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School started last week. After a long, care free summer my two girls happily stepped on the bus to start 3rd and 5th grade. But how different is the life of so many other young girls (and boys) around the world. Even though, according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 26, "(1) Everyone … Continue reading GWP August eLinks – Back to School!

Annual Conference Highlights                 Thank you to all who visited the Global Women’s’ project booth during our time at Annual Conference.  We are grateful for supportive conversations and questions regarding GWP.  A special thank you to Pearl Miller, former GWP Steering Committee member for sharing her time and … Continue reading July eLinks

Friends of Global Women's Project,   Visit the GWP Booth at Annual Conference For those of you attending the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference June 29 - July 3 in Greensboro, North Carolina, please visit the Global Women's Project booth! We'd be delighted to see you there!   Recent Inspiration I recently watched the PBS film, Half … Continue reading June eLinks

MOTHER'S DAY GRATITUDE PROJECT Thank you to all of you who honored Mothers and Mother figures in your life with a donation to Global Women's Project for Mother's Day.  Over $3000.00 was raised in order to support the mission of educating about wealth, power and oppression, encouraging one another to live more simply, being mindful of … Continue reading May Updates

MOTHER'S DAY GRATITUDE PROJECT Mother's Day is just around the corner, and Global Women's Project is excited to kick off our annual Mother's Day Gratitude Project, an opportunity for you to honor a woman you know and love by celebrating and supporting women around the world. Rather than buying more material gifts for your loved one, express your gratitude with a gift that … Continue reading April Happenings

Each year, people around the world celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8 to call attention to women's achievements as well as to acknowledge their continuing challenges.  Note that our website contains a rich bank of resources (meditations, litanies, liturgies, prayers) for you that you can access using the International Women's Day link from this page.  Global Women’s Project encourages you … Continue reading March eLinks – International Women’s Day!

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