Meet the Leadership
Moriko Hori is the International Vice President and the National President of WFWP Japan since 2016. She oversees 800 chapters nationwide and focuses on community activities related to family and youth education. She is also the Director of Global Development and Aid projects for WFWP International and has worked on more than 110 humanitarian projects in 50 countries that contribute to the realization of the SDGs, particularly in the areas of women's empowerment, poverty eradication, AIDS prevention education, education assistance, and medical assistance. Some of its projects have been selected by the United Nations as best practices.
She graduated from Columbia University, USA with a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology. She also graduated from the graduate school of Waseda University, Japan with a degree of M.A. and finished her Ph.D. program in International Relations. Her specialty is Japan-Korea History Education and Reconciliation Studies. She also serves as a senior researcher and on the board of directors at the Institute for Peace Policies.
Moriko Hori
President
Chairperson of the Board
Mrs. Kim is the International Vice President and Korean Chapter President of WFWP. She is also the Permanent Co-Chair of the Korean Council for Reconciliation and Cooperation, and the Executive Director of the Volunteer organization AEWON. She majored in French Literature at Georgia State University, USA. She leads global peace initiatives promoting unification, women's empowerment, harmony, reconciliation, and humanitarian love worldwide.
Kim Go-Eun
Vice President for Resources Management
Board of Director
Merly Barlaan serves as the Vice President for Administration and Director of the WFWPI UN Relations Offices. Barlaan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Bohol in the Philippines and Philanthropy & Fundraising Certificate from New York University. She founded the Center for Wisdom & Character Excellence in the Philippines.
Merly Barlaan
Vice-President for Administration
Chief Administrative Officer
Board of Director
Mrs. Kaeleigh Moffitt currently serves as the International Vice President and President of the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) North America. A passionate advocate for peace and family values, Kaeleigh believes that her most important contribution to a better world is her role as a devoted wife and mother of three young children.
Her journey in leadership began early—she started leading youth activities in her early teens and became a youth pastor at just 16 years old. In 2014, she expanded her work with youth and young adults on a national level through the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU). Her dedication and vision led her to become the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for FFWPU in 2019 and the founding director of the Young Christian Leadership Conference.
In April 2021, Kaeleigh joined the Universal Peace Federation USA (UPF-USA) as a Congressional Liaison, furthering her commitment to interfaith dialogue and policy engagement.
Academically, Kaeleigh holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Operations Management and Family Science from the University of Maryland. She is currently in her final semester of a Master’s degree in Peace Studies at the Unification Theological Seminary.
Kaeleigh is also the former President of WFWP USA, having served in that role for over two years before stepping into her current international leadership position.
Kaeleigh Moffitt
Vice-President for Programs
Board of Director
Paris Moon serves as the International Secretary General of WFWPI, leading initiatives on global vision, education, and women's empowerment. She actively promotes sustainable development, NGO marketing, and environmental awareness, often hosting international summits and workshops for the organization.
Paris Moon
International Secretary General
Board of Director
Managing initiatives across 32 countries while leading WFWP UK. As a dedicated proponent of women's rights and family values, she has coordinated significant conferences in the UK and EU Parliaments, tackling pressing issues such as violence and human dignity. Her efforts emphasise the empowerment of young women through education rooted in core values and humanitarian initiatives, including the '1% Love Share Project' and assistance for refugees impacted by conflict.
Mitty Tohma
Board of Director
Ms. Yu Nakayama is currently the Youth Coordinator for WFWP Japan who oversees the International Youth Volunteer Program and the National Youth Study Sessions. She heads public relations activities, including website management, article writing, social media operations, and public speaking and lectures.
Her five-year stint at WFWP Japan brought a rare blend of strategic insight and heartfelt dedication to youth empowerment. She leads with humility and clarity, ensuring that young voices are not only heard but empowered to shape the future. Ms. Nakayama holds a degree in Bachelor of Arts from Meiji Gakuin University.
Yu Nakayama
Board of Director
Dr. Giyeon Mutewa is a medical doctor and surgeon in Zambia. She served at World Bank’s emergency effort to aid the provision of medical care and services necessitated by the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and consequently high infection cases in Zambia. She currently works at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).
Despite her busy schedule, Dr. Mutewa always volunteers her services as a young WFWP Africa professional and leader. She shares her expertise on health matters and promotes the wellbeing for women and their families. Her values are well grounded and portrayed in her work, vision, and her leadership skills.
Giyeon Mutewa
Board of Director