Global Women

03/10/2020

Now, they are grown women. When will they choose how their story is told? The journey to empowerment is not just about freedom from tyranny. It is also about the freedom to tell and owns one’s own story.

In a region where less than half of all girls attend primary school, the Government Secondary School for girls in Chibok reopened in April 2014. Around 11 p.m. on April 14, trucks of militants from Boko Haram abducted 276 girls from their dorms by force. The stories of these survivors is inspiring and worth reading.

Sadly, all survivors of Boko Haram’s war don’t have such opportunities. Since Chibok, 300 elementary schoolchildren were reportedly abducted in Damasak, and 110 boarding school girls were kidnapped in Dapchi. UNICEF estimates 1,000 children have been abducted since 2013.

The statistics are shocking. This story exposes us to the real travesty of individual lives that are forever changed and of women who are still yet to be fully free. We are proud to support organizations that work tirelessly to combat s*x trafficking and provide developmental services that support education.

The 'Chibok girls’ kidnapping sparked international outrage. More than a hundred are still missing. Today the survivors are trying to rebuild their lives.

03/25/2019

Today we are excited to introduce you to Vianali Garcia - one of our Women to Watch!

Vianeli is a young and experienced advocate for equity and inclusion around issues of education and community engagement. She started working at an early age to equip women and children to fulfill their God-given potential. She is currently working on education and awareness in Guatemala. Her current project is also focused on being eco-friendly through the use of recycled products in building the school.

Vianeli's hope for women and girls is “...is to know that you are powerful, strong and wonderfully made. We have to declare things as if its already ours because God did it all already for us. He won the victory. He knows the path he is taking us, he has been there. Just walk in faith.”

Thank you Vianeli for the many ways you are helping to create a world where every woman is empowered by the love of God, valued by her community, and equipped to fulfill her unique purpose! Check out our full Q&A with Vianeli at https://globalwomengo.org/women-to-watch/

03/11/2019

It's Women's History Month and we are honored to introduce you to Dr. Grace Lubwama! Grace is one of this month's "Women to Watch."

A native of Uganda, Grace currently serves as the CEO of the YWCA in Kalamazoo, MI which is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Grace's hope for women is that "All women and girls are safe and protected; they are empowered through health services, education, and economic opportunities to reach their full potential; and are supported by systemic structures that are equitable to critically achieve meaningful and sustainable change in their communities."

Thank you Grace for all you're doing in changing the course of history for women! To learn more about Dr. Lubwama, visit globalwomengo.org/women-to-watch

02/18/2019

What an incredible 2018! Thank you so much for your support in ensuring women around the world are empowered by the love of God, valued by her community, and equipped to fulfill her unique purpose. Check out our Annual Report to learn more about what we were up to last year!

01/08/2019

Each month, Global Women shines a light on women who are leading change in their communities and around the world. Some are well known, while others are quietly working at the grassroots level. Their stories of sacrifice, triumph, resilience and hope are informative and inspiring. They are not only women to watch. They are courageous leaders we should celebrate (and support)!

Check out our website to read about past W2W and recommend someone you know!

https://globalwomengo.org/women-to-watch/

11/22/2018

We're incredibly thankful for everyone who works to empower women around the globe. Special thanks to our board of directors, donors, grant recipients, and YOU! Happy Thanksgiving!

11/02/2018

As we jump into the month of November, we are excited to share the many ways we are grateful as an organization! Today, we want to extend gratitude to our dedicated team that play such a pivotal role in the fulfillment of our mission.

We are excited to introduce you to Venetia Espinoza who joined our team this year as Director of Operations! She believes with conviction that women and girls are essential in the sustainability of communities. Venetia hopes to help raise awareness about the issues women face around the world and help empower those that can help.

Venetia holds an MBA and currently is VP of Marketing for Synchrony Financial. She holds a wealth of experience in mobile marketing, mobile applications and rounds out that experience with business development and product management skills.

In her own words, “I am committed to using the gifts bestowed upon me to aid in the response to women’s needs around the world either through touching one woman at a time or by helping to mobilize support through my contributions and talents. I have a dream to take all the talents, experience and knowledge I have gained in my career and use them for the good of helping women, children and families.”

Please take a moment to welcome Venetia to the team. We are so grateful to have her!