Greetings
IYF raises people with joyful hearts.
Everyone wants true happiness in life. Most people think
that certain
conditions must be met in order to be happy,
but they
must first discover where happiness is derived
from.
With IYF, you will encounter and learn about the world
of the
heart.
A strong mindset that is capable of overcoming any form
of difficulty is created when one overcomes one’s limits.
As you participate in IYF programs, before you realize it,
your heart will become stronger and will enjoy lasting
happiness.Also, you will be able to become a mentor who
can pass on happiness to others.
In the future, the youth
who have gained sound, bright hearts through IYF will lead
the world. I believe that everywhere they venture, there will
be a scent of happiness.
- Chairman of IYF, Moon Taek Park
IYF is a light that shines
on the hearts of youth
Young people try to decorate their lives with style and
individuality; however, this cannot give true freedom or peace.
Today’s youth have long wandered from the values and
social responsibilities needed to guide the next generation
—they are our hope and our future. IYF shares their worries
and difficulties and supports their endeavors and passion.
IYF is a bright, vibrant festival for the youth of tomorrow.
There
is sharing and volunteering in IYF, because its members can
sacrifice for others and are freed from their own small world.
IYF is
a cradle of global leadership that nurtures strong hearts
in all people
and lifts them up to discover their dreams.
Just as a star gleams through the darkness, the youth of IYF
will become
bright stars that shine throughout the world.
- IYF Founder, Ock Soo Park
There is hope for the world
because of you
Thirteen years ago, I saw a photo exhibition while passing
by the
Seoul Newspaper Hall. It was an exhibition of IYF
students work in
Africa, South America, Asia, and various
other countries.
There were
several students there and when I asked them
what the purpose of this
event was, they replied, “I used
to be full of hatred, and could not
trust anyone, but I have
changed now.” “I used to be afraid, could not
speak in front
of people, and closed the door of my heart. I am not
that
way anymore.” I saw how young people who had gone to
volunteer had changed.
I have been an educator for over
40 years, and so I strongly believe
that happiness can be
achieved in this world simply by giving proper
education to
the youth. After meeting with the youth of IYF,
I discovered
that these youths were happy amidst a very complicated
world.
I believe there is hope for this world because of you.
If you continue
to live with this heart, hope will come upon
this world and it shall
bring forth a world overflowing with
love.
- Former Prime Minister, Su Seong Lee
