WFWPI ANNUAL REPORT 2022 전체 텍스트

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WFWPI ANNUAL REPORT 2022

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As we begin this new year 2023, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our leaders and members who despite facing great obstacles and challenges in their daily lives this year, never gave up and moved forward with unwavering support, dedication and positive spirit to create a better world for the next generation. The year 2022 marked the 30th anniversary of our organization and ceremonies were held in various countries throughout the year. It was a year to recall our past accomplishments and rededicate our determinations for the next 30 years. It was dynamic and tumultuous, with new discoveries made. We look back at 2022 with gratitude and pride for how WFWPI contributed to WFWP’s global chapters and partners

● The Giving for Good International Project raised over US$7,200, which will fund Climate Action Projects in various countries. ● Supported 3 Funding Project (US $28,000) for national projects to develop and support local activities.

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● Raised funds to support Ukrainian families in need. ● Conducted more than 100 education and training webinar programs in each of the 11 WFWP regions to empower women and youth. ● Maximized IT-based operations to support regional and national chapters in communication, fundraising and administration. ● Created and developed more new and innovative educational projects with Young Professionals across the country, including webinars with youth leaders from various backgrounds and professions. ● Hosted a series of free virtual educational courses on financial planning and budgeting, social network management, emoji creation, NFTS and NGOS and heart intelligence to advance women’s empowerment by providing a space for self-development and skill recognition. ● Published the WFWPI 30th-Anniversary book, a 560-page commemorative issue. ● Created a variety of awards on the international level, including the “Global Women Peace Ambassador Award” and the “Outstanding Volunteer Award” in recognition of the work and contributions of our partners and volunteers. ● Conducted five IAFLP webinars in association with UPF, including “No Peace Without Women” in collaboration with UN Women, NGO Committee on the Status of Women in Geneva, Rene Moawad Foundation and Soroptimist International. ● Conducted environmental projects in Kenya and South Africa, including the Green Solar Energy for the African villages, providing 33 families with solar lamps; and the Mobile Library project, an effort to reduce rural illiteracy and create a foundation for expanding early childhood education by bringing books into the world of children. ● Hosted the Global Women Peace Network Assembly in Asia Pacific 2 and Korea, focusing on the leadership of the heart and transformational leadership for existing and new generations of leaders. ● Conducted the 27th Women’s Conference for Peace in the Middle East with the theme “Youth Education for a Future of Peace and Prosperity in the MENA” featuring the inauguration of the cultural center and library for the Afghan community living in India. ● Presented an advisory comment to TICAD (Tokyo International Conference on African Development) 8 Multi-sectoral dialogue hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and UNDP. 5

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● Conducted the DMZ Peace Zone International Symposium in cooperation with speakers from Korea, Europe and the USA to discuss the value, future and peace vision of the DMZ through foreign dispute cases and implications. ● Hosted a bimonthly “WFWPI Virtual Cafe” and “Global Committee meetings” as international casual networking platforms for women leaders and members to interact and empower one another. ● Continued a virtual internship program to provide opportunities for interns to experience the work of WFWP and provide more support for local chapters that do not yet have internship programs. ● Conducted the international children’s art contest project “Color My Heart with Peace” to foster the hope of peace among youth through self-expression and self-development; and created a virtual metaverse WFWP space to expand the vision of peace to the younger generation. ● Contributed $40,000 to the Permaculture Literacy Program in the Philippines. WFWPI would not be where we are today without you. In this year of 2023, we look forward to continue working with you as we strive towards our mutual goal of realizing one global family rooted in a culture of sustainable peace.

May God’s blessings be with you and your loved ones throughout 2023! Sincerely

Dr. Julia H. Moon, International President Dr. Sun Jin Moon, Senior Vice-President 6

Dear WFWP leaders, members, sponsors, and friends, I would like to convey my deepest gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the work of WFWP around the world.

It is not easy to continue our activities for more than 30 years, and it is thanks to your continued dedication and contributions that WFWP is able to celebrate its 31st anniversary. WFWP was founded to realize peace by empowering women to create peaceful families, communities, nations, and the world. WFWP members have worked hard for decades to realize our vision and mission.

Yet the world is still full of conflict, sadness, and insecurity. The world needs healing. During UN CSW67 (67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women), I met the President of WFWP DR Congo. She informed me that WFWP DR Congo organized a “Cry for Women” event on International Women’s Day. On this day, we usually “CELEBRATE,” but according to the president, there are still countless women suffering from violence, poverty, natural disasters, displaced people, etc. So, WFWP DR Congo decided to empathize with the painful situation of these women and cry for them.

Before we can provide support and empower women, we need to have compassion for those who are suffering, understand their situation, listen to their stories, and cry with them. 7

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The world needs healing. The world needs hope. When WFWP launched its international corporation in 1994, WFWP volunteers began projects in the poorest areas of each country. Our first step was to listen to the local people and understand their difficult situation. Over the years, we have learned that what people need is not money or goods, but “HOPE” for the future.

The best way to give “HOPE” is to provide education! Educate people to be self- reliant. Our Co-founder often says that “WFWP is a mothers’ organization” and emphasizes the important role of mothers in the family. Mothers are responsible for providing basic education at home.

WFWP educates mothers so they can teach their children at home. Mothers are the source of unconditional love for their families. Through their mothers, children can learn how to receive and give love to others.

Through motherly love and through our activities, let us heal the world and give hope to the world! Sincerely

Moriko Hori, International President (appointed in February 2023) 8

OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

2022 GLOBAL THEMES

VISION AND MISSION GLOBAL THEMES

Women working together to realize one global family rooted in a culture of sustainable peace.

Empowering women as peacebuilders and leaders in the family to transform the community, nation and world. Through education, advocacy, partnership, reconciliation and humanitarian service, WFWPI aims to create an environment of peace and well- being for future generations and people of all races, cultures and religious creeds.

Since 2022, the WFWP IHQ set global themes for the year to unite the hearts and spirits of WFWP leaders and members around the Co-founders’ vision, move in the same direction and set common goals and plans for further international and regional events, programs and campaigns. WFWP Global Themes for 2022: ● Peace and Reconciliation / Heavenly Unified Korea ● Environment and Climate Change ● Women’s Leadership and Education

WFWP GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AID

Since 2021, the WFWPI HQ decided to consolidate its international and domestic humanitarian aid projects under one umbrella and brand name “WFWP Global Development and Aid” worldwide. With the new name of the humanitarian project, WFWPI believes that the organization will develop its brand to a new level and continue to provide the best services and support to people in all parts of the world. 9

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WHERE WE WORK

EUROPE, EURASIA, MIDDLE EAST

AFRICA

CHAPTERS

CHAPTER

KOREA

JAPAN TAIWAN

ASIA PACIFIC 1,2

CHAPTERS

NORTH AMERICA

LATIN AMERICA

CHAPTERS

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WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

The ratio of men to women in the world population is almost 50:50. However, when looking at the number of national legislators, who represent the nations, men outnumber women in most of the world’s countries. In March 2021, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Gender Gap Index, a ranking of the degree of gender equality in countries around the world. The index quantifies and ranks the overall gender gap in the four quadrants of “politics,” “economy,” “education,” and “health,” as well as 14 items in each country. The WEF notes that the time it will take for the world as a whole to reach gender equality has increased from “99.5 years” in 2020 to “135.6 years” in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

WFWP continues to support and strive to help women become empowered and independent through literacy, self-development education, microcredit projects and women’s health support.

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Survival Skills Training in Botswana. 85%

of the women trained have obtained employment and are financially WFWP Botswana held a Survival Skills stable. Training to teach women tailoring skills.

Financial Assistance to Women in Agriculture in Nigeria.

Since 2020, the number of women becoming self-reliant in the Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Nasarawa Since 2020, WFWP Nigeria has been states have increased to thanks to working to empower women by fund- Nigeria’s WFWP project. ing women-led entrepreneurship and providing agricultural tools, fertilizers and seeds.

Girl Child Empowerment Program 942 in Burkina Faso.

girls participated in the Girl Empowerment Program, and of them reported that they “got their dream WFWP Burkina Faso project reduces in life” after completing the program. early pregnancy and school dropout rates among girls and encourages them to have a vision for their own lives to increase their self-esteem.

Pasifika Scholarship Fund in Australia.

The program supports young people who are passionate about getting an education and who align their hearts with one of the values and goals of WFWP: “Living for the sake of others.”

Women’s Empowerment through Educational Programs in Korea.

52%

87%

In 2022, WFWP Australia was able to financially support women throughout the year through the Fund The Pacific Island Scholarship to complete their university education. Fund is a not-for-profit development program launched in March 2017. The In 2022, WFWP Australia facilitated scholarships aim to provide young 15 young women to be mentored in adults living in the Pacific Islands with the leadership of the heart. More than gained greater empowerment opportunities to access empowering education programs in their own and connection. country.

90%

4,913

women who attended the 2 symposiums, 3 webinars, 5 literature cafes, 1 forum, and 1 rally were educated and empowered, especially on the topic of sustainable peace and realization of reunification on the Korean peninsula.

Participants’ Voices

“It’s like a dream to hear about this huge DMZ project in a short time, but it’s a big vision and a hopeful message for future generations to start preparing for inter-Korean reunification. And through further discussions, I want to gather each other’s thoughts and find small things that I can individually practice in my daily life for sustainable peace on the Korean Peninsula.”

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Women’s Empowerment through Educational Programs in the USA.

Through social media outreach, people were reached!

WFWPI Webinar on Women Entrepreneurship.

Self-employment has been blossoming over the past decade. In the webinar, WFWP introduces women entrepreneurs who evaluated their ideas for a successful business. Panelists present their best practice successes and the decision-making processes that have contributed to effectively tackling the enormous crisis in their diverse areas of responsibility.

Spring Awakening: Fundraising and Wellness Campaign.

Through empowerment and educational programs held in the year 2022, WFWP USA was able to reach and members.

4,328

women

We attained through Peripheral Education: TV, Radio, Social Media, sharing Mother of Peace, National Prayer Calls for Peace and local Interfaith Prayer Circles.

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● With this event, the office aimed to cultivate a sense of community and collective action, in awakening new Every year the WFWPI Office in NY mindfulness towards healing the Earth raises funds for their office’s projects and empowering women, while also and programs. This year, with a team raising funds for the office through of very talented interns, the office made a donation-based registration and the effort more fun, dynamic, uplifting promotion of the GoFundMe page which . and beneficial for our audience. The collectively raised theme of our fundraising campaign was “Peace, Women & Environment: ● The office interns worked hard to Action Toward New Beginnings” and design the first ever art book titled the effort consisted of a GoFundMe, a “Peace, Women & Environment: special 3-day wellness program and an Action Toward New Beginnings,” which art book. Women and the environment featured overviews of the WFWPI have often been closely linked, based office areas of focus - Bridging Divides, on similarities in their nature to nurture. Raising Young Leaders and Women’s To explore that link, we invited women Leadership and the Environment - and from various fields to speak and lead stories from the Giving For Good climate workshops for a 3-Day Virtual session action projects. The book raised funds titled “Spring Awakening” in March 2022. through sponsorships, raising a total of . The sessions explored the topics of peace, well-being and the environment and featured wellness activities such as yoga, sustainable fashion and healthy cooking.

