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Camping and Cleaning with Brothers and Neighbours: Yuuki’s Story

10 year old boy named Yuuk from in Japan shares his experience participating in a beach cleanup activity in his community.
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Piggy Bank Projects for Ukraine

Takanori Nishikori's family from Japan volunteered and joined in a project that would help in fundraising for the Ukrainian victims.
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Interact Club of Sunshine Family Volunteer visits abandoned children’s home in Mbarara, Uganda: Ms Jalia Muntu’s SFV Story

Ms Jalia Muntu from Mbarara City in Uganda, noticed the high number of orphaned, neglected and abandoned children in her community and organizes a visit to Divine Mercy Home for abandoned children.
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Circles of Concern: Everline Obondo’s SFV Story

Everline Obondo is a GPW SFV coordinator from Kenya who empowers the members of her community through capacity building and charitable work.
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Topic: Training Students on Leadership, Morality & Discipline: Tosang’s SFV Story

Leadership, morality and discipline are skills help empower us to make choices and take risks that add value to our lives and the lives of others.
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The story of Doo-ryun Ha's family's service

Ha Doo-Ryun is 73 years old. She and her husband live to volunteer for peace. For 11 years, she has been collecting used clothes to send to Mongolia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and the Philippines.
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Blankets, food and toys for kids: Jenny’s Hurricane Ian Relief

When Hurricane Ian struck in late September 2022, Jenny, a young girl from the United States organized a funds drive for her birthday in support of children who were affected by the hurricane.
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Planting Trees for Peace: Magreth Mushi’s Family Story

During the commemoration of International Day of Peace, Magreth, her husband, children, sister, grandson, and neighbors participated in a tree planting activity in her community.
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Food and Shelter Donations for Homeless People in Nepal: Bajracharya’s and Shakya’s Families Story

As Winston Churchill once said, “We make a livelihood by what we get, but we build an existence by what we serve.” Serving is a powerful way to affirm that we are all one family under God.
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A Visit to Natukunda Sarah’s Family: Jalia Muntu’s Family

Sarah is a single mother of 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Jalia Muntu and her family organize a visit to support Sarah's family.
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Dry- food donation to Buddhist Monk: Ramita from Nepal’s SFV story

Shristika Bajracharya’s family and other local volunteers organized a Sunshine Family Volunteer project and donated dry foods to Buddhist Monks in Kritipur, Chabahil Kathmandu in Nepal.
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Generosity Knows No Limits: Elaine Desoloc’s Family SFV Story

“No one is too poor that he cannot give and no one is too rich that he cannot receive.” Elaine Desoloc and her family demonstrate this to us through their acts of kindness.
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Generosity and Peacebuilding: Sunshine Family Volunteers Bring Hope to Flood Victims in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

In times of crisis, the generosity of one community can be the lifeline of another. Learn how SFV club members in Nigeria through their Community Peace Friend initiative exemplify this value.
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Empowering the Next Generation: Sunshine Family Volunteers Support Girls in Kano, Nigeria

“The Prepared Girl Child” program aims to inspire and equip young girls with knowledge, skills, and empowerment strategies, to influence society positively and build strong families.
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Empowering Through Education: Sunshine Family Volunteers Bring Hope to Kano’s Children -Nigeria

Education has long been seen as the cornerstone of empowerment, and GPW Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV) in Nigeria, demonstrate this through their inspiring “BookOnResumption” initiative.
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­Empowering Women with Disabilities in Kaduna State, Nigeria: A Path to Inclusivity and Peacebuilding

This event marked a significant step in uplifting the living standards of over 90 women with disabilities, providing them with financial literacy and resources to support small business ventures.
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Families for Peace: Empowering Women as Agents of Change in Kaduna State, Nigeria

The event's core message revolved around women's role as peace advocates within the family.
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Uplift Women's Value & Dignity

Empowering Aging Women: A New Perspective on Ageism – GPW Paraguay

"Aging should be celebrated as a stage where women, freed from certain societal obligations, can pursue their dreams and continue making meaningful contributions," Dr. Gladis Fischer.
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Advance Women's Leadership

