WORLD PEACE AMBASSADOR, DR. CLYDE RIVER, PLAYS KEY ROLE IN THE LAUNCH OF FIRST US-AFRICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN GHANA

Dr. Clyde Rivers, ICN

Dr. Gladys Loggin-Folorunsho, founder of US-ACC

Mr Martin Ofori, Chairman of US-ACC Ghana

By emphasizing a message of peace through God's Royal Law, Golden Rule Dialogue Expert, Dr. Clyde Rivers played a key role in the establishing of the first United States-Africa Chamber of Commerce in Ghana.

On December 6, 2016 in Accra, Ghana, the United States -Africa Chamber of Commerce (US-ACC) opened its first office, with the ethic of the Golden Rule established within the Ghanaian business community.

One of the primary goals of US-ACC is to help strengthen trade relations between small and medium scale business enterprises in Ghana and the United States. This can be accomplished by empowering them with the resources, connections and exposure needed to form international partnerships within peaceful national environments.

The US-ACC, in collaboration with iChange Nations (ICN), launched the office on the theme: “Engendering Growth and Development through Peace and Cooperation”.

The Golden Rule of Business being used by US-ACC says, “Treat others the way you want to be treated”.

World Peace Ambassador, Dr Clyde Rivers, was in Ghana promoting the message of the Golden Rule as part of a campaign that Ghana would have a peaceful election, which would open doors for businesses.

He said Africa had the resources that the world needs, but the world was concerned about peace because where there is no peace, there is no development.

Dr Rivers said, “We are going to bring the golden rule into the system, to teach people how to treat others the way they want to be treated, which would bring an environment of peace that will promote business, development and empower Ghanaians to thrive and create their own economy”.

Dr. Clyde Rivers, is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ as well as the global Golden Rule Dialogue Expert.  Dr. Rivers travels around the world promoting Golden Rule Dialogue as a vital part of the developmental process of finding peace through dialogue. The Golden Rule Dialogue is simply, “Treat others the way you want to be treated in your dialogue.” Dr. Rivers believes every life is valuable and created for a contribution to our world and that without peace, that contribution can be lost. If that contribution is lost, our entire world loses.

"As I travel around the world, I see various nations or communities in conflict due to racism, tribalism, and many other types of divisions," states Dr. Rivers, "I recognize that all of it is rooted in one single law that is being violated. They are violating the Royal Law, the Golden Rule."

iChange Nations™ is a professional institution that builds international Statesmen by equipping, mentoring and training highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world.  This organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations educate, train and support a Nation Building Process that is designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life.  This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships; while helping people understand the value of honor and basic human rights.

iChange Nations™ is the World’s Largest Honoring Network Establishing Cultures of Honor around the world.  ICN has established a system that is bringing back honor to the world.  They look to honor people at global, national, state and community levels, who have made positive contributions in helping mankind.  Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring others are working hand-in-hand to change the world.

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Written by Dr. Christopher G. Green
Dr. Christopher Green is an international columnist/writer with the Global Journalism Award winning team of Dr. Clyde Rivers and iChange Nations Social Media News™.

GOLDEN RULE DIALOGUE LEADS TO PEACEFUL ELECTIONS IN GHANA

World Peace Ambassador, Dr. Clyde Rivers and

Prof. Emmanuel Asante 

Ghana has a new president-elect in the person Nana Akuffo Addo of the New Patriotic Party, and just as important as the election results was the peaceful response from all parties and citizens of the nation. Directly connected to this peaceful response was the message of peace and the Golden Rule that Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers was able to bring just days prior Ghana's national election.

Dr Rivers said, “We were able to bring the golden rule into the election, and teach people that they must treat others the way they want to be treated, which will bring an environment of peace that will promote business, development and empower Ghanaians to thrive and create their own economy.”

Dr. Clyde Rivers was in Ghana just days before their national election, where he met with the National Peace Council of the Republic of Ghana, Prof. Emmanuel K. Asante. Together they established the Accra Declaration, which is a commitment to a peaceful election, signed by all parties. Among their talks they discussed establishing the Golden Rule as a Youth Peace Program to help build systems of peace in the Republic of Ghana.