$4,037.11

$23,308.55

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CSW66 Virtual Parallel Event.

During the 66 Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66), WFWPI and WFWP Korea co-organized a Virtual Parallel Event, “Building Bridges: Fostering Mutual Empowerment Through Environmental Healing.” The world knows that we need to work together, yet we find it difficult to overcome fundamental differences in worldviews and values. Through storytelling and interactive dialogue, WFWPI and WFWP Korea aimed to create a space that encouraged the exploration of how we as women and girls can be empowered by leading the way in transcending obstacles of self-interest and fostering relationships of trust for the sake of a mutual goal of environmental healing in our communities. The climate crisis is increasingly affecting all communities around the world and WFWPI envisioned the space as an opportunity to build bridges between the government and civil society, men and women, as well as between people and nature.

85% 52% 942 87%

Survival Skills Training in Botswana.

of the women trained.

Financial Assistance to Women in Agriculture in Nigeria.

Women becoming self-reliant have increased.

Girl Child Empowerment Program in Burkina Faso.

girls participated.

of them reported that they “got their dream in life” after completing the program.

Pasifika Scholarship Fund in Australia.

women throughout the year through the Fund to complete their university education.

young women to be mentored in the leadership of the heart. More than 90% gained greater empowerment and connection.

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4,913

women who attended the

symposiums, webinars, literature cafes, forum, rally were educated and empowered.

4,328

women and members.

1578 5,331

Attained

through Peripheral Education.

Through social media outreach.

people

The GoFundMe page which collectively raised.

$4,037.11

The book raised funds through sponsorships.

$23,308.55

Women’s Empowerment through Educational Programs in Korea.

Women’s Empowerment through Educational Programs in the USA.

Spring Awakening: Fundraising and Wellness Campaign.

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YOUTH EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT

According to UNICEF, the COVID-19 pandemic kept more than 168 million children worldwide out of school for about a year, from March 2020 to February 2021. Not all children have access to online classes because some do not have a computer or telecommunications environment. In Africa, where development is particularly slow, 19.6% of children aged 5-17 (about one in five) are engaged in automatic labor. In June 2020, the United Nations announced that approximately 1 billion children (ages 2-17) worldwide are victims of physical or psychological violence. Since there are approximately 2.3 billion children under the age of 18 in the world, this means that approximately 43% of children have been exposed to violence. Unfortunately, about 40,000 children a year (2017) are victims of homicide.

To create and maintain a safe and peaceful environment for future generations, WFWP strives to educate and empower the children of today.

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Mobile Library and Literacy Project 780 in South Africa.

children between the ages of 6 and 12 were educated through the implementation of the Mobile Library The Mamangwana Mobile Library and Literacy Project in South Africa. Project began in 2022 to improve rural literacy among children by bringing books into their world. The project grew in popularity as youth attendance steadily increased throughout the year.

Sustainable Training Platform in Nigeria.

From August to December, in the Yala, Local Government Area, and Cross River State, WFWP Nigeria successfully WFWP believes that a society which trained to empowers its youth will not suffer sew cloth. severely from unemployment problems, which is an issue in society today. Skilled youth are job creators. WFWP Nigeria has been providing a sustainable training platform that enables youth to learn how to sew clothes. The sewing skills learned empowers the youth to alleviate economic hardship by providing for themselves and their families.

43 girls and 27 boys

“Lift Me Up” Education Assistance

75% (12 out

During 2021-2022, Fund and Refurbished Laptop Give- of 16) of “Lift Me Up” grant recipients away in Malaysia. were able to continue their higher education after receiving their grant/ WFWP Malaysia hosted an educational laptop. grant program to help students from poor families cope with challenges Participants’ Voices: and continue their tertiary education “I have been doing all my college in college and university. In this era assignments with my smartphone, of information technology and virtual which my three younger siblings are learning, computers serve as one of the also taking turns using for studies most essential tools for gaining access and homework. With the rising cost to education. The “Lift Me Up” project of living, my parents could not afford seeks to source pre-loved laptops from to provide a computer for us. The willing donors and pass them on to needy laptop will definitely make learning college students after refurbishment. much more convenient and easier for all of us. Thank you so much, WFWP! It certainly helped me pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. I want to pay this kindness forward to others when I become successful in the future.”

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Moral Education for Youth in Russia.

More than school children and parents participated in the moral Throughout the year, WFWP Russia education lectures. gave lectures on moral education both offline and online in schools. The main topics were “Love and Sexuality” and “Consequences of Using Bad Words.”

Education on the Reunification of 1,261 Korean Peninsula for the Youth in Korea.

Big Dream (Kun Kkum) Project for Cambodian Children.

WFWP Korea raised funds to build a library so that Cambodian children can receive an education and develop big dreams for the future.

WFWP Korea Scholarship Program.

Schools of Africa National Fundraiser in the USA.

youth were empowered and educated through the two literature programs, two camps, and one book talk concert on the theme of sustainable peace and the realization of reunification on the Korean peninsula.

WFWP USA is continuing its annual contributions to the Schools of Africa Project! “Shine Africa: The Power of Education” was the theme of the national Schools of Africa fundraiser held virtually in August. An exciting auction was then held where viewers were able to purchase the auctioning items which were donated. As the auction was happening, donations were being given.

“Until now, the idea of reunification felt too far away, but as I visit directly the area where the war took place, I sincerely wish for the quick realization of reunification. When I saw the monument with the names of those who participated in the war, my head naturally bowed without realizing it. I don’t want this kind of pain and suffering to happen anymore. I hope many people in their teens and 20s will have an earnest desire for the reunification of the two Koreas, and these kinds of programs should be held more.”

Through the two libraries built in Cambodia

1,300

students will use the library for the first time in their lives.

The scholarship total of 45,000,000 won was given out to students, both national and international students who are studying in Korea, to support their higher education to become future peacemakers.

8,151

WFWP USA raised US$ children in Africa.

for

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Teaching Literacy and Character Education for Disadvantaged Children in Jordan.

Participants’ Voices

One 15-year-old girl who had never gone to school could not read or write Arabic. However, she wanted to try WFWP Jordan representatives were to make a presentation and she did. recently the recipients of a cooperative She had been so nervous but when project funded by the Italian Agency she was done, she became extremely for Development Cooperation (ICO) happy as she had never made such and organized by Cooperazione an achievement before and so for her, Internazionale (COOPI), an Italian NGO, it was such a special experience. and the Noor Al Hussein Foundation, a local NGO chaired by Queen Noor of Jordan. With COOPI focusing on character education and the Noor Al Hussein Foundation focusing on academic education, the joint project aimed to serve children living in impoverished areas of Jordan and took place at WFWP Jordan’s garden.

Foster Children Program in Kratie.

More than residents gathered, including the Deputy Minister, senior WFWP Cambodia has a foster children officials from the Ministry of Civil Service program in three provinces: Takeo, (to which WFWP Cambodia has an Prey Veng and Kratie. This time WFWP MOU) and the district governor, who also visited Kratie, the commune where 37 delivered a speech at the event. foster children live, crossing the Mekong River. Support money was donated to foster children during the local event.

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UN Geneva and Youth.

Human Rights Internship Program in UN Geneva.

Engaged in advocacy at the UN on serious Human Rights concerns in countries such as Nigeria, Lebanon, This internship program hosts Jordan, the UK, Canada and many international interns who began their more through the youth interns who journey with WFWP researching and researched and published advocacy advocating various human rights journals. issues. The interns are asked to write individual advocacy papers on their At the end of the two-month period of choice of interest within the umbrella of internship, the Human Rights Forum human rights and women’s rights. This was hosted, showcasing and presenting year, the interns did a remarkable job interns’ research to global civil society in completing their papers on different activists. topics in just two months.

200+

youth through

Reached programs such as Youth training on UN Advocacy, Curriculum training, Human Rights Internship Program, Youth Peace Conference and the Youth Conference for UN CSW.

Through the NGO CSW Global Youth Conference with the main leadership of WFWPI, we were able to prepare and engage nearly 150 young people for the UN CSW 2022.

Art and Metaverse in WFWP.

WFWP IHQ hosted its 3 “Color My Heart with Peace” international children’s art contest gathering 232 artworks from 24 nations in 10 regions. The applications supported the theme of “Peace and Unification in North and South Korea.”

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WFWPI also implemented art in Zepeto, a metaverse virtual space playground, to attract more young people to promote WFWP’s vision of peace and reunification on the Korean peninsula.

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Young Leaders Retreat in NY.

“The overall program was very nice. I After a two year hiatus of in-person was able to reflect on myself, which was gatherings, the WFWPI Office for really needed for me personally.” UN Relations in New York held an international Young Leaders Retreat in “I would like to do a short version of Barrytown, New York, from August 4 to 8. retreat content for the WFWP Colombian The purpose of the retreat was to create chapter and Dominican chapter. You a space in which young socially minded guys changed me. I am very grateful so women come together to discover and I want to share the blessings.” commit their passions for the sake of world peace, centered on WFWPI’s “The retreat was amazing. I hope that all feminine leadership paradigm, under the the things we shared don’t get lost with theme of “Spread Your Wings: Using Your time but that our hopes and ideas grow Gift to Transform the World.” A total of 15 from strength. We were well received young women from 11 different countries and made to feel at home instead of traveled across the world to participate being visitors. I’m grateful to the entire in this impactful program. Over the course team that made this happen.” of four days, the participants learned about the WFWPI Co-founders and “Thank you so much for all your hard work their vision for women leadership and for us. In my case, even though I am not world peace, discussed the real work of sure of how to get out of my blockage, becoming women leaders this world needs I definitely gained the motivation and and were empowered to start developing the love to look for a way. And I feel their own socially minded projects confident in finding a way.” using their unique talents, passions and creativity. The women also connected “I would like to express my sincere with their hearts and with one another, thanks to the staff who prepared this surrounded by the serene environment retreat. I know it was not easy to organize of upstate New York, creating a deeply members from all over the world, so reflective and healing, as well as familial please take a good rest. Thank you so spirit. The retreat concluded with a bonus much and God bless you.” day visiting the UN Headquarters in NY. The women left the city connected to themselves and to one another, supported in their passions and inspired to contribute to their communities through their passions and skills.

WFWPI Young Professionals Team Contributes to World Peace.

