Bike for Peace
The Department of Foreign Affairs held a lecture about peace, disarmament and democracy with the Norwegian-based organization “Bike for Peace” president and founder Mr. Tore Naerland who came here in the Philippines to introduce what his organizations aims. He stated that the Bike for Peace seeks to initiate and develop a grassroot concern for the local environment, as well as creating an understanding of the national and global consequences of the actions of individuals, communities and campaigns.
During its tours, Bike for Peace has met many well-known political, religious and cultural leaders like Pope Johannes Paul II, the former State Secretary of the Soviet Union Andreij Gromyko, the General Secretary of the United Nations Boutros Boutros Ghali and Perez de Cuellar, the former President of Poland Lech Walesa, President of Ireland Mary Robinson, the General Secretary of the National League for Democracy of Burma Aung San Suu Kyi and others. In 2014, Mr. Naerland was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work for peace and democracy in Burma/Myanmar. For 30 years, Mr. Naerland has been promoting peace by organizing biking and cultural tours in various countries since 1978 and inspired many to join his ideas.
