Soka University of America

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of its Aliso Viejo campus, Soka University of America is inaugurating a Global Citizen Award, presenting it to an individual who has made a major contribution to the global community and inspired positive change in one of the following areas: The practice of nonviolence in human society The study of ecological realities and means of protecting the environment... The focus on poverty and global justice The awareness of human equality and dignity . Learn more about the Global Citizen Award here: https://www.soka.edu//soka-university-announces-global-cit

Foster Leaders of Culture in the Community Soka founder Daisaku Ikeda shares his thoughts on the internationally acclaimed Brazilian composer and pianist Amaral Vieira, who believes that, A nation never becomes great unless its culture flourishes at the same time.

Meet 15-year-old Gitanjali Rao, Time’s first-ever Kid of the Year. Her work leverages technology to address cyberbullying, opioid addiction, and contaminated drinking water.

The full moon rising over Kansai Soka High School in Katano, Japan.