The Young Professionals Team is part of the WFWPI Global Committee, an international network of integrated and interrelated development committees to realize the vision of WFWPI. The Young Professionals Team is a creative think tank on the international level created to practice cultural diplomacy, which is the exchange of ideas, information, art, language and other cultural aspects between a nation and its people in order to deepen mutual understanding. This team brainstorms, develops and proposes suggestions and ideas for the goals and direction of the WFWP and contributes not only innovative ideas on environmental issues, IT-related education, social networking marketing and etc. but also engage young volunteers, interns and professionals to represent WFWP at the UN and contribute to research, position papers and statements.

About young people around the world attended the webinar.

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children between the ages of 6 and 12 were educated.

successfully trained to sew cloth.

girls

boys

75%

(12 out of 16) of “Lift Me Up”.

participated

school children

parents

1,261

Mobile Library and Literacy Project in South Africa.

youth

Sustainable Training Platform in Nigeria.

1,300

students

“Lift Me Up” Education Assistance Fund and Refurbished Laptop Give-away in Malaysia.

US$

8,151

More than

400 200+

Moral Education for Youth in Russia.

young people

Education on the Reunification of Korean Peninsula for the Youth in Korea.

were empowered and educated through the two literature programs.

Big Dream (Kun Kkum) Project for Cambodian Children.

will use the library for the first time in their lives.

WFWP Korea Scholarship Program.

for children in Africa.

Foster Children Program in Kratie.

residents gathered.

UN Geneva and Youth.

Reached

We were able to prepare and engage nearly for the UN CSW 2022.

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At the end of the two-month period of internship, the Human Rights Forum was hosted, showcasing and presenting interns’ research to global civil society activists.

month internship

from 24 nations in 10 regions.

artworks

from 11 different countries traveled across the world to participate in this impactful program.

young women

around the world attended the webinar.

young people

Human Rights Internship Program in UN Geneva.

Art and Metaverse in WFWP.

Young Leaders Retreat in NY.

WFWPI Young Professionals Team Contributes to World Peace.

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CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION

Overall global temperatures are rising, with the year 2020 marking the highest global average temperature ever recorded, and some predictions state that by 2100 the global average temperature will have risen by up to 3.2°C. This would increase the risk of natural disasters such as heat waves and droughts from rising sea levels, which would have a negative impact on the ecosystems of plants and animals, including humans, that live on Earth. WFWP works in the direction of educating people about the importance of preserving nature and making a difference for the greater vision, one step at a time, by taking action that is possible in each community, such as picking up trash, recycling clothing, providing solar lamps, planting trees and vegetables, etc.

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Green Solar Energy for the African Villages in Kenya.

More than 600 million households in Hundreds of school children can now Africa are living without electricity, which study past sunset in their homes and is a large number of the population that their mothers can cook and do household does not have access to light when chores after dark. the sun goes down. WFWP Africa has researched and identified the need Participants’ Voices: to bring green solar energy to African “We could never have imagined that there villages, by donating solar lamps to would be an organization that would be empower rural women and teaching willing to travel to our far-flung village to them new skills for self-sufficiency. provide us with what we needed most: light!”

Permaculture Literacy Program in the Philippines.

Since 2020, approximately families have benefited from the project.

“Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon is the MOTHER OF LIGHT!”

A total of Boholano permaculture enthusiasts convened for a two-day Permaculture Literacy Program in March Anchoring on the theme, Permaculture: at the Center for Wisdom and Character The Linchpin to Food Security and Excellence Montesunting, Carmen. Regenerative Healing of the Planet, the joint program initiated by WFWP Philippines and 10,000 Heroes United, gathered the current president of a women’s association, a former town councilor, agricultural technologists, municipal agriculturists, teachers, youth volunteers and students. The program aimed to educate the participants, who are to become permaculture practitioners, on how nature works and on how to optimize its external forces for both humans and the planet to form a continuous, healthy and symbiotic relationship.

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Ecological Project in Armenia.

“I would like to see more projects like WFWP Armenia, with the support of this held and would like to invite my the Mayor of Razdan city, organized friends.” ecological projects to clean up forests and lakes.

Planting Trees in Burkina Faso.

Starting in 2021, WFWP Burkina Faso launched the “Environmental Awareness and Call to Action” project to take action “WFWP did not just bring us a basket towards SDG 15.

Participant’s voice

Eco-Fest Youth for Environment in Albania.

WFWP Albania helped raise awareness for the need to protect the environment among young people by organizing a concert of environmental messages by high school students and a contest of ideas on environmental protection.

About fruit trees were planted in Burkina Faso.

of fruits. They brought the whole tree!” said the Director of an orphanage that received some of the fruit trees.

About people were reached in this campaign.

Nationwide Simultaneous Plogging 4,907 and Volunteer Activities in Korea.

people from

cities par ticipated in a n a ti onwide simultaneous plogging and volunteer activities to help prevent environmental pollution from garbage that is thrown out on the streets.

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Giving For Good Auction 2022.

A total of from the auction and event. Proceeds Between July 17 and August 7, the will fund WFWPI climate action projects WFWPI Office for UN Relations in NY around the world. held its second annual Giving For Good fundraising campaign centered on the theme: “Healing Our Home, Our Shared Calling.” This included an online auction, consisting of new or gently used items from Mother Moon’s closet as well as from the closets of GFGI Founder, Dr. Sun Jn Moon, original art pieces from Un Jin Moon and Jan Parker and several items from beauty queens. In addition, two meet-and-greets as well as a fundraising event hosted by Ms. Abby Cruz, Miss Philippines 2007 runner up, were held.

$7,355.73

was raised

families

Hundreds

people

4,907

people

$7,355.73

Green Solar Energy for the African Villages in Kenya.

have benefited from the project.

of school children can now study past sunset in their homes.

Permaculture Literacy Program in the Philippines.

Boholano permaculture enthusiasts convened for a two-day Permaculture Literacy Program.

Planting Trees in Burkina Faso.

fruit trees were planted in Burkina Faso.

Eco-Fest Youth for Environment in Albania.

were reached in this campaign

Nationwide Simultaneous Plogging and Volunteer Activities in Korea.

from 206 cities participated.

Giving For Good Auction 2022

was raised from the auction and event.

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TRUE FAMILY VALUE EDUCATION

In April 2020, the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, issued a statement warning of increasing domestic violence worldwide. After the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, while some people have spent more time at home and felt the importance of family, the number of people suffering from domestic violence has skyrocketed. Domestic violence against wives and children by husbands who have lost their jobs or have become anxious and frustrated have increased around the world. Psychological violence that harms the mind, such as verbal abuse and bullying, is also a form of violence. The fact that many countries banned or restricted people from leaving their homes, leaving those suffering from domestic violence with nowhere to escape, also exacerbated the situation.

WFWP believes that happy women who are healed and empowered create happy families and homes, which leads to healthy communities and a peaceful world. WFWP organized activities and projects based on true family values to solve this serious issue, protect families from corruption and provide a platform for women and children to live in safety and peace.

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WFWP International Educational 17 Course: Heart’s Intelligence and Role in Spiritual Life.

women in Africa were trained and qualified to travel to rural African villages without internet access to help heal families, especially women The virtual 12-session course aims and children suffering from domestic to help participants overcome their violence. personal traumas and memories of pain and provide tools to help them improve people received the online course the lives of people around them, on the Heart’s Intelligence and Role in including family members, friends and Spiritual Life co-workers. Participants’ Voices: This course helps the participants “The sessions are very educational identify obstacles and challenges in and helped me to be a better wife and their hearts, develop their relationships mother. I feel the love and concern.” from the point of having healed, develop a new perspective on life, help others “The instructor, Dr. Isabel Costa, helped resolve their emotional pain, raise their us to look at our inner selves. When we frequency with simple exercises that are healed as women, we can, in turn, can easily be taught to everyone in our help our families to be healed and our family or workplace and understand children to have better futures.” the importance of resolving painful memories to solve the world’s problems. “This is a lifeline for women. This is real women’s empowerment.”

“Strengthening Family Relationships as a Means of Crime Prevention: Role of Parents” in UN Vienna.

During the 2022 Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, WFWP UN Vienna Office, in cooperation with the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Brussels, Pasuguan NG Pilipinas in Vienna and Father- CON, organized a side event to promote family values.

An international call was made for “Comprehensive strategies for crime prevention towards social and economic development.”

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Foster Children Program in Kratie (WFWP Cambodia).

WFWP Cambodia has a foster children program in three provinces: Takeo, Prey Veng and Kratie. This time we visited Kratie, the commune where our 37 foster children live, crossing the Mekong River.

Support money is usually given to each child after activities like the above; however, this time there was a local event for the entire commune on the following day, and we handed out the support money to our foster children during that event. More than 400 residents gathered, including the Deputy Minister and senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Service, to which WFWP Cambodia has an MOU, as well as the district governor also came to the event to deliver speeches. We are grateful that our foster children program was widely recognized on that occasion.

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WFWP International Educational Course: Heart’s Intelligence and Role in Spiritual Life

in Africa were trained and qualified to travel to rural African villages without internet access to help heal families.

women

received the online course on the Heart’s Intelligence and Role in Spiritual Life.

“Strengthening Family Relationships as a Means of Crime Prevention: Role of Parents” in UN Vienna.

An international call was made for “Comprehensive strategies for crime prevention towards social and economic development.”

Foster Children Program in Kratie (WFWP Cambodia)

This time we visited Kratie, crossing the Mekong River.

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HEALTH AND MEDICAL SUPPORT

About 3.5 billion people, or half of the world’s population of 7.8 billion, have no health insurance and no access to medical care. Even if they do have access to medical care, nearly 100 million people in the world struggle with the burden of high medical costs. WFWP works in the field of medical and health assistance, providing humanitarian aid and care to those in need.

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GAZA iDream Funds for Children and Families in Need.

The donation of

raised through the GAZA iDream was sent to support the Child Health Program WFWP Cyprus and Korea raised funds organized by the Palestinian Medical for the project that took place in the Relief Society. north-side village of the Gaza Strip, the most vulnerable area with only one WFWP Cyprus members matched a clinic in the village that provides free Japanese donation and sent prevention, treatment and management to Gaza to purchase wheelchairs needed for micronutrient deficiency and for injured people. vaccinations for children under the age of 5.

1% Love Share Project in Korea.

Distribution of Humanitarian Aid in Pakistan.

USD 10,000

US$2,050

Through the 1% Love Share Project, 25 senior citizens who live alone in Seoul The 1% Love Share Project is a and need financial assistance received each for their living campaign initiated by the WFWP Korea to help eradicate poverty by collecting expenses, and 100 senior citizens who donations that amount to just 1% of a live alone received ‘hope kits’ filled donor’s paycheck. With the donations, with food, daily supplies and masks to WFWP seeks to help those less support their daily lives and to prevent COVID-19. fortunate around the globe.

