"God is Great, merciful and compassionate! If you only believe, miracles can happen". These are the words of Umberto Angelucci, National Leader and National Messiah of Afghanistan after the World Peace Tour Program in Afghanistan. After the Opening of the Palace we can feel substantially that the spiritual world is supporting in amazing ways.

When the original schedule was sent out for the World Peace Tour, Afghanistan was included as one of the countries to be visited by True Mother, but because of security concerns the Continental Director, Dr. Christopher ' was given responsibility to conduct the event. On June 22 he arrived in Kabul and was accompanied by Taj Hamad from International UPF and Robert Kittel now the National Leader to India.

In the earlier part of June, Vice President M. Karim Khalili represented Afghanistan at the Opening of the Palace and the Leaders Peace Summit in Seoul. He is the current second Vice President of Afghanistan. He was so inspired by the programs that he gave his full support for our Peace Tour in Kabul. Without his support, because of the security situation in Afghanistan at this time and the sensitive religious issues, it would not have been possible to hold the event. Also working together with his staff we could bring an amazing number of high level VIPs to hear God's message and receive the Blessing.

Currently working in Afghanistan is a staff of two, Umberto and Marilyn Angelucci so the task of holding such a program was far beyond our ability. For the last ten years the Afghan NMs, WFWP members and numerous Afghan supporters have been very faithful to this mission. Once again they rose to the occasion to support not only financially the total budget but to come and serve in many needed ways. We were so happy to receive in Kabul the support or Chi Hoon Hwang, NM, Keiko Kawai, WFWP, Hiroko

Among the three hundred in attendance to our program, held at the Kabul Serena Hotel in the heart of Kabul, was the Vice President, two representatives from the President's office, the daughter of King Amanullah, two current Ministers and one former minister, four deputy minister's, 23 Members of Parliament, two governors, two top Shia religious leaders, the Mayor of Kabul, President of the Journalists Union, President of Bakhtar News Agency, (government agency) Editor in Chief of Kabul Times, two faculty heads from Kabul University and 10 professors from the Kabul University and the Education University. With so many top level guests our biggest concern was how to give them the hospitality that they deserved.

We started the program with the recitation of the Holy Koran by Barakatullah Saleem a renowned Islamic scholar. Following, we heard the songs of a girl's choir from the Alfata High School and the poem of Yalda Aryana Azadi. All graced the stage, dressed in colorful Afghan traditional costumes.

To welcome the audience Vice President Khalili spoke briefly praising the work of UPF especially in the field of Inter-religious dialogue and that this interaction would be essential in creating peace in Afghanistan. The Ambassador for Peace Award was given to two distinguished members of the community, Dr. Mohammad Sakhi Noorzad, Mayor of Kabul and Adbul Rahman Mohammadi, President, Sports Federation of Disabled People of Afghanistan.

Dr. Christopher Kim, the Continental Director of Asia, then enlightened the audience on the work of the UPF by showing a slide presentation of Dr. Hak Ja Han's tour in Asia. The audience was amazed at the number of current heads of state and high level dignitaries supporting the peace tour and the generous donations given by our True Mother to the underprivileged people of the region.

The Keynote address from Dr. Moon was presented by Taj Hamad from UPF International. Mr. Hamad was dressed in his traditional Sudanese attire. The audience was captivated by the words of wisdom made especially understandable by quotes from the Koran added to the original speech by the Muslim presenter which clarified the contents.

The World Peace Blessing followed. Mr. Sayed Ishaq Gailani, the chairman of a political party and member of the lower house, accompanied by his wife, Fatana Gailani, a well-known social activist were the representative couple together with the Angelucci Family (Cain and Abel). At this point it was amazing how the crowd responded with a joyfully spirit to the Holy Juice toast and the rededication of the family promises. In the Afghan marriage ceremony there is a similar toast done by the newly married couple also therefore the audience felt familiar with the tradition and participated wholeheartedly.

The program concluded with three cheers of Mansei led by Chi Hoon Hwang, Korean NM, which proclaimed victory for God and his work in Afghanistan.

As we surveyed the audience we could see the enlightened faces of dedicated leaders of Afghanistan who had participated in the event from beginning to end. Faces of leaders who in the past had been enemies but now were sitting together and studying the message of peace given to them from the heart of our True Parents. Who could imagine that this day could come especially in a country which has only known war for the past twenty years and even today suffers violence daily? It was truly a miracle coming on the foundation of the blood, sweat and tears of our True Parents. Now we are living in the age after the Opening of the Palace and great things are happening in the building of the Kingdom. We must become a clear crystal vehicle that God can use now that he is moving and working in full force. We are honored to be part of this amazing providence and only pray that we can remain faithful and worthy of this great honor.

After the successful completion of the World Peace Tour in Kabul Afghanistan, Vice President M. Karim Khalili arranged for the visiting delegation of Universal Peace Federation to meet President Hamid Karzai at the Presidential Palace in Kabul. Although it was Friday the day of rest for the Muslim world, Pres. Karzai graciously agreed to greet us.

Dr. Christopher Kim, Continental Director, Asia, was accompanied by Mr. Taj. Hamad, UPF International, Dr. Robert Kittel, Director UPF India, Dr. Chi Hoon Hwang, Korean NM, Umberto and Marilyn Angelucci, Cain NM, Mrs. Keiko Kawai, Director, WFWP, Mr. Anwar Ha'i, newly appointed National Leader, and Mr. Toshiyuki Matsufuji, IRFF. President Karzai greeted us enthusiastically and said that he had received a full report from the Vice President about his recent trip to Korea and the World Peace Tour program held on the previous day in Kabul. He asked questions about our work and Dr. ' testified to our True Parents global peace network and unending dedication to the worldwide peace process.

The delegation then presented the Award of Leadership and Good Governance to Pres. Karzai which he received proudly. At this sensitive time of political turmoil in Afghanistan this gesture of encouragement to Pres. Karzai was greatly appreciated by himself and his loyal staff. Creating peace in Afghanistan is a dangerous and complicated process which Pres. Karzai has taken on his shoulders with total devotion. His supporters are strong but his opponents often have a powerful voice. This gesture was a much needed demonstration of support from the international community at a delicate time.

Pres. Karzai mentioned to the group that if Mrs. Moon had visited herself he would have surely attended the program and that he looks forward to her future visit and promised to give his full support.

With the attendance of the current Vice President to the Opening of the Palace in Korea and the visit of UPF leaders with the President and his promise to support our True Parents and UPF peace work, we look forward to a dramatic change in the fortune of Afghanistan. UPF plans to be a substantial partner in the peace process in Afghanistan and in the work of educating the leadership towards that goal.

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