From my Mother’s Empathy and a Heart to Help: Amir Lama’s Family FVP Story
During Covid-19 lockdown in 2021, Amir Lama and his family distributed food relief to daily wage earners and labourers inspired from his mother's empathy and heart to help.
Pierce Dae Hyun S Mira is a 9 years old boy from the Philippines. Regular family volunteerism and community service have passed on the culture of service to him and his siblings.
Small Things Count: Shadiah and her Family Visit Orphans in Nssagu Village
“Katono Kazira muliso,” “small things count.” Shadiah, Sarah and Amina from Kampala, Uganda, found that even the smallest acts of service go a long way
Ms. Glice Acosta Celebrates her 50th Birthday through Community Service
“I have reached the golden year in my life, my 50 years of age. We did not have any grand celebration for my birthday, but seeing the smiles on their faces was as grand as having a festival already.”
From Loss to Love: Tosang Chang’s Sunshine Family Story
'Family means putting your arms around each other and being there," Barbara Bush. In the midst of personal loss, Tosang and her family found strength in serving others who also were going through loss
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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.
As Teru’s Family Volunteer for Peace story shows, service not only benefits those who receive, families who volunteer together gain treasures beyond words.
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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