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Coming Soon: A New Look for SRW.org

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We are excited to be rolling out a new look for the Sisters Rising Worldwide website in November! In addition to introducing a fresh look and feel, the new SRW.org will allow you to navigate a special public view of the PeaceRoom, where you can locate projects to fund, and learn more about Sisters’ impact […]


Help Sisters Run the World Update!

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Thanks to your participation in this year’s 3rd annual Help Sisters Run the World virtual race, we are now 2,000 miles closer towards our goal of hitting 24,901 miles walked, biked, or ran — the total circumference of the globe!  This isn’t just about exercise. With your support, we are also directly supporting the important […]


Lunching with Purpose in Orange County: Financial Leaders Unite to Highlight Sister-led Solutions to Poverty

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There’s nothing quite like a “Lunch with Purpose” to spark meaningful conversation, and that’s exactly what happened on Tuesday, September 16, when Garth Flint and Mike Skillman of Beacon Pointe, one of the nation’s largest Registered Investment Advisory firms specializing in financial and wealth management, hosted an inspiring luncheon for Sisters Rising Worldwide. Held at […]


Donor Spotlight: Molly and Joe Bodewes – Using Their Hands, Talents, and Resources for Global Good

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When your names are literally Mary and Joseph, maybe it’s only fitting that your lives are marked by compassion, generosity, and service. For Molly (Mary) and Joe Bodewes, giving back isn’t just a value; it’s a calling. And in true Sisters Rising Worldwide spirit, they’re using their hands, talents, and resources to uplift others alongside […]


Help Sisters Run the World!

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We’re Lacing Up Again! This fall marks the return of Help Sisters Run the World, our third annual virtual event where together we’ll log miles to reach 24,901—the distance around the globe. Whether you walk, run, or cheer us on, every step helps shine a light on the life-changing work of Sisters serving in the […]


Equipping Single Mothers in Uganda with Life-Changing Skills

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In an important stride toward achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of 2030, the Bannabikira Daughters of Mary Sisters have just completed their six-month job skills and financial literacy training program in Masaka, Uganda. Thanks to a generous grant from SRW, this initiative has equipped 46 single mothers and girls with the tools to build […]


CRISIS ALERT: Uganda – Namakwa Water Emergency

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Crisis Summary: Namakwa Primary School and its surrounding community (total population: ~2,500, including 1,200 school children) in Eastern Uganda are in a critical water crisis due to prolonged drought, aging infrastructure, and climate change. The only available water is from contaminated streams shared with animals, putting children and families at risk of typhoid, cholera, and […]