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!
August eLinks – Back to School!
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!
July eLinks – GWP’s “Magic Penny”
"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”
What is Global Women’s Project?
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?
June eLinks – Reclaiming Life
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
May eLinks 2015
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
GWP APRIL ELINKS
MOTHER’S DAY GRATITUDE PROJECT Spring means Mother’s Day is coming soon! Again this year, GWP offers our annual Mother’s Day Gratitude Project, an opportunity for you to honor a woman you know and love by celebrating and supporting mothers around the world. Rather than buying more material gifts for your loved one, express your gratitude … Continue reading GWP APRIL ELINKS
Happy International Women’s Day!
Let the Hope and Prayers and Work continue….. Women’s rights around the world are an important indicator to understand global well-being. A major global women’s rights treaty was ratified by the majority of the world’s nations a few decades ago. Yet, despite many successes in empowering women, numerous issues still exist in all areas of … Continue reading Happy International Women’s Day!
February and March Opportunities
I always find this time of year to be exciting for the work of the Global Women’s Project Steering Committee. As we move from winter into spring, we have the opportunity to share some of our inspiring educational resources with our supporters. Hearing about your experiences with these materials always energizes our committee as we … Continue reading February and March Opportunities
Happy New Year – Welcome 2015!
Happy New Year! We hope that you will have a healthy, happy, and fulfilling year 2015! Unfortunately this promising new year has started with lots of violence around the globe. We are praying for each and every one in the midst of those conflicts. Most of you have gotten our Annual snail-mail newsletter Globalinks by … Continue reading Happy New Year – Welcome 2015!
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