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A Personal Mission to Help Those Less Fortunate
I was fortunate enough to be able to support Nepal on the ground.


God Gives in So Many Ways
Mary further said, “ My family members’ perception changed especially for the children. We should

Courage in the Face of Uncertainty
“We are so proud of you and look forward to the things you’ll do in

Expanding the Circle of Giving
Serving doesn’t just benefit the beneficiaries, it benefits the person serving. It is a circle

Turning sadness into Joy through service
They show us that service, however small, can turn our challenges into opportunities, and help

Spreading Joy Like White Snow Covering the Ground
Helping others is the same, the joy builds up gradually, action by action until it

Filial Piety and Serving Together
As Teru’s Family Volunteer for Peace story shows, service not only benefits those who receive,


Everyday Action for Reunification in Family Life
Naturally, reunification should begin in the home as well. She is looking forward to the

A Dream that Carries through Generations
Their story reminds us that when we plant the seeds of the culture of service

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

Newlyweds Start Married Life in Service
They put their custom colored Giving Box in a special place in their home, where

A Special Way to Celebrate Sumber’s Birthday
Wedding anniversaries, birthdays, graduation… It’s really wonderful to make these special days a day to

Soap and Family Bonding
They will encourage other families to do the same. “As we give back to their

The Korean Dream is a Family Affair
It is inspiring to see her carry her parent’s dream, and her determination to realize

Bringing Smiles to Orphans
The family discovered that joy is found in giving back, and there is even more

Loving the Children of Firozabad as Family
She still connects virtually with the children and facilitates sessions, loving her extended family of

Wonderful Summer Memories of Family Volunteering
How about taking on “family volunteers for peace” to make extra special memories on your


Raising Service-Minded Children
I believe that this is one way we could achieve peace if we think beyond

Bound by Love and Service
May it not diminish with the harsh tests we go through, but rather grow stronger.

Doing What is Responsible and What is Right
Shreeya reflected that “No amount is too little, no amount is enough right now. It

For My Mother and the Mothers of the World
Hope Kemigisha’s Family Volunteers for Peace Story, Uganda