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

She feels that the project contributed towards promoting peace. The beneficiaries kept blessing them and they were inspired by their action of sharing with others.
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Newlyweds Start Married Life in Service

They put their custom colored Giving Box in a special place in their home, where they are investing over time, to give to the women and their communities in Nepal, Uganda and the Philippines.
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Soap and Family Bonding

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The Korean Dream is a Family Affair

 It is inspiring to see her carry her parent’s dream, and her determination to realize the vision of a united Korea. What an example of family service.
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Bringing Smiles to Orphans

The family discovered that joy is found in giving back, and there is even more to share when giving together as a family.
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She still connects virtually with the children and facilitates sessions, loving her extended family of Firozabad.
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Raising Service-Minded Children

I believe that this is one way we could achieve peace if we think beyond ourselves.
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May it not diminish with the harsh tests we go through, but rather grow stronger.
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Doing What is Responsible and What is Right

Shreeya reflected that “No amount is too little, no amount is enough right now. It is all about being safe, doing what is responsible and what is right.”
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For My Mother and the Mothers of the World

Hope Kemigisha’s Family Volunteers for Peace Story, Uganda
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Making a Family that Service Together

Each member of the family, though so varied in age, has something unique to offer. 
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“Love only grows by Sharing” Aisha Garangi from Nigeria

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

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Loving My Hometown Through Service

What a wonderful way for Nakako's family to love their hometown.
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Ordinary people doing extraordinary things

“The deeds most loved by Allah are those done regularly even if they are small.” We need to have ordinary people doing extra ordinary things that will make them extraordinary than having enough ordina
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Courage to Share Your Dream

What a great way to start volunteering with your family! Good job Ayushi and her family!
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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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“Volunteering with Grandparents” Hug’s Family, Japan (FVP Story 2021.12)

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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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"Expanding Community through Service" Muniratu’s Family, Nigeria (FVP Story 2021.9)

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

Ju Hyun Yoo, GWD grant recipient started “Campaign Go with Smile - Break the Preconception,” helping multicultural families understand and flourish in school life as well as break prejudices.
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