The Global Peace Women leadership Academy(GPWLA) Empowers women to become Moral and Innovative leaders, Supporting them take active roles in peacebuilding and development in their home, communities and world.

Three Components of Our Leadership Academy

Capacity Building Education

Training on leadership values, self-assessment, project management & evaluations.

Experiential Service Learning

Outcome-driven service projects initiated by participants & merit - based micro grant.

Networking & Partnerships

Connecting with like - minded local and international women leaders to support your area of interest.

SINCE OPENING IN 2017...

32
COUNTRIES

17,451
BENEFICIARIES

106
PARTICIPANTS

100+
UNIQUE PROJECTS

GPWLA Participants Represent 30 Countries

How to apply

Step: 1

  • Send an Email to
    info@globalpaecewomen.org
    OR
    complete the application form
  • Apply Today

Step: 2

  • Prepare for your first interview
  • You will need the following:
    - Complete Application
    - One latter or Recommendation from a mentor/supervisor explaining why you are a qualified candidate
    -CV / Resume

Step: 3

  • During your interview be ready to introduce yourself, your project idea and goals.

Video Record of the Past Projects

GPWLA Projects

Strengthen Families

Quarter Life Crises Prevention for Youth (18-25 years) in Supporting Peacebuilding Project in Indonesia

Ellin Kustianasari has been conducting annual webinars since 2021 on self-awareness among the youth. She shared her story.
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Advance Women's Leadership

Lessons on Women’s Leadership in Peacebuilding: Wairimu Mwangi’s Story

Wairimu shares remarkable lessons she learned as a GPWLA participant.
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Advance Women's Leadership

My Big Global Family: Elizabeth Acosta’s GPWLA Story

Learn how GPWLA has empowered Elizabeth Acosta with essential skills to become a moral and innovative leader.
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Advance Women's Leadership

A Journey of Unity, Hope, and Family: Sandhya Acharya’s GPWLA Story

“Privilege is a call to give back,” - Rabbi David Wolpe. Find out how GPWLA graduate Sandhya Acharya embodies this saying through her work in Nepal.
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Advance Women's Leadership

Aishwarya Chaturvedi's GPWLA Story:

Learn how Aishwarya Chaturvedi's participation in GPWLA equipped her with essential skills that enabled her to establish and run her NGO “Nirman: Initiatives for Life Skills and Education” in India.
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Advance Women's Leadership

Imagine Your Korean Dream: Building Cultural Harmony and Creating Ripple Effects

We are gratified to host service minded women leaders like Risa Perea through the GPWA and the GWD grant.
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Leadership Academy Journeys

Advance Women's Leadership

Zainab’s GPWLA Story

She realized that not everything can be done on our own. Coordination and trust among your teammates makes sure that the program was done effectively. 
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Advance Women's Leadership

Courage to Make a Difference

“Through GPWLA, you know you are being trusted and you would be able to discover your values and also your abilities that you can use as a resource for the future.”
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Advance Women's Leadership

Planting Seeds: Risa Perea's GPWLA Leadership Journey

"GPWLA teaches you how to make a seed grow. I would walk through the same steps and use it as a frame going forward." - Risa Perea, GPWLA 2020
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Advance Women's Leadership

Anu Lama: GPWLA was a "Self-Reflective Journey"

GPWLA has been a very decisive moment in my life. It has made me believe in myself and made me more confident.” Anu Lama's leadership journey.
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