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About Unity-and-Diversity World Council, Inc. The Unity-and-Diversity World Council, Inc. (UDC) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt California corporation. It was originally formed to develop the ideals and activities undertaken during International Cooperation Year 1965, which was voted into being by the General Assembly of the United Nations. The U.N.‘s goal in establishing that year was to encourage cooperation among non-governmental organizations. Vision Statement: The vision of the UDC is to establish and sustain a local-to-global cooperating body of individuals, groups, and networks - for the pursuit of peace, justice, and an environmentally sustainable civilization for all races, cultures, and religions based on universal ethical and spiritual principles. Objectives: 1. To realize our connection to the Source of All Life and to all life forms. 2. To facilitate personal and social transformation and cooperative activities among individuals, groups, and networks. 3. To create an international vehicle for economic cooperation. 4. To study and take action of different issues, as well as making recommendations for needed action to institutions around the world. 5. To support the United Nations and its efforts in behalf of global community. Activities: 1. General Assembly - Meets monthly seeking intergroup cooperation on nuclear disarmament, global climate change, social and economic justice, and other crucial concerns. 2. Interfaith Celebration - Meets monthly with one in greater Los Angeles and one in the Inland Valley of Southern California, drawing many faiths together in prayer, song, messages, and dialog. 3. Peace Sunday - An annual event featuring speakers, performers, an interfaith candlelighting, and table displays of participating organizations. 4. Convergence - An annual weekend retreat, which provides an opportunity for participants to know each other better and to take part in workshops, nature walks, and other forms of program only possible at a longer event. Unity-and-Diversity World Council, Inc. P. O. Box 661401, Los Angeles, CA USA 90066-9201 Phone: 310-391-5735; FAX: 310-827-9187 (contact UDC first) Email: [email protected]; Website: www.udcworld.org