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WFWP Europe and Middle East distributed humanitarian aid, including food, mineral water, soaps, sanitary pads for families in Pakistan during the flood relief.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Activities and Final “Pink October” Event in Latin America.

WFWP Brazil started this campaign on a national level several years ago and this year, they expanded to other countries. They worked with several In September, WFWP Latin America breast cancer awareness groups and started a breast cancer awareness NGOS. They made wigs, hats and many campaign called “Towards Pink other items for breast cancer patients. October.” This campaign concluded in In Peru, Argentina, Panama, Nicaragua October with a virtual conference for all and Venezuela, the volunteers went of Latin America, organized by WFWP to parks and streets to distribute and the International Association of First pamphlets about Pink October. Ladies for Peace from Latin America and the Caribbean. Several countries in Latin America joined this campaign and it opened many doors to introduce WFWP to other NGOS, universities, hospitals and other institutions. Through this event, WFWP Latin America was able to relate and empathize with many women who have experienced breast cancer and provide them with a network of support and care.

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GAZA iDream Funds for Children and Families in Need.

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WFWP Cyprus members matched a Japanese donation and sent US$2,050 to Gaza to purchase wheelchairs needed for injured people.

1% Love Share Project in Korea.

who live alone in Seoul and need financial assistance received 200,0000 won each for their living expenses, and 100 senior citizens who live alone received ‘hope kits’ filled with food, daily supplies and masks to support their daily lives and to prevent COVID-19.

Distribution of Humanitarian Aid “Mother of Peace Flood Relief Program” in Pakistan.

WFWP Europe and Middle East distributed humanitarian aid, including food, mineral water, soaps, sanitary pads for families in Pakistan during the flood relief.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Activities and Final “Pink October” Event in Latin America

They worked with several breast cancer awareness groups and NGOS. They made wigs, hats and many other items for breast cancer patients. In Peru, Argentina, Panama, Nicaragua and Venezuela, the volunteers went to parks and streets to distribute pamphlets about Pink October.

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PEACE AND RECONCILIATION

Achieving the SDGS require that all people be free from violence of any kind and live their lives in peace, regardless of ethnicity or creed. Governments, civil society and communities must unite to reduce violence, achieve justice and fight corruption. WFWP works towards achieving peace and reconciliation in the world by bringing harmony to all families, communities and nations, based on the fundamental value of living for the sake of others.

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Co-creating Spaces for Peace and Reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula. What Steps are Women Taking Towards Peace?

WFWP Europe hosted the webinar to expand on the proposal for a partnership for a special project. This project, in the context of Korean reunification, is to create a “women’s peace zone” at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea.

GWPN International Mini-Talks by WFWP USA, Korea & Japan.

Living Together in Peace: What Does it Take? (WFWP Middle East)

The honorable speakers were: former First Lady of Cyprus, Mme. Elsie Christofia; former First Lady of Portugal, Hon. Dr. Maria Cavaco Silva; Parliamentary President of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Hon. Christine Muttonen; and Professor of Architecture and Landscape Urbanism in Switzerland, Dr. Anna Grichting.

1 GWPN International Mini-Talk Show “A Unified Korea - Crash Landing on You” was attended by people.

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2 GWPN International Webinar “DMZ Peace Park: Creating Bridges Toward a Unified Korea” was attended by people.

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On June 9, 2022, the Women’s Federation for World Peace Middle East and Association for Equality and Citizenship (ANWAR), organized together a virtual event under the title: “Living Together in Peace- What Does it Take?”

An engaging session of questions and answers followed when participants shared their opinions, questions, and recommendations. The meeting came to a close with Mrs. Carolyn Handschin, Director of the WFWPI UN Offices and President of the UN NGO/CSW, highlighting each speaker’s important points. Mrs. Handschin stated that the government’s responsibility in securing people’s safety and freedom goes together with people’s responsibility towards life, love, peace, and growth. Women as leaders and mothers play an important role in passing a culture of peace to the next generation.

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The honorable speakers were: former First Lady of Cyprus, Mme. Elsie Christofia; former First Lady of Portugal, Hon. Dr. Maria Cavaco Silva; Parliamentary President of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Hon. Christine Muttonen; and Professor of Architecture and Landscape Urbanism in Switzerland, Dr. Anna Grichting.

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On June 9, 2022, the Women’s Federation for World Peace Middle East and Association for Equality and Citizenship (ANWAR), organized together a virtual event under the title: “Living Together in Peace- What Does it Take?”

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Co-creating Spaces for Peace and Reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula. What Steps are Women Taking Towards Peace?

GWPN International Mini-Talks by WFWP USA, Korea & Japan.

Living Together in Peace: What Does it Take? (WFWP Middle East)

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PARTNERSHIPS

“Leave no one behind” is the central, transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its SDGS. WFWP promotes an enhanced partnership approach that works with people, organizations, research institutions and others to identify local needs and act for the good of people and the world.

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Melbourne Pasifika Festival.

In 2022, over people attended the event to support the Pacific Islands The Melbourne Pasifika Festival is an community. annual activity organized by WFWP Australia to promote unity and respect Through the Melbourne Pasifika Festival, among Australian island communities; WFWP Australia was able to engage with introduce Pasifika culture, family ties, 7 Pacific Island communities and work and spirituality to the wider Australian with Pacific Island community leaders to community; raise funds to support organize the festival. WFWP global development and aid Participants’ Voices: projects in Pacific island countries; and promote Pacific island businesses What an awesome day! We would like through having stalls sell Pacifica food to thank the team at Melbourne Pasifika and goods. Festival for the opportunity to not only showcase my artwork but also to work alongside my fellow Pacific brothers and sisters!”

Ukraine Side-by-side with Poland.

“Thank you to all that purchased items both at the stall and online! Please tag us in any photos you take with the Dark Black gear on! Thank you to all for the love and support. More designs to come …”

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More than families received necessary Initiation and success of the project in help, including hygiene products, cooperation with the Polish Fund for disinfectants, diapers for children and Ukraine “Tratva” and the Kiev-Svyatosyn adults, diapers, mattresses, bed linen Center for Social and Psychological and blankets. Rehabilitation of the Population. WFWP Ukraine bought warm winter shoes for children, including children from large families, children with disabilities and children of deceased war veterans.

WFWP volunteers assisted military personnel receiving treatment and rehabilitation at the Center for Mental Health and Rehabilitation of Veterans in Puscha Vodytsia.

Nearly Polish and Ukrainian families participated in a cultural and educational meeting of the Japanese volunteers, titled “East Meets West” in honor of the International Day of Peace.

Japan donated a projector and screen to a hostel in Wroclaw where about 300 refugees from Ukraine live. Adults and children are able to watch movies and do useful activities together, creating a more family-like atmosphere.

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WFWP Latino Chapter in the USA.

WFWP USA had curriculas translated into the Spanish Language with Mrs. Concha Marchitelli of Maryland the assistance of the Latino online launched the first “Cornerstone for community: Leadership of the Heart - Peace” WFWP seminar and thus also Cornerstone for Happiness - Cornerstone officially launched the first Latino chapter for Peace. of WFWP USA. The seminar inspired all women present, and more than double than those who registered attended. The idea was to reach the Latino community with a platform that goes beyond religious denominations and promotes universal values, and to empower Latina women to use their God-given feminine aspect to strengthen their marriages, educate their families and communities. The event was very successful and ended with a “call to action” to raise funds to send Christmas gifts to an orphanage in the Dominican Republic.

Chad Summer Camp turns to a Seminar on Character Education.

WFWP Chad worked in partnership with the Ministry of Education. A total of participants ranging from high WFWP Chad organized a summer school to university students, teachers, camp that took place in September at the Principal of the Lycee Feminine, Lycee Feminine National High School representatives from the Ministry of in the capital of N’djamena. The goal Education, the Ministry of Youth, Sports was to teach 12 chapters of a character and Entrepreneurship, a representative education curriculum to students who from a political party and the Vice started the educational seminar in 2021. Dean of the University of N’djamena participated.

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HLPF 2022 Virtual Side Event.

The WFWPI Office for UN Relations in New York in collaboration with the World Council for Psychotherapy and the International Association of Applied Psychology, hosted a virtual Side Event during the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2022, titled “Permaculture: A Universal, Hopeful Practice for Building Back Better.” The program featured perspectives from expert permaculture practitioners, community leaders, educators and government leaders. These special speakers engaged in a roundtable discussion, where they identified practical solutions and successful practices and encouraged the creation and implementation of policies that support resilience and partnerships toward the well-being of people and the healing of the planet.

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Melbourne Pasifika Festival

attended the event to support the Pacific Islands community.

Through the Melbourne Pasifika Festival, WFWP Australia was able to engage with 7 Pacific Island communities and work with Pacific Island community leaders to organize the festival.

WFWP Latino Chapter in the USA.

into the Spanish Language.

Chad Summer Camp turns to a Seminar on Character Education.

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received necessary help.

families

WFWP Ukraine bought warm winter shoes

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receiving treatment and rehabilitation at the Center.

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participated in a cultural and educational meeting of the Japanese volunteers, titled “East Meets West” in honor of the International Day of Peace.

Polish and Ukrainian families

Japan donated a projector and screen to a hostel in Wroclaw.

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Ukraine Side-by- side with Poland.

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WFWPI AND SDGS

On September 25, 2015, more than 150 world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the UN Sustainable Development Summit. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS), consisting of 17 goals and 169 targets, are the successor to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGS) that are implemented to be accomplished by 2030. As a UN NGO, WFWPI is engaged in various activities to achieve the SDGS in its international and national projects and volunteer programs.

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Hydroponics Gardening Training in the Philippines.

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“Food on every table” is what the Philippine Government envisioned. But food sustainability is always a problem for many families in the Philippines. Learning hydroponics gardening is one way to alleviate this problem. In July, WFWP Philippines conducted an event at the Mothers’ Hearts Network Office in Rodriguez, Rizal to teach members how to make their own hydroponic vegetables. Construction of Washroom Facilities for Children in Ghana.

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WFWP Ghana built a washroom for students at Opah Basic School in the Greater Accra Region. In May, a ceremony was held to hand over the keys to the newly built washroom to the school authorities. Toiletries were also donated to the school to help keep this facility clean. Participants’ Voices: Mrs. Agnes Binipom, Principal of Opah Basic School “I am touched by this donation and grateful to WFWP and its co-founders. Many NGOS have visited our school, but no one has shown such a lovely heart for our school as the women of WFWP Ghana. Please continue to share your love and come to visit us to give the character education talks to our students.”

Education on Well-Being and Health in Schools in São Tomé and Principe.

