Global Peace Women

What Global Peace Women does

Global Peace Women (GPW) is a private nonprofit organization headquartered in Lynnwood (Mountlake Terrace), Washington, USA, operating under the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) umbrella since at least 2013. Its mission is to advance peace by building values-driven models that empower women and families as peacebuilders in their communities, anchored by the faith-aligned vision of "One Family under God." The organization pursues three focus areas — strengthening families, uplifting the value and dignity of women, and cultivating moral and innovative leadership — and reports active programs, partners, and volunteers across 16+ countries including the United States, Uruguay, Paraguay, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Nepal, Bangladesh, Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Cameroon, and Guatemala.

The organization's "products" are programmatic rather than technological: the Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV) initiative mobilizes families to run local service projects; the GPW Leadership Academy trains women to design and manage peacebuilding projects; the annual Global Peace Convention convenes women leaders; the Family Stories Campaign curates family narratives; the Korean Dream Family initiative supports the broader Korean Dream 10 Million Campaign toward Korean Peninsula peace; the Global Women Dream (GWD) Grant funds women-led projects; and country-level GPW chapters deliver region-specific work. A Global Peace Women Podcast launched in 2026 extends programming into audio. GPW operates as the women's arm of the wider GPF network and partners with interfaith councils, government agencies (e.g., Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, INAU Uruguay), and civic organizations (Food Lifeline, YWCA FFPI, NCWP, Esquipulas Foundation, Rigoberta Menchú Tum Foundation).

GPW is a donation-funded 501(c)-style nonprofit with 1-10 employees, led by Chairwoman Dr. Junsook Moon and President Hanako Ikeno. Revenue is generated through charitable contributions and the GWD grant program (specific amounts undisclosed), with no paid pricing model for programs or services. Distribution is entirely community- and chapter-led: country chapters and SFV coordinators serve as the last-mile delivery layer, supplemented by events such as GPLC Africa 2024 in Nairobi.

Name

Global Peace Women

Legal name

Global Peace Women

Website

https://globalpeacewomen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Peacebuilding Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Women's peacebuilding programs
• Family volunteer initiatives
• Women's leadership development
• Nonprofit peacebuilding services
• Community peace education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mountlake Terrace

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Global Peace Women operates as a nonprofit organization that raises funds through donations to support women-led peacebuilding initiatives worldwide. Donations fund locally-driven initiatives, Global Women Dream grants for women project leaders, and operational programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Global Peace Women (GPW) is a nonprofit organization that advances peace by building values-driven models that empower women and families as peacebuilders. It delivers programmatic initiatives including the Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV) program, the GPW Leadership Academy, the Global Peace Convention, the Family Stories Campaign, the Korean Dream Family initiative, and the Global Women Dream (GWD) Grant, supported by a global network of country chapters operating in 16+ countries.

Product overview

Global Peace Women (GPW) is a nonprofit organization advancing peace by building values-driven models that empower women and families as peacebuilders. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs: the Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV) program enables families to volunteer together on community service projects; the GPW Leadership Academy develops women's leadership skills for peacebuilding; the Global Peace Convention convenes women leaders annually; the Family Stories Campaign collects and shares family narratives to build a culture of peace; and the Korean Dream Family initiative promotes peace on the Korean Peninsula. Supporting these programs are the Global Women Dream (GWD) Grant providing funding to women peacebuilders, the Global Peace Women Podcast featuring conversations on women and family topics, and local GPW Chapters operating in 16+ countries worldwide that implement region-specific peacebuilding projects. The organization also collaborates through Área Mujer with GPF Paraguay on women's empowerment initiatives. This is a programmatic nonprofit offering, not a technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV): A volunteer initiative where families engage in service projects together, with team leaders coordinating activities across communities
• Global Peace Leadership Conference
• Global Women Dream (GWD) Grant
• Korean Dream Family Challenge
• GPW Leadership Academy

