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Women's Federation for World Peace International Inc
New York, NY · EIN 133796126 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q400 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · wfwp.org
revenue
$258K
expenses
$231K
net assets
$161K
employees
2
volunteers
18
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

The aim of WFWPI is to realize a peaceful and harmonious global family.

profile · synthesized from sources

Women's Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI) promotes global peace through women's leadership, youth empowerment, and community-based initiatives. The organization advances sustainable development, education, and family values through programs in over 128 countries. Its work includes permaculture, literacy, vocational training, and advocacy at international forums such as the UN.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy Training on Domestic Violence
Legal and emotional protection forums for women and children, held in Geneva in partnership with UN agencies and academic leaders.
Entrepreneurship Program
Vocational sewing classes in Haiti for women and men to gain self-sufficiency, with 24 participants across morning and afternoon sessions.
Girl Child Empowerment Project
Literacy and empowerment workshops for girls in Burkina Faso, conducted in multiple cities and schools with 50–250 participants per session.
Green Solar Energy for African Villages
Provides solar lamps to off-grid communities in Kenya, replacing kerosene lighting and improving health, education, and safety for women and children.
Mobile Library Project
Literacy and learning-gap intervention in South Africa using mobile libraries in partnership with local school governing bodies.
Permaculture Literacy Program
Environmental sustainability initiative in Bohol, Philippines, including a permaculture demonstration farm and the construction of the Asia Pacific Peace Education Center.
UNLEASH Hack Participation
Engages youth leaders in global innovation labs such as UNLEASH Hack USA to develop solutions for education crises.
Young Global Peace Ambassadors
Global youth leadership program appointing young people as peace ambassadors; includes participation in UN events and peace education initiatives.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 3 activities
    • Conducts humanitarian and peacebuilding projects across multiple countries
      Implements over 110 humanitarian projects in 50 countries focused on women's empowerment, poverty eradication, AIDS prevention, education, and medical assistance, deploying 1,600 volunteers across 160 countries.
    • Operates the Global Women’s Peace Network and related mentorship and ambassador programs
      Runs the Global Women’s Peace Network to mobilize women globally for peacebuilding, including organizing mentorship programs and launching the Global Women Peace Ambassador Award to recognize contributions to peace.
    • Strengthens community networks through peace associate enrollment and skill-sharing
      Enrolls women as Peace Associates in the Mother’s Heart Peace Network in Africa to promote collaboration, skill-sharing, and community-based peace initiatives.
  • Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 2 activities
    • Advocates for peace and human dignity at United Nations and global forums
      Participates in United Nations forums, delivers public messages on women’s roles in advancing peace, and hosts side events on issues such as domestic violence at the Human Rights Council.
    • Coordinates advocacy conferences on violence and human dignity in legislative bodies
      Organizes and coordinates conferences in the UK and EU Parliaments focused on addressing violence and promoting human dignity as part of broader peace advocacy efforts.
  • Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
    • Conducts healing, reconciliation, and community outreach initiatives
      Implements grassroots healing and reconciliation programs, including family home visits and cross-cultural peace ceremonies, to address regional barriers to peace and strengthen community ties.
  • Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
    • Distributes solar lamps and promotes solar energy access
      Provides and installs solar lamps in off-grid communities in Kenya and South Africa, improving safety, enabling children to study after dark, and training women in installation and maintenance.
  • SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
    • Hosts international summits, conferences, and peace ceremonies
      Organizes international events including summits on sustainable development and women’s empowerment, the Annual Women's Conference for Peace in the Middle East, and the Bridge of Peace Ceremony to promote reconciliation.
  • Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
    • Hosts webinars and educational workshops on peace, youth leadership, and family values
      Organizes webinars and in-person workshops focused on topics such as youth leadership in society, family values, and peacebuilding, reaching students and communities in multiple countries including Burkina Faso and through virtual platforms.
  • Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
    • Implements mobile library and literacy programs to support education
      Runs the Mmangwana Mobile Library Project in South Africa, providing weekly literacy programming to approximately 150 children aged 5–12 across two primary schools to address learning gaps caused by the pandemic.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Offers internship and volunteer programs for youth engagement
      Provides in-person and virtual internship and volunteer opportunities at UN relations offices in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, tailored to individual interests and organizational focus areas.
  • International Emergency Medical Relief 1 activity
    • Provides medical assistance and health expertise in underserved regions