WFWP São Tomé and Príncipe conducted an education session at the Villa Fernanda School, on the outskirts of the country’s capital in May. The theme chosen for this session was “Body hygiene and underwear care.” WFWP invited a nurse, who is the mother of two students who attended that school. When she found out about the WFWP’s activity at her children’s school, she was very excited and expressed a desire to also collaborate with the initiative.

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Share kindness, Thai people never leave each other.

In October, WFWP Thailand in Ubon Ratchathani Province initiated “Khueang Nai activities of happy city.” More than 1,250 people participated in the activities, including local leaders of every sub-district in Khueang Nai District, teachers, doctors, nurses, the district health promoting hospital, village health volunteers, civil defense volunteers, Khueang Nai District Rescue Foundation, volunteer faculty, Thai dancers and villagers in 183 villages. One of the activities initiated was “Living for the greater good, Thai people never leave each other” which was aimed at helping flood victims in the Ubon Ratchathani Province. Volunteers offered food to a large group of monks as well as made connections and gave alms to the cultural road leading to alms, precepts and prayers. Participants were happy and refreshed as they packed survival bags to distribute together. The supplies included rice, snacks, milk, drinking water and other necessary items donated to flood victims in the flood-affected areas.

Participants’ Voices

Mindful Meditation Retreat in Australia.

The retreat was hosted by WFWP Australia and featured expert presenters who shared insights and their own experiences on healing, health and how to incorporate strategies and practices into their daily lives to relieve stress and promote a healthy lifestyle.

“This event has brought a clearer understanding of how the mind and body react to everyday life and emotions and how to deal with them.” “Wonderful meditation. A day to relax, and meet like-minded people in a heart space.”

“Wonderful event! I left recharged and rejuvenated after hearing inspirational stories and being amongst like-minded people.” “Amazing taster of various methodologies and practices that are enlightening and inspiring. High energy and commitment by all.”

“Great speakers, entertainment, yoga, meditation, food and generally a great vibe with many like-minded people.”

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“From Heart to Heart” Charity Concerts for the Elderly in Russia.

WFWP Russia held five charity concerts at homes for the elderly. This was to an effort to teach young children to live for others and to take care of the elderly. Children from several schools, including a kindergarten in Moscow and its suburbs, made beautiful celebration cards for the elderly for the New Year, International Women’s Day and Older Persons Day.

“Be Your Child’s Best Friend” Parenting Workshop in Malaysia.

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The parenting workshop was jointly organized by WFWP Malaysia, Pusat Wanita Berdaya and the Seri Setia New Village Community Management Council to provide positive parenting tips and effective communication skills between parents and children. 70 participants, including parents and children, attended the workshop together. Positive parent- child communication is a two-way street, which helps to cultivate a more loving and warm connection in the family. Therefore, it is a vital part of every healthy parent-child relationship. Participants were also given an interaction session within small groups where they could share their thoughts and opinions on the parenting workshop.

Teachers for Peace Educational Course in Portugal.

This course was created to develop a healthy brother-sister relationship between Africa and Europe. WFWP Portugal works with Portuguese- speaking countries in Africa in the areas of education and gender equality to provide tools for education that enables healing and openness of the heart and promotes ethical values. The course ran from March 6 to November 19, once a week for about 2 hours each, with over 50 participants per week, mostly Mozambicans and there was a very high level of interest and action. According to the excellent testimonials collected from the trainees, the course was instrumental in achieving its goals.

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“Preventing Crime through Encouraging a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle for Young People – Best Practices” in UN Vienna.

WFWP UN Vienna office hosted the forum as part of the 11th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime hosted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The event was opened by HE Solano Ortiz, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Mission of Costa Rica to Austria and International Organizations. “The family is the most important ‘breeding place’ as it is where everyone grows up!” WFWPI Educational Courses for Self-Development and Empowerment.

SDG 4

WFWPI provides virtual, accessible education free of charge to people in need. WFWPI believes education is a very important factor to engagement and is beneficial to people everywhere. In 2022, WFWPI offered five versatile programs across a wide range of fields, including Financial Planning and Budgeting, Digital Art, NFT and NGO, SNS Marketing, Healing Therapy and Business Acceleration.

Participants’ Voices

GWPN Assembly and Leading into the Future Mentor Program in Australia.

WFWP Australia created a transformational leadership forum for established and emerging leaders, with a focus on leadership of the heart. The Global Women Ambassadors for Peace Award was presented to several participants to recognize individual leadership, achievement and service for the benefit of others, standing on the common ground of universal moral principles, promoting reconciliation, overcoming barriers and building peaceful communities.

“Congratulations on a beautifully organized event. The food was fabulous, the speakers inspiring, and the structure of the event was great. Leaving lots of time for attendees to meet and converse was an absolute highlight as well. What an amazing group of women was in attendance. I enjoyed every minute of my time. WFWP is doing a great job.” “My takeaway for the day was to let Love guide my every thought and action with family, friends, and all who cross my path on life’s journey. Well done to all the organizers. Many thanks and a big high five to you all.”

“I feel empowered by meeting all those inspirational women coming from different backgrounds who had to overcome so many barriers to be able to reach where they are. Amazing stories!”

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“Violence to Women. An Attack Against Human Dignity” forum in France.

WFWP France organized a forum to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Human Rights Day, to promote peace agreements and to emphasize that the family is the cradle of human dignity.

Being a Girl Today: Difficulties and Opportunities.

SDG 5

In October, WFWP Italy organized a conference in cooperation with the European Parliament office in Italy to celebrate the 30th anniversary of WFWP and the UN International Day of the Girl Child. The event was held in the prestigious Hall of Flags of the European Parliament in Italy. More than 60 people attended in person and 30 more attended virtually. Dott. Carlo Corazza, the head of the European Parliament office in Italy, said he was honored to host the WFWP event and welcomed the participants in their new building where they organize events for youth.

Activate 2022 Leadership Training.

The WFWPI Office for UN Relations in New York, in conjunction with Global Development Enterprise / NGO Academy, designed a 3-month virtual leadership training program which took place from August 19 - November 15, 2022. The project was managed by Musu Bakoto Sawo, an intern for the WFWPI Office for UN Relations in NY, who is currently pursuing an MA in Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. The aim was to equip WFWP leaders with a forward-looking approach to identify opportunities for growth, effectively implement and manage sustainable and impactful projects. A total of 10 participants from five countries joined the Activate 2022 Leadership Training. The coaches and lecturers of the program were Dr. Karen Smith, Director of Global Development Enterprise/ NGO Academy; Archt. Yani Dutta, Founder of The Regenesis Project; and Mrs. Merly Barlaan, Director of the WFWPI Office for UN Relations in NY. The training culminated with a “Pitch Fest” in which participants presented their projects to a panel of judges. The top three winners were team Philippines: “Permaculture Education Program”; Mayor Junaflor Cerilles: “Learning Is Fun, not just for one but for every Juan”; and Ms. Tania Islam: “Interfaith Peace Village.” Special awards: “Most Impactful” went to team Philippines, “Most Innovative” went to Ms. Amber Le Fevre’s “Got Rights! Media” and “Most Successful” went to Mayor Junaflor Cerilles. The special award recipients received $300 each.

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UN Dream 2022.

This year, to commemorate the 77 Anniversary of when the UN Charter came into force and the 30th Anniversary of the founding of Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI), WFWPI UN Relations Office in New York and WFWP Africa co-organized a Virtual Forum on the theme of child brides titled “The UN Dream: Creating an environment where girls can be girls, not brides.” The event was held on October 28. This forum was created to bring together various members of civil society to find impactful and sustainable solutions to address the problems of child marriage. Since violence against girls cannot be resolved without addressing the effects of climate change and other environmental crises, WFWPI strived to use this forum as a platform to discuss the importance of integrating the issue of child marriages into environmental adaptation initiatives. It was also our hope to recognize the achievements of young leaders who are inspiring transformation in their communities through championing issues of girls’ rights and the environment. The event engaged with over 300 views worldwide, with 178 registrations and 195 views on Youtube.

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Funding Project for the Good of Community.

WFWP IHQ launched the Funding Project 2020 to help WFWP chapters develop projects that can make a difference in the lives of their communities and countries. The projects relate to women’s empowerment, climate action, youth leadership and true family values. To date, WFWPI has supported 40 outstanding projects in 27 countries.

Construction of Afghan Cultural Center in India.

For the last two years, WFWP Afghanistan has given scholarships to outstanding Afghan women for Sewing and Design classes so that after graduation, they can support themselves or their families. Based on this success, WFWP decided to expand this work through the Cultural Center and Library, a program that will include sewing classes, English classes, Character Education and Computer classes in the future. WFWP Afghanistan has also established a library for women to freely research their hobbies and interests in a safe and comfortable environment.

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Intercultural and Interreligious Festival “Children are Angels of Peace.”

WFWP Russia held the annual festival where more than 300 children and families of different nationalities and religions gather to convey the importance of peace in the world to the next generation.

2022 DMZ Peace Zone Symposium in Korea.

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The symposium was co-hosted twice in 2022 by WFWP Korea and the United Nations Association Republic of Korea with the sponsorship of the Ministry of Interior and Safety. The symposium held in June held a theme under “Establish International Organization and the DMZ: Building Sustainable Peace” and invited two experts who presented and discussed the topic. In September, the international symposium was held with the topic of “Sustainable Peace on the Korean Peninsula: A Case of Conflict Management in International Disputes and the DMZ” and invited three experts each from Korea, the USA and Europe who presented and discussed the topic. WFWP Korea and the UNAROK have reached the agreement to work in cooperation for the vision of utilizing DMZ as a peace zone and establishing the UN Office in the Korean Peninsula, by signing an MOU in 202. They have co- hosted five symposiums in five different areas throughout Korea in 2021.

Participants’ Voices

2022 Unification Literature Book Talk Concert.

The Book Talk Concert was held at Sun Moon University on the theme of “Beyond the Korean Peninsula to the World.” During the first part of the event, Professor Nam gave a topic presentation based on the book “Which Korean.” Defecting from North Korea, Professor Nam shared about the reality and difficult issues that North Korean defectors face while trying to settle down in South Korea. For the second part of the event, three current students and one WFWP member joined the panel for a debate and discussion, centering on the book.

“North Korean defectors are people who came really hard at the risk of their lives, so I thought they have a much better life both physically and mentally if they come to South Korea. However, through this book talk concert, I learned that their lives in South Korea are much more fiercer and starker than I thought. It is also shocking that social awareness is still harsh on them. We need to be educated and improve our minds through these kinds of educational programs.”

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27 Women’s Conference for Peace in the Middle East.

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In October, WFWP Middle East hosted the MEW conference, where 66 registered participants joined. 73 senior WFWP ME members received the Global Peace Ambassador Award on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of WFWP. Among the awardees, 30 people responded with gratitude letters, renewing their commitment to work together with WFWP. Participants’ Voices: Former First Lady, Mme. Elsie Christofia, congratulated WFWP’s important work for peace “I am proud to be part of this effort.”

WFWP New Jersey Raises Flag at Clifton City Hall.

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Nearly 40 people from all over the state came to watch WFWP New Jersey raise their flag at the Clifton City Hall on August 20. Attendees included the Mayor of Clifton, James Anzaldi, three Council members of Clifton, NJ, one member of the Board of Education for Clifton and several other public officials who were inspired to attend after seeing our WFWP USA event on the city’s calendar.

Bridge Of Peace in Arizona - GWPN - Local TV coverage by CBS TV channels 3 & 5.

GWPN of Arizona expanded its network of professional women under the banner of peace by holding the “Bridge of Peace” ceremony. The ceremony was held with each pair of women bowing to one another as a symbol of repentance and forgiveness, followed by an exchange of scarves and flags, symbolizing a peaceful effort among countries (e.g., Russia and Ukraine; North Korea and South Korea) to one day come together. WFWP Arizona had reached out to several local TV stations, and two (one from Fox news and the other one from CBS) responded and sent their cameraman to film the BOP ceremony and to also interview President Mrs. Angelika Selle. That evening, the local CBS TV news aired a clip of the ceremony.

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Youth Peace Conference in UN Geneva.

The WFWPI Office for UN Relations in Geneva hosted the Youth Peace Accord with a focus on “Peace in the Korean Peninsula,” with young people from Korea and all over the world. The participants delegated as world leaders and achieved a successful peace agreement and unification plan. 100 international young leaders of peace gathered online to discuss the topics of reconciliation and peace-building measures. Faith Stories in Australia.

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“Faith Stories” promotes community connectedness by bringing multicultural women faith leaders together to share a deeper understanding of their faith and culture, thereby breaking down barriers and stereotypes that prevent community cohesion. This event is not about doctrine, but about sharing faith stories. Participants’ Voices: “It was very interesting to listen to the stories of women from diverse faith backgrounds and, during the break, share experiences and lessons along our own journey. Faith Stories offer a valuable opportunity to learn how God works in the lives of people of all faiths. We have much in common.”

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Mother’s Heart Peace Network.

The project works through a variety of national and regional activities to: bring all mothers and women together, break down barriers that divide, empower, create a culture of peace as well as be a strong pillar for peace and reconciliation in their countries, with women’s leadership and participation at the center. MHPN also partners with various women’s organizations for the empowerment of women. No Peace Without Women: “What are Women Bringing to Peace Processes, Conflict Prevention and Human Security?”

WFWP Europe conducted the webinar “No Peace Without Women” in collaboration with UN Women, NGO Committee on the Status of Women in Geneva, Rene Moawad Foundation and Soroptimist International.

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Global Women’s Peace Network- Women Leader’ Seminars in Korea.

The seminars were held from September to December, under the theme of “Women Creating Peace: Herstory – Women’s Stories” in 10 different cities throughout 2022. These seminars invited powerful and impactful women leaders from various fields to form partnerships, strengthen and further develop solidarity activities.

GWPN, National HerStory Award Ceremonies in the USA.

In October, WFWP USA held the last National HerStory Award ceremony of the year. The HerStory awardees represented various backgrounds but the common denominator among them was that despite life’s insurmountable challenges, they chose to look at the bright side of things and inspire others. The program included an introductory video that highlighted the founding of WFWP and the Global Women’s Peace Network (GWPN) as well as its Co-founders and the activities the organization has done. In the year 2022, WFWP USA was able to honor 30 HerStory awardees.

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WFWPI Global Committee Gathers Women Leaders, Members and Friends on One Platform.

The WFWPI Global Committee is an international network of three key integrated and interrelated development committees for education, humanitarian activities and young professionals, to implement the WFWPI vision of women working together to realize one global family rooted in the culture of sustainable peace. It is a platform for WFWPI leaders, members, supporters and friends to get involved in a particular area of focus or interest. Global Committee members serve on committees on a voluntary basis and actively work to advise WFWPI leadership and members on the latest trends, developments and best practices by contributing knowledge and skills.

UN Advocacy Training and UN Social Forum Geneva.

This workshop aims to build capacity and provide opportunities for young people in the spaces for UN Advocacy with a specific focus on Women’s Rights. The workshop was held parallel to the UN Social Forum 2022 in November. It covered topics such as introduction to advocacy at the UN, the role of youth and their leadership at the UN, obstacles for youth leadership, personal development and public speaking, negotiation and mediation as well as strategy building. The agenda involved the participation of the youth in the Social Forum at the UNOG, meeting with officials from UN Women, OHCHR and etc.

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WFWP COVID-19 RESPONSE

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in dramatic loss of life worldwide and poses unprecedented challenges to public health, world of work and edication, economy and society. Throughout the crisis, WFWPI continued to work to support families around the world, especially women and children, ensuring that help and care were available during and after the pandemic.

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WFWP Burkina Faso

WFWP Burkina Faso, in collaboration with IAYSP, conducted a campaign against COVID-19 in the Zongo district, Ouagadougou. During this activity, face masks (450) and liquid soap (330 cans) were distributed to about 300 households in the district. The campaign also raised awareness to respect COVID-19 guidelines to ensure safety. WFWP Kenya WFWP Kenya volunteers initiated a project to make hand wash soaps and face masks, in addition to kickstarting a food distribution program for poor families in slum areas.

The chapter also took initiative to reduce the number of increased gender-based violence through conducting healing sessions with a psychiatrist. Many families expereinced hardships leading to mental stress and depression, which in turn increased gender-based violence. The psychologist provided free counseling and guidance to needy families. WFWP Nigeria During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, WFWP Nigeria considered ways to help make women and children feel at peace in their homes. Soap making was an activity WFWP indicated an interest in and began in July.

WFWP Korea

WFWP Korea created 100 hope kits consisting of food, daily supplies and masks to support daily living and help prevent COVID-19 for 100 senior citizens who live alone in Seoul.

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WFWP CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

The traditional symbol for the 30 anniversary is the pearl, a symbol of beauty that is cultivated over time; the unity and love represented by 30 years shows commitment, patience, compromise and wisdom.

Founded in 1992 in the Republic of Korea, WFWP is a women’s non-governmental organization that has General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. WFWP has more than 120 chapters worldwide, united globally to promote women as essential partners in creating a peaceful global society, addressing unique issues and barriers in each region on the grassroots level and through high- level events.

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WFWP International “30 Years A Remarkable Journey”

WFWPI hosted the virtual 30 Anniversary Celebration in May. The program consisted of the official celebration, the friendly awards and the appreciation event, along with important announcements. The program was open to the public, with nearly 3000 people worldwide joining live via Zoom and YouTube platforms.

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WFWP USA “RADIATE - Honoring the Past - Celebrating the Present - Building the Future”

On October 22, WFWP USA celebrated a historical milestone. The 30th anniversary since its founding, its 25 anniversary as an NGO with General Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC, as well as the 10 anniversary of Global Women Peace Network (GWPN). The Celebration was virtual, with over 400 participants from the USA, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and beyond. They all gathered to celebrate 30 years of WFWP’s radiance and to honor all the many volunteers, members, supporters, friends and the meaningful projects done over the years to empower women and create a more peaceful world.

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WFWP Canada “Let’s Shine! Illuminate the Future!”

WFWP Canada held its 30 Anniversary Celebration on November 5, at the Canadiana restaurant in Etobicoke. There were 120 people in attendance. Member of Parliament Etobicoke, Hon. James Maloney and Member of Parliament Mississauga-Erin Mills, Hon. Iqra Khalid were in attendance and offered their congratulations with a token of their appreciation in the form of a certificate of commemoration. They were both given the WFWP 30th Anniversary Book as a token of appreciation. WFWP Cameroon Celebrates 30! On October 27, WFWP Cameroon celebrated its 30 anniversary in Tombel. The event began with an address by the Mayor of Tombel, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the Song of Peace. Mrs. Akele Consolar gave a brief history of the WFWP and its activities on the national and international level. Four individuals were nominated as Ambassadors of Peace by Mrs. Rachel Van Yersel, Vice President of WFWP Cameroon. The ceremony was attended by 424 people, including the Mayor of Tombel, seven magistrates, two lawyers, three police chiefs, six NGO presidents and members of the Southwest Regional Council.

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WFWPI 30TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK

The WFWPI 30 Anniversary Book publication project began with a small spark of ideas and grew into a great flame of creativity and teamwork, uniting women of various nations and cultures around the single belief of realizing “One Global Family” taught by our WFWP Co-founders. The book contains the life stories of WFWP leaders and members, contents of WFWP activities, stories from around the world, as well as interviews with people who are or have been a part of the WFWP family. The editorial team made up of volunteers, were recruited in September 2021 and the fundraising for book publication costs began shortly thereafter. The book was produced using FSC A000523 paper and soy ink to address environmental awareness.

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INSPIRING TESTIMONIALS AND SUCCESS STORIES

My Testimony as a Member of the WFWPI Global Committee

My name is Jacqueline Aber Sou. I am a member of WFWP Burkina Faso. In 2021, I became a member of the WFWPI Global Committee. I have had many experiences as a member of the Committee, some of which benefited my country Burkina Faso directly and indirectly. It is my honor to share some of these experiences with you. Meeting New People COVID-19 paved a new way for people around the globe to interact. Online meetings such as Zoom meetings were growing and permitted people from different parts of the world to meet virtually and share ideas, experiences, concerns, best practices and even grievances. WFWPI took this to another level by allowing us to overcome some of our barriers, such as structural barriers and opened the way for leaders, members and concerned individuals to come together as we forge the future ahead. I was able to meet virtually with many people from all over the world and even had the chance to exchange conversations with some of them during the breakout sessions at WFWPI-organized activities.

The Global Committees

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1. Strengthening the Family 2. Empowering the Girl Child 3. Environmental Protection 4. Mothers’ Heart Network

Committee, that look into ways to educate ourselves and the public on various domains. There is also a Young Professionals Committee, which brings together young people to share their experiences and contributions and how to impact the world during these rapidly changing times. From these committees germinated some of the WFWPI educational programs such as The Heart’s Intelligence and Role in Spiritual Life by Dr. Isabel Costa, Financial Planning and Budgeting by Dr. Jennifer Huang, Special Educational Sessions by Mrs. Elina Razena and many more Virtual Cafes with different themes.

