Akif Manaf
President, ULUDEF
He is a leading advocate for sustainable peace through inner transformation, awareness, and ethical leadership. His work focuses on the understanding that lasting social change begins with individual responsibility and conscious action.
he supports global platforms that encourage voluntary participation, dialogue, and collective awareness. His approach emphasizes non-violence, inclusivity, and the development of peaceful societies through education and cooperation.
President’s Message
Peace is not only the absence of conflict; it is a state of awareness, responsibility, and conscious action. At ULUDEF, we believe that sustainable peace begins within the individual and expands through collective commitment and ethical cooperation.
World Change Day for Sustainable Peace was created with this understanding. It is not merely a symbolic day, but a global call to action that invites individuals, communities, and organizations to reflect on their role in shaping a more peaceful world. When one person chooses peace, understanding, and responsibility, that choice becomes a ripple of change within society.
Through the International Peace Project, ULUDEF works to transform this vision into coordinated international action. The project brings together diverse initiatives, organizations, and peace-oriented programs under a shared framework that emphasizes inner transformation, social responsibility, and sustainable impact. It is designed to foster dialogue, cooperation, and long-term engagement beyond borders, cultures, and disciplines.
The Peace Hour Program represents one of the most accessible expressions of this vision. By dedicating a shared moment to peace, reflection, and conscious intention, individuals across the world participate in a collective act of awareness. This simple yet powerful practice reminds us that peace is not distant or abstract; it is present in our daily choices and actions.
ULUDEF operates on the belief that lasting global change cannot be imposed from the top down. It must emerge through voluntary participation, ethical leadership, and a deep respect for human dignity. Our initiatives are grounded in cooperation, inclusivity, and non-violence, and are carried forward through the dedication of individuals and organizations committed to positive transformation.
As we continue to grow as an international federation, we remain focused on our core purpose: supporting pathways to sustainable peace through awareness, education, and collective action. I invite all those who share this vision to take part in our journey and to contribute, in their own way, to a more peaceful and conscious world.