IPYG logo

Below is a breakdown of the meaning behind our IPYG logo

White Dove

Key words: HOPE, MESSENGER OF PEACE, ETERNAL TRUCE

Explanation: Known to be a fairly hardy bird that can adapt and settle in almost any environment, our dove represents the hope that peace too, will settle in all nations. It also stands for the innocent, pure-hearted messengers of peace. These messengers are our youth who are aiming to serve all mankind around the world by mending the past and bringing peace. The white of the dove symbolizes our sincere call for peace, surrendering in wars and calling an eternal truce.

Open Wings

Key words: SELFLESS SERVICE, PROTECTION, EMBRACE ALL, INVITATION

Explanation: Our message of peace and selfless service must stretch to the ends of the earth. We aim to protect those who come after us from the wars humanity has suffered, and we are embracing all religions, genders, cultures, languages with open arms and inviting you to join us. When we can all work together peace will prevail in all corners of our world.

On Top of Globe

Key words: OWNERSHIP, DUTY, RESPONSIBILITY

Explanation: We know that in order for things to change we need to take responsibility for our words, our actions and for taking care of our communities. By taking ownership of the world and all of its problems it falls upon our generation to be people who do something truly great. With this mentality we will treat all life as though it were our own.

Light Behind the Dove

Key words: SUPPORT, UNITE, NEW ERA

Explanation: All of the heavens and earth are backing this work for peace, and supporting positive change. This is symbolized through the light shining from behind the dove. When each person embraces the light (cultures) of others, we can move and work in unity, like the dawning of a new day to bring an eternally peaceful era.

Blue Sky

Key words: EQUALITY, VOLUNTEER, TRUST, CULTURE OF PEACE

Explanation: The clear and bright, cloudless sky signifies a transparent trust that all nations can share and dwell peacefully within. There are no wars, prejudices or conflicts in the heavens only vast and endless life provided unconditionally, regardless of our recognition or thanks. The life that heaven gives us through light, air and rain are such simple forces of nature yet without these things none of us can survive. This is a perfect example of a true volunteer, someone whose human nature is to serve and love humbly and continuously. It is the youth with this quality that will bring about a new, shared culture of peace.

Globe

Key words: ALL NATIONS, RESTORE, HOME

Explanation: The globe is a symbol of every nation, language and religion. Although we have our unique differences we aim to break down the borders that divide us in wars. Our pledge is to serve all people, without exception, to restore faith in humanity and live in harmony. We breathe the same air, and walk the same earth - this whole earth is ours, OUR HOME!

Korea Centered on the Globe

Key words: BIRTHPLACE, IPYG'S ORIGIN

Explanation: Korea is the birthplace of IPYG, and the Declaration of World Peace was first written and declared within South Korea, where our IPYG headquarters are situated