Students prove they can ‘Make a Difference’ in their community and in the world.

Neama Alamri and other 15 students came together to form Students Making a Difference in their high school. Though the girls came from different grades, different social circles, and had different interests, they united over a common goal: supporting people around the world who are in need.

 

This year, members committed to raising awareness about the challenges that women survivors of war are facing, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their efforts promoted empowerment of these women by supporting Women for Women International’s programs.

 

Students Making a Difference is proof that a group of dedicated individuals can make a great impact both in their community and in the lives of women from all over the world. Neama and her classmates are truly an inspiration. Keep up the great work!

Maine Law hosts event to support Women for Women International

Students, faculty, and staff attended an event held on March 5, in celebration of International Women’s Day. The event was successful in raising awareness of women survivors of war and gathering support for Women for Women International’s programs.

 

You can engage members of your community to support women survivors of war re-build their lives. If you’re interested in hosting an informational event at your school or workplace, visit Women for Women International’s Get Involved page or e-mail us at events@womenforwomen.org .

NYC French Club raises support for Women for Women International!

Eva Anderson and her French Club in New York City set out to spread the word and raise awareness and support for Women for Women International! Together, they collected over $350 to support our Sponsorship Program. Their fundraising efforts engaged their schoolmates and will help provide the tools and resources necessary so that the women we serve will be able to bring stability and self-sufficiency to their own lives. Thank you Eva and members of the French Club, and keep up the good work!

WSW Bake Sale Raises Funds, Awareness

The Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School Women Surviving War (WSW) Club is whipping up more than just delicious treats. To raise money for the women in our program, the students in WSW are holding another bake sale at their school. Not only do they raise funds and share experiences of women survivors of war with their school but the students in WSW sponsor a woman in Afghanistan.

Here is a drawing their art teacher has done for their club. They are really making their support of Women for Women International a school-wide effort! Read about their past efforts! Every cookie helps, thank you WSW for all your work!

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!

 

WHEE – Women Helping to Empower Each other

The Upper School of St. John’s School in Houston, TX added a new club to its list of student groups and organizations. WHEE (Women Helping to Empower Each other) was conceived by teachers Ms. Gara Johnson-West and Ms. Elimari Sánchez-Ortiz, and a group of girls selected from all grades and social groups within the Upper School.

WHEE’s mission is “to celebrate womanhood and educate students about the issues that universally affect women.” They would like to encourage female students to form lasting and empowering relationships with other females within the St. John’s community and beyond – which is why they wanted to get involved with Women for Women International.

The club has participated in workshops and put on a series of bake sales and are proud to have raised $500 to support women survivors of war.

Thank you WHEE and keep up the good work!

International School of Brussels

Students at the International School of Brussels set up different booths and did a variety of activities to raise awareness and funds to support Women for Women International. They made and sold jewelry, hand-painted tin cans, bookmarks, photo frames and more! Students organized a club and plan to continue doing events throughout the year.

Organize your school using traditional fundraising efforts and make a huge impact on campus and our program.

Thank you to everyone at the International School of Brussels and keep up the good work!