Emotional Resilience: A Living Testimony (WFWP Argentina)

Written by: Rosetta Conti

On August 19, WFWP Argentina held a virtual conference on “Emotional Resilience: A Living Testimony.” The purpose of the event was to have an enlightening discussion on the incredible power of resilience that women develop throughout their lives, facing both diverse and challenging situations. The focus was to emphasize the importance of faith and forgiveness in the process of overcoming difficult situations.

The conference was led by Dr. Andrea Fernandez Bevans, who supported the exposition with her deep and personal living testimony. Dr. Bevans is an active member of the non-governmental organization, “Acercando Naciones” (Approaching Nations) that works in partnership with WFWP Argentina. She is also an active member of the Church of Jesus of Saints of the Last Days (Mormon Faith) offering her services in the educational department of her church, for children and women. Her personal experience of resilience was an important part of the workshop because her living experience had a strong impact on the participants that expressed emotion and empathy.

The workshop started with the presentation of WFWPI’s vision and activities given by Rosetta Conti, President of WFWP Argentina. This introduction framed the content of the workshop in the context of WFWPI’s mission in empowering women with knowledge and moral values.

The attendees were gifted with a special vocal performance prepared by youth, singing a song called “Determination,” written by Mr. Carlos Varga, President of Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) Argentina.

Though we could not meet in person, the virtual setting actually provided a platform for all women from different regions to be able to join. The Zoom room was filled with 38 women representing different regions of Argentina, as well as international participants joining from Japan and other countries of Latin America.