Author: globalwomensproject

Dear Friends of Global Women's Project, It's hard for me to believe the season of Lent is upon us again. As I prepare for the season, I'm grateful for the Lenten calendar that brings my attention each day to issues of wealth and privilege and to our global neighbors -- specifically women. I find it … Continue reading February eLinks – Lent is here!

Happy New Year from Global Women's Project! We are excited to provide you with the most recent edition of our newsletter, which you can find here. If you are on our paper mailing list, expect to receive a copy in the mail soon! Check it out to find information about our partner projects, learn about … Continue reading Happy New Year from GWP!

Amazed. Inspired. Grateful. That’s how your generosity makes us feel!!! The Global Women’s Project Steering Committee remains blessed and thankful for your practicing generosity to the support of Global Women’s projects and our partners. Practicing gratitude is a powerful tool; please join us in giving thanks this season for women around the world, and the continual work of those who offer care and empowerment and … Continue reading GWP November eLinks & a Recipe!

Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, Elgin, Illinois, welcomed the Global Women’s Project Steering Committee for their annual fall meeting. Our thanks to Jeanne Davies, interim pastor, for acting as our gracious host liaison and to Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford for beautifully integrating the message of GWP into the worship service. We were privileged to participate in … Continue reading GWP October Reflections

Women throughout the world face challenges that are incomprehensible for many of us. Some walk many hours every day just to get water for their families. Others spend their nights hiding from bomb attacks in caves with their children. Many suffer repeated physical and emotional abuse with few opportunities to receive help. Gender equality is … Continue reading September eLinks – Elgin Meeting!

This time of year, children all over the country are going back to school. And while I am getting my own daughters ready by waking them up earlier, buying school supplies, and meeting their new teachers, I can’t help but be thankful for this wonderful opportunity and privilege they have. One in ten children worldwide … Continue reading August eLinks – Back to School!

"Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more!" How many of you have sung these words as part of the "Magic Penny" song at a summer camp? This catchy tune has been on repeat in my mind lately as I think about Global Women's Project and the generosity of our … Continue reading July eLinks – GWP’s “Magic Penny”

Rooted in the Church of the Brethren, GWP seeks to educate about wealth, power and oppression, encouraging one another to live more simply, being mindful of our luxuries, and join in empowerment with women around the world, sharing resources with women's initiatives. Read more about GWP and our founding in 1978. Donations are welcome! You … Continue reading What is Global Women’s Project?

How do you help a former captive reclaim her life?  As a mental health therapist, I have asked myself this question over and over as the headlines chronicled the story of the girls captured by Boko Haram. It is the finite question that victims of all forms of trauma must enter into for healing. What … Continue reading June eLinks – Reclaiming Life

Dear Friends of Global Women's Project, Many thanks to those of you who participated in our Mother's Day Project and donated in honor of someone special to you. It was a very successful year for us. Our total donations for Mother's Day were $2,340 from a total of 21 donors. Thank you so much! This will … Continue reading May eLinks 2015