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The withdrawal of aid by former President Trump has had a devastating impact on children living with AIDS in Bukomansimbi District, Uganda. With the sudden loss of funding, many organizations that once provided essential services, including food assistance, have been forced to reduce or shut down their programs. As a result, vulnerable children face severe […]
Many have been injured, food supplies have been looted, and our most vulnerable—infants and orphans—have suffered greatly. On behalf of the Franciscan Sisters, the residents of our community, and the children of St. Thomas Primary School, we reach out to you in a time of desperate need. Our orphanage and community were recently devastated by […]
Thanks to SRW donor support, Sisters from around the world are strengthening the health of their communities through an innovative e-learning program. Medicines for Humanity’s E-Learning for Health Workers offers low-cost online learning solutions for Sisters working as local healthcare providers. The self-paced courses cover topics including healthcare program management and leadership, nutrition, maternal and […]
Earlier this month, SRW CEO Sr. Irene O’Neill visited New York City for Catholic Sisters Week. Alongside PeaceRoom Coordinator Beth Blissman, Sr. Irene attended the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations World Headquarters. They met with leaders and changemakers from across the world to amplify SRW’s mission and the voices of […]
In late January, rebel group M23 violently seized control of Goma, a city located on the Rwandan border in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Several weeks later, locals are still grappling with the devastating consequences of the brutal assault. Sr. Matilda Dungdung, from the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk, provided Sisters Rising Worldwide with an account […]
We are beyond excited to share this incredible news with you: The Flaherty Family Foundation has committed a transformational $1 million matching gift to help Sisters Rising Worldwide scale our model, empowering more Sisters to make an impact where the world needs them most. This extraordinary gift is designed to broaden Sisters Rising Worldwide’s supporter […]
As part of a year-long project to improve quality of life and access to education for women and children in local villages, Sisters from Assam, India organized a one day training on nutritional and medicinal gardening to benefit their local communities. Funded by an SRW grant, the training offered insights on the value of nutritional […]
Today marks the beginning of Catholic Sisters Week (March 8-14) — a time dedicated to honoring Catholic Sisters and recognizing their profound contributions to society. At Sisters Rising Worldwide, we celebrate Sisters every day, but this week is a special opportunity to uplift the Sisters who work tirelessly to make bottom-up systems change possible where […]
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 […]
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 […]