      Delivered medical care during the World Bank’s emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia and shares medical knowledge to improve health outcomes for women and families.
  • Vocational Sewing and Tailoring Training 1 activity
    • Provides vocational training and economic empowerment programs
      Offers vocational sewing training to participants in Haiti and income-generation training such as soap-making, enabling participants to start businesses and produce goods like school uniforms.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Supports family-centered peace through professional networks
      Provides institutional support to the International Association of Family Life Professionals (IAFLP) to advance family-centered approaches to peacebuilding and community well-being.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Supports youth leadership and volunteer development programs
      Guides the WFWPI Young Professionals team and oversees the International Youth Volunteer Program and National Youth Study Sessions in Japan to foster leadership and global dialogue among youth.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$258K
Contributions & grants$254K98%
Program service revenue$4K1%
Investment income$5540%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$231K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$57K
Grants paid out$55K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$174K
Cash$173K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$161K
Liquid reserves9.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Mrs Merly Barlaan Director & VP Administration 40 $40K
Mrs Hitoko Perrottet Treasurer 10 $12K
board members · 8
  • Mrs Alexa Ward — Director & Senior Advisor
  • Mrs Anne Bellavance — Director & RP Oceania,SE Asia
  • Mrs Carolyn Handshin — Director UN Office
  • Mrs Kaeleigh Moffit — Director & VP Programs
  • Mrs Mitty Tohma — Director & RP Europe
  • Mrs Moriko Hori — Chairwoman & President
  • Mrs Paris Moon — Director,Intl Secretary General
  • Mrs Young Sun Choi — Director & VP Resource Development
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Africa New Day Partner — Partner organization where Mallory Djendara led the launch of a women’s empowerment platform supported by WFWPI.
  • EU Parliaments Partner — Co-hosted conferences addressing violence and human dignity.
  • Global Women Peace Network Network — Hosted a Global Women Peace Network event and mentor program.
  • International Association of Family Life Professionals Partner — Collaborates with IAFLP to promote family wellness as a cornerstone of global peace.
  • International Association of Youth and Students for Peace Partner — Co-hosted a side event at the HLPF 2025 on sexual harassment as a barrier to SDG implementation.
  • Les Leaders de Demain Partner — Collaborates with WFWPI through shared youth empowerment initiatives.
  • Lycée Bogodogo Partner — Hosted joint workshops with WFWP Burkina Faso as part of the Girl Child Empowerment Project.
  • Ouagadougou International School Partner — Participated in workshops organized by WFWP Burkina Faso in the Girl Child Empowerment Project.
  • Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women Partner — Co-organized a forum on domestic violence as a side event of the Human Rights Council 59 in Geneva.
  • UK Parliament Partner — Coordinated conferences addressing violence and human dignity.
  • UNODC Partner — Co-organized a forum on domestic violence as a side event of the Human Rights Council 59 in Geneva.
  • United Nations Government — Engaged with the United Nations through public addresses and advocacy on women's role in global betterment.
  • United Nations Government — Engages with United Nations bodies and forums to advocate for peace and women's roles in peacebuilding.
  • United Nations Government — Granted General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information
  • United Nations Government — Humanitarian projects recognized by the UN as best practices.
  • United Nations Economic and Social Council Government — Granted General Consultative Status to WFWPI.
  • WFWP Kenya Partner — Local implementing partner for the Green Solar Energy for African Villages Phase 3 project in Kaai Village, Kenya.
  • WFWP South Africa Partner — Implementing partner for the Mmangwana Mobile Library Project, delivering literacy and character education programs in Soweto.
  • WFWPI Partner — Provided support for the launch and implementation of the Mmangwana Mobile Library Project in South Africa.
  • Women's Federation for World Peace International Inc Partner — Organization engages in partnership as part of its approach to peacebuilding.
  • World Bank Partner — Collaborated on emergency medical response during the COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Global Family and Unity-Based Peace Culture
    methodology: one-human-family
    By cultivating a shared identity as one human family and promoting a culture of peace through symbolic unity and cross-cultural collaboration, the organization aims to transform global consciousness because a parental mindset toward humanity reduces conflict and enables cooperation across gender, cultural, and national divides.
  • Healing-Centered, Community-Led Transformation
    methodology: healing-centered_peacebuilding
    By addressing emotional and relational wounds through healing-centered practices and strengthening local leadership via community-based networks, the organization produces resilience and sustainable peace because authentic change is believed to emerge from within communities when individuals are emotionally restored and empowered as leaders.
  • Women-Centered Peacebuilding Through Moral and Relational Leadership
    methodology: women_as_peacebuilders
    By positioning women as primary agents of peace through moral education, relational healing, and leadership rooted in empathy and the "feminine aspect" of human nature, the organization believes sustainable peace can emerge from transformed families and communities because such leadership fosters reconciliation, intergenerational continuity, and collective action.