WFWPI Global Vision Summit 2025: Technology, Empowerment, Next Generation Leadership — Women's Federation For World Peace International

The Women’s Federation for World Peace International (WFWPI) hosted the WFWPI Global Vision Summit 2025 on August 29–30, gathering 80 participants per session from across the globe for two days of inspiration, dialogue, and action. This year’s summit was guided by the theme “Technology, Empowerment, and Next-Gen Leadership,” a call to explore how innovation, women’s leadership, and youth-driven solutions can shape a more peaceful and sustainable future.

The summit opened with a heartwarming welcome from Dr. Paris Moon, WFWPI Secretary General, followed by WFWPI International President Mrs. Moriko Hori’s Opening Remarks. They set a hopeful tone and reminded participants that the summit was not just an event, but a movement for peace, compassion, and global cooperation.

Moderated by Christine Bulayo, Regional Secretary General for WFWP Asia Pacific, the first session, “AI for Good: How Technology Can Uplift Humanity,” opened a thoughtful dialogue on how artificial intelligence and digital transformation can become tools for peace and education rather than division.

Prof. Dr. Hayal Köksal, President of the Innovative Collaboration Association, urged participants to embrace Total Quality Management in Education, calling AI “a servant, not a master.” She illustrated how technology can raise education standards when guided by ethics, sharing examples of collaborative quality circles that transform schools into communities of innovation.

Lubjana Malaj, Executive Director of CESA, emphasized the role of youth in policy making and how technology can give marginalized groups a voice. She encouraged participants to design community-based AI projects that support social justice and inclusion.

Gloria Rwakihembo, Co-founder of Mondo Internazionale APS, focused on digital transformation for rural development, presenting compelling case studies where AI optimized supply chains for small farmers and improved access to education in remote areas.

The second session, “Women Empowering Women Across Borders,” was moderated by Precious Kwansun Ngobar, WFWP Africa Youth Coordinator. This session celebrated women who are breaking barriers and lifting one another up around the globe.

Esther Padi, Chairperson of Innovating Kasi Organisation, spoke passionately about the Mother and Daughter Movement, a grassroots initiative empowering women through dialogue circles and leadership training. She called on participants to engage citizens in solving hunger and systemic inequality.

Dr. Paola Onzaga, Founder of Mujeres Exitosas Latam, presented the remarkable impact of her network, whose Mobile Schools initiative has transformed the lives of more than 20,000 women in over 100 cities. She urged participants to become mentors and policy advocates for women in vulnerable situations.

Kathleen Cronin, award-winning entrepreneurship advisor, inspired participants with success stories of women-led businesses scaling globally, highlighting the critical role of access to capital, mentorship programs, and inclusive trade networks. Participants left the session encouraged to strengthen cross-cultural networks and foster grassroots leadership to advance gender equity.

Moderated by Misono Takahashi, a young professional from WFWP Japan, the final session “Youth-Led Innovation for Social Impact” spotlighted young changemakers creating transformative solutions for global challenges.

Mailin Ferreira, a Brazilian lawyer, described her work at the UN Vienna Office and with WFWP Hungary, showing how she uses legal frameworks and psychological insights to empower youth to participate in peacebuilding.

Pornpatima “Esther” Woottisanwattana, Thai youth representative, presented her digital health innovation project, a medical record application improving access to healthcare in underserved areas. She also shared lessons from speaking at UN forums on food security, digital safety, and women’s rights.

Hsin-Yu Hung, Founder of Data Hub, introduced her social enterprise helping nonprofits in rural areas build databases and measure social impact. Her stories of digital transformation inspired participants to view youth as co-creators of solutions, not just beneficiaries. The session closed with an energizing reminder: “Youth are not only the future, but they are also the present.”

In the closing ceremony, participants read and signed the WFWPI Global Vision Summit 2025 Agreement, which calls for guiding technology with ethics and compassion, fostering mentorship and grassroots leadership across borders, supporting young changemakers as leaders of today. Each participant was invited to take at least one concrete action in their community to promote peace, empowerment, and innovation, creating a ripple effect beyond the summit.

The summit concluded with a message from WFWPI President Hori, encouraging all participants to “innovate with compassion, lead with courage, and serve with love.”

These two days were more than a series of events; they were a global commitment to action, strengthening families, communities, and nations, and carrying forward the shared vision of peace and empowerment into daily life, she said.