UGCSI ALUMNI - FIRST LADY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI AFRICA RECEIVES AWARD FROM LATIN AMERICA

Ambassador Clyde Rivers, First Lady Denise Nkurunziza, Celina Gonzalez

On August 5, 2014 in Washington DC, the Christian Latin Business Association Humanitarian Award was presented to the First Lady of Burundi Africa, Denise Nkurunziza. The award was presented to the First Lady by Alama Vision Television personality, Celina Gonzalez. Celina Gonzalez commented, “We are honored and privileged to present the First Lady of Burundi with this prestigious award for her outstanding work to help the underprivileged of the world, as well as, the work she is doing through the Buntu Foundation in Burundi to empower women.” The Christian Latin Business Association Humanitarian Award is presented to leading humanitarians globally.

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “The First Lady of Burundi has an Honorary Doctorate with United Graduate College and Seminary International. It is an honor to have one of our Alumni with such a life style of helping and encouraging widows in her country. She is a leader that is doing the job of empowering women. First Lady Denise Nkurunziza also is the leader of The Buntu Foundation. Her foundation is in the process of building a city to help the underprivileged in her country.”

UGCSI CHIEF CHANCELLOR DR. CLYDE RIVERS WINS MARTIN LUTHER KING LEGACY OF PEACE AWARD

Mayor Chuck Reed with Dr. Clyde Rivers

In San Jose, California on October 18, 2014, UGCSI Chief Chancellor, Dr. Clyde Rivers was surprised and honored by the presentation of the Martin Luther King Legacy of Peace Award.  The President of the Martin Luther King Foundation, of the Santa Clarita Valley, Kathleen Flynn and the Mayor of San Jose, Chuck Reed and other respected officials, presented the award to Dr. Clyde Rivers.

The Martin Luther King Foundation has been active in the Santa Clarita Valley for well over 30 years. Every year this organization chooses to honor the top mountain movers whose lives are representative of the great work Dr. Martin Luther King accomplished in his life, Civil Rights Laws in the United States of America. Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “I’m very humbled by the Legacy of Peace Award from the pioneer of peace, Dr. Martin Luther King through this prestigious foundation.”

There is great work being accomplished by Ambassador Rivers and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative, Golden Rule International Award, as well as Dr. Clyde Rivers’ organization, iChange Nations. Together they are in over 120 nations of the world proclaiming the Golden Rule, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers went on the say, “I believe this Global Ethic can change the world. The work of iChange Nations, dedicated to bringing back the lost art of honor around the world, along with the Golden Rule International Award, are the key to global transformation - working to keep peace alive.”

AMBASSADOR DR. CLYDE RIVERS INVITED TO 63RD ANNUAL NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST IN WASHINGTON DC

Ambassador Clyde Rivers on Capital Hill

This February 5, 2014 in Washington DC, the Annual National Prayer Breakfast is scheduled to take place. Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers has been invited to partake in this great gathering.

Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of iChange Nations. It seems appropriate that Ambassador Rivers would be a part of the gathering of both national leaders and more than 130 representatives of other nations seeking to build and strengthen international ties through spirituality, love of God, and care for each other.  Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “It is indeed a great honor to receive this invitation and I look forward to making great connections with others from around the world.”

Dr. Clyde Rivers’ mission through iChange Nations™ is to bring back the lost art of honor by building a culture that recognizes individuals throughout the world, those who have accomplished extraordinary humanitarian efforts to effectively change nations. iChange Nations, with its collaborative partners, have implemented an International Honorary Award infrastructure. This infrastructure empowers and equips citizens and alumni members with the tools needed to effectively pursue and transform the world.