Friday, October 22, 2010

Sophie Denis' Alpine Challenge 2011


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FPCD welcomes Elite Athlete to International Advisory Board

FPCD welcomes Elite Athlete Sophie Denis to the Foundation's International Advisory Board

(Sophie Denis at the top of the Paccha Summit in Peru with the FPCD Flag)

Sophie Denis is a key player, role model and source of inspiration to promote sport as powerful tool for peace, education and development, values in line with FPCD mandate. Having recently been named Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal Tourism 2011, the FPCD is honoured to welcome Ms. Denis to the Foundation's International Advisory Board.

FPCD and Sophie Denis are together developing a Youth Program to coincide with her role as Goodwill Ambassador in 2011 which will harmonize Ms. Denis' people's skills and sports' background with FPCD impressive development projects and both parties desire to advance diplomatic relationships with humanitarian actors for youth and deliver a strong message of hope.
 
FPCD's Youth Program 2011 will support youth initiatives in "post conflict" countries and aim to create 6 youth centers in 6 different communities along with Sophie's alpine challenge of climbing 6 peaks above 26,000ft in 6 months. This powerful project, will be a life challenging experience for our Youth, delivering a strong message of hope and beyond in line with Ms. Denis' motto : everything is possible.


This ambitious program is designed to reach a broad audience by launching an awareness campaign with media outlets, establishing keynote speaker roles in local and international events, and developing educational programs in the US schools to spread the word.

Learn more about Sophie Denis and her recent breaking of 5 world records by reading her bio here

And also through her blog: FOLLOW THE CLIMB

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The Monaco Boys Choir also supports humanitarian initiatives for youth in Timor-Leste. Learn about the Monaco Boys Choir and the Maubara Youth Center here: Maubara  or Petits Chanteurs.





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Bio of Sophie Denis, FPCD International Advisory Board Member

FPCD New International Advisory Board Member at the top of Mt. Everest

Sophie Denis recently created 5 New World Records, giving her the privilege of naming the Climbing Routes.


New routes names in Peru: 

§ New route in Huantsan West Summit : “Les Trois Mousquetaires”
Sophie is the first woman to summit Huantsan West


§ New route in Huantsan North Summit : “Illusion”
Sophie is the first woman to summit Huantsan North



§ New route in Suiricocha North Face : “Everything is Possible”
Sophie is the first woman to summit Suiricocha


§ New route in Manon Dos West Face : “Beyond Survival”
Sophie is the first woman to summit Manon Dos


§ New route in Vicunita West Face : “Sacred Ayahuasca”
Sophie is the first woman to climb the West Face of Vicunita
 
Each summit was with the FPCD flag and permanently on Sophie Denis' climbing gear because the FPCD mission is a cause close to her heart.
 
Ms. Denis is an accomplished athlete and her full biographical details will be posted here shortly, please check back soon.






In the meantime, visit Sophie's blog : http://followtheclimb.blogspot.com/.
 

 
 
 
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Saturday, October 16, 2010

Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon's Message for United Nations Day 24 October

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS


MESSAGE FOR UNITED NATIONS DAY

24 October 2010

"On United Nations Day, I express my great appreciation to the millions of people throughout the world who believe deeply in our work for peace, development and human rights… and who uphold our ideals and help us achieve our goals. To all of you… friends and fellow citizens of the world… I say: thank you.

Sixty-five years ago on this date, the founding Charter of the United Nations entered into force. Every year on UN Day, we reaffirm our global mission. We reassert the universal values of tolerance, mutual respect and human dignity. And we recognize the progress we have made together: gains in literacy and life expectancy… the spread of knowledge and technology... advances in democracy and the rule of law.

But above all, UN Day is a day on which we resolve to do more. More to protect those caught up in armed conflict, to fight climate change and avert nuclear catastrophe; more to expand opportunities for women and girls, and to combat injustice and impunity; more to meet the Millennium Development Goals.

Last month’s MDG Summit at the United Nations generated political momentum… as well as financial commitments that are especially significant in these difficult economic times. I am determined to press ahead as the 2015 deadline approaches.

Despite our problems, despite polarization and distrust, our interconnected world has opened up vast new possibilities for common progress. Let us commit to do even more to realize the great vision set out in the UN Charter."


The FPCD aligns itself with the Secretary-General of the United Nations on this important occasion and encourages international reflection on ways and means to fulfill the UN Charter and the Millennium Development Goals.

The FPCD is grateful to the United Nations Department of Public Information, Non-Governmental Organization Section, for making the Secretary-General's statement available to the Foundation.


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