June 17, 2008
The students of the College of Europe hosted “Run for Change” and showed that they care about women in Kosovo! On May 18th, current College of Europe students, alumni, and local joggers participated in five and ten kilometres runs around the ring of Bruges in Brussels, Belgium in soothing scenery and beautiful sunny weather.
While enjoying a relaxing afternoon break from studies doing healthy exercise, over $1,000 was raised for Women for Women International’s field operations in Kosovo to support women survivors of the war.
Thank you to everyone that participated!
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June 2, 2008
Donna DeWick and Caroline Boyes of London, UK trained extensively and participated in a 2-week all-women rally through the desserts and beautiful landscapes of Morocco. They asked their friends, family and co-workers to sponsor their effort and support Women for Women International and they raised over $2,000!
You can read more about their travels here http://gazelles08.blogspot.com/. This is another wonderful example of Women for Women International supporters doing cool and creative things to support women survivors of war.
Thank you Donna and Caroline and congratulations on your tremendous feat!
Truck with the Women for Women International logo!
Donna and Caroline!
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May 30, 2008
Jones-Ingham Executive and Sales Recruiting and Body by Design Studio are hosting a women only Wine Tasting Party with a Purpose on June 6th 2008 from 7-9pm at the Body by Design Studio. Body by Design Studio located at 1818 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27608. To attend you must RSVP to Anne Triebert at anne@bodybydesignstudio.com by June 4th.
This is a newly established quarterly event by Kristy Jones, president of Jones-Ingham Executive in March. At her first event, a small group of 8 gathered and donated money as well as everyone committed to sponsoring a sister and to get together every 3 months to give news and read letters and show pictures of their sisters. They also committed to bring friends in order to grow their group to promote the Women for Women International and to get more sister sponsors. The events have the purpose of bringing old and new friends together with a common purpose of helping women survivors of war around the world rebuild their lives and communities.
Door prizes will be given at the June 6th event (free personal training sessions, gift certificate to Primp Salon Bar, and many others!)
www.bodybydesignstudio.com 919 832-3262
www.jones-ingham.com 919 341-6046
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May 20, 2008
Lisa Shannon, the founder of Run for Congo Women, will be speaking about her recent travels to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Lisa is a dynamic speaker with powerful video footage and engaging stories that she wants to tell about the women and children of DR Congo. She has critical insights into how Congolese lives can be saved in a country where 45,000 people continue to die every month as the result of conflict.
She will tell stories and share insights at her free and public event “Why Congo Matters” on Thursday, June 19th, 7-9 PM, the Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97201. She will also share details of Portland’s Run for Congo Women which is scheduled on Sunday, September 14th at Lower Macleay Park.
Run for Congo Women raises funds to support Women for Women International’s program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Lisa Shannon has been named a 2006 Hero of Running by Runner’s World Magazine (Dec. 2006), and has been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine (Dec. 2006) and Fitness Magazine (Mar 2007). 
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April 29, 2008
“Style Psychotherapists” Carrie McCarthy & Danielle LaPorte run a successful consulting and media business with a simple mission: to inspire people to live by their own design. The creators of the Style Statement concept, Carrie & Danielle help people to make more powerful choices in life – from wardrobe to relationships and living space to career plans.
Style Statement donates a portion of their proceeds to benefit Women for Women International. Carrie and Danielle will be in Dallas, TX, as part of their book, STYLE STATEMENT, launch tour. Part workbook, part inspirational narrative, STYLE STATEMENT presents a series of inquiries that lead readers to the personal words that guide the spirit, look and feel of their life.
Thursday May 1
Doors open at 6pm
Carrie & Danielle talk at 7pm
@ F.I.G. [Fashion Industry Gallery]
1807 Ross Ave @ Akard, across from the Fairmont, Dallas, TX
Renee Rouleau Skin Care Spas Presents… The Dallas launch party for an evening with Carrie and Danielle.
RSVP to be on the guest list:dallas@carrieanddanielle.com
For more information visit http://www.carrieanddanielle.com/.
