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02.25.26

WPDI Announces 12 Business Plan Competition Winners at the 3rd Edition of the Women’s Employment & Entrepreneurship Forum in Saint-Ouen, France

(Version française ci-dessous) February 25, 2026 – On February 12, 2026, WPDI...

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02.23.26

Black History Is American History.

A Personal Reflection by Forest Whitaker during Black History Month 2026 Black...

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02.12.26

Red Hand Day: Supporting Child Soldiers on the Path to Peace

February 12, 2026 – Today, as the world observes Red Hand Day, the International...

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01.28.26

WPDI’s 2025 Peace Education Program Celebrates the Graduation of 8,119 Learners Across the Cape Flats

 “Seeing so many of our learners graduate has been a proud moment for our school....

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01.26.26

Community Empowerment Health & Wellness Career Development Day Creates Pathways for Hope in Bridgetown

January 26, 2026 - WPDI’s psychosocial well-being team, in partnership with...

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01.19.26

Dr. King’s Dream Begins With Opportunity: A blog post by Forest Whitaker on Martin Luther King Day

A blog post by Forest Whitaker on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2026 “The...

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01.15.26

BNP Paribas Renews and Expands Its Commitment to WPDI in a Time of Need

January 15, 2026 - WPDI is deeply grateful to announce two important developments:...

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01.01.26

New Year, New Opportunities: Empowering Changemakers to Shape a More Peaceful 2026

Dear friends, As we welcome the new year, all of us at the Whitaker Peace &...

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12.19.25

A Week of Graduations and Community Transformation Across South Africa

“Since we started this program, peace is our priority. We are the hope for our...

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12.17.25

Growing Resilience: Strengthening Climate-Smart Farming in Ayilo II Refugee Settlement

  "We are strengthening current practices while laying the groundwork for long-term...

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