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.

Help end the silence with a special screening of HBO’s The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo.

Laurel Marks, in collaboration with The Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, presents a screening of the HBO Documentary The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo.

When: Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 7 to 9 PM.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 246 South Church Street, Grass Valley, California

Director Lisa Jackson delves into the psychological dark roots of this ten-year war in the Congo. Sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo affects not only the women and girls, but also tears apart families and communities.

 Since the release of the film, dozens of countries have screened the documentary and have raised awareness, support, and hope for the women victims of this brutal war.

All proceeds of this screening will be donated to support Women for Women International’s programs in the Congo.

Please share this with friend and join Laurel and the Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains to help break the silence.

Please call (530) 274-1547 for more information.

Run for Congo Women Registration now open for Colorado, Oregon, and Arizona!

It’s time again for Run for Congo Women, an inspirational run, walk, or hike that supports Women for Women International’s work in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In only a few years, it has blossomed into a global movement with a very simple message: Congolese lives matter. The lives of Congolese women are significant. The lives of Congolese children are precious. They have waited far too long. They are worth our effort. We are running to help.

To learn more about the Run for Congo Women, visit the official website at www.runforcongowomen.org or watch this video.

Run for Congo Women: Morrison, CO. 5K and 10K (Run/Walk)September 19, 2009. Run begins at 8 AM at Bear Creek Lake Park REGISTER TODAY!

Run for Congo Women: Portland, OR. 3 or 9 Mile Run/Walk Saturday, September 19, 2009. Run begins at 8:30 AM. Join us at Lower Macleay Park, NW 29th & Upshur, and show your support for Congolese women survivors of war                                          REGISTER TODAY!

Run for Congo Women, Tempe, AZ. 5k Run/Walk                  

Saturday, September 27, 2009. Run Begins at 8AM. Come run in Kiwanis Park and send a message of hope and support to Congolese Women! REGISTER TODAY!

 If you are unable to participate, please consider making a donation to our work in DR Congo.

Show your support by becoming a fan of Run for Congo Women’s Facebook Page.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Women for Women International

Mothers around the world share the same hopes and dreams: they want to care for their children and families; they want their children to have bright futures and live in peace. Make this Mother’s Day a joyous occasion for mothers everywhere by making a donation to Women for Women International.

 

Send a Mother’s Day Card. When you make a donation, we’ll send a handmade Mother’s Day card to honor an important woman in your life. The cards were hand crafted by Women for Women International’s participants in Rwanda.

 

Here’s How It Works:

• Click on the Donate button to go to our Mother’s Day Donation page
• Complete the information and choose either a card to be mailed to your recipient or an Ecard to be delivered via email
• Give us the name and address or email address of your honoree and we’ll send the Mother’s Day card at right to arrive by Sunday, May 10th.

*Please note that we cannot guarantee delivery of mailed cards in time for Mother’s Day for donations received after May    6th. To ensure timely delivery of your Mother’s Day donation, please instead choose an Ecard.

 

Visit Women for Women International’s Mother’s Day 2009 page by clicking here.

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!

Live Web Chat with I.M.O.W. Global Council Member Zainab Salbi

Join Us for International Museum Of Womens’s First Live Chat     on March 6, at 9:30 a.m. PST

Iraqi-American activist and author Zainab Salbi will be online at www.imow.org on Friday, March 6 at 9:30 a.m. PST to answer your questions and discuss her recent work. Ms. Salbi is a member of I.M.O.W’s Global Council and is the featured speaker at I.M.O.W.’s annual gala on March 4.

Ms. Salbi is co-founder of Women for Women International and author of the memoir Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny, Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam, and, more recently, The Other Side of War: Women’s Stories of Survival and Hope, which chronicles the stories of women who overcame the horrors of war and rebuilt their families and countries.

To join in the chat on Friday, March 6 at 9:30 a.m. PST, go to www.imow.org to link to the chat room.  To join in the chat, you must log in to your profile; if you do not have a profile, register now. Submit your questions and comments before or during the discussion.