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April 24, 2008
RYAN’S COLLECTION will hold fundraiser May 9th to benefit Women for Women International. Ryan’s is located 1431 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
RYAN’S COLLECTION has graciously offered to host an event on May 9th, with designer apparel and accessory giveaways throughout the evening to help promote awareness of women survivors of war. Tickets for the Taste of Humanity event in Del Mar, CA will also be available.
The RYAN’S COLLECTION event begins at 6 – 9p.m. There will be food samplings, current fashions, and refreshments. A generous portion of the night’s sales proceeds will benefit Women for Women International.
Please contact Ryan’s Collections at 858-792-7400, for more details and to RSVP for the event.
If you would like any additional information or if you would like to help this cause in any way, please do not hesitate to contact wfwfund@gmail.com.
You can also check out their websites for more information www.tasteofhumanity.com.
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April 18, 2008
In honor of Mothers on Mother’s Day, Studio 2600 will host a fundraiser for Women for Women International. Both an artistic center and gallery, Studio 2600 is a non-traditional blend of working studio and boutique showcasing unique artworks by emerging and established artists and craftsmen.
The fundraiser will be held Friday, May 9th from 5-7 p.m. at Studio 2600 in the historic State Thomas district of Uptown at 2600 Hibernia at Routh, just one block east of McKinney in Dallas, TX. A portion of all sales will go to Women for Women International to support women in war-torn regions. Contact 214-855-9197 for more details or visit www.studio2600dallas.com.
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April 9, 2008
The organizers of the Taste of Humanity Event organized a spa day to promote their event that will be held in May. Women who came to the special event benefiting Women for Women International donated $50.00 were able to book a free facial with a medical esthetician at Luminesse Medical Spa.
Taste of Humanity will be held on Thursday evening, May 22, 2008, at the oceanfront Powerhouse Community Center in Del Mar from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. All goods were donated for this event, and all proceeds will go to Women for Women International. Tickets are $100 per person and must be purchased in advance. Please contact w4wfund@gmail.com for tickets and information! Availability is limited.
Taste of Humanity is an international assortment of delectable food sampling stations from some of San Diego’s favorite international restaurants: Alborz, La Vache, Villa Capri, Star of India, and Sushi on the Rock. An assortment of wine will be offered along with tasting of the new modern alternative beverage offered in the four cuisine-inspired flavors of kumquat, lavender, lemon grass and rhubarb by DRY Soda. For desert, a beautiful cake, donated by ‘Cakes by Vanessa’, and Starbucks coffee will be served.
Guests will also enjoy live entertainment by Grammy nominated guitar virtuoso Joaquin Lievano, as well as Silent Auction and Silent Raffle opportunities.
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April 8, 2008
Flipanthropy was founded in 2007 by Renee Foutz and Sandra Uihlein and was inspired by their desire and obligation to devote more of their time, money, and resources to women in the world lacking the basic necessities in life: food, shelter, safety, and education. By selling unique and creative flip-flops, they have raised funds and awareness to support Women for Women International and Room to Read.
If you are in the Milwaukee area, they have two events coming up! Please contact info@flipanthropy for more information!
April 12, 2008
Flipanthropy KidFlips Launch Party
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
1111 E. Brown Deer Road
Noon-3:00 Open House
Live music, arts and crafts, airbrush tattoos by Tiki Hut Airbrush Tattoos, Flipanthropy merchandise, take home goody bags for kids, and miles of beautiful hiking trails at the nature center. All proceeds benefit Women for Women International and Room to Read. For more information please contact: info@flipanthropy.org
April 24, 2008
Roots for the Congo
Roots Restaurant and Cellar and Flipanthropy, Inc join together to host an inspired evening benefiting Women For Women International
5pm-midnight
Roots Cellar
1818 Hubbard St.
Milwaukee, WI
Free food, wine and beer provided by Roots Restaurant, live music by Tyler Traband and John Simons, New Flipanthropy Womens Flip flops (including the NEW WFW FLIP!), KidFlips, other Flipanthropy merchandise as well as Roots for the Congo tees and tanks. There will be prize give aways and $10 gift certificate to Roots Restaurant for all who attend. For more information please contact: info@flipanthropy.org
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