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Toowoomba is a regional city situated approximately 130kms from Brisbane. It is a vibrant town that is multicultural and has become a refugee safe zone. It's motto is "Bold ambitions. Rich Traditions". There are many initiatives and events that work to bring unity in this region. Supported by local government and organisations.
Our vision is to become a Model City of Peace and Harmony in our region. Our Mission is unite with more and more organisations and individuals to progress this. Together to support the different ways of attaining peace and harmony.
Continuing to work with Local Government, Police department, Not-for-Profit Organisations. Providing them with support. Ongoing Interfaith and Multicultural Initiatives to break down any barriers.
Pure Land Learning College Association, Heartfulness Institute, Gummingurru Aboriginal Cooperation, Others TBC
Dr Uma Kumar has been a Heartfulness Volunteer for 21 years and has been a Heartfulness Trainer in the region of Toowoomba since 2016. The centre in Toowoomba was established in 2009 and has made many partnerships with local not-for-profit organizations who are like minded in working for the betterment of the community. The centre has allowed hundreds of people experience meditation and yogic practices. In Heartfulness Institute, Uma Kumar has been a Board Member for 7 years, a Peacefulness Ambassador, she has helped develop programs for Heartfulness Wellbeing which is an international initiative. Occasionally she has presented workshops to Corporates, Universities, Interfaith and Multicultural groups. Her background is in Medicine. She has been a doctor for 24 years and brings the philosophy of Heartfulness into her work in Family Medicine. Uma Kumar has served on the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation Board for nearly 5 years where she was involved in Grants and Research Committee.
Yes, I approve the guidelines for an International City of Peace and will provide four or more additional approved signatures of community Peace Team members (see next registration field). "A culture of peace is a set of values, attitudes, traditions and modes of behavior and ways of life based on respect for life, ending of violence and promotion and practice of non-violence through education, dialogue and cooperation. Tenets include: Full respect for and promotion of all human rights and fundamental freedoms; Commitment to peaceful settlement of conflicts; Efforts to meet the developmental and environmental needs of present and future generations; Respect for and promotion of the right to development; Respect for and promotion of equal rights and opportunities for women and men; Respect for and promotion of the right of everyone to freedom of expression, opinion and information; Adherence to the principles of freedom, justice, democracy, tolerance, solidarity, cooperation, pluralism, cultural diversity, dialogue and understanding at all levels of society and among nations; and fostered by an enabling national and international environment conducive to peace." In addition, the Golden Rule - "Do for others as you would have them do for you" -- provides a unity proposition for personal, local and global peace.
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