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- [Blog](https://togetherwomenrise.org/blog/) - Changing the World One Dinner At A Time
- [Where Women Take Root](https://togetherwomenrise.org/where-women-take-root/) - How Landesa and Stand for Her Land are Growing Futures Through Women's Land Rights By Claire O’Donnell, Together Women Rise Transformation Partnerships Writer Long before the concept of “conservation” existed, women were doing the work. Tending to fields and forests. Reading the soil and the seasons. Rural and Indigenous women have always been among the
- [The Growing Digital Frontier: Fighting for Women’s Cyber Safety in the Global South  ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-growing-digital-frontier-fighting-for-womens-cyber-safety-in-the-global-south/) - By Carson Jones, Together Women Rise Communications Intern With the recent erosion of women’s rights, increasing political polarization, and isolationism, the safety of women and girls is at greater risk than ever before. They face gender-based issues that emerge from spaces that are supposed to be safe and empowering. With the rise of artificial intelligence
- [Rise Launches Plans to Increase Gender Equality Funding](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rise-launches-plans-to-increase-gender-equality-funding/) - As government and private funding for foreign aid and gender equality programs declines, Together Women Rise is planning to expand its grants program in support of women and girls in the Global South. “When public and private funders step back, people-powered movements must step up -- and that’s exactly what we are doing at Together
- [Reimagining Manhood for a More Gender-Equal World](https://togetherwomenrise.org/reimagining-manhood-for-a-more-gender-equal-world/) - By Claire O’Donnell, Together Women Rise Volunteer The gender equality movement has spent decades expanding what is possible for women and girls, rewriting the rules of who they can be, how they can live, and what they can demand from the world. But there’s a quieter, unresolved gap at the heart of that progress. Anyone who works
- [Raising Generous Kids: Sharing the Joy of Giving](https://togetherwomenrise.org/raising-generous-kids/) - By Kaitlyn Grigsby-Hall, Together Women Rise Development Director Summer is here, which means the children in our lives are out of school and often spending more time with us. For the many Together Women Rise members who are parents and grandparents, these long July and August afternoons are a wonderful chance to pass along something
- [The Stories We Don’t Tell](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-stories-we-dont-tell/) - How The Fuller Project is catalyzing gender equality through storytelling By Claire O’Donnell, Together Women Rise Transformation Partnerships Writer Women make up half of the world and yet, only 0.02% of global news coverage focuses on issues that disproportionately affect women. If the world’s news were a year, these issues would get less than eighteen
- [A Rising Tide: Susan McGee](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-susan-mcgee/) - Susan McGee has lived in Florida for the past 44 years. She is a retired special education teacher, and her husband is former military, so they moved around a lot over the years. When they settled in Florida, Susan became a guardian ad litem and volunteered with the Girl Scouts. Florida is also where she learned about Together Women Rise and helped form
- [The Proven Platter – Afghanistan, August 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-afghanistan-august-2026/) - This month we spotlight “One Day’s Wages” and their work to improve maternal health outcomes in Afghanistan. Given the focus on safe childbirth for mother and child, it seemed fitting to feature a celebratory dish, one that screams “joy.” Sheer Pera (or Sheer Pira) is an Afghani dessert that is often part of the meal
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, July 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-july-2026/) - “But isn’t Chicken Biryani an Indian dish?” Yes, for sure, but Indian flavors and dishes feature prominently in the Kenyan diet. This is due, in large part, to trade and migration, especially during the period of British colonial rule. Chicken Biryani is one of those dishes that is delicious with aromatic flavors, and our version
- [The Proven Platter – Nepal, June 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-nepal-june-2026/) - This month we feature dZi Foundation’s MaUKa Initiative which empowers marginalized women in Nepal with comprehensive finance and entrepreneurship training to support sustainable agri-enterprises. As the temperature increases, my desire to spend time near a hot stove or oven proportionally decreases. I start craving food that isn’t rich or hot, so sharing a recipe for
- [Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month](https://togetherwomenrise.org/celebrating-volunteer-appreciation-month/) - April invites us to pause and recognize something truly powerful: the impact of people who choose to give their time, their energy, and their hearts. Volunteer Appreciation Month is more than a moment on the calendar—it’s a chance to honor the individuals whose generosity strengthens our communities and keeps our mission moving forward. As a
- [The Proven Platter – Mexico, May 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-mexico-may-2026/) - This month we feature Global Pediatric Alliance and their impactful work in our neighbor to the south, Mexico. Our support goes toward improving access to quality, equitable and respectful maternal health services for marginalized Mayan women in Chiapas and the Yucatán Peninsula. Mexican cuisine evokes a certain familiarity, it is after all one of the
- [Rise Journey to India 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rise-journey-to-india-2026/) - By Marilyn Watson, member of the CA, Berkeley - 2 Together Women Rise chapter Colorful, chaotic, inspiring. These are but a few adjectives that come to mind as I think back on my Together Women Rise journey to India in February 2026. In order to fully appreciate the grantees we would visit, we were given
- [A Rising Tide: Melinda Pedersen](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-melinda-pedersen/) - Melinda Pedersen is the founding chapter leader of the CA, Humboldt-1 chapter. The chapter has raised over $49,000 for Together Women Rise since its inception in 2013, but up until 2026, had never hosted a fundraiser. The chapter decided to take on this new venture, and the results were incredible. In February, Melinda led her chapter in hosting a production of The Vagina Monologues which brought in close to 900 people, and
- [The Proven Platter – Uganda, April 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-uganda-april-2026/) - With spring bringing us more daylight, warmer temperatures, and the first days of farmers markets and seasonal harvests, we are taking a look back this month at some of our favorite recipes based on the cuisine of Uganda. Over the years, our recipe team has found inspiration in the depth of beautiful food offerings from
- [Support Rise with a Donation of Appreciated Securities](https://togetherwomenrise.org/support-rise-with-a-donation-of-appreciated-securities/) - Did you know there's a way to make your gift to Together Women Rise go even further — while also saving on your taxes? If you own stocks, mutual funds, or other securities that have grown in value over time, donating those shares directly to Rise rather than selling them first can be a powerful win-win. When
- [The Proven Platter – Zambia, March 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-zambia-march-2026/) - In the spotlight this month is CAMFED’s Transition Program in Zambia. This program supports young women when they transition out of school by providing them with the skills, knowledge, and resources to establish a livelihood. Zambian cuisine is built around a few historical staples, of which maize (corn) reigns supreme. Traditional preparation methods involve boiling,
- [A Rising Tide: Susan Wright](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-susan-wright/) - This month, we’re featuring Susan Wright from our CA, Berkeley-2 chapter. Susan has spent 30 years overseas. It’s where she served in the Peace Corps, it’s where she met her husband, and it’s where she discovered her deep interest in low-income countries. Now back in the United States, Susan has found a good match for her interests and expertise with Together Women Rise, and is happy to be reconnecting with friends and family.
- [Financial Tips: Optimize Your Workplace Benefits](https://togetherwomenrise.org/order-of-contributions/) - Whether you are an employee deciding about your annual benefits at election time or an employer deciding which benefits to offer, make your workplace benefits work for you. Your benefits can maximize your savings for retirement and lower your tax bill. Assuming you already have an emergency fund, consider the following questions to determine in
- [A Rising Tide: Debra Berman and Jean Wohlever](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-debra-berman-and-jean-wohlever/) - Debra Berman and Jean Wohlever are co-chapter leaders of the MI, Ann Arbor – 2 chapter. Debra, a Rise member for 6 years, and Jean, a member for 4 years, also serve in additional volunteer roles with us. Debra is a member of the Featured Grants Committee and former Regional Leader, and Jean Wohlever is a current Chapter Support Liaison. A former ICU nurse, business owner, and Technology Customer
- [The Proven Platter—Kenya, February 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-february-2026/) - This month we feature Freely in Hope and their work in Kenya that focuses on ending sexual violence by equipping survivors and advocates with the tools, resources, and support they need to take the lead in breaking the cycle of abuse. As we exit out of holiday season and enter the part of the year
- [A New Year, A Shared Commitment](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-new-year-a-shared-commitment/) - Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed some special moments with your loved ones this holiday season. I was thrilled to have my nine-month old grandson visiting for the holidays, along with my three daughters and their partners! As we kick off 2026, I am filled with deep gratitude for the commitment and generosity of everyone in
- [Qualified Charitable Distributions: Savvy Charitable Gifts](https://togetherwomenrise.org/qualified-charitable-distributions-savvy-charitable-gifts/) - With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the use of Qualified Charitable Distributions [QCD] from your Individual Retirement Account [IRA] remains a tax-savvy option for making charitable gifts and, for many people, is now an even more appealing choice. Making QCDs can lower your taxable income and reduce the tax
- [Why 2026 Tax Changes May Make 2025 Your Most Strategic Year for Giving](https://togetherwomenrise.org/why-2026-tax-changes-may-make-2025-your-most-strategic-year-for-giving/) - Significant federal tax changes are scheduled to take effect in 2026 — and for many donors, these changes will make charitable deductions less valuable in future years. As a result, 2025 presents a unique opportunity to maximize the impact and tax efficiency of your giving. Here’s what to know: A New Deduction “Floor” Means Fewer Dollars
- [Advocacy Group with RESULTS: Looking Ahead to 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-group-with-results-looking-ahead-to-2026/) - By Susan Wright, Co-Chair of Together Women Rise’s Advocacy Group with RESULTS The Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS is Rise-ing in the coming year to restore and strengthen essential U.S. support for women and girls worldwide. To be even more effective this year, we will merge our advocacy interventions with those of Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) advocates from the RESULTS Global
- [The Proven Platter – Honduras, January 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-honduras-january-2026/) - It’s the start of a new year. 2026. Perhaps you built some resolutions – perhaps your resolution, like mine, was to not bind oneself to resolutions but to wander into the new year with curiosity. Whatever the path you chose, I am glad we are here, yet again, together, supporting women in the Global South.
- [This Day of the Girl, There’s Little to Celebrate – Unless We Rise Together](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2025-international-day-of-the-girl-blog/) - October 11 marks International Day of the Girl Child – a day to recognize girls’ rights and celebrate their power to shape a better world. But this year, I find myself asking: is there truly anything to celebrate? Around the world, governments are dramatically slashing their foreign aid budgets. The U.S. alone has reduced its
- [Victory in November: A Massive Global Health Win and the Road Ahead](https://togetherwomenrise.org/victory-in-november-a-massive-global-health-win-and-the-road-ahead/) - By Susan Wright, Co-Chair of Together Women Rise’s Advocacy Group with RESULTS On Friday, November 21st, the current U.S. Administration recommitted to matching contributions to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria with $1 for every $2 from other donors and pledged $4.6 billion in funding. This pledge still needs to be honored
- [The Proven Platter – Tanzania, December 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-tanzania-december-2025/) - Hello Diners! This month our good works take us to Tanzania. Our grantee, Global Fund for Widows, is dedicated to empowering widows and female heads of households to overcome poverty through skills-based training, job creation, and micro-finance. Ultimately, the goal is to help widows achieve financial stability, self-sufficiency, and importantly, become role models within their
- [Advocacy Update: Impact of Government Shutdown on Women & Girls](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-update-impact-of-government-shutdown-on-women-girls/) - By Susan Wright, Co-Chair of Together Women Rise’s Advocacy Group with RESULTS Our Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS advocates for U.S. policy and funding that benefits our grantees and women and girls around the globe. We are focused on preserving vital U.S. foreign assistance for health and education programs despite the current administration’s
- [Rising Tide: Mary Lukach | Chapter Support Liaison](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rising-tide-mary-lukach-chapter-support-liaison/) - One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We're calling this feature "A Rising Tide" because when one of our chapters succeeds, we all succeed - and we should share those strategies and successes with each other
- [A Rising Tide: Vicky Bush-Joseph](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-vicky-bush-joseph/) - Image above (from left to right): Rise CEO, Beverley Francis-Gibson, Board Member Colleen Kill, and Vice Chair Vicky Bush-Joseph This month, we're featuring Vicky Bush-Joseph, Together Women Rise Vice Chair and Chapter Leader of IL, Chicago - 8. Vicky has been a Together Women Rise member since 2018 and became a Rise board member in 2023. She
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, November 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-november-2025/) - As we near the end of 2025, we look back over a year that featured several recipes inspired by the cuisine of Kenya. The Together Women Rise recipe curators offered a feast for the senses. We invite you to craft a Kenyan-themed potluck – or family meal – this month and enjoy some of the
- [Journey of Impact: Reflections from Indonesia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/journey-of-impact-reflections-from-indonesia/) - Over the past two weeks, I had the honor of traveling with 10 Together Women Rise members to Jakarta, Kalimantan, and Bali, Indonesia. Together, we were immersed in the beauty of the culture, arts, traditions, and cuisine. We cooked with local women in their homes, participated in sacred rituals like a water purification ceremony and
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, October 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-october-2025/) - This month we honor our grantee “For the Good” and their work in rural Kenya where they work to create a world where every girl can go to school. The recipe for this month would be ideal for a breakfast, perhaps not on a school day but as a weekend treat. The cuisine of Kenya
- [Summer 2025 Internship Reflection](https://togetherwomenrise.org/summer-2025-internship-reflection/) - by Cara Checchio, student at Clemson University and Together Women Rise's summer 2025 Marketing & Communications Intern This summer, I had the incredible privilege of working as the Marketing and Communications intern for Together Women Rise. As the first intern in this specific role, I was incredibly excited to influence their online presence and learn
- [Building a Stronger Future Through Advocacy Together](https://togetherwomenrise.org/building-a-stronger-future-through-advocacy-together/) - By Susan Wright, Co-Chair of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS Joining the Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS can help our grantees by providing the resources they need from their local services such as vaccines and other medications, food for malnourished children, and improvements in the quality of public education. Through
- [CEO Message: Funding Cuts Impact Our Grantees  ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ceo-message-funding-cuts-impact-our-grantees/) - In our last issue, I shared with you the overwhelming response we received for our 2026 Featured Grants – over 600 applications from across the Global South. This response highlights the extraordinary passion, innovation, and determination of women-led organizations working to create a better future for women and girls in their communities. Yet, we are
- [Demystifying Fiscal Sponsorship: A Tool for Impact and Access](https://togetherwomenrise.org/demystifying-fiscal-sponsorship-a-tool-for-impact-and-access/) - By Jasemen Hatcher, Program and Grantmaking Manager for Together Women Rise When we hear about nonprofits doing incredible work—delivering clean water, improving maternal health, or training young women in entrepreneurship—we often imagine large, well-established organizations. But many life-changing initiatives begin with a small team, a bold idea, and limited resources. For these emerging groups, especially
- [The Proven Platter – Cambodia, September 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-cambodia-september-2025/) - Hello Diners! This month our good works take us to Cambodia. Our grantee, Lotus Outreach, aims to empower women and children living in poverty around the world. Together Women Rise is funding Girls Access to Education (GATE), Lotus Outreach’s project that targets high-performing girls who are at risk for leaving school. It works with girls,
- [Using Sports & Arts to Increase Girls’ Agency: Meet Juliette in the Democratic Republic of Congo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/using-sports-arts-to-increase-girls-agency-meet-juliette-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/) - Juliette’s smile lights up an entire refugee settlement! What’s remarkable about 23 year-old Juliette is how genuine her sheer joy is. She grew up in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but as the war there raged on, she fled to Uganda.
- [Investing in Girls’ Education: Meet Hermelinda from Guatemala](https://togetherwomenrise.org/investing-in-girls-education-meet-hermelinda-from-guatemala/) - Hermelinda’s parents dreamed of a better life for their eight children. Like all families in Chajul, they faced horrific challenges during Guatemala’s civil war. Juan, her father, only has a primary school education. After his parents were killed when he was young, he was left orphaned,
- [Providing Sustainable Livelihoods for Women Leaving Prison: Meet Beatrice from Kenya](https://togetherwomenrise.org/providing-sustainable-livelihoods-for-women-leaving-prison-meet-beatrice-from-kenya/) - Beatrice is a resilient, 52-year-old living in Nairobi. Her story is one of endurance, determination, and the power of support systems to rebuild a life once derailed.
- [We Are in Unprecedented Times](https://togetherwomenrise.org/we-are-in-unprecedented-times/) - June 6 marked the application deadline for Together Women Rise’s 2026 Featured Grants — and the response was truly historic. We received more than 600 applications, a dramatic increase from our typical 100 to 200 applications per grant cycle. These featured grants provide critical funding to organizations that empower and support women and girls in low-income communities across the Global South.
- [The Proven Platter – Rwanda, December 2021](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-rwanda-december-2021/) - Ibihaza is a bean and pumpkin stew common in Rwanda. It was originally made by soaking dried beans overnight and then stewing them with pumpkin. In recent years, cooked bean stores have emerged to fill the need for precooked beans to save time and the fuel needed for cooking them in the home. These beans are sold precooked and unseasoned.
- [Take Action to Address Global Malnutrition](https://togetherwomenrise.org/take-action-to-address-global-malnutrition/) - Last month I spoke about my outrage over our failure to do more in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. As some of my colleagues say, this represents over five million policy failures, as we have surpassed this number of reported global deaths, though the true number is likely far greater.
- [A Systems Change Approach in Action](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-systems-change-approach-in-action/) - Last month, we looked at systems change and why that is such a powerful way to achieve our long-term gender equality goals.
- [New Transformation Partnerships:](https://togetherwomenrise.org/new-transformation-partnerships/) - Over the past two years, Together Women Rise has taken steps to put our commitment to global gender equality front and center – in our new mission and vision statements, gender equality beliefs, and our powerful new name and logo. We have always been about empowering women and girls around the world…
- [The Proven Platter—Afghanistan, January 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-afghanistan-january-2022/) - In October, we announced that the Featured Project for January 2022 would be Afghanistan Libre’s work to support the mental health, wellbeing, and safety of survivors of gender-based violence and contemporary forms of slavery. With a heavy heart, Afghanistan Libre has had to cease operations and is withdrawing all of its activities from Afghanistan due to the ongoing security concerns in Afghanistan. We post this recipe in their honor.
- [Impact Partnership Grants Fund Collaborative Approach to Gender Equality](https://togetherwomenrise.org/impact-partnership-grants-fund-collaborative-approach-to-gender-equality/) - Thanks to your generous support of Together Women Rise in 2021, our Board has approved two, $50,000 Impact Partnership Grants to AMPLIFY Girls and The Colectivo.
- [The Proven Platter— Nepal, February 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-nepal-february-2022/) - This is a family recipe from Sabita Rakshit, a friend of recipe co-curator Georgia Reader. Sabita’s family is from Bangladesh, but family members now live around the world and share food photos to stay connected. This is a common breakfast dish, but it is hearty and warming any time of day. It is a “to taste” creation, and served in some form across South Asia and around the world.
- [Transformation Partnerships and Participatory Grant-Making](https://togetherwomenrise.org/transformation-partnerships-and-participatory-grant-making/) - In my last blog, I talked about systems change and why this focus is so important for Together Women Rise’s Transformation Partnerships. You may recall that a systems change approach means taking a fresh look at what we fund; it means channeling more resources toward the root causes of gender inequality.
- [Advocacy Update](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-update/) - It’s a new year with new beginnings and new hopes and aspirations. How will you be taking control of your third COVID winter? Perhaps we can help you channel your frustrations by training you to become an advocate, effectively raising your voice for global gender equality.
- [The Importance of Focusing on Women’s Critical Mental Health Needs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-importance-of-focusing-on-womens-critical-mental-health-needs/) - Though the start of 2022 has brought with it continued global upheaval due to the pandemic and a devastating conflux of crises in Afghanistan, the first quarter of this new year is an important one for Together Women Rise, its grantee partners, and its members. For the first time, there is a deliberate focus on mental health and trauma recovery in this quarter.
- [The Proven Platter—Uganda, March 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-uganda-march-2022/) - Ugandan cuisine has a lot in common with the cuisine of West African nations, with glimpses of British, Indian, and Arabic influences. The dish for this month, the Ugandan Potato and Egg Roll, could in fact be mistaken for the Scotch Egg, a boiled egg encased in sausage and fried. The Scotch egg is a dish that is on the face of it, quintessentially English. However, in digging into the origins of the Scotch egg,
- [Advocacy Update: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-global-fund/) - This month I want to talk about The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria (Global Fund), for which the US is hosting its Seventh Replenishment Conference later this year. Together Women Rise advocates learned about the Global Fund on our Feb 15th webinar. Click HERE to see the webinar recording and slides.
- [The Proven Platter— Haiti, April 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-haiti-april-2022/) - It’s comfort food around the world: pasta and cheese. This Haitian version has a unique taste because the pasta is cooked well done (not al dente) and spiced up with epis, a sauce commonly used in Haitian cooking, which we highlighted in 2020. For this dish, I did add some jalapeno pepper to the epis to bring a little heat.
- [Advocacy Update:  Tuberculosis is a Woman’s Issue](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tuberculosis-is-a-womans-issue/) - Let’s begin with the current COVID-19 pandemic. For much of the past 12+ months, our advocacy has focused on securing $17 billion for global vaccine equity. We and our partner organizations have worked very hard at this, but sadly Congress failed us when they did not provide ANY COVID emergency funding in the recently-passed omnibus spending legislation for fiscal year 2022.
- [The Proven Platter—Malawi, May 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-malawi-may-2022/) - Located in Southeastern Africa, Malawi is known for the warmth and friendliness of her people. Hence, the nickname, the “Warm Heart of Africa.” The cuisine of this country skews traditional African and is dominated by ingredients that are products of two of its major industries: agriculture and fishing. Groundnuts (peanuts) are the most important legume crop in Malawi in volume produced and in the amount of area devoted to their cultivation. The crop also brings in significant revenue. Our dish for the month, in honor of Malawi,
- [Sharing Best Practices: A Philadelphia Chapter’s Study Group](https://togetherwomenrise.org/philadelphia-chapters-study-group/) - Learning is one of Together Women Rise’s key focus areas: we learn together to increase our understanding of global gender equality issues and to fuel our collective action. Our PA, Philadelphia-8 chapter has taken this one step further! About four years ago, the chapter – led by Maryanne Schiller, Cheryl Boyd, and Harriet Williams – created a study group for those members interested in learning more and having deeper discussions about global gender equality, outside of their regular chapter meetings. As one person describes it,
- [How We Advocate for Funding—The Appropriations Process](https://togetherwomenrise.org/how-we-advocate-for-funding-the-appropriations-process/) - As Together Women Rise advocates, we mostly work on two kinds of legislation –authorizing legislation and appropriations legislation. Authorizing legislation creates and/or expands programs that have authority for multiple years and need to be reauthorized. An example would be the global nutrition bills that we’ve been working on recently, HR4693 and S2956.
- [The Proven Platter – Morocco, June 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-morocco-june-2022/) - According to Oxford Languages and Merriam-Webster, a tagine is both a North African, slow-cooked stew and the special clay dish in which it is cooked. Beyond that, the ingredients can be up to you.
- [The Impact of COVID & the Ukraine War on Global Malnutrition](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-update-2/) - It was a pleasure speaking about why and what we are advocating for at Together Women Rise’s May national webinar. For those of who missed it, the recording can be found here. Our past two grantees—Yamba Malawi and Second Mile Haiti—are excellent examples of why and how we can address malnutrition.
- [The Benefits of Planned Giving](https://togetherwomenrise.org/benefits-of-planned-giving/) - Further your financial goals and help sustain our organization by including Together Women Rise in your estate plans. Planned giving can maximize the impact of your philanthropy in a way that fits with your financial, tax, and estate planning situation, regardless of your means. Here are some options that can offer you a variety of benefits.
