Are you still searching for a meaningful holiday gift for a special child in your life? Are you looking for a gift that would nurture her or his appreciation for other people throughout the world? Global Women's Project has just the gift idea for you. Sister Stella Santana from our partner project in Uganda has … Continue reading December E-Links
Brethren Woman Honored
Church of the Brethren United Nations representative Doris Abdullah was moderator of a Nov. 10 event in the “Sacred Season Series” sponsored by the Subcommittee for the Elimination of Racism of the NGO Committee on Human Rights. Held at the UN Plaza in New York, the event was on the theme “Spirituality, Environmental Justice, and Human Rights.” Abdullah … Continue reading Brethren Woman Honored
Gratitude & Romance
With unemployment soaring in the United States, with famine spreading in East Africa, with earthquakes killing in Asia and the Pacific Islands, with drugs, fear and poverty ruining communities in Central America, how we find gratitude in our hearts this Thanksgiving, and generosity in our souls this Christmas? LOVE. Wait.... Really? I mean, that seems … Continue reading Gratitude & Romance
Cultivating Gratitude in Children
What does gratitude mean to you? What does it DO to you? For me, it churns up my insides… but in a good way. It is a stirring, a turning. It is a cultivating of my inward parts, the spiritual light and darkness, turned to meet the goodness in the world. It is a physical sensation. Butterflies of gratitude. I … Continue reading Cultivating Gratitude in Children
Steering committee holds meeting
The Global Women’s Project steering committee held its semi-annual meeting in August in Elgin, IL. GWP was delighted to share stories and successes from their project partners in Rwanda, Nepal, Sudan, Uganda and Indiana. Project partners receive annual financial support from GWP to embolden their work supporting women’s initiatives and strengthening communities. All GWP project … Continue reading Steering committee holds meeting
1. Thanks to all of you who stopped by the Global Women's Project booth in the Exhibit Hall at the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan earlier this month! It was great to see and talk with several of you about our current and upcoming activities. It also was good to share … Continue reading
Don’t balance the budget on the backs of the poor
GWP celebrates steering committee member Nan Erbaugh's recent Sojourners radio ad! Nan draws on the witness of scripture and consciences of our leaders as they make budget decisions. Whether women, children and men are struggling in our local or global communities, GWP is dedicated to faithful justice. Listen to the ad!
Tea Time
What: Second Annual GWP Tea Time Where: GWP booth in the exhibit hall (COB Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI!) When: Tuesday, July 5 @4:45 Stop by for tea and treats to meet other GWP supporters, talk with the steering committee of GWP, pick up a new Children's Giving Project curriculum and support the fine work … Continue reading Tea Time
Children’s Giving Project: Uganda
This new educational initiative of Global Women’s Project seeks to introduce children to the learning, giving, and growing nature of empowerment work! Through this curriculum, children will learn about the country and children of Uganda, as well as about their own lives in the United States. They will have a chance to give their resources … Continue reading Children’s Giving Project: Uganda
Join GWP at Annual Conference!
Global Women's Project would be delighted to share tea (and stories) with you at Annual Conference! Tuesday, 4:45pm at our booth. And of course we'll be at our booth throughout conference to chat with you, hear your ideas and memories, answer any questions, and help you find ways to be part of GWP! Share this … Continue reading Join GWP at Annual Conference!
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