Roots & Resilience: Celebrating 15 Years of Impact and a Legacy of Peace

On September 21, 2026, the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa-USA hosted Roots & Resilience: 15 Years of Impact and the Next Generation of Leaders in New York City, celebrating 15 years of impact and honoring the legacy of Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee. The event was held at Sixth Floor Loft, bringing together supporters, leaders, and changemakers.

The event commemorated the 15th anniversary of Leymah Gbowee’s Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing her commitment to peacebuilding, women’s empowerment, education, and youth leadership. It also highlighted the work of GPFA-USA in expanding educational and leadership opportunities.

During  the event, GPFA-USA presented three honorees awards to celebrate their commitments to peace, changemaking, and the mission of GPFA-USA. Among the honorees were Abigail Disney, recipient of the Legacy Champion Award,  Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy and recipient of the Peace in Action Award, and American Jewish World Service, who received the Roots of Empowerment Award.

While Roots & Resilience reflected on 15 years of remarkable achievements, the evening also looked toward the future. The event highlighted the significance of investing in the next generation of leaders and empowerment of women and youth.

GPFA-USA extends its gratitude to the sponsors, honorees, and guests who made this celebration possible. Their continued support helps carry forward Leymah Gbowee’s legacy and GPFA-USA’s mission of empowering