Dr. Rivers said, “It was such a privilege to sit with Prof. Emmanuel Asante and discuss plans to help establish peace and development in his country. We talked about how to involve the strength of the next generations of Ghanaians through a Golden Rule education model based on peace. We look forward to further interactions with the leadership of the Republic of Ghana as we return and promote Golden Rule Peace and Development.”

Dr. Rivers also spoke to the nation of Ghana through their CLASS RADIO station, which has a listening audience of 1.5 million. He was interviewed by popular radio host, Prince, and was able to talk about Golden Rule Dialogue, calling upon all citizens to value honor, peace and every human life, in anticipation of the country's elections.

"I see various nations or communities in conflicts due to racism, tribalism, sexism, classism, and many types of divisions." states Dr. Rivers. "All of it is rooted in one single law that is being violated. They are violating the Royal Law, the Golden Rule."

As Dr. Rivers is called in to sometimes mediate or expedite peaceful solutions rather it's a small community or an entire nation, he finds that he is able to bring the keys to peaceful resolution through Golden Rule Dialogue and the promotion of the Royal Law.

Dr. Clyde Rivers, is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ and he is the global expert on Golden Rule Dialogue.  Dr. Rivers travels the world promoting Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring people who live the Golden Rule everyday. The Golden Rule is simply, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Dr. Rivers believes every life is valuable and created for a contribution to our world and that without peace, that contribution can be lost. If that contribution is lost, our entire world loses.

iChange Nations™ is the World’s Largest Honoring Network, establishing Cultures of Honor around the world.  ICN has fostered a movement that is bringing back honor to the world.  They look to honor people at global, national, state and community levels, who have made positive contributions in helping mankind.  Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring others are working hand-in-hand to change the world.

iChange Nations™ is also a professional institution that builds international Statesmen by equipping, mentoring and training highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world.  This organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping countries educate, train and support a nation-building process that is designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships; while helping people understand the value of honor and basic human rights.

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Written by Dr. Christopher G. Green
Dr. Christopher Green is an international columnist/writer with the Global Journalism Award winning team of Dr. Clyde Rivers and iChange Nations Social Media News™.

THE ROYAL LAW KEY TO WORLD PEACE

The Leading Voice of Golden Rule Dialogue, Dr. Clyde Rivers

If you really fulfill the Royal Law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well ---- James 2:8

As the leading voice in Golden Rule Dialogue, Dr. Clyde Rivers is bringing the Royal Law to the world. Dr. Rivers explains, "While many view the Golden Rule from a religious perspective, it is actually revealed as a Royal Law in scripture. It is a law based on governance, not religion."

The leader of the Global Golden Rule Movement is building a Royal Law platform that is based upon the sovereign King perspective of God, which can be seen in the Bible where it declares in Psalm 24:1, "The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein."

Dr. Rivers insists that this bible passage clearly shows that God is King, Lord and Ruler over the earth, the whole world, which includes all that dwell therein. God is King and He established a Royal Law by which mankind would be governed.

No matter what one believes about God, or even if there is no belief in any divine entity, most people will agree on the Royal Law. It's not a religious law and it carries more weight than a cultural code.

"It is amazing that all of the major religions of the world agree on this one ethic: Treat others the way you want to be treated. Love your neighbor as yourself,"  concludes Dr. Rivers, "As I travel around the world and see various nations or communities in conflicts due to racism, tribalism, sexism, and many types of divisions, I see all of it rooted in one single law that is being violated: They are violating the Royal Law, the Golden Rule."

As Dr. Rivers is called into communities or nations to mediate or expedite peaceful solutions, he finds that he is able to bring the keys to peace and development through Golden Rule Dialogue and the promotion of the Royal Law.

Dr. Clyde Rivers, is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ and he is the global expert on Golden Rule Dialogue.  Dr. Rivers travels the world promoting Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring people who live the Golden Rule everyday. The Golden Rule is simply, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Dr. Rivers believes every life is valuable and created for a contribution to our world and that without peace, that contribution can be lost. If that contribution is lost, our entire world loses.

