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02.25.26WPDI 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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02.23.26Black History Is American History.
A Personal Reflection by Forest Whitaker during Black History Month 2026 Black...
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02.12.26Red 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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01.28.26WPDI’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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01.26.26Community 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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01.19.26Dr. 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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01.15.26BNP 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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01.01.26New 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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12.19.25A 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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12.17.25Growing 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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