GWPN Quarterly Impact Report (January – March 2026)

From January through March 2026, the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) advanced its mission of cultivating peace through service, leadership development, interfaith collaboration, and personal growth initiatives across the United States and internationally. Programming during this period emphasized women’s leadership, community partnership, human rights advocacy, spiritual development, and family-centered resilience. During this first quarter, 33 initiatives were held of these 23 were in partnership with other organizations, reaching 1379 women leaders with 29% attending for the very first time.

January

  •  On January 24, 2026, WFWP USA honored Dr. Kelly McCann and Dr. Kristina Darling at its HerStory Award Event, celebrating their dedication, resilience, and impact in healing, education, and the arts, inspiring others to pursue their passions and serve their communities. Read here 

  • Self-Care Isn’t Selfish Series: This month’s Self-Care Isn’t Selfish Series featured fearless living coach Charlotte Gray, who inspired participants with her talk “From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Breaking Free from Fear.” Through personal storytelling and practical tools, she challenged attendees to move past fear, excuses, and stuckness by choosing consistent action and reconnecting with support. Read here

  • PSWMA HI : PSWMA volunteers joined King’s Chapel Hawai‘i Food Bank to serve 500 families in East O‘ahu. Packing fresh produce and dry goods, the day strengthened community bonds, highlighted intergenerational teamwork, and reflected PSWMA’s mission of building trust and partnership through service. Read here

  • In January 2026, Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) Hawai‘i members served through AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary-001 by participating in leadership initiatives and volunteering at The Wall That Heals, honoring Vietnam veterans and their sacrifices. These activities reflected WFWP’s continued commitment to service, remembrance, and community partnership.Read here

  • Colorado, Interfaith sharing  explored how faith guides emotional mastery, sharing brief reflections that highlighted humility, spiritual growth, compassion, and living for the sake of others across diverse traditions.Read here

  • During Human Trafficking Awareness Month, San Diego Family Church and Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) hosted a Peace Starts With Me Alliance program focused on protecting children from online exploitation and trafficking. Featuring expert insights and a survivor’s testimony, the event emphasized the critical role of strong families and community awareness in preventing trafficking and supporting victims, while fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Read here

February

  • Self-Care Isn’t Selfish : Kendra Stein’s “Fierce Intimacy, Part 2” emphasized that healthy relationships start with self-awareness and personal growth, offering practical strategies—like intentional communication, self-reflection, and healthy boundaries—to deepen connection and foster meaningful intimacy. Read here

  • WFWP DC members attended the two-day “United for Human Rights” conference, gaining advocacy training, engaging with expert panels, and connecting with like-minded individuals. Activities included a Capitol tour, certification in human rights advocacy, and a Walk for Human Rights to the White House, leaving participants inspired and equipped to promote human rights in their communities. Read here 

  • Colorado, Interfaith Sharing group celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week with a candle ceremony, readings, and reflections—bringing together diverse faiths to honor love, peace, and mutual understanding while inspiring practical action for harmony in our communities. Read here

March

  • The Mid-Hudson Valley WFWP chapter continues to build meaningful connections in the Hudson Valley through a monthly food outreach partnership with a local church. Read here

  • The Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) celebrated the 10th anniversary gala of El Poder de Ser Mujer, founded by Sagrario Ortiz, recognizing a decade of empowering Latina women through education, leadership development, and community support.Read here 

  • The Peace Starts With Me Alliance, in partnership with UPF, WFWP, ACLC, and Capital Family Church, hosted the HerStory Award at the Washington Times Building Ballroom, honoring four women leaders for their outstanding contributions to peacebuilding, faith-based service, and community leadership in recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day . Read here

  • The Colorado PSWMA Interreligious Sharing Group celebrated International Women’s Day with an online program honoring women of faith from diverse traditions. Participants reflected on their leadership, spiritual strength, and contributions to peace, highlighting the vital role women play in promoting harmony and understanding across religions. Read here

  • WFWP NJ  PSWMA hosted its 4th Annual HerStory Awards in Elizabeth, New Jersey, as part of its March initiative honoring Women’s History Month. Read here

  • During February–March 2026, WFWP Hawaiʻi strengthened community partnerships through service initiatives supporting veterans, families, and cultural celebrations—demonstrating a continued commitment to compassion, unity, and community well-being.Read here

  • Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, In “The Rhythm of Rest — Using the Sabbath as God’s Gift,” Shawna Kempf reflected on the spiritual meaning of Sabbath as a sacred pause for renewal, balance, and reconnection with God—inviting participants to embrace intentional rest as essential for spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Read her

  • After 27 years, WFWPI revived the Bridge of Peace at the United Nations during the 70th Commission on the Status of Women, bringing together global leaders to model reconciliation through dialogue, forgiveness, and personal connection—demonstrating that sustainable peace begins one relationship at a time. Read here

  • WFWP Ohio’s fourth Tea With Intention session explored how individuals experience God’s love through family, relationships, and nature, offering participants a meaningful space to reflect on God’s heart and deepen their sense of connection. Read here

From honoring women changemakers to advancing human rights, from fostering spiritual resilience to strengthening communities, GWPN is turning inspiration into meaningful action—and this is just the beginning. 

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