Women's Federation For World Peace

2022 areas of impact:Leadership of the Heart, Marriage & Family Relationship, and Peacebuilding2022 Accomplishments towards the three focuses:Thanks to WFWP members, volunteers and supporters in 2022, there have been many exciting and impactful WFWP Programs and webinars, radio/ YouTube interviews, peacebuilding projects and funds and moneys raised for overseas project such as the WFWP Schools of Africa Benefit, WFWP Cambodia Student support and our 1% Love Share projects.We reached 4,565 people with our Educational and Empowerment Programs and 12,461 listeners with presentations and interviews via TV, Radio and Social Media outreach.26 programs for women to realize and own their divine value, on topics such as Self-Care and the Leadership of the Heart, these were webinars and in person seminars at the chapter level13 programs on parenting, marriage, and healthy family relationships via our Cornerstone of Peace seminars, Marriage for Peace Award launch in the PA chapter a webinar for mothers educating on "7gifts" parents can invest which create a best environment for growth and happiness and impact the future of our children, honoring the role of father with awards and social media campaign13 seminars on peace and interreligious understanding, including a groundbreaking Bridge of Peace in our Arizona with women of diverse influence in the state of Arizona14 programs with the Global Women's Peace Network (GWPN), impacting the international, national, and local levels with WFWP founder's Peace Philosophy of reconciliation and transformation.Highlights in 2022WFWP Japan, Korea and USA collaborated on 3 Forums on the vision of a unified Korea; 1. Special Seminar and Mini-Talk Show based on "Crash Landing on You" film and2. Real Steps Toward a Reunification of the Korean Peninsula: "DMZ Peace Park: Creating Bridges" for a Unified Korea"3. WFWP USA supported the International World Summit 2022, collaborating with the "International Association of First Ladies for Peace (IAFLP) holding a session titled "Women Leaders' Leverage on Peacebuilding: Toward a Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula"Virtual and in-person National HerStory award ceremonies were held throughout the year to honor women for their grit, compassion, and service to others. Each Awardee shared deep insights and wisdom gained from overcoming unimaginable difficulties, empowering other women leaders with "HerStory".WFWP chapter in Arizona's GWPN held their 2nd Annual First Ladies Luncheon with over 150 guests, including current and former leaders in local government. Councilwoman Christine Ellis was honored with the first Global Women's Peace Ambassador Award in the US. Speakers shared about the value ofbeing a woman leader in their field and their own family.WFWP President Angelika Selle initiated biweekly Interfaith Prayer Calls - in response to Ukraine war, which later included prayer for a Unified Korea, the end of violence and division in the USA.WFWP chapter in Oregon joined together with Mount Hood Community College, West Columbia GorgeRotary Club, and International Sufi School for Peace & Service to host the 8th Annual PeaceConference under the theme: Bridges to Peace: Crossing the Divide.The WFWP NJ chapter at the occasion of displaying a WFWP flag at the Clifton City Hall honored women who are serving their communities in New Jersey in diverse roles with an "Outstanding Volunteer Award" bringing attention to the importance of volunteerism and it's impact it has on our communities. This inspired the Mayor and three Council members of the city of Clifton, NJ to attend and give their remarks being inspired by WFWP NJ's initiative.2022 was a year of celebration for WFWP! On October 22nd, we celebrated a historical milestone; the 30th anniversary since its founding, its 25th anniversary as an NGO with General Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC as well as the 10th anniversary of Global Women Peace Network (GWPN) with a momentous celebration, which brought over 342 participants from the USA, Canada, Europe and many other countries to numerous to list.For a more detailed report please go to https://www.wfwp.us/annualreports

WOMEN SERVING THE WORLD, Schools of Africa and BeyondUnder our goal of peace building we supported international WFWP charitable programs with grants totaling $56,152. [$36,234 for six WFWP Schools of Africa projects, $3,518 for WFWP Jordan's Literacy Programs; $15,900 for the WFWP Cambodia Student Support project; and $500 to WFWP in Sao Tome Principe for a women empowerment initiative offering sewing classes.] This was possible because of WFWP's local chapter fundraisers and our first virtual Schools of Africa Cultural Benefit Program, titled "Shine Africa: The Power of Education".Each year, local chapters and members across the USA organize innovative and engaging events to raise funds for the Schools of Africa Project with ten schools throughout eight African countries. These funds have helped to continually maintain the schools, finance school supplies, improve buildings and classrooms, secure funds for scholarships to low-income students, and much more.