GPW Uruguay presents the 9th annual Living for the Sake of Others Awards.
The Uruguay Chapter of Global Peace Women (GPW) marked the ninth edition of the Living for the Sake of Others Awards on December 4, 2025, at the Punta Trouville Hotel in Montevideo, celebrating individuals and organizations whose lives of service reflect the core belief that peace is built through compassion, responsibility, and care for others. The annual ceremony honors those who quietly strengthen families and communities through acts of solidarity, embodying the values that guide Global Peace Women’s work worldwide.
Founded on the conviction that peace begins in the home and radiates outward into society, Global Peace Women advances women’s leadership, family-centered peacebuilding, and values-based service as essential foundations for sustainable peace. The Living for the Sake of Others Awards reflect this mission in action, recognizing service as a daily commitment lived out in local communities. As an initiative aligned with the broader vision of the Global Peace Foundation (GPF), the ceremony affirms that lasting peace is rooted in strong families, ethical leadership, and a shared sense of responsibility for the well-being of others.
The evening opened with remarks by psychologist Gimena Pintos, a member of the GPW Uruguay Chapter, followed by welcoming words from the chapter’s president, psychologist Nibia Pizzo. The event brought together civil society leaders and diplomatic representatives, including the Vice Consuls of Angola in Uruguay, highlighting the all-encompassing and international spirit that characterizes Global Peace Women’s approach to peacebuilding.
Four recognitions were presented during the ceremony, beginning with an award to Club de Niños Los Alfareros, a children’s club operating since 2001 under the civil association Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in the Diocese of Canelones. Located on the grounds of the Domingo Savio Chapel, the club serves children living in situations of high vulnerability and social risk. Through complementary education, homework support, physical education, and values-based activities, Los Alfareros nurtures social cohesion and personal development while meeting essential needs. For many of the approximately 70 children it serves, the nutritious afternoon snack provided by the club is one of the few meals they receive each day. This quiet, consistent service reflects the type of grassroots commitment that Global Peace Women seeks to uplift and recognize as a cornerstone of peaceful societies.
The second award honored Reyes Magos – Paysandú, a volunteer initiative comprising neighbors who come together each year to collect toys and distribute them to children from low-income areas on January 6. Through this joyful tradition, carried out in a spirit of friendship and generosity, the group reaches more than 100 children annually. Their work illustrates how cultural traditions, when grounded in service, can foster belonging, dignity, and shared joy; values central to GPW’s emphasis on strengthening communities through meaningful relationships.
The third recognition was presented to Ms. Zulma Camacho by Dr. Gabriela Peinado for her work through the Honrar la Vida Foundation, which provides emotional support to women undergoing breast cancer treatment at Pereira Rossell Hospital. Her dedication to accompanying women during moments of profound vulnerability speaks to GPW’s focus on care, empathy, and the often unseen labor of compassion that sustains families and communities during crisis.
The final award of the evening was presented to Ms. Angelina Vunge Manuel, an Angolan-born social and political activist residing in Uruguay. Her life story, shaped by early experiences of conflict, displacement, and violence, stands as a testament to resilience and transformation. After immigrating to Uruguay in 1999, she rebuilt her life through determination and service, eventually becoming the first African-born woman elected to Uruguay’s Parliament. In 2020, she founded the Angelina Vunge Foundation to support vulnerable populations, extending her personal journey into purposeful action for others. Her recognition reflected Global Peace Women’s belief in the power of women to transform personal adversity into leadership that serves the common good.
The GPW Uruguay Chapter Living for the Sake of Others Awards, once again, affirmed the Global Peace Women and the Global Peace Foundation’s shared belief that peace is built through everyday acts of service that strengthen families, restore dignity, and inspire communities. By honoring those who live for the sake of others, Global Peace Women continues to elevate service as a powerful pathway to peace.
Learn more about past award winners: Global Peace Women- Uruguay, Hosts the “Living for the Good of Others” Awards Ceremony – VI Edition
