ABOUT US
WFWP
The Women's Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI) founded in April 1992 by Mrs. Hak Ja Han Moon, focuses on poverty eradication through worldwide service projects in the area of education; women's self-help; agriculture; AIDS prevention; nutrition and medical aid.
WFWP Canada, also founded in 1992, is a chapter of the WFWPI. It is a non-governmental, not for profit organization that’s open to all, regardless of race, nationality, religion and gender. In Canada there are 3 regional chapters, Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. WFWP Canada is supported through its membership program and donations from a variety of sponsors. Our efforts are focused on empowering women and families through education and healing for reconciliation of racial, religious and cultural conflicts.
OUR VISION
Women working together to realize one global family rooted in a culture of sustainable peace.
OUR MISSION
Empowering women as peace builders and leaders in the family to transform the community, nation and world.
CORE BELIEFS
1)A culture of HEART, which is living for the sake of others, will resolve problems in every area of society.
2)Men and women are EQUAL and both have important roles to contribute to the family as masculine and feminine images of God.
3) ABSTINENCE before marriage and FIDELITY within marriage are achievable goals for our youth; this enables them to lead fulfilling and healthy lives of dignity and self-respect.
4)A committed and happy MARRIAGE between a man and a woman is the foundation for families which can contribute towards a healthy and peaceful society.
5)By educating families in parenting skills will enable them to live a life of LOVE and stability within the home and in society.
6) Women of all nations need encouragement to take on LEADERSHIP roles in society. Women are the solution in transcending barriers of race, nationality, religion and culture so that they may better facilitate global peace.
7)Conflict resolution should be achieved whenever possible through dialogue and reconciliation, empathy and compassion, repentance and FORGIVENESS, rather than through the practice of violence.