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 […]
In Gambia, poverty forces countless parents to work grueling hours just to provide the bare essentials for their families. For young children, this often means being left alone for hours every day, vulnerable and unsupervised. Nursery school-aged kids wander the streets while their parents work in markets or as domestic servants. On those streets, they […]
On January 11th, Sisters Rising Worldwide COO Kelly Mallon Young will be hosting a fun day of pickleball (with a twist!) for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The Paddle Up to Protect tournament will take place at Pickleball Charlotte’s Northlake location. Players will be divided into teams where they will face unique and fun challenges […]
Sisters Rising Worldwide COO Kelly Mallon Young, in partnership with the Watts of Love organization, completed a week-long journey to Malawi to share both light and love with local communities in need. In rural Malawi, darkness limits opportunities for children to study, families to work, and communities to feel safe. Thanks to support from our […]
When Jeanne Olofson first learned about Sisters Rising Worldwide, the world was deep in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, she and Sister Irene O’Neill, whom Jeanne had known for years through serving together on the Avila University board, would connect for happy hour conversations. It was during one of these chats […]
