As summer draws to a close and we welcome a new season, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the people, partnerships, and progress that have shaped the past months.
In our Summer Newsletter, you’ll meet Claudia, a traditional embroiderer in Mexico turning her heritage into a growing business, and Awatif, who is helping girls return to school after rebuilding her own life as a refugee in Uganda. You’ll also see how new and renewed partnerships are creating opportunities for communities in South Africa and South Sudan, and hear from our Founder and CEO, Forest Whitaker on what it means to invest in a more peaceful future.
As we look toward fall, we’re preparing to mark the International Day of Peace on September 21 and bring our global community together just days later for our 2026 Gala, Rise As One: Empowering Champions of Peace, on September 25 in New York City.
We hope you’ll take a moment to explore these stories and join us in celebrating the people making change possible.
Thank you, as always, for being part of this work.
Best,
The WPDI Team
