assembly, Des Cahill was elected Moderator of the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace, unanimously, by the 22 member nations present. In this article, Maria Minto Cahill – wife of 44 years – gives an account of the history of Emeritus Professor Desmond Cahill and Religions for Peace Australia.

Dr. Poey Tiang PEOW（Malaysia, Buddhist）PROFILE  ☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟDr. Poey Tiang Peow, specializes in Chinese Language and Sociolinguistics, Chinese Studies and Chinese Religion. He is currently a Mandarin Lecturer (2011-Present) at the Centre for Languages and Pre-university Academic Development (CELPAD) in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Malaysia. As a Chinese Language expect and scholar, he has been teaching the language for more than 20 years. More than two decades of teaching, training and counseling experiences made him more perfect in the concerned area. You may refer to http://staff.iium.edu.my/poeytDr. Poey Tiang Peow’s Academic Background:      (1) Bachelor of Arts Honours in Chinese Studies and Malay Studies; Faculty of Social Science and Arts, University of Malaya (UM), Read more about Dr. Poey Tiang PEOW[…]

Rev. Fr. Bento Neves RODRIGUES（India, Catholic）PROFILE ☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟMany years of experience in Strategic, Operational, General Management and Advisory roles within the nonprofit humanitarian sector especially in education. technical education, Peace education and development of destitute children. Proved an ability to steer and strive for optimum outcomes in a results-orientated environment without compromising on the quality of the deliverables and fundamental moral principles. Extensively travelled and well networked with a wide range of agencies, organizations and individuals, specially engaged in promoting Peace and Harmony.Advisory and Management Experiences1979-Present:SuperiorFr. Agnel Ashram, Delhi 19779-Present: ManagerFr. Agnel School, Gautam Nagar, New Delhi Fr. Agnel School, Greater Noida2003-2010: ChairmanSociety of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar, Bandra , MumbaiSuccessfully managed Read more about Rev. Fr. Bento Neves RODRIGUES[…]

Mr. Narayanapillai VASUDEVAN(India, Hindu)PROFILE☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟMr N. Vasudevan is a senior Gandhian peace activist. A firm believer in ahimsa (nonviolence), he has devoted his life for promotion and propagation of the teachings and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi.Mr Vsasudevan has been associated with the international multi-religious peace organization World Conference of Religions for Peace, now known as Religions for Peace, from its very inception in 1970.He is currently the Secretary-General of Religions for Peace India (New Delhi) and Co-President of its Asia-Pacific Grouping Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP) with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.Earlier he worked in the Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi, in various capacities, including as Director of Publications, Read more about Mr. Narayanapillai VASUDEVAN[…]

Mrs. Indira MANANDHAR (Nepal, Buddhist)PROFILE  ☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟI work in a private television station in Nepal. It is known as Image channel. I work there as Vice President.I am Vice President of National Senior Citizen Federation NASCIF.I am Vice President of the organization called ‘Buddhist Home for Old People’ in Banepa.I also served as Vice President in ‘Women’s cooperative Society’. I was there for 3 years.I am affiliated to various social groups/organizations like ZONTA (Zonta International is an international service organization with the mission of advancing the status of women), IWART (The International Association of Women in Radio and Television is a women’s organization involved in the broadcasting industry).Educational Background:Masters in Economics Read more about Mrs. Indira MANANDHAR[…]

Mr. Myint SWE (Myanmar, Buddhist)PROFILE ☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟMr. Myint Swe has served as president of Religions for Peace Myanmar since 2012. He is also Patron of Ratana Metta Organization (RMO), a Buddhist faith-based organization implementing health, child protection, livelihood and peace building all over Myanmar, especially at the village level. Mr. Myint Swe has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physic, Chemistry and Mathematic since 1963.   As President and Founder of Pyit Taing Htaung Foundation and President of Yangon Binaya Notegaha, a long-standing religious organization holding exams for Buddhist Monks since 1932, Mr. Myint Swe has been involved in religious and social affairs, such as grass-root level community development, monastery building, shelter construction Read more about Mr. Myint SWE[…]

Principal Sukomal BARUA (Bangladesh, Buddhism)Education:Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Dhaka in the year 1962.Publications: Many articles published in different magazines and periodicals both in English and Bengali. Career: Joined as a lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Rangunia Degree College, promoted to the post of vice principal and acted as principal. Founding Principal Hasina Jamal Degree College.Associated with other organizations:a) President Asian Conference Religions For Peace/ Religious for Peace – Asia, Bangladesh Chapter.b) Member of Executive Committee and Governing Board RfP- Asia.c) President: Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Bangladesh.d) President: Bangladesh Inter- Religious writer and Journalist Association.e) President: Warm Heart – Bangladesh.f) President: Banani Multipurpose co-operative Read more about Principal Sukomal BARUA[…]

Vladislav HEO (Kyrgyz Republic, Buddhism-Vice-President of Buddhist Community)<Profile>-Education.1969-1974. Odessa state university (Ukraine), Geological-geographical department.Profession: Marine geologist.-1983.  Moscow, IMGRE, Geochemistry.-Languages: Russian(native), English(good), Korean(good), Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Ukrainian(can have conversation)-Experience:2012 – 2019: NGO <Interfaith Council> in Kyrgyzstan.Position:  Chairman.06.2007-12.2009: South Korean mining company “NECAS R&D Co., Ltd” in Kyrgyzstan.Position: Director General.02.1996–02.1999: Kyrgyz-Canadian JV “Altyn-Too” (Teck Corp.).Position: Chief Geologist of North-Talas licensed area.08.1980 – 11.1993: Chatkal Geological Expedition under the Ministry of Geology of Kyrgyz Republic.Position: Geologist, Senior Geologist, Head of Party.06.1979 – 07.1980: Institute of Geology of Kyrgyz National Science Academy, Laboratory of Petrology. Kyrgyzstan.Position: Senior Engineer.11.1978-06.1979: “Kuzbass TISIZ”, Kemerovo, Russia.Position: Geologist.05.1978-11.1978: “Krasnoyarskneftegazrazvedka”, Tungus Geological Expedition, Severnaya party. Russia.Position: Geologist.01.1975 – 04.1978. North-Kyrgyz Geological Read more about Vladislav HEO[…]

Dr. Deepali BHANOT (India, Hindu)Dr. Deepali Bhanot is a former Professor in the Department of Sanskrit at the Janaki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi. She has taught for more than forty years at both the Under Graduate and Post Graduate levels at the University of Delhi. She has been teaching papers related to Vedas, Upanishads, Sanskrit literature, and Indian Culture. She also has a keen interest in Indian Art and Culture and the Sanskrit Shilpa Shastras. Her areas of specialization are the Vedas, Upanishads, and Hinduism. She has been actively engaged in interfaith activities for nearly four decades. She joined ACRP as a Youth volunteer for ACRP II Assembly Read more about Dr. Deepali BHANOT[…]

Mr. Renz Christian ARGAO (Filipino, Roman Catholic)PROFILE  ☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟRenz Christian Argao is a licensed psychologist who specializes in clinical psychology. He is a candidate for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, where he is a University Lecturer. Argao started his work with Religions for Peace through the development and implementation of psycho-social rehabilitation programs for the youth, women and men, and military personnel from the armed conflict areas in the Southern Philippines through the project Counseling for Peace. He continues to work with the youth on projects to protect the Earth through inter-faith youth tree planting activities.MESSAGE  ☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟ，｡･.｡*☆ﾟWe are happy Read more about Mr. Renz Christian ARGAO[…]