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Hi, it's Karine here, I'm embarking on a life & lives-changing adventure, and I need your support.
💪 A Challenge for Change
From September 9th to 18th, 2023, I'll be trekking 125km across the Namib Desert over 6 days, driven by a commitment to stand up for some of the world’s most vulnerable women. As a proud co-founder and member of the "Women on a Mission" (WOAM) team, I'm setting off with 16 extraordinary women from around of the globe.
Our shared goal? To support and empower women who have survived the horrors of conflict in Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Sudan. We do this by raising funds for Women for Women International, an organisation that provides tools and resources to help women rebuild their lives after war, strife, and conflicts, leading them from crisis to self-sufficiency. I encourage you to check the impact of their work; it is nothing short of lives changing: https://www.womenforwomen.org
Crossing the Namib Desert is symbolic of the challenges these women face daily. We’re attempting to be the first all-female team to complete this crossing, scaling the world's tallest sand dunes, and pushing boundaries to show that transformation is possible, for us, for them.
🤝 Help Me Reach Our $75,000 Target
Together, we aim to raise $75,000 USD for Women for Women International (WFWI). I'm self-funding this expedition, so 100% of your donation directly funds their programs, and every donation, regardless of size is an investment in these women's futures (you can check examples further down).
🌈 Join Me in Transforming Lives
This isn't just one expedition; it's a continuation of my journey as WOAM co-founder (we have organised 12 expeditions and raised over US$ 1,000,000 to date) to pave the way for brighter, empowered futures for women survivors of war and violence. We’ve been supporting Women for Women International for over a decade now, and, on a personal level, I sponsor a woman through their life-altering training program every year.
📣 Stand with me. Spread the word. Have an impact. Donate Now!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Karine
PS. Thanks to the anonymous donors...I'd love to thank you personally, but I don't have access to who you are. Just know I'm deeply grateful!
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TO LEARN MORE ON HOW YOUR DONATION TO WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL MAKES AN IMPACT:
https://www.facebook.com/womenforwomen
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO AS WOMEN ON A MISSION (WOAM):
https://www.womenmission.com/post/women-on-a-mission-to-trek-across-the-namib-desert-in-support-of-women-survivors-of-war
https://www.facebook.com/WOAMSingapore
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LEARN MORE ABOUT WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
💪 Empowering Women in Conflict Zones.
In the world's most perilous corners, Women for Women International is a beacon of hope for women facing unimaginable challenges. Through their year-long training program, women learn to reclaim their power, improve family well-being, and amplify their voices within their communities.
🌍 14 Countries, Countless Stories of Transformation. Operating across 14 countries, including Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Iraq, Women for Women International is a lifeline for survivors of conflict and war. In regions like South Sudan, they've established dedicated offices and teams to deliver their Stronger Women, Stronger Nations program.
🤝 Immediate Support When it Matters Most. They recognize that women caught in conflict need swift intervention. The Conflict Response Fund, initiated in 2018, allows them to act swiftly in crisis situations, offering support to heal and prevent trauma. From Ukraine to Sudan, Syria to Tigray, they're present where women's needs are most urgent.
💪 Changing Lives on Every Side of ConflictThrough a non-partisan approach and responsive grants, Women for Women International navigates the complexities of conflict. Their real-time crisis tracking, credible on-ground partnerships, and resource allocation bridge the gap for survivors, regardless of which side of a conflict they find themselves on.
🙏 Your Donation fuels change. Take a glance at the impact your support brings, and know that your generosity ripples through the lives of those who need it most.
- £27/$35 could pay for Rights Awareness Training so that a woman can learn that she is worthy of contributing to the decisions at home, including financial decisions, which may be traditionally handled by only men in the family.
- £38/$48 could pay for a goat, which can be raised for milk or cheese that can be sold at the market, changing a woman’s life by giving her an income and status in her community.
- £80/ $100 could pay for a bicycle, so a woman can quickly transport her goods, helping her grow and expand her business and become more self-sufficient.
- £156/$200 could pay for Men’s Engagement training to give a man a place to explore gender and masculinity and understand the benefits to families and communities when women are empowered.
- £500/$635 could pay for ten sewing machines to enable women to set up a tailoring business and provide an income for their families.
- £3,000/$3,815 could pay for a greenhouse for a woman to grow organic herbs to sell at