- [Special Cooking Demonstration: Moroccan-inspired Harissa-Honey Carrot Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/special-cooking-demonstration-moroccan-inspired-harissa-honey-carrot-salad/) - Thank you to our Recipe Co-Curator, Vinola Vincent Munyon, for the excellent cooking demonstration on our June 2nd national webinar. You can watch the recording HERE and get the recipe below.
- [The Proven Platter – Nicaragua, July 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-nicaragua-july-2022/) - Indio Viejo, or old Indian, is a flavorful and hearty stew with a curious name. Folklore claims that the dish got its name from an indigenous chief who did not wish to share his dinner with two Europeans passing through his area. As the story goes, the chief was enjoying some of this stew and when the visitors asked what he was eating he said an old Indian to discourage from wanting him to share.
- [The Proven Platter – Democratic Republic of the Congo, August 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-august-2022/) - Caakiri is a simple but delicious couscous pudding that comes together quickly. It was originally made with native grains such as millet or maize and occasionally beans but now is most commonly made with couscous. It is best served fresh with your favorite fruit.
- [Advocacy Update: Your Actions Can Make a Difference!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/your-actions-can-make-a-difference/) - For me, this summer has begun with multiple meetings with my members of Congress, the personal highlight of which was a meeting with Senator Ed Markey (D-MA). The Together Women Rise Advocacy Group continues to advocate for funding for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria as well as improved funding and policy to prevent and treat global malnutrition. Additionally, some of our members have joined our partners at RESULTS for congressional meetings, and have also advocated for the Child Tax Credit,
- [The Proven Platter – Uganda, September 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-uganda-september-2022/) - Uganda is known as the “fruit basket” of East Africa and is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in Sub-Saharan Africa. Leaning into this abundance, Ugandan desserts rely heavily on fruits. During the hotter months of the year, fruit flavored ice lollies or popsicles, known locally as “barafu,” are sold in the markets. Avocados, known as “ova,” are plentiful in Uganda. A happy confluence of factors – consistent rainfall,
- [Introducing Kia Hunter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/introducing-kia-hunter/) - My name is Kia (yes, it is pronounced like the car), and I am so excited to have joined Together Women Rise this summer as Volunteer Manager. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you today and also make myself a resource for you moving forward.
- [Transformation Partnerships Coming Up!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/transformation-partnerships-coming-up/) - You have probably heard about Transformation Partnerships at your local chapter meeting, at one of our national webinars, or here in The Dish. (See below for links to previous blogs.) Transformation Partnerships are our newest grants, dedicated to funding the root causes of gender inequality.
- [Advocating for Global Education](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-update-3/) - As summer comes to an end and we ready our kids to return to school, there are many children missing out on education. In many low-income countries, children — especially girls — will not be returning to school due to inadequate education systems, discrimination, early and forced marriage, or pregnancy as a result of transactional sex or gender-based violence. And when this happens, most girls are unable to return to school. Their education comes to an abrupt end, and their futures are forever changed.
- [The Proven Platter – Honduras, October 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-honduras-october-2022/) - Nacatamales are flavorful masa dumplings, stuffed with a variety of fillings, which are then wrapped in banana leaf and steamed. The filling is made up of spiced meat, beans, and vegetables and there are as many recipes as there are families eating this delicious dish. Chicken, beef, and pork are the most common meats, and potatoes, peppers, and beans are staples, but you will see recipes including everything from squash to raisins.
- [Advocacy Update: Celebrating Our Successes!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/celebrating-our-successes/) - This month I want to share some advocacy successes. The actions taken by our Together Women Rise members matter! When we take actions together it matters!
- [The Proven Platter – Cameroon, November 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-cameroon-november-2022/) - It seems like yesterday and a lifetime ago that gathering together freely with friends and family hardly required a second thought. Whether your chapter is meeting virtually or in-person, we want to revive an old Rise tradition this month. In years past, former recipe curator Linda McElroy created an eclectic menu near the end of each year, offering suggestions for a party to celebrate winter holidays at a November or December meeting.
- [Sharing Best Practices: Planning for the Future of Your Chapter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/planning-for-the-future-of-your-chapter/) - Achieving global gender equality cannot be accomplished alone – and neither can running this organization or sustaining your chapter. Planning for the future of your chapter and sharing chapter responsibilities are key factors in maintaining successful Together Women Rise chapters. At our National Chapter Leader Event on Oct 16, we discussed best practices for continuity planning and inviting members into leadership roles.
- [Advocacy: Moving the Needle Toward Gender Equality](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-moving-the-needle-toward-gender-equality/) - The main goal of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS is to guide us in building deep relationships with our members of Congress (MoCs) and their staff. These relationships then become the way we influence policies and funding affecting women and girls around the world. As we approach election day, there is no better time to begin this relationship-building than by joining campaign events,
- [Announcing Our First Transformation Partnership!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/announcing-our-first-transformation-partnership/) - Last year, we announced our plans to launch new Transformation Partnerships that will allow us to better address the root causes of gender inequality. We must take a systems change approach in order to reach our goal of global gender equality. This includes addressing the social and cultural norms, beliefs, practices,
- [Board Happenings: Our Recent Fall Retreat](https://togetherwomenrise.org/our-recent-fall-retreat/) - During the first weekend of October, the Together Women Rise Board of Directors met in Charlotte to reflect on our past and plan for the future, especially as we approach our 20th anniversary next year. We came armed with data on our grant making, chapter development, participation in programs and events, and responses from the recent member survey. We started, though, with stories.
- [The Proven Platter—India, December 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-india-december-2022/) - It’s “gathering” season meant for “together-ing.” It is what our family declares, every year right around the time Diwali rolls around. Depending on the lunar calendar that usually falls some time in late October or early November. It usually heralds the start of the season of holidays and celebrations spanning different cultues and religions that involve, essentially, the gathering of friends and family over food. Gathering season lasts till the start of the New Year.
- [Setting up a Together Women Rise Fundraiser](https://togetherwomenrise.org/setting-up-a-together-women-rise-fundraiser/) - This year, we have a new tool to help our members create their own fundraisers for the Together Women Rise annual appeal. Several chapter leaders and members have already set up their fundraisers, including Debra Berman, our Central Regional Leader. We recently spoke with Debra about the individual fundraiser she set up using this new tool.
- [Advocacy Update](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-update-4/) - While many might think there is nothing to do in this post-election period, our Together Women Rise advocates are stepping up their advocacy in order to get legislation onto the President’s desk for signature before the end of the year. In particular, we are still reaching out to Senate and House offices for their co-sponsorship of the End TB Now Act and the READ Act Reauthorization.
- [The Proven Platter — Kenya, January 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-january-2023/) - Potatoes and eggs are a comfort food prepared all over the world. This popular Kenyon dish uses crisp French fries and eggs spiced with chili paste for a warm and filling meal. There are as many variations of this dish as there are street vendors and home cooks preparing it.
- [Your Next Chapter Meeting – Reflecting on the Past Year ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/reflecting-on-2022/) - As we wrap up 2022, we invite you to share a few major Together Women Rise moments with your chapter members at your meeting in January. Here is a list of select 2022 accomplishments (by the numbers) as well as a few questions for you to research and discuss with your members. These questions are meant to jog your memory on the many things we have done this year and how we have connected.
- [Advocacy Accomplishments in 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-accomplishments-in-2022/) - 2022 was a very successful year for Together Women Rise’s Advocacy Group with RESULTS. There were many accomplishments to celebrate: the successful replenishment of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria; the passage of the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act; progress toward passage of both the End TB Now Act and the READ Act Reauthorization. It has truly been an exceptional year.
- [Our $600,000 Investment in New Transformation Partnerships](https://togetherwomenrise.org/our-600000-investment-in-new-transformation-partnerships/) - Together Women Rise is making a historic investment to create systemic change for women and girls around the world. In December, our board of directors approved three new Transformation Partnerships. Each partner will be given an Implementation Grant in the amount of $100,000 per year for two years (2022 and 2023). Thanks to your generosity, this amounts to a total investment of $600,000 in changing the world for women and girls!
- [The Proven Platter – Guatemala, February 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-guatemala-february-2023/) - Guatemalan cuisine is a mix of culinary traditions of the aborginal population that inhabited the land and of those of her later colonizers. This mix of Mayan and Spanish culinary traditions is reflective of cuisince of another country: Mexico. There are thus dishes with similar sounding names but different interpretations (like the enchilidas) as well as dishes with different names in the two cultures but that have a similar culinary composition.
- [A Rising Tide: Sheila Dunn Interview](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sheila-dunn-interview/) - Born in Maryland, Sheila grew up in a family that highly valued education. After hitting the glass ceiling in the healthcare field, she started her own company, Quality America, Inc. Now retired, Sheila enjoys edible landscaping and looks down when she hikes so she can forage for mushrooms.
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, March 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-march-2023/) - Irio is another simple but delicious Kenyan week night dinner. There are many variations – from a simple mash of sweet potatoes, peas and corn seasoned with salt and pepper, to a spicier dish using a blend of sweet onions, smokey paprika and hot sauce. I preferred the spicier blend with white and red sweet potatoes roasted to maximize their sweetness.
- [A Rising Tide: Jill Sobieszyk](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-jill-sobieszyk/) - One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We’re calling this feature “A Rising Tide” because when one of our chapters succeeds, we all succeed – and we should share those strategies and successes with each other to lift all our boats, metaphorically speaking. This month, we are featuring one of the AZ, Tucson – 3 chapter’s four leaders, Jill Sobieszyk.
- [The Proven Platter—Malawi, April 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-malawi-april-2023/) - Malwaian cuisine has remained relatively unchanged from influences of other cuisines. It is thus very traditional, utilizing the produce, grains, and meat that are found in the region and that can be locally sourced. Most dishes are uncomplicated and composed of a few ingredients and involve fairly straightforward preparation. Zitumbuwa are a perfect example of this.
- [A Rising Tide: Linda Wagner](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-linda-wagner/) - Linda likes variety. She’s held a number of interesting jobs over the years. She’s been a nurse, CPA, director of surgical services, entrepreneur, and was the first women ski-lift operator at Aspen Ski Corp. Now she focuses on geographical variety – biking all around the world with her husband (over 3,000 miles in 2022)!
- [Advocate for US funds!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocate-for-us-funds/) - International assistance accounts for less than 1% of the US federal budget, but it still represents an important proportion of all foreign aid. Over 20% of all US foreign aid supports health and education programs vital for women and girls, whether through global, multi-donor programs or through funding for country-specific activities. US funds provide critical inputs such as medications; training of doctors,
- [The Proven Platter – Ethiopia, May 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-ethiopia-may-2023/) - This month, two recipes combine for a delicious Ethiopian treat: a spiced butter (Niter Kibbeh) and a lightly sweetened and spiced bread (Himbasha). Note that spices commonly used in Ethiopian cuisine are featured here, including cardamom and fenugreek. Though you can certainly enjoy this Ethiopian sweet bread with spiced butter spread any time of day, it is generally eaten for breakfast or as a side to a meal, as desserts are not common in Ethiopian cuisine.
- [A Rising Tide: Polly Ferguson](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-polly-ferguson/) - Born in England, Polly is no stranger to moving all over the world. She even spent her career as an International HR Manager for Johnson & Johnson. Now, however, she appreciates having her grandchildren only 10 houses away in San Jose, California. Introverted, yet passionate, Polly likes to jump in first and figure out the details later.
- [Meet Our New Volunteer Transformation Partnerships Writer](https://togetherwomenrise.org/meet-our-new-volunteer-transformation-partnerships-writer/) - Meet Ellen Weiss – our new volunteer who will be writing articles and providing additional learning materials focused on our Transformation Partnerships. She has more than 30 years of international experience in research, programming, and communications, with a particular emphasis on gender equality. This includes working with the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW),
- [The Proven Platter – Honduras, June 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-honduras-june-2023/) - The cuisine of Honduras is a delightful fusion of Central American, Mesoamerican (Lenca), Spanish, Caribbean, African, and Garifuna cuisines; a product of its own roots and a marriage of cuisines that it came in historic or geographic proximity with. The dishes, whether savory or sweet, are rich in flavor and use ingredients that are locally grown or sourced. This month’s dish,
- [A Rising Tide: Debbie Monaco & Ruth Bates](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-debbie-monaco-ruth-bates/) - Although their paths to central New York were a bit different, both Debbie and Ruth now enjoy having family nearby as they enter retirement – or almost retirement. Debbie works in HR/Accounting, and her hobbies include reading and birdwatching. Ruth passed along her passion for engineering to her daughter, and now loves to help other women in need.
- [Landesa: Empowering Women Through Land Rights](https://togetherwomenrise.org/landesa-empowering-women-through-land-rights/) - Imagine a world where women have equal footing. A world where the power offered by secure rights to land is shared by women and men. A world where that power is used to strengthen the livelihoods of women, their families, and their communities.
- [Advocacy Update: Help Pass the READ Act](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-update-help-pass-the-read-act/) - For the past two months our Advocacy Group with RESULTS has been taking a deep dive on The READ Act Reauthorization (H.R.681, S.41), which supports basic education around the world with a focus on girls. This legislation focuses on enhanced strategies for the improvement of foundational literacy and numeracy, which are essential elements of a quality basic education.
- [The Proven Platter – Palestinian Territories, July 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-palestinian-territories-july-2023/) - Musakhan is a spicy chicken and onion dish often prepared for special occasions, but it can be made ahead for a weeknight meal. It is usually served on a bed of flatbread.
- [The Proven Platter – India, August 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-india-august-2023/) - India is not a monolith. Each state has its own language, its own forms of art and music, and variations in cuisine. While the states within a region of India (North, South, East and West) may share some similarities in their cuisine, the flavor profile of the same dish within a region could be markedly different depending on which combinations of colonial powers laid claim to that particular state and on the ingredients that are readily available in the state. For instance,
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, September 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-september-2023/) - Uji is a spiced millet breakfast porridge usually served with a side of mandazi or other sweetened fried dough (similar to a light, fried doughnut). Originally, it was made with millet that had been mixed with water and fermented for added depth of flavor. More often now it is made with a millet flour blend which adds flavor and texture without the three-day fermenting time. Because it is economical to prepare, it has become a common street food.
- [A Rising Tide: Kristina Skepton](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-kristina-skepton/) - “A Florida girl stuck in a Maryland body,” Kristina moved to Florida about 18 years ago and loves it. Kristina has a master’s degree in teaching but is now a realtor by profession. She still feels at heart that she is a teacher and a helper, and Together Women Rise combines all of her favorite things.
- [We Are Growing Our Volunteer Program!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/we-are-growing-our-volunteer-program/) - As Together Women Rise commemorates our 20th anniversary and looks ahead to the next 20 years, we want to ensure a top-rate Volunteer Program that meets the needs of Rise now and into the future, particularly as we expand our chapter and member numbers. We also want to ensure that every volunteer has a rewarding, empowering, and fun experience!
- [The Proven Platter – Pakistan, October 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-pakistan-october-2023/) - Pakistan, young country that it is, having been cleaved from British-occupied India when the latter gained independence in 1947, often gets lumped with India when its culture or cuisine is discussed. This is neither entirely accurate nor very respectful of the tension that continues to exist between the two nations. What is accurate is that Pakistani cuisine is reflective of the regions that comprise it.
- [A Rising Tide: Sally Bookman](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-sally-bookman/) - Sally is an expert networker and she meets people through her many assorted activities. Whether it’s through directing and acting at Rita’s Theater, playing tennis, selling real estate, singing in a choir, or as a professional painter, Sally loves to make connections with people – and invites many of them to Together Women Rise meetings!
- [Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice](https://togetherwomenrise.org/equimundo-center-for-masculinities-and-social-justice/) - Together Women Rise (Rise) and Equimundo share a core belief: that men and boys are essential partners and allies in achieving global gender equality. That is why Rise selected Equimundo to receive a Transformation Partnership Grant in the amount of $200,000, over two years, in order to further Equimundo’s critical work around the globe.
- [Take Action Today on the READ Act Reauthorization](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-blog-the-read-act/) - The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres recently said, “Peace is needed today more than ever. War and conflict are unleashing devastation, poverty, and hunger, and driving tens of millions of people from their homes.” We know that conflict and displacement are a major cause of 250 million children globally being out of school.
- [The Proven Platter – Vietnam, November 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-vietnam-november-2023/) - This month, we span the globe with two featured grantees. And there is no reason your chapter meeting’s meal – or your family menu for the week – can’t be an eclectic celebration of both!
- [The Proven Platter – Bangladesh, December 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-bangladesh-december-2023/) - Influened by its history and its geography, Bangladeshi cuisine is a rich and varied amalgam of Mughlai, Central Asian, Armenian, Persian, and Indian culinary traditions. Like many countries in Asia, rice is the staple grain. The protein of choice is fish. The dish featured this month, Masoor Dal Chorchori, is a vegan, gluten-free dish found in the kitchens of Bangladesh and its neighbor, India.
- [It Takes a Pioneer](https://togetherwomenrise.org/it-takes-a-pioneer/) - Five years ago, Together Women Rise started exploring a partnership with RESULTS, a constituent advocacy organization working on US federal policy affecting women and girls around the world. The idea was to complement the great work Together Women Rise is doing supporting women’s organizations on the ground with systemic policy change that would create change at scale.
- [Profile on Our Transformation Partner: Equality Now](https://togetherwomenrise.org/profile-on-our-transformation-partner-equality-now/) - Together Women Rise recognizes that in order to truly achieve global gender equality, we must address the social and cultural norms, beliefs, practices, and laws that prevent women from having equal access to resources, decision-making power, and opportunity. Rise’s Transformation Partnerships are specifically designed to address the root causes of global gender inequality.
- [THE PROVEN PLATTER – MALAWI, JANUARY 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-malawi-january-2024/) - Ease and flexibility are the hallmarks of this simple recipe that packs a ton of flavor. Akin to a salsa, try this chopped salad with flatbread, chips, or tortillas, or add it to almost any bowl or “make your own” night – perfect for baked potatoes or baked sweet potatoes, burrito bowls, rice and beans, or just topping a green salad.
- [Meeting the Moment While Holding Space for Peace:  An Update on Tomorrow’s Women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/meeting-the-moment-while-holding-space-for-peace-an-update-on-tomorrows-women/) - In July 2023, Together Women Rise awarded a Featured Grant to Tomorrow’s Women, an organization that trains young Palestinian and Israeli women to partner as leaders to promote equality, peace, and justice for all. Since the Israel/Gaza conflict began in October,
- [The Proven Platter – February 2024 Lebanon](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-february-2024-lebanon/) - This month, Together Women Rise features a Transformation Partnership Grant to support Equality Now’s work to achieve legal gender equality, end harmful practices, end sexual violence, and end sexual exploitation. This work is global, so while we don’t feature a specific country,
- [The Proven Platter—Afghanistan, March 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-afghanistan-march-2024/) - Afghan cuisine is as rich and varied as the history of Afghanistan. Its place as the “heart of Asia” has meant that many Asian culinary traditions are found enmeshed in Afghan culinary traditions. Some of these traditions were born in the Afghan soil and spread through the region, others assimilated from elsewhere. Imagine my surprise at finding “Sooji Halwa” featured as a popular Afghan dessert. After all, I had grown up eating this dessert,
- [The Proven Platter – Rwanda, April 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-rwanda-april-2024/) - I am absolutely thrilled to be back in the role of volunteer Recipe Curator after several years off, and joining the current (fabulous) team of Georgia and Vinola, along with Kristina and Terri, who are also onboarding this year. I look forward to working with them and am really excited for the opportunity to discover new recipes for you to share with your families or at your chapter meeting.
- [The Proven Platter – Tanzania, May 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-tanzania-may-2024/) - This month, we have the treat of having two new recipes. This one from Georgia Reader brings us what is commonly known as the national dish of Tanzania. This hearty vegan stew is best served over rice or ugali, a simple corn porridge. The warm spices are tempered by the creamy coconut milk but you can adjust the spice
- [The Proven Platter – Nepal, May 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-nepal-may-2024/) - The cuisine of Nepal is distinct to the different ethnic and linguistic groups and is influenced by the region of Nepal they lived and sourced ingredients from. The cuisine of the Khas, for instance, that is built around lentils, rice, and vegetables (Dal bhaat tarkari) as a staple meal is different from Himalayan cuisine which is heavy on stews, soup noodles (Thupka), and other warming dishes that are adapted to the cold weather
- [Exploring Guatemala's Limitless Horizons](https://togetherwomenrise.org/exploring-guatemalas-limitless-horizons/) - Traveling to the Limitless Horizons Ixil school and community with Together Women Rise was more than just a trip; it was a profound journey of enrichment and empowerment. As we embarked on this adventure, we were filled with anticipation for the positive impact we would experience learning about the school’s mission for empowering women, young girls and boys, and even men for gender equality and crafting a brighter future for all.
- [Our Road to Chajul](https://togetherwomenrise.org/our-road-to-chajul/) - Hosted by Limitless Horizons Ixil (which Together Women Rise funded in June 2017 and will be funding again in July 2024), 11 members of Together Women Rise were privileged to gain a sense of the community, talents, history, hardships, and enduring joy of the indigenous people living in the region of Guatemala known as the Ixil Triangle.
- [The Proven Platter – India, June 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-india-june-2024/) - If there is one ingredient that is summer personified in India, it’s the mango. The mighty mango, the King of fruits, is to an Indian less a fruit and more “an emotion” or so they like to declare tongue-in-cheek, as they attempt to get a sampling of every variety they love in the specific timeframe that each variety is picked. With over 1,500 varities of mango cultivated in India, each with a distinct flavor,
- [The Proven Platter – Rwanda, June 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-rwanda-june-2024/) - This month is a “two-fer!” That is, our good works are taking us to India and Rwanda. So, you may have to make a tough decision about which direction to go! I am here to present you with the Proven Platter for Rwanda in support of the Kula Project. They work to eradicate poverty through the development of women entrepreneurs in Rwanda’s coffee communities.
- [A Rising Tide: Mellen Duffy Tanamly](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-mellen-duffy-tanamly/) - Mellen Duffy Tanamly spent her career with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which took her all over the world including West Africa, El Salvador, Belize, Egypt, and Jordan. She learned of Together Women Rise through friends at USAID and has been a member for over six years. She recently took over leadership of her chapter and is excited for this new role!
- [The Proven Platter – Guatemala, July 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-guatemala-july-2024/) - This month our good works take us to Guatemala. We are supporting the organization Mission of Limitless Horizons Ixil. This team of local women seeks to educate and empower Indigenous girls and women living in extreme poverty.
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, August 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-august-2024/) - Please join us in welcoming the two newest members of the Together Women Rise recipe curator team. We are delighted to have Kristina Skepton and Terri Tucker share with us. They are a team within a team, working together to create and share recipes,
- [The Proven Platter – Zambia, August 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-zambia-august-2024/) - The traditional cuisine of Zambia is built around legumes, pulses, greens and vegetables that are indigenous to the region. Ingredients like Bambara nuts, groundnuts (peanuts), cowpeas, sesame seeds, soyabeans, wild spinach, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin,
- [Advocacy in 2024 – More Important Than Ever!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-in-2024-more-important-than-ever/) - The women and girls our grantees serve cannot thrive without access to basic health and education programs and other services, including vaccines and reproductive health supplies. Advocacy to obtain adequate funds for these broader programs is necessary to achieve Together Women Rise’s mission to achieve global gender equality.