Products and services

• Sunshine Family Volunteers (SFV) A global volunteer program that empowers families to engage in community service, dialogue, and intergenerational activities, modeling compassionate leadership to create positive change in their communities.
• GPW Leadership Academy A leadership development program that equips women with skills to start and manage peacebuilding service projects from inception to completion.
• Global Peace Convention An annual convention that convenes outstanding women to share their vision and leadership capacity for building peace within and beyond the home.
• Family Stories Campaign A campaign that invites families to share their family stories and join a global movement to build a culture of peaceful families.
• Korean Dream Family A campaign aligned with the Korean Dream 10 Million Campaign that envisions a unified Korea and promotes peace on the Korean Peninsula and across the world.
• Global Women Dream (GWD) Grant A grant program that empowers women peacebuilders around the world by providing funding for projects led by women in areas such as health education, economic empowerment, menstrual hygiene, and peacebuilding skills.
• Global Peace Women Podcast A podcast featuring conversations about women's experiences, motherhood, family support, emotional wellbeing, and growth through life's biggest transitions, aimed at women and families involved in peacebuilding.
• Área Mujer A collaborative program between Global Peace Foundation and Global Peace Women Paraguay that advances women's empowerment and family peacebuilding through networking, community services, and education.
• GPW Chapters Local country chapters of Global Peace Women operating in 16+ countries that empower women and families to implement region-specific peacebuilding initiatives under the GPW umbrella.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 290 participants trained in peaceful dispute resolution in Nepal (exceeding target of 180)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• European Parliament (Dr. Soraya Rodríguez Ramos)minorOthersDr. Soraya Rodríguez Ramos, Member of European Parliament, interviewed GPW Uruguay President Psi. Nibia Pizzo for the 'Mujeres al Frente' platform, spotlighting GPW Uruguay's work with disadvantaged women in Uruguay and Latin America.
• Inner Wheel Clubs of Central Ortigas, Marikina, and Marikina CentralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPW Philippines collaborated with Inner Wheel Clubs and other organizations to support 27 families affected by a house fire in Looc Cardona Rizal, Philippines, delivering basic amenities and supplies.
• YWCA FFPI ChaptersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with YWCA FFPI Chapters in Philippines for fire tragedy relief efforts, demonstrating inter-organizational collaboration for community service.
• National Council of Women of the Philippines (NCWP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with NCWP and other organizations to support fire victims in the Philippines, exemplifying coalition-based humanitarian response.
• Food Lifeline (Seattle, Washington)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPW volunteers participated in food sorting and repacking activities at Food Lifeline in Seattle, sorting over 7,300 pounds of food to provide 6,100 meals for families in need across the Pacific Northwest.
• Global Peace Foundation NigeriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPW Nigeria works closely with GPF Nigeria on peacebuilding initiatives including youth sensitization, security collaboration, and inclusion programs for people with disabilities in Kaduna State.
• Peace and Reconciliation Committee of Hayin Banki CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community partnership for youth sensitization on drug abuse prevention and peacebuilding activities in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
• Bethel Candle of Hope for the VulnerableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Bethel Candle of Hope for capacity-building workshop on Nonviolent Communication and Leadership Skills for women and youth leaders in Hayin Banki community.
• Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement AgencyminorOthersGovernment agency partner for youth sensitization event 'Say NO to Drug Abuse' providing expert input and resources for drug prevention education.
• Korean Dream 10 Million CampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPW launched the Korean Dream Family Challenge as part of this four-year grassroots campaign aiming to raise 10 million Korean Dreamers by 2025, promoting peace, unification, and freedom on the Korean Peninsula.
• Union of Latin American Parties (UPLA) Women's NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPW Uruguay President Nibia Pizzo spoke at UPLA Women's Network convening on issues facing women deprived of freedom, highlighting Uruguay's work with incarcerated women.
• Esquipulas FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlinda Salguero, President of Esquipulas Foundation and GPF Central America Representative, facilitated a major cooperation agreement for peace in Central America endorsed by Nobel Laureate Rigoberta Menchú.
• Rigoberta Menchú Tum FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rigoberta Menchú's foundation for democracy, social development, and governance initiatives in Central America, with focus on youth and women.
• Global Peace FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPW operates as the women's initiative under GPF, collaborating on conferences, chapter development, and global peacebuilding programs. GPF provides organizational infrastructure and strategic direction.
• Chandaria FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-convenor of GPLC Africa 2024 in Nairobi alongside GPF, Inter-Religious Council of Kenya, and Kenyan government. Dr. Manu Chandaria received the Legacy of Peace Award.
• Inter-Religious Council of KenyamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-convenor of GPLC Africa 2024, providing interfaith leadership and religious authority for the peace conference. Executive Director Dr. Abdirahman Ismail presented Vision for African Renaissance declaration.
• Nanao City (Japan)minorOthersGPW Japan volunteers participated in earthquake relief efforts in Nanao City following the January 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, working alongside other volunteer groups on debris removal and recovery activities.
• National Institute for Children and Adolescents of Uruguay (INAU)minorOthersGPW Uruguay works with girls and adolescents in foster homes under INAU protection, providing support and programs for children separated from families due to rights violations.
• Global Peace Foundation PhilippinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPW Philippines operates in partnership with GPF Philippines for disaster relief and community service initiatives, coordinating volunteer efforts and resources.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Women's Forum: Global membership organization advancing women's leadership across sectors through chapters and convenings. Compares on the chapter-based, leadership-development approach GPW pursues.
• International Center for Research on Women (ICRW): Global research and policy organization focused on advancing gender equality, women's economic empowerment, and family well-being. Comparable as a research-to-program nonprofit partner in women's empowerment and family issues.
• Global Fund for Women: International nonprofit foundation funding women's rights organizations worldwide through grants and capacity building. Directly comparable to GPW's grant-making and chapter-support model for grassroots women peacebuilders.
• MADRE: International women's human rights organization partnering with grassroots communities. Comparable as a small-to-mid sized nonprofit advancing women's leadership, family welfare, and peacebuilding in multiple countries.
• Women for Women International: Nonprofit working with women survivors of war and conflict in countries including Nigeria, Nepal, and the Philippines. Overlaps with GPW on women-led peacebuilding in conflict-affected geographies and grassroots training programs.
• Vital Voices Global Partnership: Nonprofit investing in women leaders across sectors and regions through leadership development, networks, and convenings. Closely comparable to GPW's Leadership Academy and Global Peace Convention programming.

Broad incumbents

• Women Deliver: Global advocacy organization driving gender equality and well-being, including SRH and women-led development. Comparable as a global convener and advocacy voice on women's empowerment issues that GPW addresses at community level.
• UN Women: UN entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment globally. Comparable as a flagship institution advancing women's leadership, family well-being, and peacebuilding, but operating at vastly greater scale as a multilateral organization rather than a chapter-based nonprofit.

Emerging players

• WomenLift Health: Global nonprofit advancing women's leadership in health. Comparable in women-leadership-development mission intersecting with GPW's community health and gender-equality work.

Regional players

• Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation: Swedish foundation supporting women in conflict regions through partner organizations in the Middle East, Africa, the Balkans, and South/Southeast Asia. Comparable grant-based model to women-led peace initiatives in geographies overlapping with GPW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@globalpeacewomen
• Facebookfacebook.com/GPWInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-peace-women

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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