Building a Culture of Service Beyond  Religion, Ethnicity, and Nationality 

From the founding of the Peace Corps to the ancient notion that we are our brothers' keepers, the imperative of living for the sake of others has been central to the world's faith and ethical traditions. 

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”          
                                                  —Mahatma Gandhi

Service is a key component of YFWP's young leadership training. YFWP's service initiatives not only address local needs but are designed to bring growth through the practice of breaking down historic boundaries. In conflict regions such as the Middle East, Nepal, and Mindanao, these initiatives draw volunteers from all sides and from diverse racial and religious backgrounds to forge bonds of trust, as young men and women work side by side.

Though international service and by caring for the less fortunate, young leaders gain insight into the realities of life of those traditionally seen as"enemies" or the "other," and experience personal transformation that can ultimately lead to a sustainable and equitable peace. YFWP service initiatives are designed to further the realization of the UN Millennium Development Goals to care for the world's most at-risk populations.

“Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
                              —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

YFWP Field Projects

	International Volunteers Honor U.S.- China Ties at a Baltimore Service Project Young volunteers from the U.S., China and Africa form a model service partnership to forge closer ties between nations.
	YFWP-Japan Marks Anniversary of One Child One Peace with New Scholarships YFWP-Japan’s One Child One Peace (OCOP) is gaining greater recognition as a model project supporting early childhood education for poor children and for preparing youth as peacemakers and world citizens.
	Lending a Hand to Nairobi's Slum Dwellers Young Ambassadors for Peace join Kenyan volunteers, national sports stars and media personalities to serve residents in Nairobi's Korogocho slum.
	Global Peace Festival Hosts District-Wide Day of Service A model of peace among nations and races came to the backyard of the U.S. Capitol, enlisting an inter-religious, international cadre of young men and women who braved Washington's torrid summer heat.
	YFWP-LIBERIA Sponsors Hospital Service Project Through service projects, educational seminars, and public events, YFWP-LIBERIA is working to build a new constituency for peace in the country, and to awaken faith and hope among the country's future leaders.
	YFWP Supports New York Food Bank Drive YFWP volunteers fanned out across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to gather nonperishable foods to supply New York City’s depleted food banks.

 
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Slide Shows

One Child One Peace

   Nairobi River Restoration Project - 2008
   Impact Zone - -Kenya New Service report

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