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GPW and Partners Encourage Families to Give Hope, Unity, and Resilience

GPW Nepal in collaboration with GPF Nepal has started the "Project Samudaya Sewa," Project Community Service in Nepali, to help provide food relief and support to the families of the daily wage earner
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Uplift Women's Value & Dignity

GPW Webinar Session 4 Emphasizes Simple Strategies to Improve Holistic Health

“When someone is sick in the family, all attention goes to making them better. The more we can come back to supporting our health on a regular basis we can live in a state of health, not illness,” sa
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(FVP Story 2021.2) Serving our Community, Uganda

On March 27, 2021 Zainab and her husband and children initiated their Family Volunteers for Peace project. It was a very special experience for the entire family.
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Strengthen Families

To Our Grandmother: Part Parent, Teacher, Best Friend and Angel

Life doesn't come with a manual for mothers, but it comes with a grandmother. Happy Mother's Day.
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Advance Women's Leadership

Planting Seeds: Risa Perea's GPWLA Leadership Journey

"GPWLA teaches you how to make a seed grow. I would walk through the same steps and use it as a frame going forward." - Risa Perea, GPWLA 2020
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Advance Women's Leadership

GPW Tanzania and GPF Tanzania Engage Women to Prevent Violent Extremism

The WPVE project would not have been possible without the collaborative efforts of our partners in Tanzania. We thank you and look forward to continuing our impactful works together. 
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Uplift Women's Value & Dignity

Webinar Session 3 Concludes Families Raise Peacebuilders

“Practice Peacemaking: Strategies for Bringing Service and Kindness into Everyday Family Life” drew people from 35 countries.
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Uplift Women's Value & Dignity

GPW Tanzania and GPF Tanzania Engage Women to Prevent Violent Extremism

Global Peace Women and Global Peace Foundation Tanzania joined a coalition of local civic organizations in Tanzania to implement the Women Preventing Violent Extremism Project (WPVE).
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(FVP Story No.1) “Sharing is Caring” A Family Volunteers for Peace Story from Nigeria

Helping others starts with caring about others. Everywhere you go, you can think of ways to help. Like Rabi, a fourteen-year-old Nigerian girl.
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Loving Perfectly, A Family Story of Benny and Nona Ricafort

Nona and Benny Ricafort met 60 years ago in New York while both of them were studying. The courtship was less than 2 years and they got married in Manila.
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Advance Women's Leadership

Anu Lama: GPWLA was a "Self-Reflective Journey"

GPWLA has been a very decisive moment in my life. It has made me believe in myself and made me more confident.” Anu Lama's leadership journey.
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Uplift Women's Value & Dignity

GPW Uruguay Celebrates International Women's Day with Video Campaign

Women from around Uruguay submitted video messages on GPW Uruguay’s Facebook page commemorating International Women's Day 2021
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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.
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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.
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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.
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­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.
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Families for Peace: Empowering Women as Agents of Change in Kaduna State, Nigeria

The event's core message revolved around women's role as peace advocates within the family.
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Uplift Women's Value & Dignity

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.
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Advance Women's Leadership

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.
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Advance Women's Leadership

Global Peace Foundation Nigeria Partners with Bethel Candle of Hope for Capacity Building Workshop on Nonviolent Communication and Leadership

This initiative aimed to equip participants with valuable peacebuilding tools and promote responsible leadership within families and communities.
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Uplift Women's Value & Dignity

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Advance Women's Leadership

European Parliament Deputy, Dr. Soraya Rodríguez Ramos, Engages with GPW Uruguay’s Work

President of GPW Uruguay, Psi. Nibia Pizzo, was interviewed by Dr. Soraya Rodríguez Ramos, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and a prominent advocate for women's rights, for the platform “Muje
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How Sunshine Family Volunteers Commemorated International Friendship Day (IFD)

From tree planting and clean-up campaigns to educational sessions and community outreach, SFV coordinators exemplified the true spirit of friendship and unity during this year's IFD.
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Celebrating International Youth Day with SFV Volunteers, Promoting Unity and Environmental Stewardship

On August 12, 2024, Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV) marked International Youth Day with various impactful activities across different countries globally.
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Celebrating International Friendship Day: SFV Coordinators Foster Unity and Connection

A look at how Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV) coordinators commemorated International Friendship Day.
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The Power of Teamwork and Kindness: Building Stronger Families and Communities

Teamwork and kindness are two fundamental values that can significantly strengthen bonds within families and foster a more compassionate world.
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Peace Begins in the Home: Embracing Global Peace Women’s Vision as Sunshine Family Volunteers Team Leaders

On June 19, 2024 Sunshine Family Volunteers held an inaugural session of the Team Leaders’ Learning Circle, emphasizing the integral role of women in fostering peace within families and communities.
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Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 Convenes in Nairobi

International Delegation Examines Empowering African Renaissance as a Global Catalyst for Freedom, Peace, and Sustainable Development
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GPLC Africa 2024 Plenary

An international delegation joined African leaders, educators, and other peacebuilding stakeholders for the Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 25 to 27.
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African Renaissance and the Family Imperative: Rediscovering the Root of Community Peace and Social Cohesion

The address delivered by Dr. Junsook Moon, chairwoman of Global Peace Women during the Global Peace Leadership Conference (GPLC) Africa 2024 convening held on June 25-27, 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Advance Women's Leadership

GPF Paraguay, Área Mujer, Hosts Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Rigoberta Menchú for Dialogue on Solidarity and Social Change

The meeting also featured voices from various fields in academia, social work, and healthcare. Margarita Piro, a teacher and historian, spoke on the need for equitable education for indigenous peoples
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Advance Women's Leadership

The Role of Women in Peacebuilding: Insights from Julia Maciel

Maciel emphasized that peacebuilding extends beyond the absence of war to include peace in all aspects of life.
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Strengthen Families

Family Unity as a Catalyst for Peace and Development: GPLC Africa 2024

A significant highlight of the Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 (GPLC Africa 2024) was the Family Track, emphasizing the vital role of families in fostering peace and development.
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