WFWP USA NEWS

October’s edition of the Self-Care Isn't Selfish series featured guest presenter Elizabeth Buergi—a coach, Story Work facilitator, and certified yoga teacher dedicated to helping individuals find freedom, hope, and healing through self-compassion. Drawing from her background in somatic embodiment practices (trained by Kendra Stein), Internal Family Systems (parts work), mindfulness, and faith, Elizabeth guided participants on a powerful journey to reconnect with their true identity.

On October 24, 2026, nearly 80 women of faith, clergy, and community leaders gathered at The Washington Times building in Washington, DC, for an afternoon of friendship, fellowship, and meaningful connections under the theme “Building Bridges for Peace.”

On October 18, 2026, the Women's Federation for World Peace (WFWP) Cascade Chapter hosted a meaningful Bridge of Peace event at the Portland Family Church, bringing together 35 participants from diverse faiths, cultures, and communities.

Since 2019, faith leaders in Grand Junction, Colorado, have gathered under the sponsorship of the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) and the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) to build lasting bridges of interreligious understanding. Five years into their journey together, this dedicated cohort met virtually on Zoom for an intimate dialogue titled "An In-Depth Look at Our Spiritual Founders."

Nestled in a warm countryside Airbnb in Catskill, New York, nine women gathered from October 11–13, 2026, for a deeply restorative retreat titled "Deepening Sisterhood, Femininity, and Motherhood." Surrounded by cozy rustic decor and crisp autumn air, the intimate setting provided a safe sanctuary for participants to step back from daily demands, build unconditional trust, and explore their true identity as women and mothers.

Saturday, October 10 was a special day as WFWP joined in celebration of the 5th Annual Fundraiser & Awards Gala with She Rises International. A special highlight was the Keynote Address from WFWP International President Mrs. Moriko Hori, who was also honored with an award for her leadership of WFWP and the lives WFWP has touched in 120 countries.

Peace became more than an idea one Saturday afternoon as local residents, faith leaders and community members gathered Oct. 3 to talk, sing, share a meal—and literally cross a “Bridge of Peace.”

On a meaningful afternoon at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center in Powell, Wyoming, a group of 12 educators, friends, and supporters gathered in the Simpson Moneta room with a shared vision: to turn historical memory into an engine for future peace.