1. Miki Sawada- mother of two thousand children - Mari Takada

2. Granddaughter of Yataro Iwasaki, founder of Mitsubishi group Founded “Elizabeth Thunder’s Home” Housed and schooled racially mixed abandoned children Cared for over 2,000 children Later purchases land to establish a farm for the children for their independence Home currently used as an orphanage for 100 children 2-18yrs. Miki Sawada (1901-1980)

3. After the Second World War, with American military servicemen residing in Japan, many unwanted pregnancies between American men and Japanese women were not uncommon Due to societal prejudice, many racially mixed babies were abandoned in streets and rivers An accusation of disposing a mixed baby How she became a mother of 2,000

4. Four-way Win Community Brings together friends from London, US for support - many adopt her children Self Convert to Christianity Vows to stay healthy so she can visit her children all around the world Work Saves more than 2000 children Orphanage still used Family Husband and family supporting her – contributing their second home for her orphanage Brings in all children as her own

5. Connecting beliefs, people and material resources to achieve goal Challenges obstacles and regards them as stepping stones for happiness From her life lessons.. “True happiness comes in disguise. Happiness that is easily seen will fade away. Happiness that is revealed from its disguise will stay with that person forever.”