Real change begins within. Drawing on the teachings of Dr. Hak Ja Han and her own reflections, Dr. Mika Deshotel shares why self-love and self-compassion are not acts of selfishness but powerful foundations for healing ourselves, empowering women, and transforming the world.

After more than three decades of dedicated leadership, WFWP Canada marked a historic milestone with the retirement of its founding president, Mrs. Lilly Tadin, and the inauguration of Mrs. Yulia Tarasova as the organization's new national president. This heartfelt celebration honored a remarkable legacy while embracing an inspiring new chapter for WFWP Canada.

Violet Evergarden is a beautifully animated story about a young woman learning what it means to feel, connect, and choose her own path. Through letters that carry love, grief, and hope, Violet discovers that empathy is not weakness—it is a profound form of strength.

From April through June 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.

Thanks to your continued support, WFWP has recently provided funding to Schools of Africa projects in Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, and Rwanda, helping strengthen education and empower women and communities.

The second quarter of 2026 saw renewed opportunities for connection, with small and large gatherings “springing up” around the country, reflecting the warm and bustling season of spring.

During the month of May, our family participated in several meaningful gatherings across Colorado centered on faith, fellowship, and community service.

WFWP's June Zoom Interreligious Sharing program brought together faith leaders and representatives from the Bahá'í Faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the United Methodist Church, and Peace Starts with Me for an evening of meaningful dialogue and mutual learning.

For the month of June, WFWP Washington, DC leaders participated in two meaningful events that strengthened partnerships, recognized community leadership, and advanced the values of peace and women's empowerment.

On June 20, 2026, eleven members of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary gathered at the Kapilina Community Center from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for their monthly meeting and July 4th Veterans Gift Bag and Card-Making Project

On the occasion of the International Day of Families, a special event was held on June 7 at South Alabama Family Church. Although the observance is traditionally celebrated in May, scheduling conflicts made a June gathering necessary. The event also marked the first official launch of the Peace Starts With Me (PSWM) Alliance in Mobile.

The first 1-day Awaken Women’s Retreat in Massachusetts was held in Shrewsbury on Sunday, May 17th. Twenty-two women (and three male support staff) spent the day together at the Worcester Family Church meeting hall.

We’re excited to share our new Archetype Webinar, now available for WFWP Members! This session explores the four feminine archetypes—Lover, Mother, Warrior, and Sage—with a focus on the Mother archetype, and comes with recordings and downloadable handouts to support your reflection and growth.

Fatherhood is often expressed not through grand gestures, but through everyday acts of love, sacrifice, guidance, and steadfast support. In this thoughtful article, Naomi Tanaka reflects on the vital role fathers, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures play in building strong families and communities.

What happens when motherhood doesn't unfold exactly as expected? In this heartfelt reflection inspired by our conversation with Rashida Cartwright, we explore the power of community, vulnerability, and self-care.

In this inspiring article, Eika Jung reflects on unemployment, uncertainty, and the journey of discovering one's true identity. Through personal experience and lessons from Kung Fu Panda, she explores how accepting life's unexpected outcomes can help us hear the Divine voice within and find peace amidst change.

Early on the morning of May 21, 1944, a sudden accident claimed the lives of more than 160 soldiers, sailors, and civilians. A spark ignited pallets of mortars, ammunition, and thousands of gallons of gasoline, destroying six ships at the West Loch Naval facility in Pearl Harbor.

On Monday, May 25, 2026, WFWP-HI and AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary members Yuriko Harding and Marie Francoise Mitchell attended the 75th Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Pūowaina.