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Strengthen Families

Give a Birthday – Summer and Aurora’s Family

Selflessness is a virtue that allows us to be considerate of the needs of others around us. Two girls raise money on their birthday to support an orphanage.
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Giving Back by Planting Joy: Harmony's Story

Giving back to the community is a special act that leaves one feeling joyful and satisfied.
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About Global Peace Women Sunshine Family Volunteers, SFV Clubs and Activity Highlights

Recognizing the family as the first school of love and character, Sunshine Family Volunteers encourages families to cultivate service-mindedness through serving together.
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Living Courageously for the Greater Good: Breland Family

What does courage mean to you? This word means a lot of different things to most people, but for most, courage means the lack of fear.
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Shristika Bajracharya’s Family-wide Greening Plantations Project

Shristika Bajracharya from Nepal has been working towards keeping the earth green and not gray.
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A Visit to the Family of Nicholas in Kyera Village: Naswirah’s Family First SFV Experience

Nicholas is a disabled cobbler from Uganda. Nashwira's family visited him on their very first Sunshine Family Volunteer project. "Despite all the challenges, Nicholas deeply loves God and his family."
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Building Resilience with Adolescents During and After Covid -19 in Uganda: Jackline’s Family

“I loved the spirit of self-reliance and self-discovery. I was excited seeing them smile, expressing their emotions and gaining courage to overcome the negative effects of COVID-19."
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A Change of Mindset Brings the Change We Desire to See in Our Communities: Eyambe’s Family

"We want to nourish hope and commitment, instill positive energy to young survivors who have either faced emotional or physical violence." In the midst of violence, the Eyambe family stands for peace.
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A Visit to Hope for Katanga Kids Project Home: Mary and Zainab’s Families

"These are children who can hardly feed on two meals a day. I commit to support them.” A single visit to Hope for Katanga Kids Project Home sparks renewed commitment to support service-minded people.
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Passing on the Gift of Giving: Aneth’s Family from Tanzania

“Sometimes I travel with my kids to support children with disabilities and show them what my work and helping others involves,” she shared.
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S4D Fam Jam: Samriddhi’s Family Story from Nepal

Samriddhi Shakya from Nepal shares her family story on how music brought everyone together during the Covid pandemic lockdown.
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Learning Teamwork and Upcycling with Extended Family

A group of cousins and friends gathered at the Global Peace Women office in Seattle learned how to upcycle
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GPW Tanzania: Women as Active Agents of Peace

GPW and GPF Tanzania continues their work to empower women in local decision making processes and mitigate violent extremism through the Bagamoyo Empowerment Program.
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GPW Phillippines, a Helping Hand for the Community

Global Peace Women and Global Peace Foundation joined hands together for a disaster relief program, “Operation Karunungan” to the communities affected by Typhoon Rai/Odette.
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GPW Paraguay Supports Vulnerable Families through ‘Solidarity Hands’

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"Thinking About Mom" | Our Family Stories Podcast Ep 1

"Thinking About Mom" | Our Family Stories Podcast Ep 1
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A Christmas Season of Giving in the Philippines

As Ahna Mira said, “Kindness is Contagious.” Kindness, love and cooperation has inspired a wave of giving that has spread through months of giving.
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Little Gift Boxes of Joy, Hope, and Love

Volunteering and doing good deeds together surely is a great family experience and Anu’s family looks forward to helping in any way they can for these girls and those in need.
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Teaching My Daughter Empathy and Compassion through Service

Sapana says she will continue her FVP with her sister, Sandhya will encourage other family members to join, too. Well Done, Sapana’s family! 
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Family Volunteers for Peace Festival Commemorates International Day of Volunteers with Global Representation

Families from nearly 30 nations joined the Virtual Family Volunteers for Peace Festival on International Day of Volunteers on December 5, 2021.
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My Plaza, MyPark for Peace

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Trick or Treating in November: GPW Philippines Special Halloween Project

Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.
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The Global Peacebuilders Fellows Nepal 2021 Concludes with Active Agents of Service and Peace

The Global Peacebuilders fellows from GPW Nepal have raised active agents of service with their simple acts of kindness to their community. The program launched in April and concluded in November.
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The Global Peacebuilders Share Skills during Seven-Month Leadership Practicum

The Global Peacebuilders Practicum Nepal encouraged young and rising professionals to share their skills through ongoing webinars and virtual engagements. 
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Spreading Kindness with a Smile - GPW Philippines

With the theme of “Kindness with a Smile”, Ahna’s family served over a thousand families through local community engagement as community pantries.
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A Personal Mission to Help Those Less Fortunate

I was fortunate enough to be able to support Nepal on the ground.
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A Korean Family Tradition of Volunteering

I want to live my life to the fullest.
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God Gives in So Many Ways

Mary further said, “ My family members’ perception changed especially for the children. We should be thankful to God for all that we are given”. 
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Courage in the Face of Uncertainty

“We are so proud of you and look forward to the things you’ll do in the future,” said Andrew’s mom at his Eagle Court of Honor. 
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Expanding the Circle of Giving

Serving doesn’t just benefit the beneficiaries, it benefits the person serving. It is a circle that continues to grow as those who received learn to give and expand the circle of giving. 
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Turning sadness into Joy through service

They show us that service, however small, can turn our challenges into opportunities, and help others do the same. 
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Spreading Joy Like White Snow Covering the Ground

Helping others is the same, the joy builds up gradually, action by action until it envelops our hearts and the heart of our communities. 
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Filial Piety and Serving Together

As Teru’s Family Volunteer for Peace story shows, service not only benefits those who receive, families who volunteer together gain treasures beyond words. 
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Spreading Kindness

She is grateful for the experience and for the unexpected return. 
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Everyday Action for Reunification in Family Life

Naturally, reunification should begin in the home as well. She is looking forward to the next time her family can do more as a family to reunite their people.
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A Dream that Carries through Generations

Their story reminds us that when we plant the seeds of the culture of service and peace in the family, it can grow through generations.
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