CONVOY NEWS of their own companies. They are now empowered to provide for their families. Girls are finding their voices and learning to make decisions that will positively impact their futures.
Convoy:Women Celebrates International Women’s Day By Doree Donaldson
March 8 was International Women’s Day, which provided an opportunity to celebrate achievements and discuss the challenges women face. This year 350 Convoy:Women participants came together to make a difference through their support of Convoy of Hope's Women’s Empowerment initiative. They were joined online by 75 viewing groups around the world. Convoy:Women is a sisterhood of advocates for the women and girls Convoy of Hope serves. Highlights from this year’s annual luncheon included a baby care kit packing station
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where 675 kits were assembled, as well as an international fashion show. Guest speakers shared their passion for the program as a strategic means to see women empowered. A panel of Women’s Empowerment specialists did a deeper dive into the needs of women and girls around the world and how Convoy is striving to be a part of the solution. Through Convoy’s Women’s Empowerment initiative, the cycle of poverty is being broken and the stories of women and girls are being changed. Women receive tools and training to start their own businesses— equipped to become the CEOs
Convoy of Hope team members believe all women and girls deserve to know their value and significance—to have their dignity and strength restored. More than a simple hand up, the Women’s Empowerment initiative creates life-changing opportunity for participants. To date, more than 46,000 women and girls have been empowered through this program. An African proverb says, “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” The road ahead is long, but together with faithful partners Convoy of Hope is changing the stories of women and girls around the world.
Ann Fritz, a seamstress with more than 15 years of experience in custom
sewing, has been using her business to raise funds for Convoy of Hope. She creates custom pieces, ranging from throw pillows to window treatments and upholstery, to support Convoy. “Time, gifts, talents—whatever you have—I would encourage you to use to help others,” Ann said.
