We had a very nice ‘Peace Studies’ evening on the 21st of January, when around 50 people came together, people of all ages, faiths and cultures. After showing the WFWP introductory video, we enjoyed a presentation about the family as a school of love, and the importance of protecting the family in our present society, where there is a trend towards individualism, and the goal for each of us to develop a true parental heart. We then shared our heart of concern as to how we can

I have been working in partnership with Women of Hope in Birmingham for quite some time, especially giving disadvantaged women the opportunity to learn and practice their craft skills. On November 21st , I was invited to offer a session of yoga at the Friends Meeting House in Selly Oak, which about 40 women attended. We did basic exercises for almost one hour, and the women seemed to really enjoy it. All these activities help the women to feel their value, and improve their s

Mainly through our Birmingham Women’s Peace Group, I have been collecting items of clothing, toiletries and dried food to help the homeless in Birmingham in recent years. These items are distributed through 4 churches : St Martin in the Bullring, Agape Church, St Michael and St John, and St Basil’s Edmunds Court. On January 9 th , I took quite a number of items to Edmunds Court, where 48 young women are given accommodation for several months, and helped to integrate back into

Once a month, in partnership with a women's organisation, Women of Hope, I do some craft activities with refugee women. It really helps them to feel their value, creating something together. On October 15th, around 40 of us had so much fun, making beautiful cards, which can be used for birthdays and other occasions. It is such a joyful experience, sharing our heart with one another. I always look forward to spending time with these wonderful women.

On Friday October 17th, 33 women from all faiths, cultures, races and social backgrounds, came together for our WFWP Health Club. Harjinder, a professional yoga teacher from Walsall, gave us such a beautiful yoga session, which everyone said they really enjoyed and benefited from. Velimira then spoke about self-care, how to overcome stress, and find a deep, inner peace in myself. We were able to address both physical and mental health and well- being, so important in our pres

On Thursday August 7th, we had a lovely evening programme in our home. More than 60 people came, from all walks of life, and different...