"As I travel around the world," observes Dr. Rivers "I see many people who are doing or have done amazing things, but they are often under the radar and out of the spotlight. They are the unsung heroes of our world. I want to honor their service to humanity and inspire others to also strive for something greater than themselves."

iChange Nations™ is the World’s Largest Honoring Network, establishing Cultures of Honor around the world.  ICN has fostered a movement that is bringing back honor to the world.  They look to honor people at global, national, state and community levels, who have made positive contributions in helping mankind.  Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring others are working hand-in-hand to change the world.

iChange Nations™ is also a professional institution that builds international Statesmen by equipping, mentoring and training highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world.  This organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping countries educate, train and support a nation-building process that is designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships; while helping people understand the value of honor and basic human rights.

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Written by Dr. Christopher G. Green
Dr. Christopher Green is an international columnist/writer with the Global Journalism Award winning team of Dr. Clyde Rivers and iChange Nations Social Media News™.

DR. CLYDE RIVERS SPEAKS TO THE COUNTRY OF GHANA AFRICA ON THE CLASS RADIO

Dr. Clyde Rivers with the Radio Host, Prince 

Dr. Clyde Rivers spoke to the nation of Ghana through their CLASS RADIO station, which has a listening audience of 1.5 million. On December 5, 2016, during a trip into the Republic of Ghana Africa, Golden Rule Dialogue Expert, Dr. Clyde Rivers was interviewed by popular radio host, Prince. Dr. Rivers was able to establish Golden Rule Dialogue, calling upon all citizens to value honor, peace and every human life, in anticipation of the country's upcoming elections.


Dr. Rivers said, “Prince is a true statesman for the media of Ghana. I appreciated his straight forward questions and his appreciation for honesty and truthfulness in the media. It was such a privilege to be able to air, on this station, our message of the Golden Rule and peace and development for this great country. Thank you to CLASS RADIO and their host, Prince.”

Dr. Clyde Rivers on CLASS RADIO

Dr. Clyde Rivers, is the Founder and President of IChange Nations™ as well as the global Golden Rule Dialogue Expert. Dr. Rivers travels around the world promoting Golden Rule Dialogue in the developmental process of finding peace through dialogue. Golden Rule Dialogue is simply, “Treat others the way you want to be treated in your dialogue.” Dr. Rivers' motto is, “Listening for Change.” He believes every life is valuable and created for a contribution to our world and that without peace, that contribution is lost and our entire world loses.

iChange Nations™ is also a professional institution that builds Statesmen by equipping, mentoring and training highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships; to help people understand the value of honor and basic human rights.

iChange Nations™ is the World’s Largest Honoring Network Establishing Cultures of Honor around the world. ICN has established a movement that is bringing back honor to the world. They look to honor people at global, national, state and community levels that have made positive contributions in helping mankind. It is no wonder that Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring others are going hand-in-hand to change the world.

GOLDEN RULE DIALOGUE EXPERT DR. CLYDE RIVERS FOSTERS PEACE IN GHANA AFRICA

Dr. Clyde Rivers with Prof. Emmanuel K. Asante

Dr. Clyde Rivers was in Ghana Africa December 4, 2016,  just days before their elections, where he met with the National Peace Council of the Republic of Ghana, Prof. Emmanuel K. Asante. Together they established the Accra Declaration, which is a commitment to a peaceful election, signed by all parties. Among their talks they discussed establishing the Golden Rule as a Youth Peace Program to help build systems of peace in the Republic of Ghana.

Dr. Clyde Rivers, is the Founder and President of IChange Nations™ as well as the global Golden Rule Dialogue Expert. Dr. Rivers travels around the world promoting Golden Rule Dialogue in the developmental process of finding peace through dialogue, Golden Rule Dialogue, “Treat others the way you want to be treated in your dialogue.” His motto being, “Listening for Change.” He believes every life is valuable and created for a contribution to our world and that without peace, that contribution is lost and our entire world loses.

Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “It was such a privilege to sit with Prof. Emmanuel Asante and discuss plans to help establish peace and development in his country. We talked about how to involve the strength of the next generations of Ghanaians through a Golden Rule education model based on peace. We look forward to further interactions with the leadership of the Republic of Ghana as we return and promote Golden Rule Peace and Development.”

iChange Nations™ is also a professional institution that builds Statesmen by equipping, mentoring and training highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support a Nation Building Process that is designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships; to help people understand the value of honor and basic human rights.

iChange Nations™ is the World’s Largest Honoring Network Establishing Cultures of Honor around the world. ICN has established a system that is bringing back honor to the world. They look to honor people at global, national, state and community levels, that have made positive contributions in helping mankind. It is no wonder that Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring others are going hand-in-hand to change the world.

THE GIFT OF HONOR

Honorees in Chicago

The wisest man who ever lived once said; “A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.” (Proverbs 18:16). I recently had the privilege of traveling to Chicago, Illinois to be with Ambassador Clyde Rivers and several Golden Rule Peace Ambassadors, as representatives of the “iChange Nations™” family.  As we converged on the Windy City, the vision to create cultures of honor was set before us. Eight Ambassadors from across the country, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, yet we were intent on one purpose.  We came to seek out those who deserve to receive a gift of honor.

Honor is a gift because it is unsolicited. Honor is a gift because it cost us something.  We paid a price to go and recognize others who have paid a price to serve others. Honor is a gift because it encourages those weary hands who work tirelessly to encourage others. Honor is the perfect gift because it is available to every human being to give. Honoring others truly brought us before great men and women. 

Amb. Dr. Clyde Rivers and Dr. Gary Slutkin

We were thrilled to meet with Dr. Gary Slutkin and his assistant Angalia Bianca with Cure Violence at the University of Chicago. Dr. Slutkin has followed up an impressive career with the World Health Organization to help those suffering around the world from epidemic diseases to establish Cure Violence.

This organization is treating violence as a disease and helping people in several nations to break this destructive lifestyle. Some of those that are cured return to their old neighborhoods as social workers to help others overcome as well. What a moving moment it was to watch Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers honor over 20 of these heroes.

We also met Cobe Williams who starred in the documentary film “The Interrupters”and is Cure Violence’s International trainer.  Cobe is a perfect example of a life that has been changed and is now helping others.

We also had the pleasure of producing a TV broadcast with our new friends at Christ Family TV Network.  Ambassador Rivers honored several deserving church leaders, followed up by interviewing fellow Peace Ambassadors, Dr. Charles Kinuthia, founder of the One Stop Tax Service Franchises, and Dr. Nashon Walker, founder of Hoodrise Nation, an outreach to the inner city where he brings hope, every day, to young people through music and mentorship.

Another treat was meeting Golden Rule Ambassador Coach Tony Branch.  Tony’s accomplishments are numerous, but I was particularly impressed with the 10 years that he coached women’s basketball.  He not only taught them how to play the game, but he taught them about life.  Over 100 of these young athletes received college scholarships thanks to their hard work, but also thanks to Coach Tony opening doors and seeing them through.  Even though his job was done, he stayed connected to these young ladies to help them through their 4 years of college.

When you create a culture of honor, you can’t help but be built up just by being in presence of other people of influence. It's always great to be surrounded by great leaders;  Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers, Dr. Donni Pitzl, Dr. Michal Pitzl, Dr. Brian Williams, Dr. Charles Kinuthia, Dr. Nashon Walker and Johnny Vega.

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This article was written by Amb. Dr. Dan Justice

Dr. Dan Justice is a Golden Rule World Peace Ambassador and part of the iChange Nations™. He is the founder of PMI International, a Non-Profit Organization, along with his wife Sharon and their 7 children.  Together they are training and equipping people around the world in business, education, family, media, government, religion and arts & entertainment.

WORLD PEACE AMBASSADOR DR. CLYDE RIVERS TO BROADCAST THE MESSAGE OF THE GOLDEN RULE TO THE 1.6 BILLION AUDIENCE OF THE CROSS TV NETWORK

Dr. Clyde Rivers at Cross TV

The Cross TV Network Founder, Dr. Joseph Nassralla was led, through much personal hardship and persecution, to create an international platform involving media TV in 1993. To date the Cross TV Network broadcasts in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, China, North Korea, South Korea, India-Pakistan and Indonesia as well as America, Canada and Northern Mexico. With an estimated 1.6 billion viewers.