The impact of these educational sessions can be realized on the individual levels as well as organizational levels. As an organization, WFWP-Burkina Faso was able to improve its activities due to the ideas and resources acquired from this committee. When WFWPI decided to focus on education in 2022, WFWP Burkina Faso decided to follow suit. We researched our community and realized that girls in our country were dropping out of school due to undesired pregnancies, lack of vision and clear dreams as they went to school. We decided to build a project called the “Girl Child Empowerment Project.” This project was empowered and supported by WFWPI as part of our education program. Another way WFWP Burkina Faso benefits from WFWPI programs is through the sharing of best practices with other WFWP Chapters. Before, we used to carry out stand-alone activities, that is, one-time activities that we did without follow- ups. However, using some ideas that were shared from the different international interactions, we have started aligning and mapping our activities to specific objectives with measurable outcomes.

This is still a work in progress and it will take us some time to come up with such kinds of plans and concrete projects. WFWP Burkina Faso is currently planning objectives related to four major areas of operations

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Additional Benefits from the Global Committees and WFWPI Activities

Personally, I learned a lot from WFWPI activities. I attended a majority of the educational programs and virtual cafes that helped me learn a lot about the Korean peninsula. I also gained deeper understanding about crowdfunding which I tried to implement with a school that cares for orphans. Although this did not work out for the school, I still learned a lot from the process itself. I had the chance to attend many international webinars, some related to the UN’s global goals.

I was also a moderator for the Young Professionals webinar on “The Role of Youth in Family and Society.” This was a role I was playing for the first time. I believe it is a wonderful idea to expand this platform for sharing ideas and best practices around the world and where possible, provide translations in other common languages like French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Thank you very much for all the wonderful experiences I have had with you all. May God bless you all.

Lighting a Spark for the Love of Reading: Mmangwana (Mother and Child) Literacy Project in South Africa

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” These are the words of Nelson Mandela, a South African icon who led all citizens of the nation to have equal opportunities no matter their race, color or beliefs. Due to the Apartheid system in the past, South Africa suffers from a huge discrepancy between the rich and the poor. Indeed, one way to close this gap is through education My name is Florida Ledwaba and I am the Regional Secretary General of WFWP Africa. My passion for education has led me to the Mmangwana Literacy Project. WFWP South Africa used the opportunity given to us through the funding grant from WFWPI to begin a Literacy project. The goal is to help children create a habit of reading with comprehension by providing them with skills and tools necessary for knowledge acquisition that they will need throughout their academic lives and even go further to develop interest and enjoy reading as a hobby and leisure activity. At first, we did not have any contacts with schools but we were determined to do it even on the street. From its launch in March 2022, every community and school we went to, to implement the project welcomed and supported us. The comments of some of the participants below show how much they enjoy and love the program

● Lethabo, 7 y.o.: “We learn many things; I enjoy coloring, reading and writing, and we also get lunch. I am happy to be part of the group.” ● Bontle, 10 y.o.: “I like the program because it brings different children who speak different languages, and it teaches me to be kind. We had lots of fun. I enjoy reading and listening to storytelling. THANK YOU!!!” ● Thapelo, 7 y.o.: “I am happy to be part of Mmangwana Library. It is good for the children.” Mr. E. Khanyi, the School Governing Body Chairperson, spoke on behalf of the project: “As a governing body of Moses Kotane Primary School, we really appreciate your effort in assisting our children in reading and other academic activities you did in our school. Mmangwana Project was working well with us

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throughout the year (2022) by assisting foundation phase pupils in reading. They have managed to produce good results at the end of the year 2022. In our last meeting with Mmangwana Project, they raised some concerns based on transport and catering costs, as a school, we wish these issues to be resolved as soon as possible. We will be waiting to continue to work with them this year, 2023, and this time we will include grade 6 and 7 pupils. Thank You.” The youth volunteers gained valuable experiences as well. This is what they said: ● Misung Ledwaba: “The Literacy Project was a new experience for me. To be able to show the children the joys of reading and to see the excitement in their eyes as they heard stories were encouraging. My hope is that we have been able to encourage them to enjoy reading and improve their language skills and study hard in school. “ ● Ryeojin Kuse: “As children in the township are not as privileged in terms of resources as children from the suburbs, Mmangwana Library was able to give them that. The children were really enthusiastic and eager to learn. I am happy to be part of this initiative.” ● Nam-Yong Ledwaba: “I was happy to join the Mobile Library project. It was a learning experience for the children as well as the volunteers. As we all gathered together during the session, it created a community. The mobile library was a safe, fun place to learn the literacy skills they need in life.”

Some women volunteers expressed their enthusiasm and joy in the program: ● Ms. Gloria Saraiva: “I once participated in the program as a volunteer in its initial stage and I could see the children’s quench for knowledge. They were there with enthusiasm, full of energy in numbers to grab an opportunity to learn. By using lots of creativity and energy the volunteers gave their best to stimulate interest and create a light-spirited joyful environment for the Children. Many times, attendance highly superseded the limit. It was very fulfilling to be with children and interact with them and see how WFWP Ladies worked in harmony with a couple of teachers who came to participate from the School staff.” ● Nobabtu Khumalo: “Mmangwana has been of great help to the children and the community at large, it has helped many, if not almost all the children in Siyabonga block not only with their academic performance but with confidence as well. As a volunteer at Mnangwana, I am happy to assist with the preparation of food for the 114

children, cleaning the center we use, washing the dishes, etc.” With the growth of the program, needs also arise, like the need for more human and material resources. There is a lot more that needs to be done. In conclusion, it is very gratifying to know that with those actions today, we are shaping these children’s future by providing them with learning support and by allowing them to experience interacting with the international world represented by WFWP volunteers who come from different backgrounds and countries.

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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

2022 WFWP IHQ KOREA EXPENSES

Printing, Wrapping, Shipping

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2022 WFWP IHQ KOREA FUNDS RAISED

30 Anniversary Book Project Budget

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30 Anniversary Book Project Income

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30 Anniversary Book Project Expenses

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OVERVIEW OF 2022 WFWPI FUNDING PROJECTS

Total WFWPI funds provided to WFWP Chapters: USD 28,000

USD 2,000 PROJECT

Afghanistan | WFWP Afghanistan Cultural Center Library

WFWP Afghanistan, with the support of WFWP International and WFWP Japan, opened the WFWP Afghan Cultural Center and Library for forgotten Afghan girls, now living in New Delhi as refugees. In between classes, the girls enjoy reading and talking in the library located in the next room. New visitors began coming to the center because they heard rumors about the students attending the center. The news spread quickly by word of mouth in the Afghan community, so WFWP will continue to improve the library environment and provide good classes.

Participants’ Voices

“I live in the neighborhood, but I never go to my friends’ houses to visit. It is very valuable to be able to talk with everyone here.”

“I was very happy to read the book “Ikigai”. I have already read this book twice.”

Australia | GWPN Assembly

Argentine | GUARDIANES DEL AMBIENTE (Environmental Guardians)

WFWP Argentina, together with the NGO “Chacras de Buenos Aires,” brought together a group of women who were educated on how to create and manage organic vegetable gardens for families in need. The women received preliminary education on recycling and composting preparation and helped sow the vegetables for the organic vegetable garden.

WFWP Australia hosted the Global Women Peace Network, the Mentor Program and the launch of the Global Women Peace Ambassador Award. Through this event, WFWP Australia was able to network with new women leaders and professionals and developed a large database for GWPN women leaders - Global Friends and Global Partners. They also created a WFWP Australia LinkedIn page.

“It was a great day of networking, learning, and being inspired to lead into the future.”

“Congratulations on organizing such a wonderful event. The speakers shared inspiring messages”: - Live for the sake of others, love-care-respect (Anne Bellavance) - Communication is like apples and oranges (Beck Michell) - Grant, Employment, Support head and Culture care (Dr. Juliana Mutum) - Very peaceful environment with a great message that we are one human family. Discussion/table talk regarding leadership in groups was wonderful to get everyone’s thoughts and suggestions (Nelson)

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Brazil | Heavenly Community Heavenly Environment

The Heavenly Community Heavenly Environment Project, in collaboration with the Municipality of Osasco and the Secretary of the Environment and WFWP Brazil, had rehabilitated and adopted abandoned squares within impoverished areas in 27 states in Brazil, mainly in the state of São Paulo. The project aimed to create a peaceful environment by spreading awareness to local communities about environmental conservation and care. WFWP also gave lectures at schools to raise awareness on environmental conservation. This activity included an essay contest on the environment, with prizes awarded for the best essays. Burkina Faso | The Girl Child Empowerment Project in Burkina Faso

WFWP Burkina Faso organized a workshop in Lycée Bogodogo with students from the Ouagadougou International School in six different cities and schools. Each workshop was attended by 50 to 250 children. The educational curriculum included topics such as self-esteem, the four realms of heart and moral education. School officials welcomed the project and saw it as a resource to support the youth, especially young girls, with their education. Through this project, 942 young people, mostly girls, were educated this school year.

Cote d’Ivoire | Autonomous Women for Peace

WFWP Côte d’Ivoire, with the support of the Côte d’Ivoire State, has implemented this project, which has enabled 15 disadvantaged women to become self-reliant. The certificates obtained after the training are recognized by the Côte d’Ivoire State, and with their knowledge and know-how, each of these women were able to offer their services for a fee. Furthermore, the recipes they learned are very popular in Côte d’Ivoire, and the kitchen tools they received after completing the class greatly contributed to their first steps toward self-sufficiency. DR Congo | Management of Household Waste Through the Distribution of Plastic Bags in Five Quarters of the Commune of Ngaliema

WFWP DR Congo authorized the implementation of the project at the Ngaliema Environmental Authority. Project volunteers visited different households in the Ngaliema area and educated them on the importance of recycling and how to separate trash at home. Participants began to use plastic bags instead of throwing trash everywhere and even began to separate their trash.

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Haiti | Vocational Training Sewing Class

WFWP Haiti held sewing classes for women and men who want to become self-sufficient and help empower their community. The classes were divided by morning and afternoon sessions, with 12 students in each class and a total of 24 participants. Those who mastered the skills were able to start their own businesses and sew uniforms for students. In areas without electricity, students were also able to learn how to use a foot- pedal sewing machine, which does not require electricity. Participants’ Voices: “I am really happy to be able to sew my own clothes and children’s clothes by myself.”

“Learning the technique gave me a lot of confidence. In the future, I will continue to sew as a job.” Kenya | Green Solar Energy for African Villages

This project, organized by WFWP Kenya, benefited over 100 families in Kitui who were given solar lamps. These families were able to stop using kerosene lanterns, which were particularly harmful to their health. The project achieved its goal of changing lives and giving the beneficiaries hope for a better life and health.

