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Strengthen Families
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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