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run for congo women

run for congo women is “a global run/walk movement benefiting women for women international’s congo program.” it was started by Nicholas Kristo, author of A Thousand Sisters, about 5 years ago. The program has raised over $700,000 for women for women international.

i’m planning to run in the run for congo women indy race on april 2nd - maybe i’ll see you there (sign up or donate)!

here’s a blurb about the congolese women program:

Women for Women International in the DR Congo

Women for Women International (WfWI) officially began operations in the DRC in 2004. WfWI – DRC’s country office is headquartered in Bukavu with two satellite offices located in Goma and Baraka. Currently, there are 9,324 women actively participating in WfWI’s comprehensive year-long program and more than 31,000 women have been served since program inception. Recent graduates of the program report significant improvements in their lives. For example, in 2008, 86% of the participants reported having improved their economic situation, 88% of women expressed increased self-confidence, and 83% reported having a greater knowledge of their rights.

Watch the video: Women for Women International and 60 Minutes—DR Congo Field Report