Join Women for Women International May 4th for a night of philanthropy, drinks and fun.

Please join us for an update on our programs and an opportunity to connect with other Women for Women International supporters and Sponsors. This is a great opportunity to bring a friend and introduce them to the organization and the work that we do.

Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 6:30 -9:00 PM
Venue:  Boucarou Lounge, 64 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003

Please RSVP at events@womenforwomen.org by April 30^th.

A $20 donation is suggested and cash bar will be available.

Event organized by 51 Inc.

Please email events@womenforwomen.org for more information.

Nicholas Kristof leads luncheon discussion for Women for Women International

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times will lead a panel luncheon for Women for Women International on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The luncheon will be held at 583 Park Avenue (at 63rd Street) in New York City. The VIP Reception will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon program conducted from noon until 2 p.m.

 For more information, please view the invitation or call the Women for Women International New York Leadership Circle Office at 212-665-6565.

Join Positive Energy for a 80’s Workout Party Charity Event

Join Positive Energy Dance Fitness for Women in Brookfield, Connecticut for a fun-filled night of dance, entertainment, and charity. The event will be held at Positive Energy Dance Fitness Center on May 1^st from 7 to 9 PM. $20 is the suggested donation and ALL proceeds will benefit Women for Women International and The Women’s Center of Greater Danbury.

 

Friday, May 1st, 7:00 to 9:00 PM

7:15  Contest for BEST 1980’s workout attire

7:30  Dance Fit Class led by Positive Energy instructors, all 1980’s music!

8:30  Light refreshments

 

Invite your girlfriends to join you at the Workout Party Event — dress up, dance around, and support women!  Sign up online, over the phone, or at the counter.

265 Federal Road  Brookfield, CT

203-802-7026

http://www.danceforwomen.com/index.htm

 

 

 

One World Celebration Dinner to Benefit Women for Women International

 

Joanne Bagshaw and Tina Annibell of Bellport, New York invite you to a night of philanthropy, ethnic food and beverages, and raffles. The One World Celebration Dinner will support Women for Women International, as we engage women victims of war as they move to become active citizens.

 

The One World Celebration dinner will be held Friday June 5, 2009 from 7 to 10pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bellport. The event is being catered by Nourished Living, Cornucopia and The Grey Horse Tavern.

 

Tickets are $40 per person and will support Women for Women International.

 

Please contact Joanne Bagshaw at joanne@joannebagshaw.com or Tina Annibell at tina@nourishedliving.net for more information.

Join ACT FOR CONGO this Mother’s Day to show your support for Congolese victims of war

 

ACT FOR CONGO is an initiative of actors and artists collaborating to spread awareness about the conflict in the Congo through public demonstrations, exhibitions, and performances. The movement includes actors, artists, musicians, writers, photographers, singers, illustrators, filmmakers, dancers, students, seniors—and everything in between. 

 

Join ACT FOR CONGO on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2009 in Times Square/Union Square in New York City to raise awareness about the atrocities that women and children face every day in the Congo. This event is not a protest, but a demonstration of “inspired action” to send a message of hope and support to those living in the Congo.

 

We invite you to ACT with us.  Join the movement. Or stage your own. For more information about the event or what you can do to participate, visit http://www.actforcongo.com or e-mail info@actforcongo.com

 

Join Ananda Shala for Congo Silent Auction and Awareness Event

 

Ananda Shala Yoga and Pilates Studio in Frederick, Maryland is committed to bringing the community together to share, grow, and uplift the body and spirit. Their commitment extends beyond the Frederick community- Ananda Shala has been continually involved in to supporting women and children in the Congo as they re-build their lives and communities.

 

Join Ananda Shala on Friday April 3, 8 to 11pm for an evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres, music, and community building. The Congo Silent Auction and Awareness Event will feature various gift baskets, gift certificates, and other products to raise funds for the women and children of Congo.

