GPW and GPF Tanzania continues their work to empower women in local decision making processes and mitigate violent extremism through the Bagamoyo Empowerment Program.

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.

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

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

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.

Sapana says she will continue her FVP with her sister, Sandhya will encourage other family members to join, too. Well Done, Sapana’s family! 

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

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.

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.

The Global Peacebuilders Practicum Nepal encouraged young and rising professionals to share their skills through ongoing webinars and virtual engagements. 

With the theme of “Kindness with a Smile”, Ahna’s family served over a thousand families through local community engagement as community pantries.

I was fortunate enough to be able to support Nepal on the ground.

I want to live my life to the fullest.

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

“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. 

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. 

They show us that service, however small, can turn our challenges into opportunities, and help others do the same. 

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

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

She is grateful for the experience and for the unexpected return. 

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.

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.