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, September 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-september-2024/) - It’s a double month, so you have more delicious food options for your chapter meeting or to add to your menu at home. But we’re pulling from the archives for our second batch of recipe delights. We repeat a recently featured country and one for which we have a delightful collection of recipes – enough to make a full meal.
- [The Proven Platter – Uganda, September 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-uganda-september-2024/) - It’s not often that we have a candy recipe here at Together Women Rise, but this one is simple and loaded with flavor. It can be enjoyed all year, and will be a delight for everything from pool parties to holiday gatherings.
- [A Rising Tide Special Edition - Multi-Chapter Events](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-special-edition-multi-chapter-events/) - In May, multiple Together Women Rise chapters in Delaware hosted a special event for members to build comraderie within and between chapters and to grow Rise. Our Volunteer Manager, Kia Hunter, recently spoke with one of the event planners, Yvette Drazich (Chapter Leader of DE, Newark -1) about this experience.
- [The Transformative Power of Grassroots Advocacy with Together Women Rise and RESULTS](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-transformative-power-of-grassroots-advocacy-with-together-women-rise-and-results/) - I started my advocacy journey in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when I led an international nonprofit called TIAS ARMS. This work resulted in a virtual pen pal program where I partnered with California Congressman Mike Levin’s office and the former Ambassador to South Africa,
- [The Proven Platter – Nepal, October 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-nepal-october-2024/) - For this month’s Proven Platter, we “visited” Nepal. While the country is famously known for its majestic and beloved Mt. Everest, it’s also home to a variety of uniquely bold and flavorful dishes. The beauty of Nepali cuisine lies in the combination of simple ingredients that form the foundation of many beloved dishes. Vegetarian staples like lentils, rice, corn, and potatoes are transformed with the addition of aromatic spices and condiments.
- [How to Maximize Your Power for Change](https://togetherwomenrise.org/how-to-maximize-your-power-for-change/) - Our Rise advocacy chapter is flourishing! On Tuesday, September 24, we hosted an insightful and engaging webinar for current Rise advocates and those interested in joining our efforts. We were honored to have several distinguished guest speakers: Beverley Francis-Gibson, the inspiring CEO of Together Women Rise;
- [The Proven Platter – South Africa, November 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-south-africa-november-2024/) - Well, this is pretty exciting. Our good works bring us to South Africa this month, a country that we have not yet had an opportunity to support. Our November grantee, No Means No South Africa (NMNSA), seeks to provide education and practical skills to end sexual violence against women and children.
- [A Rising Tide: Woodinville High School Chapter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-woodinville-high-school-chapter/) - One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We’re calling this feature “A Rising Tide” because when one of our chapters succeeds, we all succeed – and we should share those strategies and successes with each other to lift all our boats,
- [The Proven Platter – Mali, December 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-mali-december-2024/) - The cuisine of Mali has historically been marked by a sense of frugality, prioritizing the ingredients that are locally available and that are available in abundance. Techniques of preparation are likewise rather simple and straightforward, ensuring a certain kind of efficient use of time and resources. The base of most dishes is cereal grains and the protein source is plant-forward,
- [A Rising Tide: Maryanne Schiller](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-maryanne-schiller/) - One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We’re calling this feature “A Rising Tide” because when one of our chapters succeeds, we all succeed – and we should share those strategies and successes with each other to lift all our boats, metaphorically speaking.
- [The Proven Platter – January 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-january-2025/) - Hello Diners! This month our armchair travels take us to Uganda in support of Clean Start Africa. Their mission is to work with women, girls, and children impacted by the criminal justice system, to restore dignity and hope for successful reintegration.
- [Join Our Advocacy Efforts to Sustain and Build Upon Our Grantees’ Success](https://togetherwomenrise.org/join-our-advocacy-efforts-to-sustain-and-build-upon-our-grantees-success/) - Together Women Rise provides much-needed support for community-based organizations working to improve agency and life skills and provides opportunities for girls and women to thrive in difficult conditions. However, these organizations also need functioning health and education systems to succeed.
- [Reflections on Cambodia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/reflections-on-cambodia-2024/) - I had the good fortune to travel to Cambodia with 14 other members of Together Women Rise in November 2024. After I got home, everyone asked: “How was your trip?”, typically followed by: “How was the food?” The second question was easy to answer—the food was great—but the first, not so much.
- [The Power of Women-Led Movements for Land Rights](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-power-of-women-led-movements-for-land-rights/) - The Landesa Center for Women’s Land Rights works globally to elevate and catalyze the voices and leadership of grassroots women and women-led organizations who are driving the movement on land rights at local and national levels to realize both gender and climate justice. Under its Transformation Partnerships grant with Together Women Rise, in 2024 the Center carried out a range of activities to help reach its goal of achieving long-term,
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, February 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-february-2025/) - The recipe for this month, a rather cold February 2025, is in honor of our grantee, Kakenya’s Dream. The dream is to “invest in girls from rural Kenya through educational, health, and leadership initiatives to create agents of change.” The weather and the subject of our inspiration
- ["We Were Made for Times Like These": Advocacy Orientation Recap](https://togetherwomenrise.org/together-women-rise-advocacy-webinar-recap-we-were-made-for-times-like-these/) - Last night’s Together Women Rise advocacy webinar inspired our advocacy team, including many who joined us for the first time. The theme, “We Were Made for Times Like These”, resonated with everyone in attendance, serving as a powerful reminder that although the future may seem uncertain, we have the tools and the determination to make a difference. Our constitutionally-assured access to the corridors of power in Washington provides us with an incredible opportunity to advocate on behalf of women and girls around the world who lack a voice.
- [A Rising Tide: Lindy Cater](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-lindy-cater/) - When Lindy makes a commitment, it’s long lasting. She’s been married for 57 years, lived in the same home since 1978, had a career serving nonprofits, and has been chapter leader of her Spokane, Washington chapter for 9 years. She’s passionate about women’s issues and has served on both Rise’s Grants and Partnerships Committee and is now a member of Rise’s Transformation Partnerships Committee.
- [The Proven Platter – Tanzania, March 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-tanzania-march-2025/) - To know the cuisine of Tanzania is to know Kachumbari. This refreshing salad is a staple side dish or condiment, found on most dining tables. While the basic ingredients include tomatoes, onions, an acid (usually lime juice), and heat (such as chili peppers or Scotch bonnets), variations abound. Some prepare it with sliced tomatoes, while others prefer a diced preparation – choose whichever suits your needs.
- [The Proven Platter – India, April 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-india-april-2025/) - Our kitchen was the heart of our home and in between making well-balanced yet delicious breakfasts, lunches, high tea and dinners, my mom somehow found the time to use the season’s fruit and vegetables to make jams, fruit concentrates and pickles. Some of these creations were more creative than others but what they all had in common was that they were full of flavor, fresh and tasty. The pineapple preserve, for instance, wasn’t a home run in terms of texture when spread on toast but it was still incredible in a turnover.
- [Together Women Rise Advocates Defend Foreign Aid](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rise-results-advocates-defend-foreign-aid/) - Together Women Rise advocates are fully engaged with our partner, RESULTS, to fight the suspension of U.S. foreign aid and the dismantling of USAID. We know that many Rise grantees are facing disruptions or elimination of programming as a result of the administration’s actions. We need to continue to counteract this stoppage of U.S. foreign assistance that threatens the millions of people who depend on food,
- [The Proven Platter – Peru, May 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-peru-may-2025/) - Regarding Peruvian cuisine: We say “Peru” and (most of) you will respond, “ceviche.” This would not be incorrect. Peru’s ceviche is beloved. We wanted to explore a different, more everyday dish, for this edition of Proven Platter. Allow us to introduce Aji de Gallina – a delicious chicken stew featuring the signature flavor and yellow color of Aji Amarillo chili paste.
- [A Rising Tide: Mary Griesedieck](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-mary-griesedieck/) - One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We’re calling this feature “A Rising Tide” because when one of our chapters succeeds, we all succeed – and we should share those strategies and successes with each other to lift all our boats, metaphorically speaking.
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, June 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-june-2025/) - This month our good works take us to Nairobi, Kenya, in support of orphaned, unaccompanied, and separated refugee girls and young women. RefuSHE’s mission is to protect, educate, and empower these young women to build healthier and more resilient futures for themselves and their children.
- [A Rising Tide: Rachel & Tamara Peterson](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rising-tide-rachel-tamara-peterson/) - One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We’re calling this feature “A Rising Tide” because when one of our chapters succeeds, we all succeed – and we should share those strategies and successes with each other to lift all our boats, metaphorically speaking.
- [Advocacy in Action!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-in-action/) - In the first 100 days of the new Administration, Together Women Rise advocates reached out to our Members of Congress to stress the importance of maintaining key foreign assistance programs that benefit women and children across the globe.
- [The Proven Platter – Nepal, July 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-nepal-july-2025/) - The weather in July, no matter which corner of the United States you happen to be in, does not necessarily call to mind a warm bowl of noodle soup. Unless you happen to have a case of the summer sniffles, which I sincerely hope is not what you are currently grappling with. But as I read about our grantee for this month, Rural Health & Education Service Trust (RHEST),
- [The Proven Platter – Guatemala, August 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-guatemala-august-2025/) - This August we honor MAIA, an organization in Guatemala led by Indigenous women to empower Indigenous girls. Their name comes from Maia, one of the brightest stars in the sky that is considered symbolic of knowledge and wisdom and that has meaning in all three languages that they communicate in for their work (Kaqchikel, Spanish and English). Coincidentally, my second daughter is named Maia, spelled precisely the same way and also coincidentally, she has an August birthday. As I was wondering what the chances were for such an alignment, while researching Guatemalan cuisine, I heard really loud peals of thunder followed by flashes of lightning. It has been an extremely stormy week where I live and while temperatures are still pretty high and it is still grilling season, I feel like the weather calls for a stovetop recipe.
- [A Journey to Rwanda: Compassion, Community, and Connection](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rwanda-blog-2025/) - Reflecting on my recent Together Women Rise trip to Rwanda, these are the images that stick in my mind: row after row of brilliant, green hills extending to the horizon; brightly-colored birds flitting about and calling from dawn until dusk – even in downtown Kigali; and the huge, warm smiles of every single Rwandan we met.
- [A Critical Period for Global Health and Education Programs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-critical-period-for-global-health-and-education-programs/) - The Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS is working to defend foreign assistance funding. As they review the Administration’s mega bill for the coming year, both the House and Senate proposals currently call for slashed funding and/or outright closure of almost all US foreign assistance.
- [Rise’s Impact:  Hamsatou and Fadimata’s Story](https://togetherwomenrise.org/hamsatou-and-fadimatas-story/) - Caravan to Class was Together Women Rise's Featured Grantee in March 2017. Rise’s $42,260 grant was used to train 200 women in 10 villages in classical literacy, teaching them basic reading, writing, and calculating in their local languages to both improve their livelihoods and empower this group of women to be important advocates for education
- [Together Women Rise’s Impact: Pushpa’s Story](https://togetherwomenrise.org/pushpas-story/) - Nepal Youth Foundation was a Together Women Rise Featured Grantee in 2012 and a Sustained Grantee from 2016-2018. In total, we have invested more than $100,000 in the organization. These funds have been used to help eradicate the selling of young girls into bonded servitude and to promote gender equality and empower women in Nepal.
- [Together Women Rise’s Impact: Mama Helena’s Story](https://togetherwomenrise.org/mama-helenas-story/) - A Voice for Change Beekeeping Empowers a Rural Woman to Transcend her Traditional Roles The African People & Wildlife Fund (APW) builds the capacity of rural Africans in northern Tanzania’s Maasai community to engage in conservation and sustainable livelihood strategies that promote the dual objectives of biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation. Together Women Rise awarded
- [The Power of the Girl](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-power-of-the-girl/) - Tara Abrahams delivers Decade of Dreams Keynote By Laura Haight DFW Communications Director A group of journalists known as The Documentary Group were looking for ways to continue the work of a media icon - Peter Jennings - after his death in 2005. They wanted to do the work that he would have done -
- [Safety and security far from the reality of women caught in civil war](https://togetherwomenrise.org/safety-and-security-far-from-the-reality-of-women-and-girls-caught-in-civil-war/) - Women and children in conflict zones around the world are far more likely to be killed, raped, injured and torn from their homes than actual combatants. The Women Peace and Security Act offers protection for women on the ground and a seat at the negotiating table. But it is languishing in Congress. What can DFW
- [What is the essence of Dining for Women?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-essence-of-dfw/) - Certain keywords help define ourselves and our values. DFW has four that we think describe the essence of who we are, what we value and how we work toward achieving our goals. Tell us if you agree and how you see those words in action. By Barb Collins Chair, Board of Directors Hyacinths, daffodils, and
- [CA gets ready for co-founder's visit](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ca-gets-ready-for-founders-visit/) - An article in the Santa Cruz (CA) Sentinel gives overview of Dining for Women purpose and activities as the organization gets ready to welcome Marsha Wallace for a March 2013 tour that will include television and radio programs as well as many chapter meetings!
- [Nigerian kidnapping focuses world attention on a massive global issue](https://togetherwomenrise.org/nigerian-kidnapping-focuses-world-attention-on-a-massive-global-issue/) - The shocking kidnapping of 270 Nigerian schoolgirls has turned the world's attention to human trafficking. Every day, in every country, people's lives and futures are stolen from them. There is no easy answer, no quick fix. But we can take advantage of the opportunity to educate others on the widespread horror of modern-day slavery and
- [Featured programs announced for first half of 2015](https://togetherwomenrise.org/featured-programs-announced-for-first-half-of-2015/) - Dining for Women is pleased to announce its grant program for the first six months of 2015, which will provide more than $331,000 to grassroots program from Jordan to Haiti. The programs will directly benefit more than 13,500 women and girls, and countless more indirectly. The programs work toward improved health, increased educational opportunities, training
- [Stop the violence](https://togetherwomenrise.org/stop-the-violence/) - The 16 days between the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov. 25) and Human Rights Day (Dec. 10) represents a coordinated effort to promote activism and awareness. Violence against women exists in every country and at every income level. So there are many voices talking about the issue this week. Dining
- [DFW growth in Utah is topic](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-growth-in-utah-is-topic/) - Kay Smith, chapter leader in Provo, UT, is spotlighted in an article in The Daily Herald. The article notes that there are now three DFW chapters in Utah - that's pretty exciting. Smith is also one of our international travelers and visited Vietnam in March 2013.
- [Albany student paper: "Dining for Change"](https://togetherwomenrise.org/albany-student-paper-dining-for-change/) - It's nice to see student journalists covering Dining for Women. The St. Rose Chronicle, a student newspaper at The College of St. Rose at Albany, NY, wrote an article about the Albany chapter's meetings - potluck meets global discussion.
- [Women, Peace, and Security](https://togetherwomenrise.org/women-peace-and-security/) - By Laura Haight DFW Communications Director The Women Peace and Security agenda's goal is to empower women - representing half the world's population - as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened by war and violence. It's a broad goal, noted Tanya Henderson, public policy director for Women's Action for New
- [Using our collective voice for change](https://togetherwomenrise.org/using-our-collective-voice-for-change/) - The International Violence Against Women Act is one of several important pieces of legislation around the world needed to stop stoning, rape, assault and other forms of inhumane and degrading treatment of women around the world. By Marsha Wallace DFW’s 10th Anniversary celebration inspired us in many ways, not the least of which was the
- [Santa Barbara chapters inked](https://togetherwomenrise.org/santa-barbara-chapters-inked/) - The News Press in Santa Barbara (CA) did a cover story on Dining for Women's two local chapters, led by Peggy Welik and Melissa Hansen.
- [Delaware Today piece spurs membership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/delaware-today-piece-spurs-membership/) - A short but effective article in Delaware Today in July 2013, resulted in a spurt of new interest in Delaware chapters.
- [Daytona Beach, FL, covers Ormond Beach chapter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/daytona-beach-fl-covers-ormond-beach-chapter/) - The Daytona Beach News-Journal has a great article on the Ormond Beach chapter and its leader Rachell Samson.
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: Learning more](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-learning-more/) - By Cheryl Ackman Wisconsin Yet another whirlwind day, filled with history and brutal truths of the Salvadorians’ not so distant past. We visited Arch Bishop Romero’s home and the chapel he was shot in while giving a mass to the people. He was killed by a sniper in March, 1980. He was so admired by
- [Hillary Clinton proud to be "partner in progress" with Dining For Women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/hillary-clinton-proud-to-be-partner-in-progress-with-dining-for-women/) - Why does Hillary Clinton support DFW? Find out and see her letter in its entirety.
- [DFW Statement on Coronavirus Outbreak](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-statement-on-coronavirus-outbreak/) - Dining for Women has been closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak here in the U.S. and globally, and we are following the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). In everything we do, our top priority is the health and safety of you, our members, our
- [DFW Virtual Chapter Meetings Will Begin this Week](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-virtual-chapter-meetings-will-begin-this-week/) - Our hearts go out to the people who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic here in the U.S. and all around the world, especially those who have lost loved ones. We appreciate the healthcare workers, local communities, and governments who are on the frontlines of caring for people and containing this virus. I want
- [DFW's Coronavirus Response Plan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfws-coronavirus-response-plan/) - Dear DFW Friend: I wish I could check in with each of you personally to see how you are doing! I hope that you and your family are staying home and staying safe, but also staying connected during these isolating times. Dining for Women has always been about caring, connection, and community, and this is
- [None of Us Will See Gender Equality in Our Lifetimes](https://togetherwomenrise.org/none-of-us-will-see-gender-equality-in-our-lifetimes/) - This is a sobering statement. It was also one of the headlines in late 2019 when the World Economic Forum released its latest Global Gender Gap Report. According to the report, it will take 99.5 years — more than a lifetime — for women and men to reach parity across health, education, work, and politics.
- [Update on Modifications to Grants Program Due to COVID](https://togetherwomenrise.org/update-on-modifications-to-grants-program-due-to-covid/) - I am very excited to share two announcements in regards to Together Women Rise’s grant making! When the COVID pandemic negatively affected donations last spring, Together Women Rise took some precautionary measures to address the challenging and uncertain times that all nonprofits were facing. We wanted to ensure that we could continue to support our
- [Nepal Hit by Second Wave of COVID-19: Updates from Our Grantees](https://togetherwomenrise.org/nepal-hit-by-second-wave-of-covid-19/) - The news reports out of India over the past few months have been heart-breaking as the country has experienced a disastrous, second COVID-19 outbreak, resulting in over 400,000 new cases daily at its peak. Now, Nepal is suffering a similar fate with a devastating second wave of COVID-19. Latest reports are that Nepal is considering
- [Recent Events in Haiti and Afghanistan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recent-events-in-haiti-and-afghanistan/) - Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti following the August 14 earthquake, and to the people of Afghanistan whose country is in crisis. We have reached out to our grantees in both countries to find out how they are being affected and what members can do to help, and we have put together
- [Dominican Republic 2015: Chasing the good](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dominican-republic-2015/) - Eighteen TWR members recently spent a week getting to know the students and staff at the Mariposa DR Foundation. The program brought us all closer to the work this program does to empower girls who are living up to the legacy of their namesakes. By Patricia Andersson Trip Leader There are an awful lot of
- [Peru 2014: A meaningful journey](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-2014-a-meaningful-journey/) - Our Oct 2014 trip to Peru had moments of deep meaning, great experiences and one-of-a-kind memories. Traveller Kay Manley paints a picture. ur trip was full of new sights, sounds and adventure from start to finish; top this with the opportunity to share with 14 strangers who end as a family. — Donna Lefkovitz Neshek
- [Burma 2015: A look back](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-a-look-back/) - Join us for a look back at our two-week journey to mysterious, beautiful and troubled Southeast Asian country of Burma/Myanmar. By Patricia Andersson Trip Leader While the itinerary of our trip followed the most common tourist route in this recently-opened Southeast Asian country, most of the activities we participated in were anything but touristy. Our
- [Spokane Chapter Spotlight](https://togetherwomenrise.org/spokane-chapter-spotlight/) - Special interest group: Together Women Rise aims to level playing field for women one potluck at a time, The Spokesman-Review
- [Where is the Outrage?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/where-is-the-outrage/) - I keep asking myself this question: where is the outrage? How have people become numb to the struggles of those who do not have access to the COVID-19 vaccines? Ten thousand people die globally every single day on top of the millions who have already died. Yet there still is not a plan to ensure
- [Systems change? To help women? What’s up with that?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/systems-change/) - By Scott Osborne, Member of Together Women Rise's Grant Selection Committee The systems that make up our world were designed by men. From Tokyo to Tijuana, from Delhi to Denver, the workplaces, banks, bus routes, parliaments, voting requirements, and nearly everything else, were created by men, for men. As a result, today our world is
- [The Proven Platter—Nepal, November 2021](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-nepal-november-2021/) - Momos are quintessentially Nepalese. These flavor-packed, bite-sized dumplings are so popular that they are sold by street food vendors and also feature prominently on menus of upscale restaurants in Nepal. Eaten as a snack, an appetizer, or made a complete meal of along with soup, momos are versatile. Traditionally, momos, like their cousin the gyoza,
- [Advocacy Group Addresses Global COVID Vaccine Access](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-group-addresses-global-covid-vaccine-access/) - For the past couple of months, our Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS has been working on global COVID vaccine access. We see this as an essential action if we wish to foster global gender equality, and it is the only solution to the COVID-19 pandemic available to use right now. During this pandemic,
- [Sharing Best Practices: Chapter Leaders Share Ideas at “Together Again Celebration”](https://togetherwomenrise.org/cls-share-ideas-at-together-again-celebration/) - Thank you to all the chapter leaders who participated in our special Together Again Celebration on Sept 13. It was a great opportunity to connect with chapter leaders across the country! Our thanks to Dr. Veena Khandke, our Director of Grants and Partnerships, for a great presentation and "sneak peek" of our new, 2022 grantees.
