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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gracy is from a poor community in Bangalore, India. Her life revolved around daily hardships as she struggled to care for her two children and her husband, who is paralyzed. Lacking an education, Gracy struggled to make ends meet, leaving her family trapped in poverty. Then Gracy heard about a job skills training program offered […]
When Sister Irene O’Neill, CSJ thinks about Margaret and Jim Burt, she can’t help but reflect on their energy and passion. “They are incredibly fun people and have a deep commitment to rolling up their sleeves and getting involved—whether building a successful company or supporting Sisters Rising Worldwide,” says Sister Irene. Jim and Margaret have […]
Did you Know? January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month! Today, there are 50 million people trapped in modern slavery worldwide, including 12 million children. Human trafficking occurs in every zip code, and victims are often coerced into providing labor or sexual services by people they know and trust. Prevention, awareness and protection are key […]
Today, a religious Sister supported by Sisters Rising Worldwide will: Every day, Sisters are champions for the most vulnerable, standing on the frontlines to eradicate poverty by addressing its root causes and providing sustainable solutions. As we settle into 2025, this is a great time to consider how you can empower the Sisters in this […]
Sister Christine Mubanga shares an exciting milestone reached by her congregation’s school in remote Zambia. Thanks to the dedicated school staff and support from SRW, the Kalubula Primary School in Mutangama has once again achieved a 100% passing rate. This means every seventh grade student has qualified to enter secondary school to complete their education. […]
Sister Swapna updates us on the impact of SRW’s aid after flooding devastated an area of her home country. When Tropical Cyclone Remal tore through India’s Cachar district in May 2024, over 500 families were left devastated. Flanked by multiple waterways, Cachar’s farmland, homes, schools and stores were swallowed by floodwaters. With no electricity, and […]
