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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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Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them

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Soap and Family Bonding

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“My Mother: My Inspiration for Giving back” Irene’s Family, Tanzania (FVP Story 2021.6)

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Ordinary people doing extraordinary things

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The happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more!

Thumbs up to Nulu and her family for the spirit of service and we look forward to them conducting more initiatives in their local communities!
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“Bringing Happiness to Neighbors in Need” Saju’s Family Volunteers for Peace Story, Nepal (FVP Story 2021.15)

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“Go with Smile - Break the Preconception” Supports Students from Multicultural Famlies in Korea

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