Archbishop Kawa Appointed Ambassador for Peace in D.C.

On June 20, 2026, Archbishop Leonard Batur Kawa, founder of Harvest World Ministry, was appointed as Ambassador for Peace by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) during a high-profile ceremony in Washington, D.C. The event gathered various dignitaries, including movie stars, senior government officials, religious leaders, and business leaders, all endorsing the initiative to strengthen cooperation in peacebuilding and interfaith collaboration.

Dr. Michael Jenkins, President of UPF, delivered remarks emphasizing the organization's commitment to unite leaders across sectors to address global challenges.

Archbishop Kawa's appointment recognizes his long-standing commitment to promoting reconciliation, community development, and interreligious dialogue. He will join a global network of peace advocates to advance UPF's mission of fostering peace through diplomacy, education, and grassroots initiatives.

The ceremony concluded with a call to action for participants to translate shared values into concrete initiatives at national and community levels.