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, October 2021](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-october-2021/) - Mandazi is delicious breakfast food of lightly fried sweet dough flavored with coconut and warm African spices. It is crunchy on the outside and pillowy soft inside, making it a perfect complement for coffee or tea. It is a common street food in Kenya. Mandazi ¼ cup warm water 2.5 tsp active dry yeast
- [Chapter Milestones for September 2021](https://togetherwomenrise.org/chapter-milestones-sep-2021/) - CAPTION FOR ABOVE PHOTO: Over the past 12 years, our CA, San Jose-2 chapter has donated $139,552 to Together Women Rise. In addition to monthly donations, the chapter also sponsors the education of two girls (and sends birthday and Christmas presents), funded a fistula operation, built a fence around a school, purchased playground equipment for a preschool,
- [“How Can I Qualify as a Together Women Rise Advocate?”](https://togetherwomenrise.org/qualify-as-a-together-women-rise-advocate/) - By Jim Hennigan, Global Advocacy Group Being an advocate seems daunting - and all the more so if we’re speaking up for others because there’s the added pressure of making sure we stick to their message. What many people don’t realize is that we’ve all been lifelong advocates -- for ourselves, our families, our schools,
- [Chapter Profile: Together Women Rise in Belgium!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/chapter-profile-together-women-rise-in-belgium/) - Although we are not accepting any new international chapters at this time, we have a few dedicated international “giving circles” (our international groups are called giving circles vs chapters) that have supported our mission for many years, including one in Brussels, Belgium! This giving circle started in the summer of 2010 when Kasia Michaels heard a podcast
- [The Proven Platter—Sierra Leone, September 2021](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-sierra-leone-september-2021/) - Jollof rice is to West African cuisine what barbeque is to the Southern states of the United States of America. Much like the never-ending food wars over Texas barbeque versus Carolina or Kansas barbeque there is much spirited debate and light-hearted cooking wars over Ghanaian Jollof versus Nigerian Jollof versus Sierra Leonean. Jollof is quintessentially
- [Advocacy Update](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-update-gpe/) - June has been an exceptionally busy time for our advocacy group. Many of us attended the RESULTS International Conference held on June 12 and 13, followed by Advocacy Week during which we joined other advocates to meet with congressional offices. You can listen to many of the speakers and workshops from this conference here. In
- [Journey with Us to Malawi: One of Africa’s Best Kept Secrets June 8-17, 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/journey-with-us-to-malawi/) - By Kay Yoder, Florida Regional Leader and Director of US Operations for Ripple Africa A country not instantly recognizable by its name or geographical location, Malawi is one of Africa’s best kept secrets and a travel destination not to be missed! It is a beautiful, sub-tropical country with a majestic lake lining much of the
- [The Proven Platter – Dominican Republic, August 2021](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-dominican-republic-august-2021/) - The Dominican chimichurri burger has been called one of the best street foods in the world. The burgers are cooked on a hot griddle or skillet so that a crispy crust forms around the juicy inside. I made one batch with ground beef and one with ground Impossible burger, a vegan option. The spicy sauce,
- [The Proven Platter – Cameroon, July 2021](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-cameroon-july-2021/) - The cuisine of Cameroon has the distinction of being some of the more diverse of the cuisines in the continent. Partly due to the location, at the junction of Western, Northern and Central Africa, and partly due colonial influences from being a German, French, and British colony. July’s featured grantee, Global Pearls, Inc., created recipes
- [The Proven Platter – Guatemala, June 2021](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-guatemala-june-2021/) - This month’s recipe is Pupusa from Guatemala. Pupusas are stuffed tortilla snacks often sold by street vendors. Traditionally, Pupusa are stuffed with beans and cheese but you can find many varieties with various vegetables and pulled meat. The recipe below uses beans, green chilies, and queso cheese, but any combination of beans and cheese would
- [Advocating for Global Education](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocating-for-global-education/) - In April, the Together Women Rise Advocacy Chapter With RESULTS was busy making time-sensitive appropriations requests for FY22. Now we are asking our members of Congress (MOC’s) to sign on to letters in support of global education and nutrition within the foreign affairs budget. This year we are requesting large increases for global nutrition --
- [We Miss You!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/we-miss-you/) - Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting with three of our incredible Together Women Rise volunteers in Florida, shown in the photo (from left: Beth Palmer, Carol Buzilow, and Kay Yoder). Spending time with these women is pleasure enough, but this was extra special because it was one of my first in-person, member visits since
- [Ways to Jump-Start your Chapter!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ways-to-jump-start-your-chapter/) - Pictured above: It was a joyous occasion when the CA, Thousand Oaks-1 chapter – fully vaccinated – met in person again after a long absence. You had an active and thriving chapter … meeting regularly, fully engaged. And then COVID struck and social distancing began. You put your chapter meetings on hold, fully intending to
- [We Have Never Been More Inspired! Hear How DFW Grantees are Adapting to this New Environment](https://togetherwomenrise.org/we-have-never-been-more-inspired/) - DFW’s grantees are on the frontlines of attempting to stem the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic in the countries where they operate. Many are supporting critical community response efforts such as providing soap and increasing access to water needed for simple handwashing, or creating safety awareness campaigns. Others are finding new and innovative ways
- [The Proven Platter—Uganda, May 2021](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-uganda-may-2021/) - The food of Uganda melds the food of its forefathers with the food of its colonizers and immigrants to make for an interesting mash-up. Mandazi, the Ugandan doughnut, is an excellent example of this. A popular snack that sometimes stands in for breakfast, this puffy, soft, pillowy, fried dough is nothing like the doughnuts those
- [Advocacy Chapter Harnesses the Power Of Women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-chapter-harnesses-the-power-of-women/) - By Jim Hennigan, member of Together Women Rise National Advocacy Committee and the Advocacy Chapter With RESULTS If there’s one thought that haunts me, it’s the fact that for all of the greatest women we can name, there are hundreds – probably thousands – more of them of equal talent and courage and character who
- [The Proven Platter – April 2021, India](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-april-2021-india/) - The joke goes that an astronaut getting out of the space shuttle and setting foot on the newly discovered planet gets greeted with chai and samosa by the friendly Indian chaiwallah (tea shopkeeper) who wonders what took the rest of humanity so long to get there. As with most jokes, there’s a kernel of truth
- [Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfws-commitment-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/) - Dear DFW Family, Dining for Women (DFW) is an organization that is fully committed to gender equality for all, and we carry out our programs understanding this great responsibility. I am happy to announce that DFW is also rising to the challenge of addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in a formal and deliberate fashion. Since
- [A Snapshot of Our Heart: Our Co-Founder Discusses the Upcoming Name Change](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-snapshot-of-our-heart/) - What’s so important about our name? Our name is a snapshot of the heart of our community. Our name has the power to inspire. Over the last two decades, we’ve worked side by side to open doors of equal opportunities for women and girls to determine their futures. Our global community of women, girls, and
- [The Proven Platter – March 2021, Zimbabwe](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-march-2021-zimbabwe/) - This month’s dish is samp and beans, which comes from Zimbabwe, a central African country. Zimbabwe is bordered by two rivers which supply fish to eat and water to grow crops in the summer. Most of the crops and fish are dried to last through the dry winters. Common to every culture is a stew
- [President’s Perspectives: Looking Ahead to 2021 and An Exciting New Name](https://togetherwomenrise.org/presidents-perspectives-looking-ahead-to-2021/) - Most of us welcomed 2021 with high hopes and an eagerness to leave the uncertainty of last year behind us. COVID-19 has certainly changed the way Dining for Women works, at least for now, and we will continue to assess how the pandemic has changed the world around us. In 2020, we asked our grantees
- [The Proven Platter – February 2021, Bangladesh](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-february-2021-bangladesh/) - This month’s recipes are from Bangladesh and were supplied by Sabita Rakshit, a friend of mine who grew up in the southern region close to the coast. With fish being readily available, she said most meals would include a fish and rice dish accompanied by various daals (lentil stew) and vegetables. Breakfast was usually Luchi
- [Advocacy Update: First 100 Days Campaign](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-update-first-100-days-campaign/) - With elections behind us and a new Administration taking office this month, there is change in the air. What a perfect opportunity to join us as we build relationships with the new Congress to influence policies affecting women and girls! Dining for Women's partnership with RESULTS has helped us build new relationships and new skill
- [Women are most at risk after Nepal quakes](https://togetherwomenrise.org/women-are-most-at-risk-after-nepal-quakes/) - Women in Nepal will bear the greatest burden of loss following the recent earthquakes. The loss of home and a sense of place is one, but women are also at risk and vulnerable to traffickers and abusers. Programs we have sponsored in Nepal are working hard to help each other to overcome this adversity. By
- [The Proven Platter – January 2021, Burkina Faso](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-january-2021-burkina-faso/) - A one-pot dish of greens and rice, Babenda is a popular dish in many parts of Burkina Faso. Greens such as kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, or dandelion greens can be used in the dish. In our recipe we are using a mix of swiss chard and spinach, but any of the other greens can
- [A Bouquet of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Culture](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-bouquet-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusive-culture/) - By:Barbara Chatzkel, Chair of DFW's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) National Committee and Shaniece Criss, member of DFW's Board of Directors and Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Culture (DEIC) Board Committee Since 2017, an extraordinary group of Dining for Women members has been championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for our organization.
- [The Proven Platter – December 2020, Haiti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-december-2020-haiti/) - This month’s featured dish is Lambi, a spicy conch stew that was once considered the national dish of Haiti. It is made with a pepper and herb blend known as epis, which is a common addition to many Haitian dishes. On the side is pikliz, a spicy, cabbage-based vegetable blend fermented in vinegar. Overfishing has
- [Dining for Women Advocacy Update](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dining-for-women-advocacy-update/) - Advocacy, as I heard recently in a webinar on human migration and child health, is no longer an elective pursuit. It is the positive actions we take to make change. Right now, public health is our priority as the world is facing a once-in-a-generation pandemic. COVID has and will continue to change the world as
- [Announcing the 2020 DFW Art Allure](https://togetherwomenrise.org/announcing-the-2020-dfw-art-allure/) - Deb Grove, artist and generous member of Dining for Women’s CA, Orinda-1 chapter, has donated many pieces of art, each valued at $1,000, for DFW donors who give $5,000 or more in 2020! Donors will be contacted to select their piece of art after their gift is received. The 2020 Art Allure will run until art
- [The Proven Platter – Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-democratic-republic-of-congo-drc/) - The National dish of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Poulet à la Moambé (variously spelled as mwambe or nyembwe) is a rich, hearty chicken stew that seems like the perfect dish for a cold winter night. While the dish has influences of French cooking techniques in the manner in which it is prepared, it is
- [End of Summer Celebration Brings Connections and Creative Ideas](https://togetherwomenrise.org/end-of-summer-celebration-brings-connections-and-creative-ideas/) - Following the success of our Chapter Leader Town Hall in the spring, our Chapter Health and Retention Committee held a special, virtual End of Summer Celebration for Chapter Leaders, Mentors, and Regional Leaders on August 25. It was a fun event that gave Chapter Leaders across the country the opportunity to meet each other and
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, October 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-october-2020/) - This month we are visiting the cuisine of Kenya, an African country whose border touches both Lake Victoria and the Indian Ocean. While researching foods common to the area, I came across pepper soup, which is served across Africa in many forms. It can be as basic as a broth or stock flavored with ground
- [Congress Left DC: Time to Make Noise in the Media!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/congress-left-dc-time-to-make-noise-in-the-media/) - By Ken Patterson, Director, Grassroots Impact for RESULTS, DFW’s Advocacy Partner Congress left DC for the long August recess with no agreement on a Covid-19 supplemental spending bill. This has left millions of people in the U.S. and around the world in dangerous predicaments. Governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in low- and middle-income countries are
- [The Proven Platter – Cambodia, September 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-cambodia-september-2020/) - Cambodian cuisine, also known as Khmer cuisine, often gets conflated with Thai or Vietnamese cuisine. While it does share similarities with the cuisine of its neighbors, the flavors are different. If one had to choose two ingredients that were definitive of Cambodian cuisine, they would be rice and fish. Rice is so integral to the
- [Advocacy Op-Ed in Post & Courier](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-op-ed-in-post-courier/) - COMMENTARY: US SENATE MUST DELIVER A GLOBAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE by Beth Ellen Holimon and Jim Hennigan of Dining for Women
- [A DFW Member’s Advocacy Experience](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-dfw-members-advocacy-experience/) - By Tonnie Cummings, member of WA, Vancouver-1 I have been a member of the Vancouver, WA chapter of Dining for Women (DFW) for 10 years. A couple of months ago, I decided I wanted to take a more active role in helping marginalized women and girls. I looked at the DFW Advocacy Chapter webpage,
- [The Proven Platter – Lebanon, August 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-lebanon-august-2020/) - This month’s featured recipe is a delicious filled pastry from Lebanon called Maamoul. These molded cookies feature a rose and orange blossom water flavored dough filled with date and nut blends. Each cookie is formed by hand and pressed into a mold which is then wacked on a table or counter to release the cookie
- [A New Normal?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-new-normal/) - It’s now the second half of 2020 … a year that will surely go down in infamy. Around the world, people are grieving the loss of loved ones, experiencing illness and ongoing health issues, as well as unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us started this year with plans that have since been
- [The Proven Platter—Liberia, July 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-liberia-july-2020/) - The cuisine of Liberia is an interesting mix of West African Coastal cuisine and Creole, a combination that is a reflection of its location and its history. Peppers are aplenty and the food, like the air, is filled with heat. Liberian cuisine is unique among other West African cuisine in the preponderance of baked goods.
- [Raise Your Voices for a Global Response to the Global Pandemic](https://togetherwomenrise.org/raise-your-voices-for-a-global-response-to-the-global-pandemic/) - June has been a very busy month for our DFW Advocacy Chapter with RESULTS. On June 17, we had our chapter’s monthly webinar and learned about giving an “EPIC Laser Talk” when talking with our members of Congress. The EPIC format is used effectively by our partner, RESULTS, and stands for: Engage, Problem, Illustrate or
- [Black Lives Matter Everywhere](https://togetherwomenrise.org/black-lives-matter-everywhere/) - At Dining for Women, we come together as a community dedicated to equality and justice for women and girls around the world. While gender equality is our organization’s guiding star, we, as a community, know that this fight does not exist in a vacuum. We cannot separate gender inequality from other injustices we see in
- [Update: DFW Advocacy Chapter with RESULTS](https://togetherwomenrise.org/update-dfw-advocacy-chapter-with-results/) - By Leslye Heilig, DFW Advocacy Committee Chair We have now held our third monthly advocacy meeting since we launched our partnership with RESULTS. I am so encouraged by the interest and the active participation. We can change the world, now with one letter to the editor at a time. Advocacy is a positive and
- [President’s Update](https://togetherwomenrise.org/presidents-update/) - Dining for Women is a little different than it was three months ago, isn’t it? We have had live conversations with over a dozen grantee representatives and hundreds of members on our weekly virtual meetings. We have grantees who have modified their projects or budgets when we made our funds flexible so they could meet
- [Advocacy Chapter with RESULTS Update](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-chapter-with-results-update/) - When Rep. William Timmons (SC-4) signed a letter supporting an additional $1 billion in funding for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, it sent minor shock waves among groups that advocate for Global Fund support. Rep. Timmons’ participation was important because he is a newcomer to these types of letters and could
- [The Proven Platter – Kenya, June 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-june-2020/) - Rice cooked with meat and vegetables is eaten all around the world. Pilaf, or rice cooked in broth, is believed to have originated in Persia around 500 BC. By the time it reached Africa, it had become a blend of rice, warm African spices with various meats mixed in. In Kenya it became Pilau, a
- [The Proven Platter – Nepal, May 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-nepal-may-2020/) - Fun fact: a large number of small Indian restaurants in the United States of America are actually run by Nepali immigrant chefs. Several serve Indian food along with (if one were to look at the fine print on the menu) some dishes that are of Nepali or Himalayan origin. But, repeat after me and loudly:
- [Grants Management in Unpredictable Times](https://togetherwomenrise.org/grants-management-in-unpredictable-times/) - Dear DFW Friend: Recently, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged governments around the world to put women and girls at the center of their efforts to recover from COVID-19. He stated that COVID-19 could “reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women’s rights globally”. While we know that women and girls
- [I am Dining for Women, Hear Me ROAR](https://togetherwomenrise.org/i-am-dining-for-women-hear-me-roar/) - I am Dining for Women, Hear me ROAR I am a mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, wife, husband, partner, spouse, aunt, uncle, daughter, son, BFF I am a she, he, and they I am from the global north, I am from the global south, I am straight, I am queer, with skin colors in every hue
- [The Proven Platter – Uganda, April 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-uganda-april-2020/) - A recurring theme I find as I research cuisine from different parts of the world is one of interconnectedness and of the different ways in which we are similar. The history of human settlement is a story of migration, a movement not just of people, but also of their food, culture, and customs. It is
- [The Proven Platter – March 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-march-2020/) - “Mucho gusto!” (Nice to meet you!) from a familiar voice in a new setting. This is Vinola, your writer of “Customs and Cuisines” bringing you the Proven Platter for March 2020. And as the greeting hinted, this month we dine to benefit women and children in the Spanish-speaking country, Guatemala. Guatemalan cuisine is a mix
- [Central Regional Leaders Featured](https://togetherwomenrise.org/central-regional-leaders-featured/) - Family team leads group to end poverty among women, children, Hudson Life
- [Setting Goals for a New Decade](https://togetherwomenrise.org/setting-goals-for-a-new-decade/) - 2020 is a leap year, marks the start of a new decade, and promises big things in store for Dining for Women! I am thrilled to announce that we just reached 500 chapters across the US! To celebrate this achievement, we will plant 500 trees in Malawi in partnership with our grantee, Ripple Africa. This
- [The Proven Platter – February 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-february-2020/) - This month we are celebrating Malawi which is in southeastern Africa. Although Malawi is landlocked, a third of its territory is covered by Lake Malawi. Lake Malawi National park is a UNESCO World Heritage site for being of “global importance for biodiversity conservation due particularly to its fish diversity.” The cuisine of Malawi is reflective
- [The Proven Platter – January 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-january-2020/) - While working on the recipe for this month’s Featured Grantee’s country, I took a moment to reflect on how much I have enjoyed being on the recipe team at Dining for Women. It has sparked the return of a world map to the wall of my kitchen, so I know where each country is geographically.
- [The Proven Platter – December 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-december-2019/) - We travel back to the eastern part of Africa this month – to Kenya, the country of origin of December’s featured grantee. Jacaranda Health offers Kenya’s first nurse mentor training center, which trains top nurses from Kenya’s public hospitals to mentor hundreds of peer nurses and sustainably improve maternal outcomes for mothers and babies. That
- [DFW featured in Upstate Business Journal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-featured-in-upstate-business-journal/) - Meet the Local Leaders Behind Global Movement Dining for Women, Upstate Business Journal, Greenville SC.
- [WA, Ferndale Chapter Spotlighted](https://togetherwomenrise.org/wa-ferndale-chapter-spotlighted/) - Ferndale’s “Dining for Women” Group Fights for Others in Developing Countries, WhatcomTalk social network for Bellingham, Ferndale, and Lynden WA areas.
- [Sharing Best Practices: DFW’s Annual Appeal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/invest-in-your-wellbeing-strengthen-the-impact-sustainability-of-dfw/) - By Susan Tocher, co-leader of the CO, Boulder-1 chapter What do you love about Dining for Women? The women who belong, our connection to the world, and the hope it gives me were responses from my chapter members recently. As we gather each month, we receive these gifts which touch our hearts. The connection we
- [The Proven Platter – November 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-november-2019/) - In doing research about Swaziland, the country of origin of Young Heroes Foundation, November’s featured grantee, I learned about a dish called sidvudvu. It’s a thick, nutritious porridge made of mashed cornmeal and pumpkin. In other words, corn and winter squash. That particular combination of ingredients seems not unlike something that could be served at
- [Have Fun and Support Dining for Women with Chapter Fundraisers](https://togetherwomenrise.org/fun-and-support-chapter-fundraisers/) - By Betty Purkey-Huck, Rocky Mountain Regional Leader and Chair of the Chapter Health & Retention Committee Want a fun way to raise money to support DFW? Have a chapter fundraiser. Fundraisers are not only a good way to raise money, they can also be a great way to build relationships and community within your chapter,
- [Sharing Best Practices Transitioning Your Chapter’s Leadership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/transitioning-your-chapters-leadership/) - By Ruth Bates and Leslye Heilig, Northeast Mentors When you were planning your first chapter meeting, you probably gave little or no thought to how you would transition the chapter leadership in the future. However, leadership transition needs to be a consideration right from the start in order to ensure that your chapter stays healthy
- [The Proven Platter – October 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-october-2019/) - The craft of preserving foods by pickling them is such an important technique in so many of the world’s food cultures. In Nepal, the country of origin of October’s featured grantee, Street Child US, pickles are called achaar. They’re often served alongside the dal and rice dishes of Nepal, in order to provide flavor and
- [We’ve Moved!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/weve-moved/) - Dining for Women is still based in Greenville, South Carolina, but we have moved to an office that accommodates our needs and supports our staff much better, while also allowing for our future needs. As part of our current strategic plan, DFW is committed to being a preferred employer, and this includes providing a positive
- [TIGER’S NEST aka TAKTSANG MONASTERY](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tigers-nest-aka-taktsang-monastery/) - By Ellen Williams, DFW Traveler and Member of the WA, Spokane Valley-1 chapter Guru Rinpoche, Precious Master, rode upon a flaming tigress to mediate for four months in a cave now located on the lower floor of the monastery. At this site, the iconic monastery is nicknamed Tiger’s Nest. Guru Rinpoche established Buddhism-- the everyday fiber that holds
- [Day 3 – READ Center Visit in Thimphu](https://togetherwomenrise.org/day-3-read-center-visit-in-thimphu/) - By Regula Spottl, DFW Traveler and Member of the NC, Greensboro-5 chapter Another sunny and warm day: unexpected but very welcome! As usual, breakfast buffet at the hotel between 7 and 9 am. Beth Ellen, Dining for Women President, introduced the grant DFW gave READ Bhutan in 2017. Next, we went to the Institute of
- [Day 1: The Trip Has Begun!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/day-1-the-trip-has-begun/) - By Linda Levine, Dining for Women Traveler and Member of the CA, Saratoga-1 chapter Greetings from Thimphu! I’m having an amazingly colorful time on my Dining for Women trip to Bhutan. When Sandy (Baily) and I arrived in Paro along with three other DFW travelers, we received white welcome silk scarves. One of our guides,
- [Bhutan: An Experience on top of the world](https://togetherwomenrise.org/bhutan-an-experience-on-top-of-the-world/) - 50 million years ago the Indian plate collided with the Eurasian plate to give rise to the Himalayan mountain range. A mountain range that continues to grow 1 cm a year. What a vision of beauty with high peaks, and breathtaking glaciers and valleys. Nestled in this mountain range is the beautiful landlocked country of
- [The Proven Platter – September 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-september-2019/) - September’s featured grantee, Edu-Girls, Inc., is located in India, a vast country with so many distinct culinary regions. If I spent the rest of my life cooking only the foods of India, I’d still have a lot to learn about the foods of India. One thing I definitely know is that cooking and eating the
- [Celebrating Staff Anniversaries](https://togetherwomenrise.org/celebrating-staff-anniversaries/) - Happy anniversary to Dr. Veena Khandke, our Director of Grants and Partnerships, for five years on staff with DFW. Dr. Khandke manages DFW’s Grants and Partnership Programs, working closely with our volunteer Grant Selection Committee and Education Team. The following are some reflections on her time with DFW. In your 5 years, which is the
- [Growth Mindset](https://togetherwomenrise.org/growth-mindset/) - By Anna Schoon, Dining for Women Regional Leader Committee Chair Have you ever wondered why some people encounter a challenge and face it courageously and others give up without really even trying? The answer is their mindset. Some people have a fixed mindset, the belief that their potential for success is limited by qualities they
- [The Big Give Winners: Which Grantees Did They Choose?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2019-big-give-winners-grantees-picks/) - Thank you to all our recurring donors and especially to those who signed up during our 2nd annual Big Give campaign. We added more than 100 new recurring donors during the campaign, which brings our total to 1,627 members who give automatically every month. Their contributions amount to more than $53,000 per month in predictable,
- [POWER. PROGRESS. CHANGE: 2019 Women Deliver Conference](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2019-women-deliver-conference/) - In early June, Dining for Women co-founder Barb Collins, staff members Wendy Frattolin and Justine Allen, and volunteer Regional Leaders Karen McCune (Northwest Region), Pat Payne (West Region), and Colleen Kill (West Region) attended Women Deliver in Vancouver, Canada. Women Deliver is the world’s largest conference on gender equality and the health, rights, and well-being
- [The Proven Platter – August 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-august-2019/) - The country of Uganda is where this month’s featured grantee, Brick by Brick Partners, is located. There are lots of fabulous Ugandan recipes on the Dining for Women website. A peek there will yield all kinds of mouthwatering dishes that represent the wonderful cuisine of East Africa. I highly recommend making some of them. Yum!
