Celebrate International Women’s Day with La Montiel Studio

La Montiel Studio in Warwick, New York has organized an exciting event to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8^th from 1-5 PM. Throughout the day, you can practice new dances with free lessons, learn tai chi, check out dance performances, sample international foods, and try your luck in raffles for great prizes!

 

In addition to celebrating women’s strength and accomplishments, this event at La Montiel Studios will engage the community through increasing awareness about Women for Women International’s mission. 

 

For more information, visit http://www.dancemontiel.com  or call (845) 610-3444

 

To learn how you can participate in International Women’s Day with Women for Women International, please click here.

Garden of Silver Jewelry to support Women for Women International for International Women’s Day

Selected pieces handcrafted by designer Eileen Baumeister McIntyre

All jewelry in the Garden of Silver Collection is handcrafted by artist/designer Eileen Baumeister McIntyre, making every piece unique.

Each one-of-a-kind piece celebrates the alluring qualities of art glass accented with semiprecious gems, pearls, Murano glass and sterling silver.

 

During the month of March, 25% of all jewelry purchases made online at http://www.gardenofsilver.etsy.com will be donated to Women for Women International in celebration of International Women’s Day.

The full collection can be viewed at http://www.gardenofsilver.com and purchased at http://www.gardenofsilver.etsy.com.

 

Explore other Get Involved! blog entries to see what other supporters are doing across the World to support Women for Women International and International Women’s Day.

 

 

 

 

Soprano Jāma Jandroković joins forces with “poet of the harpsichord” at Carnegie Hall to benefit Women for Women International

 

Soprano Jāma Jandroković and Jory Vinikour on harpsichord will perform during an evening of Baroque songs and arias entitled Baroque Heart: Music of Purcell & Handel. This event will be held at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. This performance will benefit Women for Women International.

 

Jāma Jandroković was recently heard at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in a “revolutionary” performance in the contemporary stage work Five Lovers.  Ms. Jandroković will be joined by Jory Vinikour, “an authentic poet of the harpsichord” whose “immaculate virtuosity” has partnered opera stars Cecilia Bartoli, David Daniels and Anne-Sophie von Otter.

To purchase tickets click here or call the Carnegie Hall box office at (212) 247-7800. Ticket prices range from $30 -$100 and there are student and senior discounts available. Special discounted orchestra tickets are available for just $40 by using discount code GEMS7399.   

 

If you’re interesting in promoting Women for Women International’s mission at your future event or performance, contact events@womenforwomen.org for more information.

Help support Women for Women International with your next celebration or memorable event

Emma on her Bat Mitzvah day

To spread awareness and support for women in war-torn regions among her family and friends, Emma Youcha chose to share her Bat Mitzvah with Women for Women International. She suggested donations to Women for Women International in lieu of traditional gifts, and raised more than $900!

 

Thank you Emma for your dedication to empowering women survivors of war! Your fundraising efforts will help Women for Women International provide the women we serve with the tools they need to re-build their lives and become active citizens in their communities.

 

You can share your big day with Women for Women International – suggest donations on your behalf for your wedding, bat mitzvah, birthday, anniversary, or holiday celebration. To learn more about how your next celebration can make an impact on the lives of women across the world, email events@womenforwomen.org.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Greene Art Gallery

Are you interested in learning more about Women for Women International’s mission, enjoy fine art, and live near Connecticut? Then, we hope you’ll join Kathryn Greene at the Greene Art Gallery to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8^th from 6:30 to 8:30pm

 

Join Kathryn as she shares her experiences with Women for Women International as a sponsor to her sister in Rwanda. Community gatherings are a great way to celebrate International Women’s Day and to learn more about how you can help support women survivors of war.

 

For other great ideas on how to participate in International Women’s Day Events, click here.

 

Please visit the Greene Art Gallery’s website or contact Kathryn Greene at kathryn@greeneartgallery.com for more information.

 

If you’re interested in hosting your own event to celebrate International Women’s Day, please e-mail events@womenforwomen.org.

Country Directors visit Temple Ner Tamid, New Jersey

As part of a Country Director tour, Women for Women International held an event on February 12 at Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Temple Ner Tamid is involved in a synagogue-wide effort to support women survivors of war. The event was a great success, over 200 people attended to show their support for Women for Women International and the women that we serve.