Women’s Democratic Leadership: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward – GPW Paraguay

This engaging discussion explored the evolution of women in leadership, their roles in shaping democratic societies, and the cultural and institutional challenges they continue to face.
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Global Peace Foundation Nigeria Partners with Bethel Candle of Hope for Capacity Building Workshop on Nonviolent Communication and Leadership

This initiative aimed to equip participants with valuable peacebuilding tools and promote responsible leadership within families and communities.
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Global Peace Women Uruguay’s Work in Empowering Incarcerated Women

The GPW Uruguay chapter has been working diligently for the past two years to support and uplift women in prison. The chapter has focused on understanding the unique challenges these women face.
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Strengthening Legal Frameworks for the Protection of Older People – GPW Paraguay

“National and Regional Legal Framework for the Protection of Older People,” webinar explored the gaps that need to be addressed to ensure a dignified and secure life for the elderly.
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Celebrating the International Day of Peace: The Global Peace Women’s Korean Dream Family Challenge

This initiative aims to bring families, volunteers, and communities together in a shared effort to promote unity, peace, and hope, both within families and across borders.
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Strengthening Peace and Resilience: Global Peace Foundation Nigeria's Three-Day Initiative in Kaduna State

GPW Nigeria highlighted the essential role of women in peacebuilding, sharing about the “Peace begins in the home” campaign, which spotlights women as important caregivers and community influencers.
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Advance Women's Leadership

European Parliament Deputy, Dr. Soraya Rodríguez Ramos, Engages with GPW Uruguay’s Work

President of GPW Uruguay, Psi. Nibia Pizzo, was interviewed by Dr. Soraya Rodríguez Ramos, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and a prominent advocate for women's rights, for the platform “Muje
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How Sunshine Family Volunteers Commemorated International Friendship Day (IFD)

From tree planting and clean-up campaigns to educational sessions and community outreach, SFV coordinators exemplified the true spirit of friendship and unity during this year's IFD.
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Celebrating International Youth Day with SFV Volunteers, Promoting Unity and Environmental Stewardship

On August 12, 2024, Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV) marked International Youth Day with various impactful activities across different countries globally.
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Celebrating International Friendship Day: SFV Coordinators Foster Unity and Connection

A look at how Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV) coordinators commemorated International Friendship Day.
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The Power of Teamwork and Kindness: Building Stronger Families and Communities

Teamwork and kindness are two fundamental values that can significantly strengthen bonds within families and foster a more compassionate world.
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Peace Begins in the Home: Embracing Global Peace Women’s Vision as Sunshine Family Volunteers Team Leaders

On June 19, 2024 Sunshine Family Volunteers held an inaugural session of the Team Leaders’ Learning Circle, emphasizing the integral role of women in fostering peace within families and communities.
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Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 Convenes in Nairobi

International Delegation Examines Empowering African Renaissance as a Global Catalyst for Freedom, Peace, and Sustainable Development
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GPLC Africa 2024 Plenary

An international delegation joined African leaders, educators, and other peacebuilding stakeholders for the Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 25 to 27.
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African Renaissance and the Family Imperative: Rediscovering the Root of Community Peace and Social Cohesion

The address delivered by Dr. Junsook Moon, chairwoman of Global Peace Women during the Global Peace Leadership Conference (GPLC) Africa 2024 convening held on June 25-27, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.
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GPF Paraguay, Área Mujer, Hosts Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Rigoberta Menchú for Dialogue on Solidarity and Social Change

The meeting also featured voices from various fields in academia, social work, and healthcare. Margarita Piro, a teacher and historian, spoke on the need for equitable education for indigenous peoples
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The Role of Women in Peacebuilding: Insights from Julia Maciel

Maciel emphasized that peacebuilding extends beyond the absence of war to include peace in all aspects of life.
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Family Unity as a Catalyst for Peace and Development: GPLC Africa 2024

A significant highlight of the Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 (GPLC Africa 2024) was the Family Track, emphasizing the vital role of families in fostering peace and development.
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