- [The Proven Platter - July 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-july-2019/) - Pakistan is the home to this month’s featured grantee, Irqa Fund. Just imagine the culinary possibilities of a country that’s bordered by China, Iran, Afghanistan, and India. Wow! From a cooking perspective, the recipe options seem so exciting, so full of creative possibilities. Truthfully, it would be entirely possible for me to go totally overboard.
- [Happy 5th Anniversary to Two DFW Staffers](https://togetherwomenrise.org/happy-5th-anniversary-to-two-dfw-staffers/) - DFW staff members Wendy Frattolin and Justine Allen recently celebrated their fifth anniversaries with DFW. Wendy is our Communications & Membership Director, and Justine is Member Engagement Coordinator. Both reflected on their time with DFW and answered a few questions about what inspires them. In your 5 years, which is the grantee that always inspires
- [The Proven Platter – June 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-june-2019/) - “Meat ‘n’ three.” That’s the colloquial expression used to describe a particular type of restaurant in the South. The concept is easy enough: choose a meat from what’s available on a particular day, and then load up on all the sides – a couple of vegetables, some rice or potatoes, a biscuit or corn muffin,
- [The Big Give 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-big-give-2019/) - This month, we will hold our 2nd annual drawing of recurring donors to see which five members will be able to designate $500 to their favorite DFW grantees! How does it work? Anyone who is set up as a monthly recurring donor with DFW as of May 20 -- either through bank draft or credit card
- [DFW Partners with UNICEF to Address Rohingya Refugee Crisis](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rohingya-refugee-crisis/) - More than 16,000 Rohingya babies were born in refugee camps and informal settlements in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh from August 2017 – May 2018 after a spike in violence in Rakhine State, Myanmar forced thousands of families to flee their homes across the border. “Around 60 babies a day are taking their first breath in appalling
- [UNICEF Summit featured in University News](https://togetherwomenrise.org/unicef-summit-featured-in-university-news/) - Students Press for Global Change through Dining for Women, Furman University
- [UNICEF Partnership featured in Forbes](https://togetherwomenrise.org/unicef-partnership-featured-in-forbes-2/) - Women Continue Empowering Women and Girls Around the World, Forbes
- [Sharing Best Practices: Building Community in Your Chapter - Do Something Outside of Your Chapter Meetings!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/building-community-outside-of-your-chapter-meetings/) - One of the greatest impacts of DFW, in addition to supporting women and girls in developing countries, are the communities which our chapters become. Within those communities come movements and relationships that impact our lives and those around us. For some chapters, their communities are enhanced and strengthened through activities outside of their monthly meetings.
- [The Proven Platter – May 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-may-2019/) - It is impossible to think of Afghanistan and not think of war – multiple decades of war. It’s also impossible to think of the shape-shifting role the United States has played during the last 40 years of Afghanistan’s continuous conflict and not consider how impossibly complex the world is. What’s painfully easy to understand? That
- [The Proven Platter – April 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-april-2019/) - We travel back to the western part of Africa this month: to Mauritania, south of Algeria and Morocco, with miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. I absolutely love the name of April’s featured grantee: Mindleaps! It makes me think of exactly what my mind was doing – all while developing a recipe that was
- [Kenya attack had little direct impact on partner programs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/kenya-attack/) - Dining for Women has partnered with eight programs currently operating in Kenya. We checked in on them in the wake of the horrific attack on Garissa University on April 2, 2015. We have several supported programs in Kenya and we worried about their safety after this week's tragic attack at Garissa University. We reached out
- [Six degrees of connection](https://togetherwomenrise.org/six-degrees-of-connection/) - Door buster or door rusher? All women stand on the shoulders of those who broke down barriers before. In March, let's remember, honor, celebrate and emulate them. By Beth Ellen Holimon DFW Executive Director International Women’s Day is upon us and it has me thinking about women who make sacrifices, who want more, and who
- [NYCityWoman](https://togetherwomenrise.org/nycitywoman/) - Potluck Philanthropy, NYCityWoman
- [Wall Street Journal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/wall-street-journal/) - What’s Behind the Surge in Giving Circles? - Wall Street Journal
- [The Berkshire Edge](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-berkshire-edge/) - Amplifications: Q&A with Dining for Women’s Leslye Heilig - The Berkshire Edge
- [The Quadrangle](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-quadrangle/) - Dining for Women Presents “Half the Sky” - The Quadrangle, the student newspaper of Manhattan College
- [The Proven Platter – March 2019, India and Tanzania](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-march-2019-india-and-tanzania/) - It’s such wonderful serendipity that the countries of origin for March’s featured grantee (Her Future Coalition, in India) and sustained grantee (African People and Wildlife, in Tanzania) are inexorably linked by geography and ancient trade routes—and, by extension, food. As I mentioned last month, the mainland of Tanzania has miles of coastline along the Indian
- [Baltimore Style Feature](https://togetherwomenrise.org/baltimore-style-feature/) - The Main Dish: Philanthropy – Baltimore Style magazine, February 2019 issue
- [Inside Philanthropy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/inside-philanthropy/) - May We All Feast Together: A Giving Circle That Aims to Empower Women Overseas – Inside Philanthropy
- [The Proven Platter – February 2019, Tanzania](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-february-2019-tanzania/) - It just dawned on me: The very first thing I consult when I think about the cuisine of a country other than the one I’m from isn’t a cookbook – it’s a map! The country of origin of this month’s featured grantee is Tanzania. One brief peek at the tattered world atlas that’s taped to
- [What a Year Ahead!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/what-a-year-ahead/) - It is so exciting to welcome in 2019 after such a fabulous 2018. We ended the year with about 450 chapters (and growing as we close out the year) with a goal to exceed 500 chapters in 2019! These new chapters and funds are allowing us to enhance our Sustained Grants program, provide extended education
- [The Proven Platter – January 2019, Niger and Togo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-january-2019-niger-and-togo/) - Happy New Year! Starting this month, we’ll not only share recipes from the country of origin of our featured grantee, but also from our designated sustained grantee. The potential culinary mashups in 2019 at Dining for Women meetings are certainly very exciting! January’s featured grantee, Venture Strategies, is located in Niger. Our sustained grantee, Integrate
- [Guatemala 2018 -- Day 6 – Women’s Justice Initiative](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2018-day-6-womens-justice-initiative/) - By Suzanne Spitzer, Dining for Women member, SC, Greenville-7 chapter Background Guatemala faces some of the highest levels of violence against women and girls in the world, has the third highest femicide rate globally, and ranks third lowest in the region on the Gender Inequality Index. Rural indigenous women and girls are disproportionately impacted
- [Guatemala 2018 – Day4 - Visit to Starfish—Her Infinite Impact](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2018-day4-visit-to-starfish-her-infinite-impact/) - By Judy Bacon, Chapter Leader, WA, Spokane Valley-1 In Dining for Women we hear the word “impact” all the time. That word came alive for me the day our tour group visited the Starfish School in Guatemala and saw what impact truly means. We had already enjoyed three amazing days of sightseeing and bonding in
- [Guatemala 2018 – Day 3 – Weaving and Retail Therapy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2018-day-3-weaving-and-retail-therapy/) - By Emmy Holt, Dining for Women member, SC, Greenville-7 chapter After being served breakfast at the hotel, we walked down to the dock in Panajachel where we climbed into motor boats and crossed Lake Atlitlan (translation: “near the volcano”) to San Juan La Laguna. What a beautiful lake, formed from a crater after the
- [Guatemala 2018 – Day 1 -- Going Back in Time](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2018-day-1-going-back-in-time/) - It was fitting to start our first full day in Guatemala going back in time to the Iximche /ee-sheem-chay/ ruins between Antigua and Panajachel. Iximche was the capital of the Kaqkichel Mayan Kingdom from 1470-1524 prior to Spanish conquest. Over 100 structures have been found at Iximche which is composed of four large plazas strung
- [The Proven Platter – December 2018, Around the World Appetizer Party](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-december-2018-around-the-world-appetizer-party/) - Hello Diners! I can’t believe it’s December already! We’re taking on India this month! Usually, I like to do an “Around the World Appetizer Party” for my last post in December. I think we need to keep things simple in December since we’re all so busy. It feels right for appetizers instead of a full
- [The Peace Corps and Finding Your Purpose](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-peace-corps-and-finding-your-purpose/) - By Sonia Marsh, author, blogger, and member of Dining for Women’s CA, Fullerton-1 chapter It’s funny how situations in life can eventually lead to finding your purpose. Had my 28-year marriage not fizzled in 2015, I would never have served in the Peace Corps, and probably never have discovered Dining for Women. I applied
- [From 9600’ Elevation in Colorado to 98’ Above Sea Level in Rhode Island: Two Unique DFW Chapters](https://togetherwomenrise.org/two-unique-dfw-chapters/) - by Susan Prener, Northeast Regional Co-Leader and Member of DFW’s Chapter Health and Retention Committee Once you read this blog, I bet you will want to visit these two unique chapters yourself! Take a peek at what makes these Dining for Women (DFW) chapters attract and keep members. At 9600 feet elevation, the Breckenridge, Colorado chapter is on a “Rocky Mountain High”!
- [Northwest Mentor Featured in Local Paper](https://togetherwomenrise.org/northwest-mentor-featured-in-local-paper/) - Dining for Women and Judy Bacon are highlighted in The Fig Tree. READ MORE
- [UNICEF Partnership Featured in Forbes](https://togetherwomenrise.org/unicef-partnership-featured-in-forbes/) - "Women are Working Together to Support Girls Worldwide" - Forbes article on UNICEF's partnership with women's organizations, including DFW. SEE ARTICLE
- [Dining for Women’s Impact: Sheba Melody’s Story](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dining-for-womens-impact-sheba-melodys-story/) - Kenya Self-Help Project was Dining for Women’s Featured Grantee in July 2017. Our $44,990 grant provided an integrated, in-school program of Girls Club education, life skills training, and material support to improve health awareness, school retention, and class performance. The project included the distribution of over two thousand Dignity Kits, containing underwear, locally-made, reusable sanitary
- [The Proven Platter - Kenya, November 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-november-2018/) - Hello Diners! Kenya calls us to come for a visit this month! And since it’s November, it’s definitely time to think about a warming beef stew, epic comfort food at this time of year. Kenyan Beef Stew is not all that different from our American version. It contains meat, potatoes, and carrots. I find that
- [An Extra Helping of Service from Retiring Recipe Curator Linda McElroy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/an-extra-helping-of-service/) - Dining for Women started with a meal. Even as the organization has grown, food has retained a special place at the center of the giving circle. Sharing a meal means sharing time, conversation, and a bit of ourselves. Linda McElroy has helped spur that connection by encouraging creativity in the kitchen and a fresh look at
- [Our New 10-Year Chapter: Congratulations to NC, Charlotte-2](https://togetherwomenrise.org/our-new-10-year-chapter/) - Looking to the past and encouraging growth for the future has helped the NC, Charlotte-2 chapter thrive for a decade. Founded by Sheri Calandra, the chapter is now led by Julia Edelson and Tricia Malinowski. Sheri gathered neighborhood friends and founded the NC, Charlotte-1 chapter in 2003. “Those were the days when there was no
- [Sharing Best Practices: Building Community in Your Chapters](https://togetherwomenrise.org/building-community-in-your-chapters/) - By Betty Purkey Huck, Rocky Mountain Regional Leader and Chair of the Chapter Health and Retention Committee Each month in this newsletter, we’ve been giving you ideas on how to make your chapter more active, vibrant, and sustainable -- things like trying a new location for your meetings, changing the food, or making the
- [Engaging Stakeholders in DFW Planning](https://togetherwomenrise.org/engaging-stakeholders-in-dfw-planning/) - Although it is almost September, I am still elated about our Knowledge is Power National Conference in May and from all the energy that our grantees and members created for our mission and our future. At the closing of the conference, I told our audience that the conference felt like a launchpad. I think we
- [Connecticut Chapter Celebrates 10 Years of Friendship](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ct-chapter-celebrates-10-years-of-friendship/) - Every third Wednesday of the month finds a dozen or so members of the CT, Torrington-1 chapter enjoying a potluck dinner and fellowship as they support their sisters around the world. The chapter, founded by Florae Helmstetter (who is now a member of the SC, Greenville-1 chapter), recently celebrated 10 years together. It began with
- [DFW Recipe Curator Plans to Retire](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-recipe-curator-plans-to-retire/) - Dining for Women started with a meal. Even as the organization has grown, food has retained a special place at the center of our chapters. Sharing a meal means sharing time, conversation, and a bit of ourselves. DFW member Linda McElroy has helped spur that connection by encouraging creativity in the kitchen and a fresh
- [Witnessing U.S. Foreign Aid in Action in Guatemala](https://togetherwomenrise.org/witnessing-u-s-foreign-aid-in-action-in-guatemala/) - By Chris King, Co-leader of DFW’s CA, San Francisco-1 chapter and member of DFW’s Advocacy Committee Extreme poverty is an unrelenting churn of chaos and difficulty for families, yet they survive. There is a lot of pressure for people to leave the violence and poverty they face in a country like Guatemala. In addition
- [Recruiting New Members to Your Chapter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recruiting-new-members-to-your-chapter/) - By Betty Purkey-Huck, Rocky Mountain Regional Leader and Chair of the Chapter Health and Retention Committee Are you looking to increase the size of your chapter, or replace members who have moved away? September is a great time to recruit new chapter members as many people are looking to join activities in the fall. As
- [The Proven Platter - Afghanistan, October 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-afghanistan-october-2018/) - Hello Diners! This month we are traveling to Afghanistan. Naan, a type of flatbread, is the most widely consumed bread in Afghanistan. But for something more interesting I discovered the Afghan “bolani,” or filled turnover. The most common filling includes mashed potatoes and lots and lots of green onions. For a very earthy flavor, try
- [The Proven Platter - September 2018, Malawi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-september-2018-malawi/) - Hello Diners! This month our good works take us to Malawi. I think we’ve been there a few times before! I picked up one of my go-to African cookbooks, “Zainabu’s African Cookbook,” for inspiration this month. I found a recipe for Beef with Butternut Squash that sounded promising. When I read the recipe, I realized
- [Celebrating 10 Years in Vienna/Fairfax](https://togetherwomenrise.org/celebrating-10-years-in-viennafairfax/) - Food takes center stage at DFW’s Vienna/Fairfax chapter, led by Shelley Brosnan and Colleen McLain. The group is celebrating 10 years of wonderful dishes, passion for service, and dedication to each other. The chapter was founded by Shelley, along with Tamara Drozd. The pair had been thinking about starting a cooking club when they learned
- [Two St Paul Chapters Featured](https://togetherwomenrise.org/two-st-paul-chapters-featured/) - The Villager featured two chapters in the St Paul, MN area. READ MORE
- [Making an Intergenerational Chapter Work](https://togetherwomenrise.org/making-an-intergenerational-chapter-work/) - By Corinne Blakemore, Central Regional Leader and member of the Chapter Health and Retention Committee When I first heard about Dining for Women in 2010, I was planning to join a local chapter and get involved in the organization straight away. Little did I know that there were no chapters in Indiana or even
- [Stitching a Brighter Future](https://togetherwomenrise.org/stitching-a-brighter-future/) - Quilters create a different kind of art. It is one that is frugal, often relying on source material of leftover or repurposed fabric. It brings people together to focus time and effort on each delicate stitch. It creates warmth, both the physical kind that comes from a layered blanket and the emotional kind that accompanies
- [Celebrating 10 Years of Friendship and Purpose](https://togetherwomenrise.org/celebrating-10-years-of-friendship-and-purpose/) - The PA, Abington-1 chapter, started and still led by Debbie Britt and Mary Liz Jones, is celebrating 10 years of friendship, connection and learning – and it all started with a desire to help others. Mary Liz saw a magazine story about DFW and kept it for quite a while, ultimately discussing it with Debbie.
- [The Proven Platter - Kenya, July 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-july-2018/) - Hello Diners! It’s July, and we’re visiting Kenya this month! Usually when I think of Kenyan food, it’s some kind of stew, but it is summertime and I wanted something to serve that is light and refreshing. I came up with a twist on a traditional Kenyan corn and bean stew called “Githeri” by turning
- [The Proven Platter - El Salvador, August 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-el-salvador-august-2018/) - Hello Diners! This month we are arm chair traveling to El Salvador. Right off the bat I knew what I wanted to make—Pupusas! I’ve had them many times from the local pupuseria, but I’ve never made them myself. I got busy doing some research on how to make them and also found a great tutorial
- [Millions of Women and Girls Are Threatened by Cuts to U.S. Foreign Aid](https://togetherwomenrise.org/millions-of-women-and-girls-are-threatened-by-cuts-to-u-s-foreign-aid/) - By Betsy Dunklin, Chair of Dining for Women’s Advocacy Committee Experts on the well-received advocacy panel at our National Conference (see photo) emphasized that NOW is the perfect time to add your voice to your dollars to help impoverished women and girls in developing countries. Action on the just-passed FY2018 and proposed FY2019 budgets is taking place
- [Change Up Your Meetings By Taking Them Outside](https://togetherwomenrise.org/change-up-your-meetings-by-taking-them-outside/) - By Ruth Bates, Northeast Region Mentor and member of the Chapter Health and Retention Committee Do you feel like your meetings sometimes get a little monotonous? Do you have a month when you can’t find someone willing to host your chapter meeting? My chapter had that happen early last summer. Historically, certain members have
- [The Proven Platter, Haiti, June 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-haiti-june-2018/) - Hello Diners! We’re going to Haiti this month. Can you say “pork griot” (gree-oh)? It is one of the most popular dishes you will find there. Chunks of pork are marinated, then simmered until tender and succulent, then fried until caramelized and crispy. You’ll always find it accompanied by “pikliz” (pik-lees), a spicy, vinegared cabbage
- [We Are Grateful for the Service of Retiring RL Kay Manley](https://togetherwomenrise.org/retiring-rl-kay-manley/) - Retiring Carolinas Regional Leader Kay Manley isn’t leaving DFW, but she will be missed as she returns to being an active member rather than shepherding chapter leaders. Kay went to her first DFW meeting with the NC, Asheville-1 chapter in 2012. “From the first meeting, I thought, ‘This is what I want to be involved
- [Stephanie Sawyer: Our Social Media Curator for 5 Years](https://togetherwomenrise.org/stephanie-sawyer-social-media-curator/) - We are grateful for the dedicated service that DFW member Stephanie Sawyer has provided as our Social Media Curator for the past five years. Stephanie is now stepping down from this role, moving on to a new opportunity, but one with the same mission to empower women and girls in developing countries. Stephanie first got
- [Act Now to Impact the 2019 Foreign Aid Budget](https://togetherwomenrise.org/act-now-to-impact-the-2019-foreign-aid-budget/) - By Betsy Dunklin, Advocacy Committee Chair Support is growing internationally to put women and girls at the core of a country’s foreign aid to end extreme poverty. Will you add your voice to keep the U.S. moving in this direction? Now is a perfect time to tell your representatives in Congress how you feel.