 

Country Directors Sweeta Noori from Afghanistan, Seida Saric from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hamide Latifi from Kosovo and Berra Kabarungi from Rwanda engaged and inspired the audience with stories of the courage, hope, and resilience of the women involved in Women for Women International’s programs.

 

Thank you to Temple Ner Tamid for organizing such a wonderful event. We’re so grateful for your widespread dedication and long-term commitment to support women survivors of war.

 

To learn more about how you can mobilize your community to raise awareness and support for women in post-conflict areas, contact events@Womenforwomen.org

Zainab Salbi Speaking on March 5th – You Are Invited!

You are invited to hear Zainab Salbi speak on Thursday, March 5^th in San Francisco. Zainab will be the featured speaker at the Spark Speaker Series.

 

Spark seeks to build a community of young, global citizens who are invested in changing patterns of inequality that impact women throughout the world. Spark is based out of San Francisco, California and engages individuals and groups through community building, education, advocacy, and grant-making.

 

The Spark Speaker Series will be held Thursday March 5^th, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. The event will be held at Hotel Vitale on San Francisco’s Embarcadero Waterfront.

 

We’ll hope you’ll join us for this inspiring event. Tickets available on Spark’s website and can be purchased here. Space is limited so reserve your ticket today.

 

To learn more about Zainab Salbi’s experiences as a survivor of war and her tremendous work as advocate for women in post-conflict area, click here.

 

Visit Spark’s website for more information about their mission: http://www.sparksf.org/about.html

Women for Women International’s Country Directors go to California

On Thursday February 12, Women for Women International held an event in Pasadena, California at the Western Justice Center. The event was co-hosted by Andrea Capachietti and Lisa Rico. Country Directors Christine Karumba from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ngozi Eze from Nigeria each spoke about their experiences working and living in the Congo and Nigeria, as well as the strength, resilience, and courage of the women who participate in these programs.

The turn-out for the event was wonderful, and the exchange between the supporters and the Country Directors provided meaningful insight into the tremendous amount of work that Ngozi and Christine do in order to support Women for Women International’s mission. 

Thank you Ngozi, Christine, Andrea, and Lisa for helping Women for Women International put on an inspirational and educational event!

To learn more about Women for Women International’s Country Directors, please click here.

Ngozi Eze, Country Director for Nigeria and Christine Karumba, Country Director for Democratic Republic of Congo

Women for Women featured in The Give Back Solution: Create a Better World with Your Times, Talents, and Travel

The Give Back Solution provides inspiration for “the opportunity of a lifetime- become an agent of change.” Author Susan Skog demonstrates how to get involved in worthwhile domestic and international organizations, with stories and reflections of volunteers and supporters. She gives practical suggestions about how you can use your time and talents to raise awareness and support for causes like Women for Women International.

 

The book will go on sale on March 17, 2009.

Read an excerpt from the book or pre-order from Amazon.com, Sourcebooks.com, or Barnes and Noble.com.

 

Susan Skog is a nationally known writer and presenter who shines a light on humanitarian issues. She’s a manager at Engineers Without Borders-USA, a leading organization working in the developing world. Trained as a journalist, Skog’s written five other nonfiction books and for Family Circle, AARP, The NY Times, and others. She’s interviewed many acclaimed humanitarians and peacemakers (adapted from Amazon.com).

The Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa Celebrate International Women’s Day

On March 10 and 11th, The Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa in San Francisco, California will celebrate International Women’s Day by hosting speakers, showcasing four female designers in their Spa Boutique, and offering 10% discount on spa treatments.

At The Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa, guests can enjoy massages, facials, nail services, body treatments, and wellness activities, all while showing their support for Women for Women International. The Hotel and Spa will donate a portion of their proceeds from treatments and retail March 10-11 to support Women for Women International.

The celebration will also include two presentations hosted at the Hotel and Spa:

March 10 at 6 p.m.: Dr. Daphne Miller, The Jungle Effect: A Doctor Discovers the Healthiest Diets From Around the World – Why They Work and How to Bring Them Home.

March 11 at 6 p.m.: Christine Switzer, Development Director, International Museum of Women

Thank you so much to Kellie James and The Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa for showing your dedication to raising awareness and support for Women for Women International!

Learn more about how to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th by clicking here.

If you’re interested in dedicating a day to support Women for Women International at your business or place of employment, contact us at events@womenforwomen.org