An ongoing search on Not for Profit Organization donations

1. An Organization worth considering
my donations, time and skills:
“Women for Women International”
By:
Bushra Malik
For:
Islamic Foundation Sunday School, Villa Park, IL

2. WfW International
• A Non-Profit humanitarian Organization
• It Provides practical and moral support to women survivors of war
• It helps women survivors in war torn regions, rebuild their lives after wars devastation, through a
year long-tiered program that begins with
• Direct Financial Aid
• Emotional Counseling
• Life skills such as literacy, numeracy, rights awareness education, health education
• Job skills training and small business development

3. Real sister stories
Spotlight on Zarghuna
• http://www.womenforwomen.org/what-we-
do/stories/my-name-zarghuna

4. WfW International
Founded by Zainab Salbi, an Iraqi American who
is herself a survivor of the Iran-Iraq war and
Salbi’s then husband Amjad Atallah, in 1993

5. WFW International
Why Women?
• Because
Strong women
Build strong nations
• When you support a
Woman you support an
entire family
Stronger women, stronger families, stronger nations
A RIPPLE EFFECT: A better and balanced world

6. Mission of WFW
• To support the most marginalized women in
countries affected by conflict and war
• Support women to earn and save money,
improve health and well-being, influence
decisions in their home and community, and
connect to networks for support.
• Finally guide her how by utilizing skills,
knowledge, and resources, she is able to create
sustainable change for herself, her family, and
community.

7. WfW International
Operates in the following conflict and war regions
Since 1993, Women for Women International has served more than
447,000 women in 8 conflict-affected countries.
• Afghanistan
• Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Iraq
• Kosovo
• Nigeria
• Rwanda
• South Sudan

8. Around the globe
• Afghanistan
• Decades of violence in
Afghanistan have left
millions of women and girls
displaced or
widowed. Learn More
• Iraq
• Sectarian violence and
competing extremist
organizations vying for
control pose increased
threats and magnify the
daily struggles confronting
Iraqi women. Learn More

9. Around the globe
• Kosovo
• Women in Kosovo struggle for
economic and social equality
in a patriarchal society that
offers limited job
opportunities. Learn More
• Bosnia & Herzegovina
• The legacy of genocide,
sectarian violence, and
systematic rape that occurred
during the Bosnian war
remains evident today as the
country struggles to rebuild
and redefine itself. Learn More

10. Around the globe
• South Sudan
• Following decades of civil war,
South Sudan declared its
independence and became the
world’s newest country in
2011. Yet, it has continued to
be mired in violence. Learn
More
• Rwanda
• From rural villages to the
national parliament where
women hold two-thirds of the
seats, women in Rwanda are
leading the rebuilding of their
country. Learn More

11. Around the globe
• Democratic Republic of the
Congo
• Women and girls suffer
disproportionately from high
rates of violence and extreme
poverty during times of conflict in
the Democratic Republic of the
Congo. Learn More
• Nigeria
• With limited access to health
services and education,
patriarchal norms, and mounting
violence, Nigerian women
struggle to gain economic
opportunities and equality. Learn
More

12. Spotlight On
Syrian Refugees in IRAQ
Syrian girls in refugee camps,
assaulted in Marriage markets, and
sold to sham marriages
Yazidi women fleeing to Syrian
borders from fear of death and rape
They report violations by
government, opposition
and ISIS

13. Spotlight On
Displaced for months or years, Syrian and
Yezidi women face challenges that
threaten their basic security, economic
well-being, and survival. Women like Amal
struggle to rebuild their lives.

14. On Oppression…

15. Engaging Men as Allies
WFW International has also learned
that engaging men is instrumental in
changing social and cultural norms
that constrain women’s autonomy and
decision-making. Since 2001, they
have trained more than 13,500 men to
become allies and champions of the
empowerment of women and girls.
When it comes to ending violence,
Men play a critical role.
They are not just the problem. They
are the solution as well.
The evil is ignorance

16. How exactly Change is made
Skills for a lifetime

17. Outcome by the Numbers
Key Outcomes
four key outcomes: as of September 2011:
1. Women Earn an Income
GOAL: Through WfWI’s vocational skills programs, women have access to market-based skills training, job placement services and
business startup resources.
ACTUAL:
Average Daily Income
- On average, graduates report an average daily income of $1.44, compared to $0.37 at enrollment.
Savings
- On average, 88% of graduates report having some of savings, compared to 26% at enrollment.
2. Women are Well
GOAL: Graduates report increases in their knowledge and practice of behaviors that promote health, including reproductive health, nutrition,
and stress management.
ACTUAL:
Knowledge of nutrition
- On average, 91% of graduates report having knowledge of good nutrition, compared to 31% at enrollment.
3. Women are Decision-makers
GOAL: WfWI’s rights education program equips women with the knowledge and skills required to access the opportunities available to
them, such as acquiring control over land, or participating in community and national decision-making.
ACTUAL:
Knowledge of rights
- At graduate, 95% of women report knowing and understanding their rights, compared to just 28% at enrollment.
4. Women Have Social Networks and Safety Nets
GOAL: At graduation, women both by themselves and in solidarity with others, aid the cause of women by promoting and advocating shared
needs and desires.'
ACTUAL:
Participation in social networks or safety groups
-At graduation, 59% of women report participation in social networks or groups, compared to only 28% at enrollment.

18. Charity Navigator and Awards
• Charity Navigator 3 out of 4 stars
• WfWI meets Better Business Bureau’s BBB
Wise Giving Alliance’s Standard for Charity
Accountability and have received the Conrad
N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.

19. Conrad Hilton Humanitarian Award
• In September 2006, Women for Women International was the first women's organization to
receive the Conrad Hilton Humanitarian Award, the world’s largest humanitarian prize of $1.5
million. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation presents the annual award to an organization that
"significantly alleviates human suffering."
• "Women and children bear the major burdens of the unprecedented number of wars and civil
conflicts raging worldwide and are often left to rebuild their lives without the basic necessities for
survival or a viable means to earn a living and take care of their families," said Steven M. Hilton,
chairman and CEO of the Hilton Foundation. "Women for Women International has demonstrated
that it can create change and stability within a society by providing women survivors with the tools
and resources to rebuild their lives. The organization also gives women the training and confidence
to engage in their communities', and ultimately their nation's economic, political and social
structures," he added.
• Commenting on the Hilton Prize Jury's selection of Women for Women International, Amartya Sen,
Nobel Laureate in Economics, Harvard professor and Hilton Prize juror, said, "Women for Women
International has sharply identified the nature and complexities of a much neglected need
associated with wars—the urgency of providing rehabilitation to people, particularly women, left
destitute, impoverished or displaced by the hostilities." He added, "The organization is already
protecting millions of lives from short-term agony and long-term ruination."
• When she accepted the prize, Zainab Salbi, Women for Women International's Iraqi-born founder
said: "It reinforces our vision that stronger women build stronger nations, and encourages us to
work harder to bring the voices and concerns of the women we serve to the forefront.
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