- [Sharing Best Practices: Get Creative to Increase Your Meeting Attendance](https://togetherwomenrise.org/get-creative-to-increase-your-meeting-attendance/) - By Betty Purkey-Huck, Rocky Mountain Regional Leader and Chair, Chapter Health and Retention Committee Oh my gosh, there were only three members at my chapter meeting last night! What’s going on? Has that ever happened to you? You may be used to 12 members attending your meetings and suddenly only three or four are showing
- [The Proven Platter - Benin, May 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-benin-may-2018/) - Hello Diners! This month we are traveling to Benin (Beh-NEEN). It is just a tiny slip of a country in West Africa. It runs the long way south to north, and it is surrounded by Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria. The official language is French; however, many indigenous languages are still spoken. Peanut- and
- [Rwanda 2018 – Day 4 – Visiting Our First DFW Grantee](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rwanda-2018-day-4-visiting-our-first-dfw-grantee/) - By Vicki Meitus (Denver, CO) It was day 4 and after breakfast, we were off to visit one of the DFW grantees, SHE (Sustainable Health Enterprises). As we boarded the bus for our venture into the countryside, we were pleasantly surprised to be joined by Connie Lewin, Director of Strategy for SHE (and a DFW
- [Rwanda 2018 – Day 5 – Gardens for Health Visit](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rwanda-2018-day-4-gardens-for-health-visit/) - By Marie Vayo-Greenbaum (Wilmington, DE) Another beautiful African morning dawns as we sip our strong coffee and prepare to visit the facilities of Gardens for Health, just outside of Kigali. We have a full day’s visit planned with lots of interesting interactions along the way. It feels great to get off the bus and have
- [Rwanda 2018 – Day 2 – Rwandan Culture, History, and the 1994 Genocide](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rwanda-2018-day-2-rwandan-culture-history-and-the-1994-genocide/) - By Jackie Saber (Raleigh, NC) Walking from my room along the beautiful Chez Lando’s fragrant paths, lined with neatly trimmed green hedges and what seemed like the aroma of honeysuckle, on my way to our morning gathering. Air shifting, not quite a breeze but enough to fill my ears with the sound of a certain
- [Rwanda 2018 – Day 3 - Talking Gender in Rwanda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rwanda-2018-day-3-talking-gender-in-rwanda/) - By Wendy Wheeler (Newton, MA) On Day 3 of our amazing Dining for Women Rwanda trip, the major focus was gender equity. Some background: women are remarkably well-represented in the Rwandan government. When Rwanda ratified its constitution in 2003, they outlawed discrimination to prevent the ethnic persecution that resulted in the 1994 genocide. But beyond
- [Deepening Impact with Sustained Grants](https://togetherwomenrise.org/deepening-impact-with-sustained-grants/) - In 2017, Dining For Women’s Grants and Partnerships Oversight Committee (GPOC) launched a “year of education” in order to ensure that we are informed about the current research and best practices in grantmaking and in promoting equality for women and girls. In addition to the GPOC, we engaged a “member discussion forum” to share in
- [Sharing the Workload of Running Your Chapter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sharing-the-workload-of-running-your-chapter/) - By Judy Bacon, Volunteer Mentor, Chapter Leader of WA, Spokane Valley-1, and member of DFW’s Chapter Health and Retention Committee You are a fantastic and devoted Dining for Women chapter leader. In fact, you’re Wonder Woman! You do it all, and you do it well. You schedule the meeting, you plan the meeting, you
- [The Proven Platter - Uganda, April 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-uganda-april-2018/) - Hello Diners! My choice for the Proven Platter recipe this month has a very fancy name: Rolex – but it’s not what you think. Although it’s called a “rolex” we know we wouldn’t eat a watch. Of course not! In Uganda, a rolex refers to a rolled breakfast omelet. :) Similar to our well-known and
- [Join DFW at CSW62!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/join-dfw-at-csw62/) - New York and Northeast chapters are invited to attend a panel presentation about gender-based violence during CSW62, the 62nd session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), to be held March 14 in New York. Dr. Veena Khandke, DFW’s Director of Grants and Partnerships, will represent DFW as the primary sponsor of this
- [Taking a Bite out of Inequality](https://togetherwomenrise.org/taking-a-bite-out-of-inequality/) - Online magazine Comstock's spotlights CA, Rancho Cordova-1, aka the American River chapter. READ MORE
- [Do You Have a Plan for Chapter Leader Succession?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/do-you-have-a-plan-for-chapter-leader-succession/) - By Betty Purkey-Huck, Rocky Mountain Regional Leader and Chair of DFW’s Chapter Health and Retention Committee You just found out that your spouse/partner is being transferred to another city and you are moving. Your first thought isn’t about your DFW chapter and it shouldn’t be, but what is going to happen to your chapter when
- [U.S. Foreign Aid, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment](https://togetherwomenrise.org/u-s-foreign-aid-gender-equity-and-womens-empowerment/) - Dining for Women is collaborating with Oxfam America to elevate the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment in U.S. foreign aid. Oxfam, a global social justice organization working to end extreme poverty, offers resources and a depth of experience in this field that is valuable to Dining for Women as we develop our Grassroots
- [The Proven Platter - Guatemala, March 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-guatemala-march-2018/) - Hello Diners! I am pretty excited about what I’ve got planned for you this month. The country of Guatemala is on the docket. We’ll start out with some guacamole and chips, Guatemalan style, just to whet our appetites. Then it’s on to the main course, Fiambre Rojo. Think of an enormous Italian antipasto platter and
- [DFW featured in NCPA Magazine](https://togetherwomenrise.org/31373-2/) - The winter edition of the National Peace Corps Association's magazine, WorldView, includes an article by RPCV and Regional Leader Peggy Smith. SEE ARTICLE
- [Local Paper Spotlights CA Chapter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/local-paper-spotlights-ca-chapter/) - Lamorinda Weekly features our CA, Lafayette-2 chapter. SEE ARTICLE
- [Poughkeepsie Journal Features our Youngest Chapter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/poughkeepsie-journal-features-our-youngest-chapter/) - NY, Rhinebeck -1 caught the attention of local media. READ MORE
- [From A Simple Meal to Changing the World: 15 Years Later](https://togetherwomenrise.org/from-a-simple-meal-to-changing-the-world-15-years-later/) - It all started around the dinner table. In 2003, Dining for Women Co-Founder Marsha Wallace celebrated her birthday with a simple fundraising dinner with friends. That meal would lead to DFW and its first chapter - SC, Greenville-1 - which recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. "After 15 years of inviting DFW into our Greenville homes, we celebrate the
- [You Did It Again!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/you-did-it-again/) - Even during a year in which the United States suffered through 16 weather and climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each, you, our members, showed up each month to support Dining for Women. Thanks to your record-breaking donations, in 2017 we were able to fund grants and partnerships that directly impacted the lives
- [It’s Time! Let’s Raise Our Voices for Women and Girls](https://togetherwomenrise.org/its-time-lets-raise-our-voices-for-women-and-girls/) - By Betsy Dunklin, Dining for Women Advocacy Committee Chair Last fall, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dining for Women’s volunteer Regional Leaders at their annual retreat. I was encouraged to hear that many chapters are not only excited about our new advocacy program, they are raring to go! Education has been our
- [Cloudy with a Chance of Sleet and Snow: Keeping the momentum going in every sort of weather](https://togetherwomenrise.org/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-sleet-and-snow-keeping-the-momentum-going-in-every-sort-of-weather/) - By Susan Prener, Co-Leader of our Northeast Region and member of our Chapter Health and Retention Committee As we shared in last month’s issue, chapter health and retention is very important. We want all our chapters to stay healthy, active, and engaged long into the future. Our volunteer Chapter Health and Retention Committee is
- [The Proven Platter - Peru, February 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-peru-february-2018/) - Hello Diners! Peruvian-style pollo a la brasa, or rotisserie chicken, is perhaps one of the most well-known Peruvian dishes here in the U.S. due to the many take-out joints around the country (depending on where you live!). It is also one of the most consumed dishes in Peru. A whole chicken is marinated overnight in a
- [DFW Featured in Beta Gamma Sigma Magazine](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-featured-in-beta-gamma-sigma-magazine/) - HONORS, the international magazine of Beta Gamma Sigma, published an article on DFW in its Fall 2017 issue. Beta Gamma Sigma is an honors organization whose members have achieved academic excellence in business studies. The organization has more than 820,000 lifetime members in over 190 countries. SEE ARTICLE
- [West RLs Stepping Down](https://togetherwomenrise.org/west-rls-stepping-down/) - Many thanks to our West Regional Co-Leaders Patty Karabatsos and Linda Dougall for their years of faithful service to DFW. Both are completing their terms and stepping down from their positions at the end of February. We are currently seeking volunteers to serve as our West Regional Leaders. For more information, please contact Wendy at
- [Virginia Chapter Celebrates 10 Years](https://togetherwomenrise.org/virginia-chapter-celebrates-10-years/) - Congratulations to the VA, Herndon-1 chapter, led by Sheila Hanz, on 10 years together! The group started when Sheila was told about DFW by a friend in Maryland. “I loved the concept of making a difference in the lives of women and girls,” she said. “I had recently retired and wanted to get involved in
- [Why You Should Visit Rwanda: A DFW Member Experience](https://togetherwomenrise.org/why-you-should-visit-rwanda-a-dfw-member-experience/) - By Linda Baxter, Dining for Women Member As part of Dining for Women’s Travel Program, a group of travelers will visit Rwanda February 18-25, 2018. DFW member Linda Baxter lived and worked in Rwanda and shares her experience in the country. In 2014 and 2015, I was living in Rwanda and working for the Human
- [The Proven Platter, India, January 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-india-january-2018/) - Hello Diners! We’re visiting India this month. We’ve been there many times and sampled the cuisine of many different areas of India. This time we’ll be focused on Uttar Pradesh in the northern part of India. Wikipedia tells me that “Mughlai cuisine is a style of cooking developed in the Indian subcontinent by the imperial
- [SC Chapter Featured in Article on Cross-Cultural Dinners](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sc-chapter-featured-in-article-on-cross-cultural-dinners/) - The SC, Summerville-1 chapter was featured in an article in The Post and Courier on Nov 29, 2017. SEE ARTICLE
- [DFW Participates in Webinar for International Day of the Girl Child](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-participates-in-webinar-for-international-day-of-the-girl-child/) - DFW President Beth Ellen Holimon participated in a live webinar entitled “Supporting Women and Girls Around the World” on International Day of the Girl Child, Oct 11, 2017. The event was co-hosted by the National Peace Corps Association and the Women of Peace Corps Legacy. WATCH RECORDING
- [Kansas Chapter Featured](https://togetherwomenrise.org/kansas-chapter-featured/) - On Oct 2, 2017, The Shawnee Mission Post featured our Prairie Village, KS chapter and a local information meeting held by the chapter. SEE ARTICLE
- [Tennessee Chapter Recognized for Making a Difference](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tennessee-chapter-recognized-for-making-a-difference/) - The TN, Loudon-1 chapter was featured in a local publication, The Connection, on Nov 1, 2017. SEE ARTICLE
- [DFW Featured in Online Publication](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-featured-in-online-publication/) - DFW was featured as the “Daily Impact” in A Plus, an online publication devoted to spreading the message of positive journalism, on Aug 14, 2017. READ ARTICLE
- [Waynesville Chapter Fundraiser Featured](https://togetherwomenrise.org/waynesville-chapter-fundraiser-featured/) - The Mountaineer reported on a special fundraiser by the NC, Waynesville chapter held on July 20, 2017. SEE ARTICLE
- [SHE Greenville Profiles DFW Co-Founder](https://togetherwomenrise.org/she-greenville-profiles-dfw-co-founder/) - DFW Co-Founder Barb Collins was profiled as a SHEro on the website for SHE Greenville’s Upstate Women’s Show. SEE ARTICLE
- [Washington Post Features DFW](https://togetherwomenrise.org/washington-post-features-dfw/) - DFW was featured in an article about giving circles that was published on May 31, 2017. As part of the article, the reporter and photographer visited our VA, Vienna-1 chapter . SEE ARTICLE
- [Columbia, SC Chapter Featured](https://togetherwomenrise.org/columbia-sc-chapter-featured/) - On March 31, 2017, the SC, Columbia-2 chapter was featured in The Columbia Star. SEE ARTICLE
- [DFW President Interviewed for Podcast](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-president-interviewed-for-podcast/) - DFW President Beth Ellen Holimon was interviewed for the podcast “The Enthusiasm Enthusiast” on March 15, 2017. LISTEN TO PODCAST
- [Sacramento TV Station Covers Local Chapter Meeting](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sacramento-tv-station-covers-local-chapter-meeting/) - KCRA News covered the CA, Rancho Cordova chapter meeting on International Women’s Day (March 8, 2017) and DFW’s Biggest Chapter Meeting Ever. Special guests at the meeting were members of the first Muslim Jr. Girl Scouts troop, who presented the featured grantee and conducted a community fundraiser on behalf of DFW. WATCH CLIP
- [Solving Problems That Seem Too Big](https://togetherwomenrise.org/solving-problems-that-seem-too-big/) - When the temperatures recently dropped, I enjoyed an evening curling up by the fire to read to my family after filling our bellies with great food (happily, my husband does most of the cooking). Warmth, shelter, safety, food, family connection. These are simple pleasures in life that I know not to take for granted and
- [Cincinnati Chapter Celebrates 10th Anniversary](https://togetherwomenrise.org/cincinnati-chapter-celebrates-10th-anniversary/) - Congratulations to the OH, Cincinnati-2 chapter, led by its founder, Karen Whitney, on 10 years together! Karen began to recruit friends to start a chapter, but over time, the membership has changed as some women were unable to continue and others joined in their place. Now, Karen says all the members are new friends to
- [Uplifting Women and Girls Is the Key to Solving the World’s Problems](https://togetherwomenrise.org/uplifting-women-and-girls-is-the-key-to-solving-the-worlds-problems/) - By Mansi Mehta, Manager, Global Cause Partnerships Prevent gender-based violence in South Sudan: On February 20, 2017, famine was declared in South Sudan, deepening the already existing humanitarian crisis in the region. Today, more than 2 million people have been displaced by violence in South Sudan. Of those fleeing the conflict, 87 percent are women
- [U.S. Foreign Aid: Dispelling the Myths](https://togetherwomenrise.org/u-s-foreign-aid-dispelling-the-myths/) - In Tajikistan, Mahkfirat Saidrahmonova is showing other women in her community what it takes to successfully run subsistence farms thanks to a program called Feed the Future. In Afghanistan, a challenging but rewarding internship program is providing Sayeda Korga with job skills that will give her independence and economic security as part of a program
- [The Proven Platter, Afghanistan, October 2017](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-afghanistan-october-2017/) - Hello Diners! Afghanistan is the faraway land calling to us to come visit this month! I’m really excited about the menu I’ve prepared and tested for you. We’ll start with Afghan “Nachos,” for a quick and easy appetizer, followed by the most delicious lamb dish ever, Lamb Kebab with Cinnamon, accompanied by Afghan Flat Bread.
- [The Proven Platter – Around the World Appetizer Party](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-around-the-world-appetizer-party/) - Hello Diners! It’s that time of year again. Everyone is busy with the holidays, and hoping they’ll be able to fit everything in that needs to be accomplished and stay sane. Let’s hope you will find the time to attend your chapter meeting of Dining for Women this month! I’m back with a new slate
- [The Proven Platter - Bolivia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-bolivia-2/) - Hello Diners! We’re off to Bolivia this month, seems like we were just there, enjoying massive platters of Pique Macho! Well, I guess that was last year (September of 2016), but I’m happy to go back, because there were a few recipes that I didn’t get to try out the first time around. Salteñas, in
- [The Proven Platter, Mali](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-mali-2/) - Hello Diners! We may not be physically traveling to Mali this month, but we are still able to taste and participate in the local cuisine right here at our own dining tables. Here is a wonderful recipe that is representative of a typical meal. My husband stood at the stove, eating right out of the
- [The Proven Platter, Peru 2017](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-peru-2017/) - Hello Diners! We’re going to Peru this month! I really enjoyed our last excursion there, the lovely Causa Relleno really made an impression on me. You could make that again. And of course, you will want to have some Ceviche to start, basically the national dish of Peru. But there’s another highly esteemed dish I
- [The Proven Platter, Mali – May 2017](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-mali-may-2017/) - Hello Diners! We are traveling to Mali this month. I think we were just there! For this month’s Proven Platter recipe, I decided to see what was already on the site, and choose a recipe to put through my testing process. The result is that I’ve revamped and replaced the recipe for West African Peanut
- [The Proven Platter, Guatemala June 2017](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-guatemala-june-2017/) - Hello Diners! Our dining destination this month is the country of Guatemala. I always get pretty excited when we are visiting Latin American countries, as their cuisine is one of my favorites, a close second to Italian! We’re going to make one of Guatemala’s famous dishes known as “pepian verde.” This refers to a sauce
- [The Proven Platter, Kenya - July 2017](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-kenya-july-2017/) - Hello Diners, Our armchair travels take us to Kenya this month! If you stopped in unexpectedly to visit your Kenyan neighbor just as they were sitting down to lunch, they would insist that you stay and partake of the meal with them. This is a fine example of an everyday Kenyan dish that they might
- [The Proven Platter, Bhutan - August 2017](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-bhutan-august-2017/) - Hello Diners! Wow, we are visiting a totally new country this month: Bhutan. Did you know that Bhutan was recently named the happiest country on earth? Their government actually measures the happiness quotient of their people using a metric called the Gross National Happiness (GNH). I’d love to know what the questions are! It probably
- [The Proven Platter, Myanmar - September 2017](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-myanmar-september-2017/) - Hello Diners! We’re visiting Myanmar this month, formerly known as Burma, and I’ve got a delicious curry for you to try. “Ohn-No Khao Swè” (Burmese Coconut Chicken Noodles) is one of the most common and well-known noodle dishes you will find in Myanmar. Although it is spelled “Khao Swè,” you may think it similar to
- [Proven Platter - The Gambia November 2017](https://togetherwomenrise.org/proven-platter-the-gambia-november-2017/) - Hello Diners! This month we are traveling to a place we haven’t visited yet, The Gambia. You might wonder, why I’ve referred to it as The Gambia, instead of just Gambia. Well, the official name is the Republic of The Gambia, and it is referred to as The Gambia for short. It is just a
- [For the Ithaca, NY Chapter, the Secret is Flexibility and Warmth](https://togetherwomenrise.org/for-the-ithaca-ny-chapter-the-secret-is-flexibility-and-warmth/) - Congratulations to the NY, Ithaca-1 chapter on 10 years of friendship and support for Dining for Women! The chapter was founded by Miriam Bisk and Gail Sakai. It is currently led by Karin Suskin, Karen Baum, Judith Ashton, and Sue Rakow. The four co-leaders fill different roles: DFW liaison, bookkeeper, manager of host and presenter
- [Mith Samlanh Update](https://togetherwomenrise.org/mith-samlanh-update/) - Mith Samlanh, DFW’s January 2017 featured grantee, recently updated the project’s progress in its interim report. The organization requested and was granted permission to modify its budget, applying some savings realized from materials and food support to family reintegration, one of the most important aspects of the project. As of July 31, 2017, the project’s
- [Advocacy: A Best Practice to Change the World](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-a-best-practice-to-change-the-world/) - By Betsy Dunklin, DFW Advocacy Committee Chair When our board of directors adopted advocacy as one of DFW’s four programs, it put into place something that many members have been requesting for years. In fact, at DFW’s national conference in 2013, members called for a plan to add our voices to our dollars. They wanted
- [San Francisco Chapter Celebrates 10 Years](https://togetherwomenrise.org/san-francisco-chapter-celebrates-10-years/) - The CA, San Francisco-2 chapter, led by Bri Kapellas and Chris King, is both “high tech” and “high touch”. This group of women – mostly in their 20s and 30s – combine busy lives with the desire to meet together for a common cause. “As San Francisco is a transient city, making good transitions and
- [Chapters Celebrate Their Leaders](https://togetherwomenrise.org/chapters-celebrate-their-leaders/) - In April, DFW celebrated Chapter Leader Appreciation Month for the first time. It was a way to recognize and thank our chapter leaders for all their hard work and dedication to DFW. Chapter members honored their leaders in many different ways … from champagne and cake to cards and kind words. Here are just a
- [U.S. Foreign Assistance: An Issue for Women and Girls](https://togetherwomenrise.org/u-s-foreign-assistance-an-issue-for-women-and-girls/) - By Betsy Dunklin, Dining for Women Advocacy Committee Chair Did you see that ecstatic dance of joy at the end of the video on Mali Health, our May grantee? It epitomizes what Dining for Women members often note, that despite extreme poverty and oppression, these women find happiness from their new-found skills, their support of
- [Understanding the International Affairs Piece of the Federal Budget Pie](https://togetherwomenrise.org/international-affairs-piece-of-the-federal-budget/) - By Nancy Jacobsen, member of DFW's Advocacy Committee and the CA, Tiburon-1 chapter Remember the pie chart from the Advocacy Committee blog in the September issue of The Dish? Many of you may have been surprised to learn that only 1% of the U.S. federal budget goes to international affairs. This month, we are going
- [Maryland Chapter Celebrates 10 Years](https://togetherwomenrise.org/maryland-chapter-celebrates-10-years/) - We extend the warmest congratulations to the MD, Rockville-1 chapter, led by Merle Steiner and Peggy Fitzgerald Bare, which celebrated 10 years together in September. Peggy founded the chapter with Gail Nachman after Gail learned about DFW from ABC’s “Good Morning America.” They each invited friends and work colleagues and the chapter was on its
- [How Do You Say “Love” in Quechua?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/how-do-you-say-love-in-quechua/) - Chicuchas Wasi is a place defined by love. Love is the first and last consideration of everything they do, and it is so palpable that even a stranger like me, entering for the first time, could feel it. Upon entering this school for Quechua girls outside of Cusco, Peru, all the girls were in groups
- [DFW Continues its Support for Girls’ Education with New Grant to the Peace Corps](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-continues-its-support-for-girls-education-with-new-grant-to-the-peace-corps/) - DFW is pleased to continue its partnership with the Peace Corps in 2017 in order to support girls’ education around the world. We have awarded our second partnership grant in the amount of $70,000 to the Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP). The funds will be used by Peace Corps Volunteers and local communities to implement
- [My Site Visit to DB Peru](https://togetherwomenrise.org/my-site-visit-to-db-peru/) - Once a year, I have the distinct pleasure of doing site visits of some of our grantees. This year Dr. Khandke, our Director of Grants and Partnerships, recommended that I visit DB Peru and Chicuchas Wasi as we want to be visiting recent grantees. Both visits reaffirmed my commitment to Dining for Women, my appreciation
- [Greensboro Chapter Is All about Fun, Food, and Friendship](https://togetherwomenrise.org/greensboro-chapter-is-all-about-fun-food-and-friendship/) - The NC, Greensboro-5 chapter is focused on three Fs: fun, food, and friendship. The chapter and its founder and leader, Shashi Khanna, are celebrating 10 years of supporting women and girls through Dining for Women. Shashi started the chapter at a season in life when she was looking for a way to give back. “I
- [Get to Know Elevate’s Katherine Redington](https://togetherwomenrise.org/get-to-know-elevates-katherine-redington/) - Members have been telling me for over two years about the importance of our travel program, how it has transformed their lives, and how they feel more connected to the women and girls we support through our grantees. Announcing our new travel provider in May means that soon you will have that again! We introduced
- [Grant Selection Committee Chair Transition](https://togetherwomenrise.org/grant-selection-committee-chair-transition/) - DFW is grateful for the service of Susan Garrity, who is retiring from our Grant Selection Committee (GSC). Susan has been in service to women and girls through her work with DFW since 2009, when she and three friends started the CA, San Jose-4 chapter, which they still lead. Susan spent 29 years in Operations
- [Four People and a Bottle of Wine](https://togetherwomenrise.org/four-people-and-a-bottle-of-wine/) - One of the reasons I love living in South Carolina is the friendly people; they are so darn amiable and curious. If you are waiting in line at the grocery store, you’ll learn exactly what the lady in front of you is cooking for her family dinner, which child likes chicken, and which one doesn’t
- [Biggest DFW Chapter Meeting Ever!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/biggest-dfw-chapter-meeting-ever/) - With over 40 chapters and hundreds of individual members participating, our March 8th webcast was definitely the biggest DFW chapter meeting ever! Thank you to all who joined us and provided valuable feedback on our first attempt at live streaming. What a great way to celebrate International Women’s Day and to launch our growth strategy
- [The Proven Platter - Chad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-chad/) - Hello Diners! The Republic of Chad, located in northern Central Africa, is the subject of our focus and our dining destination this month. Okra is one of the most commonly consumed vegetables there. It is used both to thicken sauces and as a vegetable used in preparation of soups and stews. I suppose you either
- [The Proven Platter - Cambodia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-cambodia/) - Hello Diners! This month we’ll be paying a visit to Cambodia and cooking up some breakfast. Breakfast for dinner, you ask? What is Linda thinking? Well, I’m thinking that Bai Sach Chrouk (grilled pork served with pickled vegetables and rice) sounds like a mighty fine dinner to me. Although, in Cambodia, this is a very
- [Sue Fernbach:  First Asheville Chapter and So Much More](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sue-fernbach-first-asheville-chapter-and-so-much-more/) - By Janine Baumgartner, DFW Member, NC, Asheville-1 chapter Sue Fernbach and her sister loved to cook. Their passion led them to a series of cooking class fundraisers embracing the food of one country at a time. A friend noted a similarity to Dining for Women, and an idea was planted in Sue’s head. She phoned
- [DFW Delegation Visits New York on Learning Trip](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-delegation-visits-new-york-on-learning-trip/) - By Beth Ellen Holimon, DFW President As Dining for Women grows, we see this as an opportunity to enhance the successful methods we have used to empower women and girls around the world. Growth inevitably brings change, and we are ensuring that we have relationships and access to research as we make decisions about the
- [Why Dining for Women Loves Automatic Recurring Gifts](https://togetherwomenrise.org/why-dining-for-women-loves-automatic-recurring-giving/) - For most charities, particularly small to medium-sized ones, donation revenue fluctuates dramatically from month to month, and year to year. Automatic monthly giving, however, offers a steady and predictable source of funding, and also allows us to benefit from other advantages: Less expensive. There’s typically a significant cost advantage because manual administrative work is eliminated. That’s particularly
- [A  Special Connection to our Featured Grantee](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-dfws-member-special-connection-to-our-featured-grantee/) - When DFW member Eileen Rogers celebrated a big birthday, she used it to impact the world. In 2009, Eileen, along with friend and fellow activist Debbie Hill, launched “The Big Wish”, their fundraising initiative to build and outfit a school in Mali. The pair wanted to turn their “big birthdays” into something significant beyond themselves.
