It was inaugurated on December 2, 2017, in Seoul, South Korea, where it announced its mission: "To enlighten humanity by uplifting their spiritual consciousness through universal principles and values rooted in God-centered families.".
He stated that the association was meant to foster ecumenical cooperation among Christian sects to promote families with deep spirituality and a commitment to serving their larger society.
[23] Hyun Jin Moon was appointed vice-president of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification in 1998 and held the role for ten years.
While his son Hyun Jin Moon created the Family Peace Association, his youngest son, Hyung Jin Moon started the Sanctuary Church, while his widow Hak Ja Han has continued to lead the Unification Church (Also known as FFWPU - Family Federation for World Peace and Unification).
The FPA operates across several countries including Korea, Japan, US, Philippines, Mongolia, Taiwan, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia.