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On the Right Frequency – Sisters Rising Worldwide Joins New York City’s WKTU Cares!

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Empowering Communities, Fighting Poverty & Human Trafficking This month, Sisters Rising Worldwide (SRW) stepped onto a powerful platform — WKTU Cares, one of New York City’s leading radio stations—bringing their mission to thousands of listeners. President Sister Irene O’Neill and COO Kelly Mallon Young joined the program to shed light on the global crises of […]


Spreading the Mission in Palm Beach, FL!

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SRW advisor and donor, Jeanne H. Olofson, hosted an intimate gathering in her Palm Beach home this February to share the impactful work of Sisters Rising Worldwide. During this fun, progressive-appetizer-style reception, Sister Irene shared stories about the work of the Sisters at each “stop” in Jeanne’s home, and guests got a firsthand look at […]


Lynn and Mike Zak – Consistent Giving, Consistent Impact

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Sisters Rising Worldwide monthly donors Lynn Zak and her husband, Mike, know the power of giving consistently. When COO Kelly Mallon Young first introduced them to Sisters Rising Worldwide, Lynn was immediately inspired. “Kelly knew Mike from an exercise boot camp and invited us to attend a fundraiser she held at her house for Sisters […]


Sisters of Zambia: Leading the Fight Against Human Trafficking

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On February 8, Sisters from PACTPAN – Zambia, a network of African religious persons working to combat human trafficking, commemorated St. Josephine Bakhita with anti-trafficking awareness campaigns across their nation.  Sr. Christine Mubanga reports that on the commemoration day, human trafficking victims were remembered through prayer vigils, candle lightings, poetry readings and songs. In the […]


Safe Passage: Empowering Kenyan Students Through Safe Transport

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The walk home from school shouldn’t come with danger, but for children in rural Kenya, the risks were frightening. Without safe transport, students in Kiambu travelled long distances through remote plantations where predators lurk. Sexual assault, kidnapping, and rape were common occurrences. Fearing for their safety, many children dropped out of school, excluding them from […]


FULLY FUNDED BY OUR INCREDIBLE DONORS Crisis Alert: Uganda – Emergency Support for Orphans and Militant Attack Survivors

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When rebels attacked Lhubiriha Secondary School near the Congo border, at least 41 people were brutally murdered, including 38 students who were burned beyond recognition, shot, or hacked to death. Six students were abducted, their fate unknown. Amidst this horrific tragedy, Sr. Margaret Birra and the Sisters at Daughters of Saint Theresa of the Child […]


Catching Hope: Transforming Lives in Kenya Through Clean Water

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For Anyango, a wife and mother of three living in a mountainous region of Kenya, collecting water to take care of her family’s basic needs was an arduous task. Anyango would wake at four in the morning to trek one mile to the nearest lake. To collect enough water for daily cooking and washing, Anyango […]


Sisters Rising Worldwide: Q4 2024 Impact Report

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The final quarter of 2024 was a time of extraordinary growth for Sisters Rising Worldwide. Our latest Impact Report unveils groundbreaking milestones in funds sent empowering more Sisters work and number of Sisters confronting root causes of injustices joining the PeaceRoom.  Every contribution, every effort, and every voice has fueled a movement of transformation, bringing […]