- [Why Dining for Women? Why 8,000 Members Matter?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/why-dining-for-women-why-8000-members-matter/) - By Corinne Blakemore, Central Regional Leader I've been involved with Dining for Women for a little over 5 years and I, as well as many of you, have seen so many changes. We've grown, we've organized, we've partnered, and the excitement builds as we think about what's next. With many different organizations helping women and
- [Two (Exemplary Women) are Better Than One](https://togetherwomenrise.org/two-exemplary-women-are-better-than-one/) - By Mary Crawley, Member of Dining for Women's Recognition Committee When Chapter Leader Emilu Bailes and Co-Leader Laura Rose began the GA, Tucker-1 chapter in 2011, they probably did not realize how important it would be to rely on each other. In May of 2013, Emilu endured surgery for a non-malignant brain tumor and suffered severe
- [Dining for Women: A Recipe for Connection and Purpose](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dining-for-women-a-recipe-for-connection-and-purpose/) - By Beth Ellen Holimon, Dining for Women President “Dining for Women changed my life.” I hear this so many times. And not from women in Nepal or Bolivia. I hear it from women in Toledo, Sarasota, Bethesda. Dining for Women is changing the lives of women all over the world. For many of us, joining
- [DFW Chapters Use Creativity to Support Annual Appeal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-chapters-use-creativity-to-support-annual-appeal/) - DFW members are a creative and committed bunch! Thank you to the many chapters that held fundraisers in 2016 – together, you raised a record-breaking $46,000 for our 13th Month Annual Appeal. For everything you do throughout the year, we are grateful. Here are just some of the highlights. Our apologies if we missed your
- [Our Gratitude to Outgoing Regional Leader Leslye Heilig](https://togetherwomenrise.org/our-gratitude-to-outgoing-regional-leader-leslye-heilig/) - We extend our thanks to retiring Northeast Regional Co-Leader Leslye Heilig for her tireless efforts on behalf of DFW. She is retiring effective Jan. 31 and will take a well-deserved break before stepping back into service as a mentor later this year. Leslye’s Co-Leader, Ruth Bates, continues as Northeast Regional Leader until her term ends
- [Welcome New Regional Leaders in Central and Northwest Regions](https://togetherwomenrise.org/welcome-new-regional-leaders-in-central-and-northwest-regions/) - We are thrilled to welcome two new Regional Leaders: Leslie Galup is joining Corinne Blakemore as Central Region Co-Leader, and Kathi Jaworski is joining Karen McCune as Northwest Region Co-Leader. Both of these ladies bring dedication, experience and exceptional skills to their positions. We are grateful for their commitment to helping women and girls around
- [Celebrating a Family of Chapter Leaders](https://togetherwomenrise.org/celebrating-a-family-of-chapter-leaders/) - By Linda Dougall, West Regional Leader and member of CA, Oakland-2 chapter DFW’s CA, Oakland-2 chapter celebrated its fifth anniversary in September 2016. It is led by three sisters, Mary, Rachel and Becca McQueen, and their mom, Chris McQueen. They have created a robust, multi-generational, collaborative chapter with the ongoing support of extended family members
- [2016 Breaks All Records!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2016-breaks-all-records/) - By Beth Ellen Holimon, Dining for Women President For the past two years, we have been building our infrastructure so that we could launch our commitment to growing Dining for Women with even more chapters across the U.S. You have joined hands with us and answered the call! We also broke all records for our
- [Ready, Set, Grow!   Will You Be a DFW Ambassador?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ready-set-grow-will-you-be-a-dfw-ambassador/) - By Abbie Sladick, Florida Regional Leader and Chair of the Growth Sub-Committee Our 2020 Vision set out a bold goal – to grow from 8,000 to 20,000 members by 2020. You may wonder: why such a big goal? The answer is simple – because the need is great. We have yet to achieve gender
- [Marsha’s Legacy:  Believing in DFW Miracles](https://togetherwomenrise.org/marshas-legacy-believing-in-dfw-miracles/) - As I enter my third year with Dining for Women, I have learned a great deal about this wonderful organization. I’ve learned from members, staff, and the board, but I have to say that my principal education has come from DFW co-founders Marsha Wallace and Barb Collins. DFW owes its strength, its grace, and its future
- [Member Input Sought for Grants Program](https://togetherwomenrise.org/member-input-sought-for-grants-program/) - As Dining for Women grows and we raise more money, what will we do with these funds? At this time, here is what we know: The monthly Featured Grants Program will continue. Impact partnerships, such as the one with the Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn Program, are a way for us to proactively invest in
- [A Dining for Women Chapter in Every City](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-dining-for-women-chapter-in-every-city/) - It was such an honor to receive the baton of leadership from Barb Collins in November. As Dining for Women’s new board chair, I follow in the footsteps of Barb and Marsha Wallace, who dreamed of making a difference for marginalized women and girls around the world. What a difference they, and this organization they
- [Set Up Recurring Donations for 2017](https://togetherwomenrise.org/set-up-recurring-donations-for-2017/) - By Leslie Mason, DFW Accounting Specialist Monthly recurring donations are the easiest and most convenient way for you to give to DFW, even if you cannot attend your chapter meeting that month. They also provide a predictable source of income that we can count on to fulfill our mission. So what does it mean to
- [Sharing Best Practices - Celebrating International Day of the Girl and Supporting DFW Too!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sharing-best-practices-celebrating-international-day-of-the-girl-and-supporting-dfw-too/) - By Cynthia Sawtell, Mentor in our West Region, and Chapter Leader of CA, San Anselmo-1 On Oct. 9, the three chapters of Marin County, CA (San Francisco area) hosted a public event in honor of the International Day of the Girl Child. The concept was to share with a broader circle of women the work
- [Passing the Baton](https://togetherwomenrise.org/passing-the-baton/) - Dining for Women became a way of life for me after the first chapter meeting at Marsha’s home in January 2003. Her simple idea turned traditional philanthropy upside down, forever changing my expectations for the impact of my charitable donations. Our collective giving and educational model is proving that small contributions and individual actions, when
- [1,000 Donors in 10 Days!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/1000-donors-in-10-days/) - JOIN OUR GIVING TUESDAY PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to charitable giving, is Nov. 29. Since its founding in 2012, Giving Tuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities. As part of our 13th Month Annual Appeal, Dining
- [13TH Month Activities from Coast to Coast](https://togetherwomenrise.org/13th-month-activities-from-coast-to-coast/) - We appreciate every donation and every chapter fundraiser that is organized for the 13th Month Annual Appeal. Here are just a few examples of how our members and chapters have been supporting our annual appeal: Founders' Circle – Thank you to all of the members of our Founders'Circle for their contributions of $1,000 or more.
- [Stories from Peace Corps Volunteers: DFW’s Partnership in Action](https://togetherwomenrise.org/stories-from-peace-corps-volunteers-dfws-partnership-in-action/) - I am thrilled to share the newest projects that have been awarded over the past few months through Dining for Women’s partnership with the Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn program. From Madagascar to Kyrgz Republic, DFW members have supported girls in locations we’ve never reached before! To refresh your memory, DFW entered into a partnership
- [Co-Founders featured as "Creative Women"](https://togetherwomenrise.org/co-founders-featured-as-creative-women/) - DFW Co-Founders Marsha Wallace and Barb Collins recently recorded a half-hour interview for an audio podcast called “Sandi Klein’s Conversations with Creative Women.” Take the time to listen – you will be inspired about DFW and our mission all over again!
- [BetterWorldians podcast features Marsha Wallace](https://togetherwomenrise.org/betterworldians-podcast-features-marsha-wallace/) - Dining for Women Co-Founder Marsha Wallace shares the story behind Dining for Women and how we are connecting people in creative, powerful ways to promote gender equality around the world on the BetterWorldians Foundation weekly podcast.
- [DFW Receives Charity Navigator’s 3 Star Rating!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-receives-charity-navigators-3-star-rating/) - Thank you to all our members who voted to get Dining for Women rated on Charity Navigator! For the first time, DFW is on the list of rated charities with Charity Navigator, which is the world’s largest and most utilized evaluator of charities. There are 1.57 million nonprofits registered in the U. S. and Charity
- [Our 2020 Vision Achievements](https://togetherwomenrise.org/our-2020-vision-achievements/) - In looking at what DFW has achieved towards our 2020 Vision, the pieces that stand out the most over this year are our partnership with the Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn Program, welcoming the voices of our members into more areas of decision making than ever before through committees and volunteering, and continuing to present
- [The Proven Platter - Uganda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-uganda/) - Hello Diners! We are going to Uganda this month in support of DIG, Development in Gardening. DIG provides experiential training in sustainable agriculture, nutrition and improved cooking practices, along with developing 400 women-led home gardens. It is July, it’s hot, and I’m hoping that you’ll be able to do some grilling. I’ve got Beef Skewers
- [Update on Peace Corps' Let Girls Learn Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peace-corps-update/) - In March, DFW announced its first impact partnership grant – a $100,000 commitment to the Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn Fund in support of girls’ education. The Peace Corps' Let Girls Learn Program helps adolescent girls around the world complete their education by removing the social and structural barriers that many girls face in accessing
- [DFW Funds GLOW Camps to Inspire Girls](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-funds-glow-camps-to-inspire-girls/) - In March, Dining for Women announced its $100,000 commitment to the Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn Fund in support of girls’ education and empowerment. This grant will be used by Peace Corps Volunteers in developing countries around the world to fund grassroots, community-led projects that address barriers to girls’ education and improve the quality of
- [The Proven Platter - India](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-india/) - Hello Diners! Welcome to India. We’ve traveled there before. Flavors from exotic spices perfume every dish. Garlic, ginger and chiles add heat. If you love Indian food but are intimidated by long lists of ingredients and techniques, well, I’ve got your back. I’ve taken my inspiration for our recipes this month from “Madhur Jaffrey’s Quick
- [Let Girls Learn Grant Teaches Men & Boys about Gender Equality](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfws-grant-encourages-men-boys-to-advocate-for-gender-equality/) - Last month, we updated you about DFW’s $100,000 commitment to the Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn Fund in support of girls’ education. The Peace Corps Let Girls Learn Program helps adolescent girls around the world complete their education by removing the social and structural barriers that many girls face in accessing an education. We also
- [Beyond Dining - Diversity and DFW](https://togetherwomenrise.org/beyond-dining-diversity-and-dfw/) - By Denise Woods, Chair of the DFW Diversity Committee and Beth Ellen Holimon, President Dining for Women was founded on a culture of inclusion and the belief that all women and girls matter. With racial justice in the headlines of American newspapers on a daily basis, we want to take this opportunity to engage our
- [The Proven Platter - Bolivia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-bolivia/) - Hello Diners! This month we get to travel somewhere new, Cochabamba, Bolivia. And we are making one of Bolivia’s most beloved dishes, “Pique Macho.” Bolivians consider Pique Macho the world’s greatest expression of meat and potatoes! The dish is a sultry combination of perfectly seasoned beef cubes and sliced hotdogs. It is served over a
- [Sharing Best Practices: Annual Appeal is Coming Soon!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/annual-appeal-is-coming-soon/) - It’s almost time for our 13th Month Annual Appeal, and many chapters are already getting geared up and pumped up! There are many ways that you can bring your chapter members together to support DFW while having some fun along the way. Chapter Fundraisers Last year, we raised close to $38,000 from more than 50
- [Preparing Girls for the Future with STEM and Entrepreneurial Projects](https://togetherwomenrise.org/preparing-girls-for-the-future-with-stem-and-entrepreneurial-projects/) - DFW’s $100,000 grant to the Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn Fund in support of girls’ education will fund four anchor activities – all of which help girls by removing social and structural barriers that prevent access to education. Over the last few months, we have discussed two of them: GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) Camps
- [DFW Achieves Platinum Status on GuideStar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-achieves-platinum-status-on-guidestar/) - Donors and volunteers can find many sources of information on nonprofit organizations. Two of the most well-known resources are GuideStar and Charity Navigator, both of which are 501(c)3 organizations. Since I have been with Dining for Women, many members have asked me about DFW’s status on GuideStar and Charity Navigator, and I want to give
- [The Proven Platter - Mali](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-mali/) - Hello Diners! We are off to Mali this month, located in West Africa, in support of the Tandana Foundation. Their Women LEAP program provides literacy and numeracy training, as well as democratic governance and leadership skills. Often, the program we are supporting will send us recipes that are rooted in their culture. This month we
- [Sub-Saharan Africa and the Sustainable Development Goals](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sub-saharan-africa-and-the-sustainable-development-goals/) - Recently, Dining for Women’s Board reaffirmed our commitment to the UN-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the next nine months, a number of DFW featured grantees are from the Sub-Saharan Region of Africa. This offers DFW members the opportunity to learn about individual challenges faced by individual countries and communities in the vast region. This
- [Make Some Good News!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/make-some-good-news/) - Did you know that YOU are MAKING good news? Since 1990, extreme poverty has been reduced by 50 percent. Take that in for a moment. Dining for Women has been here for 13 of those years - you are part of something big! If you ever doubted that you are changing the world, doubt no
- [The Proven Platter -- Holiday Appetizer Party](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-november-2016/) - Hello Diners! I’ve got lots of good recipes coming your way this month. I thought I’d share with you a tradition that we have started with my group. Every year in either November or December, depending on what month we are meeting, we plan what we call our “holiday appetizer party.” Initially the idea was
- [Setting Our Course for 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/setting-our-course-for-2020/) - A Special Message from DFW’s Board of Directors Over the past year, our Board has been listening to and reflecting on many points of view from our members, our volunteer leaders, committee members, and our staff. From this, a dream has emerged for the future of our organization, and we want to share it with
- [Making Sense of our 2015 Financials](https://togetherwomenrise.org/making-sense-of-our-2015-financials/) - By Susan Stall, DFW Treasurer It is with great pleasure that Dining for Women releases its 2015 Annual Report. I would like to take this opportunity to walk through our financial performance in 2015 so that you will fully understand how our organization was funded and how we expended the funds that you so generously
- [Panel of Experts Established to Advise DFW](https://togetherwomenrise.org/panel-of-experts-established-to-advise-dfw/) - I am delighted to announce that Dining for Women has established its Panel of Experts with our first two extraordinary individuals. The Panel is a collection of individuals who bring unique skills and expertise, and provide advice and recommendations to the Board of Directors and staff. Ambassador Steven Steiner, our first Expert, serves as a
- [The Evolution of DFW’s Board](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-evolution-of-dfws-board/) - The gravitation to Dining for Women’s philanthropic model is evidence of the power of collective action. In the last decade, giving circles have emerged as a driving force for social impact. Dining for Women is a powerhouse, blending traditional nonprofit values with those of a grassroots movement. We are the largest giving circle globally --
- [The Proven Platter- Mexico](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-mexico/) - Hola Amigas (y Amigos)! I didn’t have to think too hard this month to decide which recipes that I wanted to share with you. Although I owned an Italian restaurant in Seattle for 25 years, my entire kitchen staff is from the state of Michoacán, Mexico, and the food of their country is the
- [Afghan Women Are Impacting Communities and Culture](https://togetherwomenrise.org/afghan-women-are-impacting-communities-and-culture/) - By Lynn O’Connell, DFW Member We Are Afghan Women: Voices of Hope is the title of the book released just last month from the George W. Bush Institute. I had an opportunity to attend an event announcing the book’s publication in Washington, DC, hosted by the United States Institute of Peace which featured a discussion
- [DFW Implements Best Practices in Program Funding](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dining-for-women-implements-best-practices-in-program-funding/) - 2015 was a big year for Dining for Women! Significant changes took place that have strengthened the vision, management, and operations of our organization. In her first full year at the helm, our Executive Director, Beth Ellen Holimon, realigned the duties and reporting structure of staff, led the Board of Directors through an extensive visioning
- [The Proven Platter – Making Your Own Coconut Milk](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-making-your-own-coconut-milk/) - Hello Diners! We’re off to Tanzania this month. “Prawns in Coconut Sauce” and “Pilau Masala” are headlining the menu. These recipes have been graciously shared with us by Miriam Kinunda, the author of the blog “Taste of Tanzania.” I’ve tested both recipes and I give them the thumbs up. You’ll find many other recipes
- [It’s Personal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/its-personal/) - Yes, being in the same room with change-maker champions and meeting First Lady Michelle Obama was a big moment for Dining for Women. Announcing a cross-sector strategic partnership through a $100,000 grant to the Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn Fund is a defining moment. But at the end of the day, it’s all about impact.
- [DFW Supports Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn Program](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-supports-peace-corps-let-girls-learn-program/) - On March 8th – International Women’s Day – Dining for Women announced its first Strategic Partnership with a $100,000 commitment to the Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn Fund in support of girls’ education. On that day, we were honored to participate in a special event with First Lady Michelle Obama in Washington DC to support
- [DFW is Closest Thing to Peace Corps Experience](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-is-closest-thing-to-peace-corps-experience/) - By Peggy Smith, Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Ask any Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) about their experience and they will tell you, “It changed my life”. Yes, we come home after working as a volunteer in a Third World country to clean water, hot showers, comfortable beds, nice dwellings and clean
- [Let Girls Learn Partnership is a Big Step Toward Our 2020 Vision](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peace-corps-let-girls-learn-partnership-is-a-big-step-toward-our-vision/) - What a month we have had at Dining for Women! Less than a year ago we were hammering out the details of our 2020 Vision and on March 8th we met the First Lady of the United States to celebrate our partnership with the Peace Corps’ Let Girls Learn program. DFW’s Partnership Program is now
- [The Proven Platter – Nepal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-nepal/) - Hello Diners! We are off to Kathmandu this month. I’ve always wanted to go there. Since I’m stuck in Seattle in front of my computer though, I will have to find another way to experience Nepal. That’s one of the great benefits about being a Dining for Women member: armchair travel, through our monthly grantees
- [Sharing Best Practices – Welcoming New Members](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sharing-best-practices-welcoming-new-members/) - By Wendy Frattolin, Communications & Membership Director As you know, Dining for Women’s goal is to grow to 20,000 members by the year 2020. Some people have asked how we plan to accommodate 20,000 new members into our nearly 400 existing chapters! Clearly, this is not possible. We know that, in order to meet our
- [International Women’s Day – Women’s Equity vs. Equality](https://togetherwomenrise.org/international-womens-day-womens-equity-vs-equality/) - By Beth Ellen Holimon, Dining for Women Executive Director International Women’s Day is March 8th and this year’s theme – “Pledge for Parity” – brings up the issue of equality. According to the World Economic Forum, the gender gap won’t close entirely until 2133. We know the benefits of closing the gender gap – Dining
- [Connections and Transformation in Senegal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/reconnecting-with-dfws-mission-on-a-trip-to-senegal/) - By Marsha Wallace, Dining for Women Co-Founder When I received a call from Susan Anderson, a board member with The Grandmother Project (GMP), inviting me to travel with her to Senegal to see their work in action, I jumped at the chance. Patricia Andersson, inveterate traveler and trip leader, was up for the adventure too!
- [New Committees Set Up to Advance Our 2020 Vision](https://togetherwomenrise.org/new-operational-committees/) - We are very excited to announce our latest steps toward achieving DFW’s 2020 Vision. We are launching a new Operational Committee structure which will allow our members to engage more in the decision-making processes of DFW and influence the directions we will take in the future. Our new committees will cover the key elements of
- [The Proven Platter - Nicaragua](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-nicaragua/) - Hello Diners! Let’s try something new this month! Yuca (pronounced YOO-ka) is also known as manioc or cassava. Although you will often see this plant referred to in the US as “yucca,” that is incorrect. Yucca is a totally unrelated desert plant in the agave family. The tuberous roots of plants in the yuca family
- [The DFW “Salon”: An Alternative Chapter Model](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-dfw-salon-an-alternative-chapter-model/) - By Leslye Heilig, Co-Leader, Northeast Region and Chapter Leader of MA, Great Barrington-1 and 2 For the past four years, I have been the Chapter Leader of a large, successful potluck dinner-based chapter, with approximately 25 to 50 members attending each month. This past spring, at the request of some members who did not feel
- [Laying the Foundations for Growth](https://togetherwomenrise.org/laying-the-foundations-for-growth/) - Last year, Dining for Women announced its 2020 Vision, with plans to grow our organization to 20,000 members by the year 2020. This is indeed a bold goal, and one that we believe is achievable over the five-year period. Our focus this year is on laying the foundations for our future growth, and we are
- [Three Reserve Grants Awarded](https://togetherwomenrise.org/three-reserve-grants-awarded/) - Thanks to the generous support of our members and donors in 2015, DFW has awarded three reserve grants. These grants are awarded when excess funds are accumulated in our grant reserve fund. Reserve grantees are named alternates in previous grant cycles which means they were thoroughly vetted and met all of our rigorous criteria. These
- [Find Me Fascinated](https://togetherwomenrise.org/find-me-fascinated/) - The first time I talked with Jessica Posner, co-founder of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), was June 2011. Shining Hope for Communities was Dining for Women’s featured grantee, and I had asked her to Skype with my chapter. It was about 2:00 a.m. in Kenya! We were riveted as she described the school and the
- [Visiting DFW Grantees in South Asia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/visiting-dfw-grantees-in-south-asia/) - During the fall of 2015, I traveled extensively in South Asia co-directing Furman University’s India/Sri Lanka Study Away Program, which included 15 students and two faculty members. I made the most of being in South Asia by conducting site visits and interviews with five Dining for Women grantees: Emerge Global, The Unforgotten, Anchal, Matrichaya, and
- [Sharing Best Practices – Showing Our Appreciation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sharing-best-practices-showing-our-appreciation/) - Dining for Women relies heavily on our committed and passionate volunteers, especially the 600+ chapter leaders and co-leaders like you. We simply could not achieve all that we do without our volunteers, and we want every volunteer to know that their contributions are recognized, valued and appreciated. As DFW raises the standards on all aspects
- [The Proven Platter | A Vegetarian Thali Platter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-a-vegetarian-thali-platter/) - Hello Diners! This month our culinary journey takes us to India, specifically the Maharashtra state in Western India. I got a little ambitious this month though, and rather than present you with one “proven platter” dish, I constructed an entire thali platter just for you! I had a lot of fun working on this project,
- [Dining for Women’s Theory of Change](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dining-for-womens-theory-of-change/) - As the board and I worked to culminate the voices of members, leadership volunteers, and staff for the 2020 Vision, we had to look hard at the desires of the future. Most importantly, we had to understand what Dining for Women is trying to change. This instigated a very interesting discussion because, as we have
- [Speaking With Our Hearts](https://togetherwomenrise.org/speaking-with-our-hearts/) - I’ve been writing and rewriting this message for over a decade. The heart of it is always the same: collective action drives social transformation. When individuals believe they have found a way to change the world, it's a powerful force for good. Dining for Women is a way to change the world. And in this
- [Our Sustained Funding Grantee: Anchal Project | Designing Change, Stitch by Stitch](https://togetherwomenrise.org/our-sustained-funding-grantee-anchal-project-designing-change-stitch-by-stitch/) - The mission of Anchal – our sustained funding grantee for January -- is to address the exploitation of women around the world by using design thinking to create employment opportunities, services and products that support empowerment. This mission statement truly comes to life when you hear the stories of Nita and Nasine: Nita is a
- [Sharing Best Practices – The Joys of Mentoring](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sharing-best-practices-the-joys-of-mentoring/) - By Peggy Smith, Regional Leader for the Mid-Atlantic Region Let’s hear it for our DFW Mentors. These are our foot soldiers, they walk the talk. So what does it take to be a mentor? It takes a commitment to DFW and its mission, and an interest in sharing that passion to inspire and motivate others.
