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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 […]
Sisters Rising Worldwide’s COO Kelly Mallon Young had the opportunity to meet SRW PeaceRoom member Sr. Franca Oqua from the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. Sr. Franca was visiting New York City to attend a United Nations meeting on behalf of her congregation. The two met in Brooklyn and discussed how SRW […]
At Sisters Rising Worldwide (SRW), we are grateful to partner with businesses that align with our mission of protecting and empowering the most vulnerable communities. One such valued partner is OS1st. Under the leadership of Josh Higgins, President of ING Source (the parent company of OS1st), the company not only is a U.S. leader in […]