 

RSVP to Ananda Shala at (301) 682-9642 or visit http://www.anandashala.com .

 

This event will sponsor Run for Congo Women. To learn more about Run for Congo Women, visit http://www.runforcongowomen.org/ .

 

Registration for Run for Congo Women in Frederick, Maryland is now open. Click here to get started!

Women for Women International’s Lyric Thompson to speak about women’s activism in an “Administration of Change.”

What Now? Feminist Activism in an Administration of Change” Panel at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

 Campus Progress joins the University of Michigan College Democrats Women’s Caucus and Students for Choice to examine the status of women’s activism in today’s new era of progressivism and change. Women for Women International’s policy analyst, Lyric Thompson, Beverly Fish, president of the Washtenaw County National Organization for Women, and Kay Steiger, columnist at RHRealityCheck.org, will address these possibilities, as well as the new challenges for advancing women’s rights in the United States and abroad.

The event will be held on Thursday. March 26 from 7:30-8:30 pm at the U-Club, Michigan Union. 530 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109.

This event is sponsored by Campus Progress, the University of Michigan College Democrats, and Students for Choice. For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.

 

West Chester University’s performances of The Vagina Monologues to support Women for Women International.

As part of the 2009 V-Day College Campaign, the students of West Chester University are proud to present a benefit production of The Vagina Monologues to raise awareness and funds for local organizations working to end violence against women and girls. This year, proceeds from the show will be donated to Women for Women International, the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, and The Crime Victims Center of Chester County.

The performances will be held on April 4th at 7 PM and April 5th at 2pm. All shows will be held at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall at West Chester University, located at the intersection of High Street and University Avenue.

 Tickets are $5 for West Chester University students and other students with valid ID. Tickets for the public are $10. Tickets may be purchased at the SSI Office in the bottom floor of Sykes Student Union, which is located on 110 W. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA 19393. They can also be purchased by calling 610-436-2984 or by showing up the night of the production at the box office.

For more information about West Chester University’s V-Day Campaign, email Rebekah Balmer at wcuvaginamonologues@gmail.com.

Nia Orms’ Please Take a Number Performances to sponsor Women for Women International.

New York City welfare recipients wait endlessly for their number to be called. In the welfare office they let go, all rules are off, and these citizens really tell what fare they would pay to be well.  Written and performed by Nia Orms and directed by Oz Scott, Please Take a Number is a collection of characters standing at the crossroads of passivity and leadership.  Find out what it means to fight for survival and individuality when you are told to Please take a Number

 

Nia Orms is an NAACP Award Winner for Best Actress in a Play. Backstage West says “Orms fully embodies these people… proves she has sharp skills as an actor and writer.”

 

Proceeds from Nia’s March 2009 shows in will benefit Women for Women International. Join us for a great show and to show your support for women in war-torn regions as they transform their lives to become confident, independent, and productive.

 

For tickets to Please Take A Number, please visit http://www.atlasarts.org/.

 

To learn more about how you can get involved with Women for Women International and support women survivors of War, visit out Get Involved! Page 

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Yoga, Dance, Pilates, and Tai Chi and support Women for Women International!

The Community of Montclair, New Jersey has collaborated to present a day of classes in yoga, Pilates, dance, and tai chi. The “Removing our Limits: Heal Yourself, Heal the World” event will be held on March 8^th, 2009 at Lotus Yoga, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Yoga Desha, and the Sharron Miller Academy of Performing Arts. This International Women’s Day event will support Women for Women International’s mission to help women in war-torn regions as they re-build their lives and communities.

 

For more information about these events, email kdfeldie@comcast.net .

 

 

Yoga events like the ones in Montclair, New Jersey on International Women’s Day are a great way to empower yourself and women across the world as they bring stability and self-sufficiency to their lives.  If you’re interested in hosting an event at your place of business or in your home, e-mail us at events@womenforwomen.org

 

For other ideas about how to celebrate international women’s day and show your support for Women survivors of war, click here.