Malaysia | “Lift Me Up” Youth Empowerment Programme

WFWP Malaysia, in cooperation with the Association for Community Development and Education of Kuala Langat District (PPPM), hosted the “Lift Me Up” Education Assistance Fund and Refurbished Laptop Giveaway in Banting, Selangor. The event was held at the Seri Maha Mariamman Hall and attracted 35 participants consisting of youth, students and parents. Under WFWP’s Education Empowerment Initiative, 10 outstanding university students from underprivileged families were selected as beneficiaries. Eight students received refurbished laptops and two others received grants. Initially, only five refurbished laptops purchased with the grant money were to be given. However, a generous donor, inspired by WFWP’s vision for this educational outreach initiative, donated an additional seven refurbished laptops, allowing us to give 12 laptops to deserving students. An article about the project was published in a popular local Tamil-language newspaper. The laptop recipients not only received laptops for their studies but also received valuable education to become young people of good character with a sense of public spirit and service to society.

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South Africa | Mmangwana Mobile Library

WFWP South Africa has been able to obtain partnerships with local school governing bodies to give education through the Mobile Library project. These partnerships have the potential to be long-term. For children who regularly attend sessions, this project helps to fill the learning gaps created by the COVID-19 pandemic. WFWP South Africa is creating a solid foundation for the establishment of permanent learning centers in these communities.

Participants’ Voices

Taiwan | 2022 Empowerment for Young Women Leadership- Become International Leaders by Educating and Empowering Young Women

WFWP Taiwan held an empowerment session for 20 young women leaders to: raise awareness on environmental and educational issues, increase young women’s influence in their communities and become young leaders with an international perspective. Through the project, WFWP helped: promote and strengthen the international participation of young women in Taiwan; select outstanding young women to participate in parallel events of the UN CSW, NGOS and various WFWP international conferences; build a network for young women in Taiwan to connect with women around the world on women’s issues; and provide participants with opportunities for knowledge building, networking and best practices.

“A good leader is humble and soft with gratitude. Never be afraid to express yourself, but don’t just do it. Good leaders make sure everyone is looking at the same thing. That’s an art. A lot of gains! All the teachers share with us their abilities and charm accumulated through continuous attempts in life. Thanks for providing this platform, my 35 can be so wonderful!”

“Etiquette is not only about form, but also about dealing with people. Treating each other with courtesy, communicating with each other with enthusiasm and serving others, making people around you feel comfortable and caring for others, and making yourself more beautiful and attractive, are also important skills for interpersonal communication, interaction and coordination.”

“The topic of gender equality involves multiple aspects, such as family, relationships and the workplace. It is broad and profound, and every woman will face the issue. I can also feel women’s desire for gender equality from sister podcasts. We are all in the same boat, working for women’s rights from different angles and perspectives. What kind of leader is a ‘good’ leader? I think it may be based on the good and common good of the community, exerting positive influence, listening to the team and external voices, guiding and driving the strategic direction, and growing together with the team. Leadership may not necessarily be the workplace or family, life is also. In the two-stage course, I also saw many shortcomings and areas for improvement in the process of learning with outstanding sisters from all walks of life. I also expected myself to keep improving, encourage myself to think positively, continue learning, shine, make achievements and help society.”

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“Learn how to write about UN SDGS research and present it with data and statistics. Using social media and podcasts to contact the target audience, enhance the influence. Through the case sharing by speakers, develop various perspectives.”

UN Geneva | Youth Peace Conference - Korean Peace Accord

WFWPI Office for UN Relations in Geneva organized the WFWP Youth Peace Conference - Korean Peace Accord with various special sessions during the conference. This included interactive sessions with experts on the issues of concern, diplomacy, peacebuilding measures and etc. The project empowered youth in peace leadership, where they mediated a successful peace agreement for the conflict in Korea. It was decided to recreate this conference annually with a different conflict each year. What is being considered is focusing on the conflict in Ukraine in August, 2023. The outcome document is alive and has been disseminated to many governments, UN bodies and other civil society networks.

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USD 1,125 PROJECT

Thailand | Youth Leadership Volunteering Spirit in Youth

WFWP Thailand coordinated activities and projects with high schools and recruited students. WFWP conducted one-day youth education programs in 15 schools with a total of 320 students, learning about volunteering and becoming good citizens who are filial to their parents, families and country. Students received education on leading a life with strong morals, abstaining from drugs and consequential behavior. Many students were interested in membership relationships and volunteering.

USD 1,036 PROJECT

Honduras | Old Cloth Stays Home

WFWP Honduras purchased a sewing machine to teach women how to reuse and recycle their old clothes. WFWP Honduras was able to introduce this project to women who later became members of the organization. WFWP was able to show them how important it is to reuse clothing to protect the environment.

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THANK YOU TO SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

7 Colone Associazione (Italy) AEWON. Volunteer Organization Ajar-Ajar Malaysia Al Mahdi Institute (UK) Armed Forces (Ukraine) Association ANWAR Association for Community Development and Education of Kuala Langat District Associazione Tutti Europa Ventitrenta (Italy) Central District Library (Ukraine) City Hall of Odivelas (Portugal) City of Maribyrnong City of Monash City of Yarra Ranges Committee Members of WFWP Malaysia Department of Premier and Cabinet – Victoria Government Doug’s Mini Movers Dr. Osimiri, GWPN HerStory awardee Empowering Humanity Magazine and TV shows with Mrs. Aimmee Kodachian European Parliament (Italy) Family Times (Ukraine) First ladies Luncheon of Chandler Arizona Geneva Peace Week Global Peace and Development Association GWPN HerStory Awardee HJ World Peace Foundation House of Kindness (Ukraine) Ilhwa ILSHIN Stone Institute for Prospective and Advanced Strategic and Security Studies UN (France) International Association for Economic and Social Development Africa/France, UN (France) International Peace Initiatives JC Corporation Kyiv Municipality Family Center (Ukraine) Kyiv-Sviatoshyn Center (Ukraine)

Lions Club of Skudai Malaysia Tong-il-moo-do Federation Melbourne Rebels rugby club Members of the public in Malaysia Ministry of the Interior and Safety Mrs. Paige Riley, Partnership of TV & Radio show Municipality of Almé (Italy) Mystetska Svetlytsia (Ukraine) National Population and Family Development Board Malaysia of Selangor District National Union of Artists (Ukraine) NGO CSW Geneva Palestinian Medical Relief Society Polish foundation “Tratva” and Kyiv-Sviatoshinsky center of social and psychological rehabilitation of the population Polish Foundation Tratva (Poland) Pusat Wanita Berdaya Saeilo Seri Setia New Village Community Management Council Shinjeong Development Sisters of Faith for Peace (Ireland) SUNWON Construction The Johor Consumer Welfare Association The Segye Times Thousand Cranes charity foundation, Japan Tongil Education Council Tongil Industries Co., LTD Ukrainian Canadian Medical Association of Ontario Foundation to aid Ukrainians Ukrainian St. Volodymyr Center United Nations Association Republic of Korea Universal Peace Federation Malaysia United Pacific Council of Victoria Warsaw Center of Assistance to Refugees (Poland) Western Union Women of Faith in Dialogue/Religion for Peace (Hungary) World Women Leading Change – Southern Africa Yeosu The Ocean Resort Yong Pyong Resort YSP, Canada

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APPENDIX

EDITORIAL TEAM (Alphabetical Order)

Jacqueline Sou Aber, Burkina Faso Nadiya Gebre-Michel, Ghana

Member, WFWPI Global Committee on Education and Humanitarian Activities

Consultant, SHEE-Humanitarian Foundation for Protection & Empowerment Mrs. Jacqueline Sou Aber is a member for Women and Children a Community- Based Organisations of the WFWPI Global Committee on Education and Humanitarian Activities Mrs. Nadiya Gebre-Michel provides from Burkina Faso. She also carries out peace initiatives giving local

life-saving assistance and services to the most vulnerable, including women, conferences on peace in the family and children, people with disabilities, and empowering young girls to improve their refugees, through local and multilateral self-esteem and realize their dreams. organizations, including international She is an environmental activist working agencies and the United Nations. with the national WFWP to create

Her academic background includes implement and develop projects related gender, peace and security, to environmental protection and climate psychology and social work, mental change in our nation. She is also a

health/psychosocial counseling and Teacher Assistant at the International community development, and adult, School of Ouagadougou and an EAL (English as Another Language)

adolescent and child education. Currently, as a consultant, she oversees Teacher. She also worked in curriculum SHEE-Humanitarian Foundation for development and implementation as well as developing Adult Literacy

Protection & Empowerment for Women and Children, a Community-Based Programs. She has been married for 27 Organisations. years and has three lovely children. She is a lifelong learner who enjoys reading and being in nature.

Rachel van Iersel, Cameroon

Florida Ledwaba, South Africa

National Vice-President, WFWP Cameroon Regional Secretary General, WFWP Africa Mrs. Batchakui Ypcheun epse Van iersel Mrs. Florida Ledwaba is the Regional Rachel was born in Douala, Cameroon, Secretary General of WFWP Africa. the youngest of a family of 8. She

She has initiated various projects on married Jeroen Van iersel in 2000 in literacy education, character education, Korea and they are blessed with 3

HIV/AIDS prevention, support to children. She holds a master’s degree orphanages, nursing home visits, in Human Resources Management. She organizing youth camps, and projects is currently busy working for WFWP

on environmental sustainability. She is and other peace related organizations a passionate educator teaching children to build a better world. She loves nature and flowers and started a small business growing and selling natural flowers.

in South Africa.

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Paris Moon, Hong Kong

Mako Mori, USA

International Secretary General, WFWPI Proofreader Dr. Paris Moon is the International Secretary General of WFWP International since 2020. She has worked for international companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Nortel Networks, Seiko Epson, and

Mrs. Mako Mori has a Bachelor’s in International Relations from the University of California Los Angeles. She’s worked with WFWP as a Public Relations and Media Coordinator at the WFWPI Office for UN Relations in New Microsoft. Her primary responsibilities York. She enjoys interacting with people included mergers and acquisitions, HR common benefits, and strategic workforce planning. She has served

and strives to create a more loving, forgiving and accepting world each day through her life and career. She enjoys as an external examiner for the Hong learning about new cultures through Kong Arts Development Council since traveling, cooking and meeting new 2011. From 2019 to 2021, she served people. as President of the Korean Women’s International Network in Hong Kong. She awarded doctorate degree in Arts and Cultural Management from Middlesex University, UK.

Mion Tsuchiaka, Japan

International Administrator, WFWPI Mrs. Mion Tsuchiaka is an International Administrator of the Women’s Federation for World Peace, International. After graduating from the Universal Peace Academy in Korea as a First Badge cadet, she was dispatched to WFWP in Korea, where she used her extensive language skills to support international affairs. She has been involved in many activities throughout her life, including youth movement development in Brazil, Russia, and Japan, interpreting at various global conferences, and teaching Russian and other languages to future leaders. Her dream is to one day complete her bucket list, which includes round- the-world-trip and contribute to the realization of world peace.

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