Just recently, Golden Rule World Peace Ambassador and Founder and President of IChange Nations™, Dr. Clyde Rivers was approached by Dr. Nassralla of Cross TV, and asked to do a weekly show called “The Golden Rule Show.” The message of “Treating others the way you want to be treated,” will now reach this massive global audience like never before. Dr. Rivers the leading expert of Golden Rule Dialogue has watched the effects of living the Golden Rule around the world. He is being called upon to propagate this message everywhere he goes. The truth is, where people are living this universal principle, the pathway to peaceful dialogue changes the outcome of conflict and tragedy that the world is engulfed in.

Dr. Rivers’ organization, IChange Nations™ is dedicated to bringing back the lost art of honor around the world. In conjunction with Golden Rule International multitudes have been appointed as Golden Rule World Peace Ambassadors around the globe for their life style of living the Golden Rule, reflected in their treatment of mankind. This Golden Rule Show will now expand and validate this universal principle that so many are exemplifying. The nations that are calling out for help to establish some sort of dialogue to bring peace to their countries will now be able to connect weekly with Dr. Rivers and this powerful message.

Dr. Rivers, when interviewed said, “This is truly a great day as we are able to bring this message to the world through the Cross TV Network. I firmly believe that the world can and will change as more people embrace the principle of the Golden Rule. We do not need to debate the hate any longer. We will teach people to engage in Golden Rule Dialogue that will bring about Golden Rule Outcomes. Thank you Dr. Joseph Nassralla and your team for calling upon us to bring our message.”

IChange Nations™is the World’s Largest Honoring Network Establishing Cultures of Honor around the world. ICN has established a system that is bringing back honor to the world. They look to honor people at global, national, state and community levels that have made positive contributions in helping mankind. It is no wonder that Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring others are going hand-in-hand to change the world.

IChange Nations™ works in conjunction with Golden Rule International. Golden Rule Ambassador Clyde Rivers is the Representative for the Golden Rule International and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative, North American Division to the United Nations – New York. Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative is affiliated with the Department of Public Record (DPI) – United Nations as well as affiliated with the United Religious Initiative (URI), an Interfaith Peace organization.

The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. This organization seeks out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life. This is a new global ethic that the leadership of the Golden Rule International Award, Patron, Former President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu have embraced and are promoting globally.

WORLD PEACE AMBASSADOR DR. CLYDE RIVERS RECEIVES GLOBAL JOURNALIST AWARD 2016

In Miami, Florida at Media 2016, Dr. Clyde Rivers received a Global Journalist Award for his outstanding worldwide journalism. This was accomplished by simply using the worldwide web. Dr. Rivers Journalism has used blogs and social media to tell their story. This has attracted a global viewing that has caused Dr. Rivers’ global movement and organization to be included in this 2016 Global Journalism honor category.

Our journalism has connected the world to his message of the Golden Rule, “Treat others the way you want to be treated,” as the world’s most profound ethic for global peace and development. Dr. Rivers movement of the Golden Rule has hundreds of participants around the world. Our journalism gives these participants a voice to the nations sharing our message of hope and the value of each person’s contribution to the world. It has shown the people of the world doing good and unites the world for good. Every life is valuable and has been created for a contribution and we get to reveal these contributions through our journalism…we tell the story!

We wish to give a special thanks to Global Correspondent and Chief Editor, Dr. Donella Pitzl as well as Correspondent Dr. Robin Lococo for their endless hours of attention to telling our story and allowing the world to partake in the message of hope and the movement of the Golden Rule around the world.

Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of IChange Nations™ a professional institution that builds Statesmen by equipping, mentoring and training highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of honor and basic human rights.

