Women's Federation for World Peace Australia Information

WFWP is a dynamic international women’s organisation that promotes women as an essential ingredient in creating a peaceful global society. The organisation is united globally by this vision, while addressing the unique issues and barriers in each region on the grassroots level, and through high-level events. WFWP International (WFWPI) was inaugurated in 1992 and is active in 117 nations worldwide. WFWPI is founded on the belief that a peaceful world begins in the heart of each person and in each family. The family is the cornerstone of peace and mature couples are the foundation for strong and loving families. As an International NGO, WFWPI obtained the prestigious General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations in 1997 after five years of International humanitarian service. WFWPI focus activities:  Sustainable Development  Human Rights  Peace and Security  Humanitarian Service Life Education Activities: Global Women’s Peace Network; Pasifika Festival and Charity Walk; Way2Happiness & Peacebuilding seminar series. WFWP Australia Global Development & Aid projects within the Island nations of Oceania: Pasifika Micro-Credit, a micro-credit initiative for women entrepreneurs; Pasifika Scholarship Fund for young adults and high school children; Books for the Islands; New Hope Academy Kindergarten and Primary School in the Solomon Islands; Women’s Sewing Centres; and the Island Lights Project.