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Nanao City Earthquake Relief Camp: Volunteer Account by Kiho Sano, GPW Japan

Family volunteering is not common in Japan, but its significance was evident in Nanao City from March 24 to March 30, during a volunteer camp to support earthquake victims.
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Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Meets Global Peace Women - Paraguay

During her time in Paraguay, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rigoberta Menchú visited Global Peace Foundation (GPF) offices where she met distinguished and honorable women of Paraguay.
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Major Cooperation Agreement for Peace in Central America Endorsed by Nobel Laureate Rigoberta Menchú and Former Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo

This collaboration seeks to foster regional integration, sustainable development, and lasting peace through joint projects and coordinated efforts​.
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The Art of Becoming Old: Empowering Women in Paraguay for a Better Future

During a meeting held on April 29, 2024, Dr. Gladis Fischer Martinez, a lawyer specializing in gerontology, discussed aging and how society can better support its elderly population.
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How Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV) Marked International Day of Families on 15th May 2024

Celebrating International Day of Families 2024
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Global Peace Women - Paraguay - Explore the Challenges and Compromises of Women’s Leadership

The journey of women's leadership encompasses multifaceted roles, transcending conventional boundaries imposed by societal norms.
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United in Compassion: GPW Philippines Supports Fire Tragedy Victims

In times of great need, it is the measure of our generosity and kindness that defines us as a society.
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Enelless’s Journey of Empowering Girls in her Community through Action - Malawi

Since joining GPW in 2021, Enelless has spearheaded three impactful projects, each addressing critical issues faced by her community in Malawi.
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Blossoming Hope: Namata Mariam’s Journey of Fostering Change through Women’s Economic Empowerment in Ssumba Village, Uganda

Notably, Mariam spearheaded the successful implementation of a project providing vital life skills training to address the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic-related-violence in Wakiso District, Uganda.
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Empowering Women, Strengthening Families: GPWLA’s Naswirah’s Journey of Growth and Transformation - Uganda

Naswirah Nalukwago's journey towards becoming a leader and advocate for change in her community in Southern Uganda began with a single step – her decision to volunteer for a GPW program in March 2020.
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Empowering Communities: Azmiri's Journey of Promoting Mental Health, Peace, and Wellbeing in Bangladesh

Azmiri Begum, a teacher, initiated a mental health well-being project, driven by a desire to equip students with the tools and knowledge to navigate their emotions and challenges effectively.
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Featured Women Dreamer: Aisha Yakubu's Journey with the Girls Tech Bootcamp in Nigeria

Aisha has been investing in young women students where she lives in Kaduna, Nigeria, equipping 40 girls between the ages of 15 to 25 with tech skills.
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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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A Special Way to Celebrate Sumber’s Birthday

Wedding anniversaries, birthdays, graduation... It's really wonderful to make these special days a day to share the joy and love with not only your family but also your neighbors.
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Soap and Family Bonding

They will encourage other families to do the same. “As we give back to their society as a family, we bond as a family and teach our children the values of caring and sharing.
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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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Wonderful Summer Memories of Family Volunteering

How about taking on “family volunteers for peace” to make extra special memories on your family vacation?
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"Expanding Community through Service"

Muniratu’s Family Volunteering Story (Nigeria)
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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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Bound by Love and Service

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

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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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