Don’t miss your chance to Run for Congo Women in Colorado and Portland!

Only two weeks left to register for the Run for Congo Women in Morrison, CO and Portland, OR! Don’t miss your chance to participate in this amazing run and lend your support to Congolese women survivors of war! Through your support, Women for Women International will be able to continue providing the women we work with the chance to rebuild their lives after one of the deadliest and most brutal wars in history. But most importantly, when you Run for Congo Women you send Congolese women survivors of war a simple and hopeful message: that they are significant, that their lives are precious, and that you are running to help.

 

Run for Congo Women-Colorado

5K&10K Run/Hike

Saturday, September 13th-8AM

Bear Creek Lake Park

www.runforcongowomen.org/colorado

 

Run for Congo Women-Portland

3/9 Mile Run/Walk

Sunday, September 14th-8AM

Lower Macleay Park NW 29th & Upshur

www.runforcongowomen.org/portland

 

Visit www.runforcongowomen.org to get more information and to register today!

Vote to Save Women and Children in the American Express Members Project

Friends, we’d like to tell you about a project we submitted to the Members Project. It’s called “Help Women and Children Survivors of War Rebuild” and with your support it could get funding from American Express. To nominate this project for potential funding, please go to “Help Women and Children Survivors of War Rebuild”

Please click the link on our project and click Nominate — and ultimately vote so we may share in the $2.5 million in funding from American Express. If you do not have an American Express website login, just click “Guest Member” provide a little information and you can then Nominate and vote. Please show your support with a Click and Share this with as many friends as possible.

WERU Community Radio’s Annual Fundraiser

At the recent WERU Community Radio’s annual fundraiser in Blue Hill, Maine, Chandra Bisberg spoke about her experiences as a Women for Women International supporter for our programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Her personal stories were very special and moving for all those who attended and her speech helped raise awareness about Women for Women International programs and how her support was able to change her own life as well make an impact for women survivors of war. Thank you Chandra for your dedication and your efforts to help spread the word!

Run for Congo Women 2008!

Today in the Democratic Republic of Congo, people are still struggling after one of the deadliest wars in all history. Millions have died and new conflicts threaten peace every day. For women in Congo, brutal gang rape and torture are a daily reality. 60-80% of women are now single heads of their homes due to the conflict.

Run for Congo Women is a grassroots run/walk that has grown into a global movement and is dedicated to supporting Women for Women International’s Congo Program. When you Run for Congo Women, you are sending a simple message: that Congolese women are significant, that their lives are precious, and that you are running to help. You are also providing women with the chance to rebuild their lives after their lives have been torn apart by war.

Run for Congo Women will be coming to following cities!

Morrison, CO – September 13, 2008

Portland, OR – September 14, 2008

New York, NY – October 4, 2008

Phoenix/Tempe, AZ- October 5, 2008

Chicago, IL - October 11, 2008

St. Louis, MO – October 18, 2008

To register today and for more information, visit http://www.runforcongowomen.org/index.php . You have the opportunity to change the life of a Congolese woman today.

 

 

Rallye Des Princesses

This June, in the beautiful and scenic roads of the French countryside between Paris and Cannes, women from all around came together for the Rallye des Princesses, an amazing car rally exclusively featuring cars made before 1972, and driven and navigated by women! Penny and Bridget, two Women for Women International supporters, engaged in all the good, competitive fun as they faced the challenge in their beautiful 1952 Jaguar XK120 through the back roads of the countryside for five days.  This year, they dedicated their participation in the rally to raising awareness and funds for Women for Women International’s Program in the Congo to support women survivors of war.  Taking part in the Rallye des Princesses for this good cause demonstrated such great creativity and adventure and shows that there are no limits to what supporters can do to help give hope to the women and children we work with.

Thank you Penny and Bridget for all of your support!

Happy Birthday!

Tara Kane, one of our wonderful dedicated supporters and someone who admits loving her own birthday, recently celebrated by dedicating her birthday party to Women for Women International. Her dedication helped raise over $100 and spread awareness for our programs and for the lives of women we work with. This party was truly inspiring as she was able to make her birthday a celebration for a worthy cause and help to make a difference for other women of the world. Happy Birthday Tara and thank you for all you’ve done!

W.S.W at Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School

The Women Surviving War (W.S.W) club at Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School in Massachusetts put on a fantastic bake sale to show their support for Women for Women International! They set out to spread the word and raise awareness about the women survivors of war that Women for Women International works with and ended up raising over $100 to support our programs! Their efforts to promote consciousness of international issues among other high schoolers are yet another great example of young supporters working hard for women survivors of war. Thank you W.S.W for your wonderful work!

 

Goddess2U Bellydance and 1078 Gallery’s Presents Whirled

Event: Join Goddess2U Bellydance in Chico, CA for a beautiful evening of dancing from around the world.  The 1078 Gallery and Goddess2U have collaborated to host the “Whirled” Dance Event to raise support and awareness for Women for Women International. Enjoy performances by local belly dancers and world dance performers. The line-up for the night will feature many talented local dance troupes including Origin, Parvati, Modern Gypsy, Goddess2U and more!  Proceeds will go towards helping women survivors of war regain their hope and rebuild their lives; tickets are now available at 1078 Gallery. Visit www.1078gallery.org to learn more!

 

When: Friday, September 5^th, 7PM

 

Where: 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway, Chico, California