DR. PHINEHAS KINUTHIA SPEAKS UP ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE VALUE OF ALL MANKIND

Dr. Phinehas Kinuthia

Article written by Dr. Phinehas Kinuthia

Dr. Phinehas is an IChange Nations™ Statesman, a Golden Rule World Peace Ambassador. He is also an Executive Global Liaison for IChange Nations™ Human Rights Global Congress. He has authored the book, Dreaming to Becoming. 

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The launch of the Human Rights Global Congress by IChange Nations™ in Grand Rapids Michigan was a life changing event. It was exciting and inspiring to have people from all walks of life come together and begin the conversation on how to educate the world on their Human Rights. It was inspiring to hear from each great leader.

The underlying theme was how valuable each of us are in our uniqueness and why we are to contribute towards humanity’s development by educating our children.  What inspired me was the paradigm that human rights issue is all about potential. There is untapped potential in everyone and so when we violate the human rights of others such as their rights for equality and freedom we deny them the opportunity to maximize on their abilities and who they were meant to be. This in return becomes potential wasted and humanity misses out on the value of that person’s contribution to the world. So every person should be valued.

It was also clear that the education of people on Human Rights has to start with our children. The average person cannot quote all the 30 Human Rights in the Universal Declaration of the Human Rights.  So we are to start helping people learn and understand their rights so they can become proponents and advocates of causes that support these rights.  It was an honor to contribute to this great conversation.

WORLD PEACE AMBASSADOR TALKS ABOUT THE VALUE OF LIFE

DR. ERIC MELWANI

Dr. Eric Melwani is a Golden Rule World Peace Ambassador and a Statesman with IChange Nations™. He travels around the world with the message of the value of life and the Golden Rule. He also pastors the Church of Many Waters in Orlando, Florida with his wife Dr. Janet Melwani. This article is written by Dr. Eric Melwani.

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One of the greatest gifts given to mankind is the gift of life. I consider it a privilege to wake up every morning with thanksgiving in my mouth and to be able to celebrate life daily. I am appreciative of all the benefits of life and the value of it. I am grateful for the wonderful people in my life including my family and to be able to celebrate each other.

Life is very valuable and precious because it has been made in the image of our Creator. Every life has been beautifully created and carries purpose in it. Every life is amazingly unique and cannot be duplicated nor replicated because it carries its own distinct identity. Just as every fingerprint is unique and no one in the world has the same fingerprints. In the same way every life is valuable and unique because no one can be like the other.

Every life carries gifts and talents for the purpose of making a positive difference and the world a better place to live. Thus, life must be protected and celebrated. We must honor every person because every life is precious, valuable and has something to contribute to humanity.

We must celebrate other cultures, ethnicities and races of people because there is power and beauty in diversity. Every culture adds flavor to humanity as a whole and contributes to the value of life. Thus, we must celebrate the value of life and its expressions through diversities we encounter.

I was born in Kolkata, India and saw extreme poverty in the streets of Kolkata. It broke my heart seeing these precious children homeless and digging through garbage looking for morsels of food. It would hurt and bother me seeing the misery of these people as the monsoon rains would come down and flood many streets in Kolkata. Those living in the slum areas were greatly affected by the rain and poverty. I remember feeding the poor and doing humanitarian works even as a child touched deeply by the conditions of the poverty I saw in Kolkata.

Every life is valuable including those who are poor, destitute and homeless. Our situation and condition in life does not diminish the precious value of who we are. Our economic status does not determine our value. What we have does not determine who we are. We are priceless, precious, valuable and unique. Each one of us including the homeless, poor and forgotten matter to our Creator and every life is special and irreplaceable.

Every person deserves to be honored and respected. We must create the culture of honor everywhere we go. Whether it be in the slums of Kolkata, India or in the tribal areas where many have never ventured to go. All people are a gift who must be celebrated and honored.

Today, I want to encourage everyone to value life and cherish it by maximizing it through living a lifestyle of honor. Let us celebrate others by embracing others and their individuality. Let us celebrate others by helping others to reach their fullest potential. We are not in a competition with each other but rather every individual has their own assignment and we must help them to complete their assignments. We must work together for the common good of humanity and remember there is power in unity. Let us celebrate life today because all life is valuable.

