Global Peace Women Leadership Academy
The international GPW Leadership Academy (GPWLA) launched in 2017 as a three-part leadership training and capacity-building program. These women leaders develop and implement unique community service projects as the capstone of the leadership practicum. In the process, they learn core values of leadership, identify personal strengths and skills like communication, budgeting, project management, and documentation.
GPWLA projects have tackled a range of local issues ranging from mitigating gender-based violence and cultivating financial resilience, strengthening girls’ access to education, and supporting mental health.
GPWLA has a network of 100 women leaders supported by GPWLA’s ongoing enrichment programs.
Recent Activities
IYLA 2019: Women’s Leadership Academy joins Leadership Training
By Emiko PereaGlobal Peace Women Leadership Academy (GPWLA) is a program designed by the women’s...
Empowering Women with Disabilities: Aneth’s Story
In Tanzania, Margreth struggles with discrimination and work exploitation from having a hearing...
Young Leader Conducts Waste Management Program to Transform Nepal: Alisha’s Story
“We trained students to upcycle waste papers and trained them to turn it into beautiful reusable...
Building Peace in the Community, Nation, and World: Women Leaders Attend Global Youth Summit
It’s not about getting money or being paid a salary. It’s about you being able to offer your...
Ah-Na’s Story
Ah-Na Marie Mira first enrolled in the Global Peace Women Leadership Academy (GPWLA) program in...
Contributing to the Global Community: Seattle University Students Discover their Purpose
Ohnshim Kim is one of 1.8 million Koreans living in the USA, making up 0.6% of the US population....
Other Work
Family Stories Campaign: Peace Begins in the Home Series
