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How Sunshine Family Volunteers Commemorated 2023 World Family Volunteer Day

Every year, in November, just before or after Thanksgiving Day, people worldwide celebrate Family Volunteer Day. It is a day when families come together to serve others and give back to their society.
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Christmas Hams for 100 Moms in Philippines, 2023

GPW Philippines spread the Christmas cheer by giving 100 mothers gift hampers to appreciate their role in caring for their families and instilling family-strengthening values.
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Global Peace Convention 2023 Plenary Highlights

Highlights of the Global Peace Convention Plenary on December 13, 2023
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'Stop the Violence' Service Project by Global Peace Women

Step into our powerful exhibit showcasing the impactful service project led by Global Peace Women, uniting 21 dedicated members in a collective mission: 'Stop the Violence'.
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National Transformation and a Civilization of Peace: the Family Imperative - GPC 2023 Message by Dr. Junsook Moon, Chairwoman, Global Peace Women

Dr. Junsook Moon’s message, Chairwoman of Global Peace Women, that was delivered by Hanako Ikeno, International President of Global Peace Women on December 13, 2023 during the Global Peace Convention.
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The Global Peace Youth Festival 2023: Youth Engagement and Thinking Before, During and After

Anu Lama shares her reflections on the Global Peace Youth Festival at GPC 2023.
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Global Peace Youth Festival 2023 Highlights

The Global Peace Youth Festival took place at the Cuneta Astrodome in Manila, Philippines on December 10, 2023.
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Global Peace Convention 2023 | Women Empowerment: Peace and Sustainable Development | Nov 6, 2023

GPC 2023 spotlight on the pivotal role of women in fostering peace and sustainable progress.
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Forum on Women and Families and the African Renaissance: Key to Continental Peace and Equitable Development

The term “African Renaissance” was coined at the Global Peace Leadership Conference in Uganda in 2018.
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The Importance of Courage and Managing Volunteers: SFV Learning Circle

We all need courage in the face of our life change challenges, whether it's trying new things, standing up for what's right, risking failure, sharing ourselves, or admitting when we are wrong.
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Highlights of the First Women's Peace Building Session at the 2023 Global Peace Convention - November 6, 2023

2023 Global Peace Convention first Women's Peace Building session gallery and resolution.
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Free medical outreach for the aged people in Osun-state Nigeria: Folake Adedoja’s SFV story

Volunteering allows us to serve people who are in need, support meaningful causes, and also create and improve our interpersonal relationships.
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Camping and Cleaning with Brothers and Neighbours: Yuuki’s Story

10 year old boy named Yuuk from in Japan shares his experience participating in a beach cleanup activity in his community.
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Piggy Bank Projects for Ukraine

Takanori Nishikori's family from Japan volunteered and joined in a project that would help in fundraising for the Ukrainian victims.
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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.
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Circles of Concern: Everline Obondo’s SFV Story

Everline Obondo is a GPW SFV coordinator from Kenya who empowers the members of her community through capacity building and charitable work.
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Topic: Training Students on Leadership, Morality & Discipline: Tosang’s SFV Story

Leadership, morality and discipline are skills help empower us to make choices and take risks that add value to our lives and the lives of others.
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The story of Doo-ryun Ha's family's service

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Visit to Natukunda Sarah’s Family: Jalia Muntu’s Family

Sarah is a single mother of 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Jalia Muntu and her family organize a visit to support Sarah's family.
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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.
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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.
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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

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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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