DR. CLYDE RIVERS PRESIDENT OF ICHANGE NATIONS™ FOUNDER OF GOLDEN RULE DIALOGUE

Dr. Clyde Rivers

There is a universal principle that will produce an ethic of peace around the world. That principle is “Treat others the way you want to be treated,” or commonly known as the Golden Rule. If this principle were applied to any and every life, business, city, country or nation, the results would be peaceful habitation. Dr. Clyde Rivers has developed what he has labeled, ‘Golden Rule Dialogue.’ “Golden Rule Dialogue is the place to begin. Without civil dialogue that takes into consideration the perspectives and value of others, we cannot come to any form of peaceful agreement on how to live together in this world and be productive people,” says Dr. Rivers. This dilemma has motivated the World Peace Ambassador Clyde Rivers to begin the dialogue that needs to take place.  He is currently doing “Golden Rule Chats” on several social media channels. Everywhere he goes his message remains consistent, “Treat others the way you want to be treated,” it will change our world. He is training individuals, city, state and government leaders and church leaders to name a few, to form strategies in which to build Golden Rule Dialogue in their sphere of influence. Dr. Clyde Rivers is considered a Golden Rule Dialogue Expert around the world.

One of the focuses of IChange Nations™ and Dr. Rivers is to honor and uphold the value of mankind. Recognizing that every life is created – for a purpose, with a purpose – and we need to preserve the gift of purpose in others. By exercising Golden Rule Dialogue in any arena of the world, you will notice a value on others that is exercised in the process. When an individual recognizes his or her voice is being heard, it changes the dynamics of the situation and creative is allowed to manifest. Seeking to understand each other’s perspective is crucial to this process.

IChange Nations™is at this time the World’s Largest Honoring Network Establishing Cultures of Honor around the world. ICN has established a system that is bringing back honor to the world. They look to honor people at global, national, state and community levels that have made positive contributions in helping mankind. It is no wonder that Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring others are going hand-in-hand to change the world.

Dr. Clyde Rivers is the Founder and President of IChange Nations™ a professional institution that builds Statesmen by equipping, mentoring and training highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world. The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train and support the Nation Building Process designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of honor and basic human rights.

Golden Rule Ambassador Clyde Rivers is the Representative for the Golden Rule International and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative, North American Division to the United Nations – New York. Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative is affiliated with the Department of Public Record (DPI) – United Nations as well as affiliated with the United Religious Initiative (URI), an Interfaith Peace organization.

The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. This organization seeks out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life. This is a new global ethic that the leadership of the Golden Rule International Award, Patron, Former President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu have embraced and are promoting globally.

ICHANGE NATIONS™ LAUNCHES NATIONAL STATESMAN’S DEGREE ON CAPITOL HILL

Dr. Clyde Rivers, Founder and President of ICN, with the Degree Recipients

IChange Nations™ has a philosophy: People found doing practical work worthy of acknowledgement and exemplifying the wisdom and skill of a true statesman need to be recognized for their efforts. There are some things that cannot be learned from a book, so the experience of using life and integral leadership skills to further the advancement of people around the world is found to be a valuable tool in aiding mankind to find a better way of life.  When this caliber of individual is discovered, IChange Nations™ feels it is important to formally recognize their hard work and award them a non-academic ICN National Statesman Degree.

For the first time, ICN was able to award many deserving recipients this degree on April 23, 2016. These people desiring to change the world for the better came to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to receive this prestigious award in full view of the world. The fifty nations represented championed these worthy individuals.

Dr. Clyde Rivers, Founder and President of IChange Nations™ said, “I am very impressed by the people that are coming into our ICN family. These individuals have far surpassed the status quo in the world. They are leading the way in new and exciting pathways of innovation to empower people across the globe. IChange Nations™ is honored to name and award these individuals and embrace their work.”

IChange Nations™ is a professional organization that builds statesmen by equipping, mentoring, and training highly esteemed individuals who show the desire to change nations throughout the world.  The organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping nations to educate, train, and support the Nation Building Process, which is designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life.  This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships to help people understand the value of honor and basic human rights.