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Strengthen Families
Generosity and Peacebuilding: Sunshine Family Volunteers Bring Hope to Flood Victims in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
In times of crisis, the generosity of one community can be the lifeline of another. Learn how SFV club members in Nigeria through their Community Peace Friend initiative exemplify this value.
Empowering the Next Generation: Sunshine Family Volunteers Support Girls in Kano, Nigeria
“The Prepared Girl Child” program aims to inspire and equip young girls with knowledge, skills, and empowerment strategies, to influence society positively and build strong families.
Empowering Through Education: Sunshine Family Volunteers Bring Hope to Kano’s Children -Nigeria
Education has long been seen as the cornerstone of empowerment, and GPW Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV) in Nigeria, demonstrate this through their inspiring “BookOnResumption” initiative.
Empowering Women with Disabilities in Kaduna State, Nigeria: A Path to Inclusivity and Peacebuilding
This event marked a significant step in uplifting the living standards of over 90 women with disabilities, providing them with financial literacy and resources to support small business ventures.
Empowering Aging Women: A New Perspective on Ageism – GPW Paraguay
"Aging should be celebrated as a stage where women, freed from certain societal obligations, can pursue their dreams and continue making meaningful contributions," Dr. Gladis Fischer.
Women’s Democratic Leadership: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward – GPW Paraguay
This engaging discussion explored the evolution of women in leadership, their roles in shaping democratic societies, and the cultural and institutional challenges they continue to face.
Global Peace Women Uruguay’s Work in Empowering Incarcerated Women
The GPW Uruguay chapter has been working diligently for the past two years to support and uplift women in prison. The chapter has focused on understanding the unique challenges these women face.
Strengthening Legal Frameworks for the Protection of Older People – GPW Paraguay
“National and Regional Legal Framework for the Protection of Older People,” webinar explored the gaps that need to be addressed to ensure a dignified and secure life for the elderly.
Celebrating the International Day of Peace: The Global Peace Women’s Korean Dream Family Challenge
This initiative aims to bring families, volunteers, and communities together in a shared effort to promote unity, peace, and hope, both within families and across borders.
Strengthening Peace and Resilience: Global Peace Foundation Nigeria's Three-Day Initiative in Kaduna State
GPW Nigeria highlighted the essential role of women in peacebuilding, sharing about the “Peace begins in the home” campaign, which spotlights women as important caregivers and community influencers.
Interact Club of Sunshine Family Volunteer visits abandoned children’s home in Mbarara, Uganda: Ms Jalia Muntu’s SFV Story
Ms Jalia Muntu from Mbarara City in Uganda, noticed the high number of orphaned, neglected and abandoned children in her community and organizes a visit to Divine Mercy Home for abandoned children.
Ha Doo-Ryun is 73 years old. She and her husband live to volunteer for peace. For 11 years, she has been collecting used clothes to send to Mongolia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and the Philippines.
Blankets, food and toys for kids: Jenny’s Hurricane Ian Relief
When Hurricane Ian struck in late September 2022, Jenny, a young girl from the United States organized a funds drive for her birthday in support of children who were affected by the hurricane.
Planting Trees for Peace: Magreth Mushi’s Family Story
During the commemoration of International Day of Peace, Magreth, her husband, children, sister, grandson, and neighbors participated in a tree planting activity in her community.
Food and Shelter Donations for Homeless People in Nepal: Bajracharya’s and Shakya’s Families Story
As Winston Churchill once said, “We make a livelihood by what we get, but we build an existence by what we serve.” Serving is a powerful way to affirm that we are all one family under God.
Dry- food donation to Buddhist Monk: Ramita from Nepal’s SFV story
Shristika Bajracharya’s family and other local volunteers organized a Sunshine Family Volunteer project and donated dry foods to Buddhist Monks in Kritipur, Chabahil Kathmandu in Nepal.
Generosity Knows No Limits: Elaine Desoloc’s Family SFV Story
“No one is too poor that he cannot give and no one is too rich that he cannot receive.” Elaine Desoloc and her family demonstrate this to us through their acts of kindness.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.