- [The Proven Platter: Mexican Stuffed Peppers](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-mexican-stuffed-peppers/) - Hello Diners! Are you familiar with amaranth? We’re going to go all amaranth this month! Perhaps you’ve used it in breakfast porridge, or granola, maybe even a smoothie. Puente a la Salud Comunitaria is a grass-roots organization working primarily in the indigenous state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. Its focus is on farming, consumption and
- [DFW’s 4 Programs Add Up to Big Impact](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dining-for-women-programs-add-up-to-big-impact-for-women-girls/) - In my very first week at Dining for Women, I sat around a table with our Board of Directors while Barb Collins, Board Chair and Co-Founder, asked each of us to share our "Dining for Women Story". It was my first time meeting Anne Capestrain, but she told a story I will never forget. She
- [Gender Equity: A Path to Peace](https://togetherwomenrise.org/gender-equity-a-path-to-peace/) - Recent terrorist attacks in Paris have resulted in shock and sadness among millions, making some question what, if anything, can be done to make a positive impact on the state of affairs that contributed to the violence. In others, it has generated a sense of urgency to do something, to make a difference. This quote
- [GIVING TUESDAY PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE](https://togetherwomenrise.org/giving-tuesday-participation-challenge/) - During this time of year, we hear a lot about Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Did you know that there is also Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving? Since its founding in 2012, Giving Tuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that
- [The Proven Platter—Nepal, December 2015](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-nepal-december-2015/) - Hello Diners! Our culinary travel this month of December finds us in the Himalayas, specifically Nepal. Originally, I had it in mind to come up with an interesting twist on the “momo”, a Nepalese steamed dumpling with a meat or vegetable filling, wildly popular and sold on the streets. What about a sweet dumpling filling
- [Syrian Refugee Crisis:  A Firsthand Perspective](https://togetherwomenrise.org/syrian-refugee-crisis-a-firsthand-perspective/) - It is devastating to see and read about the Syrian refugee families, and I find myself searching constantly for more information, more perspective. Dining for Women’s featured program in January was the Collateral Repair Project (CRP), which helps refugees living in Jordan. Our $37,000 grant is being used to provide psychosocial and wellness programs as
- [The Benefits of Recurring Donations](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sharing-best-practices-the-benefits-of-recurring-donations/) - Monthly recurring donations are the easiest and most convenient way for you to give to DFW and ensure that ALL our programs receive your support – even if you cannot attend your chapter meeting that month. Recurring donations provide a predictable source of income we can count on to fund our grants program and our
- [Food for Thought: Plan a Fair Trade Holiday](https://togetherwomenrise.org/food-for-thought-plan-a-fair-trade-holiday/) - When you make a purchase, it is often an opportunity to do far more than make a wardrobe change or add to your home décor. You can make a real difference in the lives of women around the world! Unless an item is purchased from a local artisan or other producer, tracking its origin can
- [Co-Founders’ Blog: Imagine a World that Works for Women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/co-founders-blog-imagine-a-world-that-works-for-women/) - By Marsha Wallace, Co-Founder This month, Co-Founder Marsha Wallace discusses the importance of investing in Dining for Women through our 13th Month Campaign. Imagine…. A world that works for women….. Imagine every woman and girl worldwide having access to education, healthcare, economic opportunity, legal and political participation in their communities and nations, living lives free
- [The Proven Platter—Togo, November 2015](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-togo-november-2015/) - Hello Diners! This month we visit the small West African country of Togo. Sandwiched between Ghana on the west and Benin on the east, the southern end of Togo sits at the Gulf of Guinea, where plenty of access to fresh fish helps to round out the cuisine. While fish is an important source of
- [New Sustainable Development Goals Will Guide DFW Decisions](https://togetherwomenrise.org/new-sustainable-development-goals-will-guide-dfw-decisions/) - By Beth Ellen Holimon, Executive Director On September 25th, the United Nations made a historic and bold move by adopting the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These new SDGs follow and expand on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which were set in 2001 and are due to expire at the end of this year. Each
- [NEW!! Click & Pledge for Online Donations ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/new-click-pledge-for-online-donations/) - Donating online to Dining for Women is now easier than ever with our new Click & Pledge processing system. Members can conveniently make one-time, recurring or in memory/in honor donations all in one place – whether they are on their computer, tablet or mobile phone. Click & Pledge is a simple, user-friendly, and highly secure
- [One Chapter's Take on 13th Month](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sharing-best-practices/) - This month, Merle Steiner, Co-Leader for the MD, Rockville-1 chapter shares what the 13th Month Campaign means to her chapter. Our Rockville, MD Chapter is about to celebrate its 8th Anniversary. We are very proud to have been one of the early chapters joining the Dining for Women family. We have watched DFW grow from
- [The Proven Platter: Spicy Potato Terrine (Causa Rellena)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-spicy-potato-terrine-causa-rellena/) - Hello Diners! We get to explore a new cuisine this month, Peruvian food! My sister-in-law, Maria Chisholm, grew up in Lima, Peru, and she was only too happy to share with me her food memories and the things she still likes to cook. I’m really excited to share them with you. Here’s what she had
- [New Grantees Selected for First Half of 2016](https://togetherwomenrise.org/new-grantees-selected-for-first-half-of-2016/) - Equipping women in rural Mexico to farm a highly nutritious local grain crop; helping marginalized girls in Mumbai, India to complete their schooling; empowering Maasai women in Tanzania to protect their natural resources for themselves and future generations; and helping victims of human trafficking achieve justice and prosecute their traffickers. These are some of the
- [PROGRAM UPDATE:  One Heart World-Wide](https://togetherwomenrise.org/program-update-one-heart-world-wide/) - One Heart World-Wide was Dining for Women's featured program in July 2013. At that time, it was awarded a $50,000 grant to help expand the "Network of Safety" program that improves the lives of women and newborns during pregnancy and childbirth in two remote rural areas of Western Nepal. The Network of Safety includes health
- [Why Is Giving Internationally Important?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/why-is-giving-internationally-important/) - by Beth Ellen Holimon, DFW Executive Director Philanthropic reports tell the story that Americans are among the most generous in the world. Private giving exceeded $358 billion in 2014 with individuals giving 72%, foundations giving 14%, bequests 8% and corporations at 5%. The only category of giving to decline in 2014 was international giving, making
- [How are DFW’s program grantees selected?  ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/how-are-dfws-program-grantees-selected/) - A look at the work of our Program Selection Committee By Janine Baumgartner and Susan Garrity Members frequently ask how programs are selected for funding. We consider the selection of program grantees one of the most important decisions we make. As with every important decision, there is a designated person or body and there is
- [The Proven Platter: Cucumber Mango Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-cucumber-mango-salad/) - Hello Diners! We are visiting Uganda this month and I have a fresh new take on a Cucumber and Mango Salad for you. Persian traders introduced mangoes to Uganda way back in the 10th century! The spices in this dish are reflective of that cuisine as well. This would be a refreshing side dish to
- [Gender Equality and World Peace](https://togetherwomenrise.org/gender-equality-and-world-peace/) - Recently, DFW co-founders Marsha Wallace and Barb Collins and I had the opportunity to visit the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, DC with Ambassador (Ret.) Steve Steiner. Ambassador Steiner is a fabulous supporter of DFW, along with his wife and DC-1 Chapter Leader Merle Steiner. The most important message I want to convey
- [How do we hold our programs accountable?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/how-do-we-hold-our-programs-accountable/) - What happens after a program receives funds? How do we know how the program is using our funds and whether it is doing the work as promised? We have three different kinds of reports, and the timing is based on whether the program is receiving a 1 year, 2 year or 3 year grant:
- [The Proven Platter: Guatemalan Beet and Cabbage Tostada](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-guatemalan-beet-and-cabbage-tostada/) - Hello Diners! This month we travel to Guatemala. Oh how I love the food of Central America! While Guatemala does not seem to have a national dish, tamales are very popular. I hesitate to share a recipe with you because they’re pretty labor intensive. Instead, how about something simple, refreshing and different, like a Cabbage
- [A conversation with Muditar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-muditar/) - We spoke with Tricia Karpfen and Amy Hartenstine from the Muditar Foundation about how Dining For Women's sponsorship will help provide maternal and infant care for the women in the Pa-O tribal villages in Southern Shan State, Myanmar. Muditar has worked hard to create a Maternal and Infant Health program that empowers women to make
- [DFW Without Volunteers ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-without-volunteers/) - Dear DFW Member-Volunteers, After coming off two three-day weekends with Dining for Women volunteers, I am more grateful than ever for what you do, how you think, and the impact you have on Dining for Women. DFW is extremely reliant on volunteers and the thought of all our volunteers going on vacation for a month
- [Reacting to Ebola: The World Takes Stock.](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ebola-pt-3/) - Dining for Women’s grantees are located around the world, but many work in Africa, specifically West Africa. For the past year, the burdens of recovery from war – inadequate infrastructure and the struggle for education, health care and in many cases, survival – have been increased by the fight against Ebola. In a three-part series,
- [A conversation with Indego Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-indego-africa/) - We spoke with Karen Yelick, CEO of Indego Africa, about the program’s history and plans for expansion. Indego Africa partners with cooperatives of female artisans to support them through economic empowerment and education. Listen with us as Karen shares success stories and displays the artisan's beautifully handcrafted products.
- [India 2013 Trip Diary: At the Taj Majal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/india-2013-at-the-taj-majal/) - By Donna Shaver The astonishing white dome, barely visible in the hazy morning sky, rose above the deep red stone wall. Just this preliminary glimpse of the iconic Taj Mahal was sufficient to bring a collective gasp of awe from our group. We had waited in line for an hour and a half and that
- [Fighting Ebola exposed the weaknesses in Mali healthcare](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ebola-pt-2/) - Dining for Women’s grantees are located around the world, but many work in Africa, specifically West Africa. For the past year, the burdens of recovery from war, inadequate infrastructure and the struggle for education, health care and in many cases, survival have been increased by the fight against Ebola. In a three-part series, Dining for
- [Re-connecting with past programs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/re-connecting-with-past-programs/) - Our first Impact Hangout takes us to the One Acre Fund. We'll reconnect with this program and find out how they've grown from serving 25,000 families to more than 300,000 families in Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi in just six years. This is the first of a series of Impact Hangouts for 2015. One
- [Is cervical cancer the next biggest health risk for women?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/is-cervical-cancer-the-next-biggest-health-risk-for-women/) - Dr. Leslee Jaeger, an OB/GYN in Minneapolis and a DFW chapter leader, recently returned from a medical training trip to MamaBaby Haiti. There she taught clinic staff how to screen for cervical cancer. She wrote this article about her concerns of the growing risks of cervical cancer for women in the developing world. By
- [Indego Africa will find and nurture leaders](https://togetherwomenrise.org/indego-africa-will-find-and-nurture-leaders/) - Indego Africa's Leadership Program will find and develop 100 emerging leaders to achieve their potential in the organization's Rwandan artisan cooperatives. Indego Africa is our June 2015 featured program. Indego Africa is a social enterprise that supports women in Rwanda through economic empowerment and education. The organization partners with cooperatives of female artisans and
- [Smiles on Wings' Scholarship Students](https://togetherwomenrise.org/smiles-on-wings-scholarship-students/) - In December 2013, through the Smiles on Wings program, we invested in the futures of five young women. They are daughters of the Karen tribe in Thailand. The Karen people are outcasts in Thailand and often have little or no access to health care or education. These five girls are studying either nursing or childhood
- [The Proven Platter: Better-Than-Sex Cake](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-better-than-sex-cake/) - With our featured program in Rwanda this month, recipe maven Linda McElroy decided to go old school and pull some different entries from our own Dining for Women Cookbook. The Better-Than-Sex Cake is actually the only one of the collection that Linda didn't make. So you could call this an un-Proven Platter. You tell us
- [A conversation with One Acre Fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-one-acre-fund/) - In August 2009, Dining for Women granted $18,437 to a small non profit providing support to farmers in Rwanda. Today, that program has grown from serving 25,000 farmers in two countries to a projected 305,000 farmers by the end of this year in four countries. We had a conversation with Briehan Lynch of the One
- [A conversation with RIPPLE Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-ripple-africa/) - We talked with Kay Yoder, director of US Operations for RIPPLE Africa, about the Changu Changu Moto stove program that DFW is funding this month (May 2015). This is a low-tech sustainable solution that addresses multiple issues from health to environmental sustainability. Take a listen.
- [A Mother's Day Tribute to Moms and Mentors](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-mothers-day-tribute/) - Who taught you to stand up for yourself and for others? Who showed you that being kind didn't mean being weak? Who helped you become the woman you are today? For most of us it was our mom, or an aunt, or a sister, teacher or friend. In honor of Mother's Day, we invited our
- [Food situation in Nepal 'dire', UN reports](https://togetherwomenrise.org/food-situation-in-nepal-dire-un-reports/) - Dining for Women members and friends all share the concern for our programs in Nepal, and for all the residents of the country who have lost so much in the Nepal quake. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the catastrophic earthquake in Nepal. Dining for Women has several programs in
- [Dig into our 2014 Annual Report](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2014-annual-report-2/) - Our 2014 Annual Report is out and we're excited to present it to our members, donors and readers. We hope that as you review it, you'll feel the energy and pride that comes from knowing you were a big part of this. Our story is told through the incredible photos of women and girls around
- [Women defending their rights and natural resources ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/women-defending-their-rights-and-natural-resources/) - Dining for Women is moving to be a part of the broader conversation about gender equality and women’s global empowerment. We have connected with Oxfam America on some projects and recently Marsha Wallace was invited to become an Oxfam Sister on the Planet Ambassador. Through that lens, we are having our eyes opened to some
- [Dominican Republic 2015: Day 7 - What the trip meant to us all](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dominican-republic-2015-day-7-what-the-trip-meant-to-us-all/) - Our last day in the DR was a chance for us to process what the trip had meant and what we had learned. By Wendy Frattolin Greenville, SC This was our final day working at the Mariposa Center. We have grown quite accustomed to our commute on the beach, the routines at the center, and
- [Dominican Republic 2015: Day 6 — Working and fundraising](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dominican-republic-2015-day-6-working-and-fundraising/) - We learn that 38 of the girls at the center are recipients of the expansion funded by our grant. That makes the time spent with them even more meaningful. By Karen McCune Portland OR Today was our second day of working at the Mariposa Center. On the days we walk to the center, we gather
- [Dominican Republic 2015: Day 5 - Storytelling and math games](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dominican-republic-2015-day-5-storytelling-and-math-games/) - The girls learn in many interactive ways — by doing things, not just reading about them. So our travelers participate in math games, and storytelling. By Helen Borland Roswell, GA Today was the first day we would actually be working with the girls at the Mariposa DR Foundation in the Dominican Republic. This service trip
- [Dominican Republic 2015: Day 4 - From the sea to the sky](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dominican-republic-2015-day-4-from-the-sea-to-the-sky/) - Our group of travelers get hands on and learn how to make the world's best hot chocolate - starting with the raw cocoa pod. The group makes its way up the mountain to the Suriel family's cocoa farm.By Karen Ritter Quakertown, PA Our group has come to the Dominican Republic to work with The Mariposa
- [Our 2014 Annual Report](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2014-annual-report/)
- ["Are you sitting down?"](https://togetherwomenrise.org/are-you-sitting-down/) - Our 2015 slate is complete with programs addressing women's health, mental health, support for victims or terrorism and conflict and more. Our executive director looks at the difference you are making in the world. By Beth Ellen Holimon DFW, Executive Director Two weeks ago, I joined Program Director Dr. Veena Khandke in her office for
- [Dominican Republic 2015: Day 2 - The Adventure Begins](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dominican-republic-2015-day-2-the-adventure-begins/) - Our travelers get their first introduction to the girls of Mariposa and the community they live in. By Karen McCune Portland , OR Today is the first full day of our Dining for Women trip to the Dominican Republic. Being told to BE SURE to be on time, 17 Dining for Women members (all who
- [Dominican Republic 2015: Day 3 — Chasing the butterflies](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dominican-republic-2015-day-3-chasing-the-butterflies/) - The Mariposa DR Foundation takes its name from the Mirabal sisters, revolutionaries knows as "Las Mariposas" (The Butterflies) whose tragic end but courageous fight is a source of enormous pride in the country. By Wendy Frattolin Greenville, SC Their legacy is evident throughout the Dominican Republic, when you see butterflies painted on the sides of
- [Ebola: Africa struggles to recover](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ebola-pt-1/) - Dining for Women’s grantees are located around the world, but many work in West Africa. For the past year, the burdens of recovery from war, inadequate infrastructure and the struggle for education, health care and, in many cases, survival have been overshadowed by the fight against Ebola. In a three-part series, Dining for Women takes
- [2014: A year of living purposefully](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2014-program-video/) - Our 2014 programs represent a strong focus on educating women and girls and building foundations of better health and economic sustainability. Take a look back at the work that you made possible in 2014.
- [Change meets at the top down and bottom up](https://togetherwomenrise.org/change-meets-at-the-top-down-and-bottom-up/) - No one effort or approach can change the world. Abiding change comes when the governance at the top meets the advocacy and grassroots efforts at the bottom. Marsha Wallace explores three examples of new efforts driving change. By Marsha Wallace DFW Co-Founder International Women’s Day, is the one day each year devoted to promoting and
- [RIPPLE Africa makes home fires safer](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ripple-africa-make-home-fires-safer/) - Cooking should be one of those activities that makes us feel safe and secure. What's more comforting than home fires? But in much of the developing world, indoor cooking over open flames results in dangerous household air pollution. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.3 million die each year from its complications. RIPPLE Africa has
- [Dominican Republic 2015: Day 1 — Arrival](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dominican-republic-2015-day-1-arrival/) - Eighteen DFW travelers arrive in the Dominican Republic for a week-long service trip with Mariposa DR Foundation. First day? Getting to know each other. Then rolling up our sleeves. By Patricia Andersson DFW Group Leader Arrival Day! Although four of our DFW travelers came a day early and got an advance opportunity to explore the
- [Featured program selections announced](https://togetherwomenrise.org/featured-program-selections-announced/) - We've selected the featured programs to round out the 2nd half of 2015. They focus predominantly on maternal and child health but there are also programs on environmental sustainability and girls' education. Check out this interactive graphic. By Laura Haight DFW Communications We're excited to announce the six organizations that round out our slate of
- [The Proven Platter: Banana Nut Strudel](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-banana-nut-strudel/) - Don't fritter away your time in the kitchen, knock out this scrumptious Banana Nut Strudel made with a Malawi staple. Hello, Diners! This month our good works take us to Malawi, located in east Africa. Bananas feature prominently in desserts in East Africa, and in particular you will often see recipes for banana fritters (zitumbuwa).
- [A conversation with MamaBaby Haiti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-mamababy-haiti/) - Leah Rashidyan, program director of MBH's Well Women in Northern Haiti program, joined us for a conversation about the mission, the challenges and the great opportunities. "Health women build healthy families," Leah says. Take a listen.
- [Meeting girls on two continents](https://togetherwomenrise.org/meeting-girls-on-two-continents/) - Those who travel with Dining for Women are personally seeing the similarities in girls’ struggles around the world, and how two of our supported programs are helping those facing the biggest biases and lack of opportunities. By Patricia Andersson DFW Travel Director Just a few weeks ago in early February, the DFW Travel Program completed
- [Why we aren't Square](https://togetherwomenrise.org/why-we-arent-square/) - Mobile credit card payments, marked by the ubiquitous plug-in credit card reader, are growing in popularity. There's growing interest in using services like Square and others among DFW chapters. But security concerns and administrative support must play into our decisions as well. Here's an FAQ. Q. Is it alright for chapter leaders to use Square
- [Shop with a purpose](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-cause-marketing/) - It’s often referred to as “shopping with a purpose”. But in business circles, it’s known as cause marketing, and it can be a win win for nonprofits, companies and consumers. Simply put, cause marketing is a partnership or collaboration between a nonprofit organization and a for-profit company that benefits both parties. Typically, it involves the
- [Mobile payments FAQ for chapter leaders](https://togetherwomenrise.org/mobile-payments-faq-for-chapter-leaders/) - Mobile credit card payments, marked by the ubiquitous plug-in credit card reader, are growing in popularity. There's growing interest in using services like Square and others among DFW chapters. But security concerns and administrative support must play into our decisions as well. Here's an FAQ. Q. Is it alright for chapter leaders to use Square
- [Thank You: A video mash up](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2014-thank-you/) - Two little words can mean a lot. Just for fun, we took a look back through our hangouts and online presentations in 2014 and found a lot of moments worth noting -- thank yous to DFW, recognition of our members' commitment and support and some calls to action from our programs. We mashed it up
- [DFW Happenings: Through the Lens](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-happenings-through-the-lens/) - A look at some recent events held by DFW chapters and attended by DFW leaders. A busy couple of months marked by fun, camaraderie and purpose.
- [Have Dining for Women your way!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/have-dining-for-women-your-way/) - New customized emails let you have the DFW news and information you want delivered to your email as it is posted. By Laura Haight DFW, Communications Consultant How many of us start every morning with a cup of coffee, the morning paper, and 5-10 minutes of deleting the scores of email that arrived, unbidden, while
- [MamaBaby Haiti tackles critical maternal care needs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/mamababy-haiti-tackles-critical-maternal-care-needs/) - Haiti has the highest infant and maternal mortality rate in the Western Hemisphere, and the highest reported rate of cervical cancer in the world. Poverty and lack of education about their health and medical options, as well as a lack of providers, exacerbates the problems. Enter MamaBaby Haiti, a 5-year-old organization started by a group
- [The Proven Platter: Blanc Manger Coco](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-blanc-manger-coco/) - This month, we're all about dessert so check out this Haitian sweet — and pretty — "white dish". Hello Diners! Blanc Manger (blan manjay) translates as “white dish,” literally. But I will also translate it for you in my own words—coconut jello anyone? It is found everywhere in Latin America wherever the French ruled, including
- [A conversation with Grandmother Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-grandmother-project/) - Judi Aubel, Executive Director of the Grandmother Project, joined us for a conversation about their very unique program targeting grandmothers as agents for change in their communities. Featured photo: Grandmother Project Executive Director Judi Aubel with some of her "grannies". Donate to the Grandmother Project
- [What are our programs Tweeting?](https://togetherwomenrise.org/what-are-our-programs-tweeting/) - Social media makes it easy to stay in touch with our programs — with stories, activities and ideas. Follow along — and join the conversation — by bookmarking this page with the live Twitter feed from programs DFW has supported. Tweets from https://twitter.com/DineforWomen/lists/programs-beneficiaries
- [DFW contingent joins Oxfam IWD conference](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-contingent-joins-oxfam-iwd-conference/) - First event for Marsha Wallace as a Sister on the Planet Marsha Wallace leads DFW group to Oxfam conference for International Womens' Day. It's her first event as a Sister on the Planet Ambassador. By Laura Haight DFW Communications A contingent of six DFW leaders led by co-founder Marsha Wallace and Executive Director Beth Ellen
- [Menstrual Health Day](https://togetherwomenrise.org/menstrual-health-day/)
- [Education is key focus for majority of programs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/education-programs/) - Although our programs may have more than one impact area, there is always one overarching focus. A look at information on DFW featured programs from 2006 through the first half of 2015 reveals that to be education. Here's an infographic with a few other key stats about our programs.
- [Why menstruation is an issue in the world](https://togetherwomenrise.org/menstruation-facts/) - This infographic packs a lot of facts about menstrual hygiene in developing countries. Menstrual Hygiene Day began in 2014 as a way to generate awareness about menstruation and water, sanitation and hygiene development initiatives. Infographic used with permission from WASH-United.
- [Menstrual hygiene matters to all](https://togetherwomenrise.org/menstrual-hygiene-matters-to-all/) - Puberty education and access to affordable menstrual hygiene supplies can change the lives of women and girls, preventing lost time at school and work that can translate directly to a better quality of life. Menstrual hygiene matters – for women and girls, for men and boys, for communities and for us all. The issue profoundly
- [2014 Reserve Programs focus on education](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2014-reserve-programs-focus-on-education/) - Dining for Women announces three programs have been the first to be awarded grants under our new Reserve Program. All three programs focusing on educating women and girls — the most direct path to positive health and economic change. By Beth Ellen Holimon DFW Executive Director I am pleased to announce that three programs tackling
- [Ways to commemorate International Women's Day](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ways-to-commemorate-international-womens-day/) - For Dining for Women, everyday is International Women's Day so here's a list of ideas to help you celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of women around the world throughout the month of March. By Laura Haight DFW Communications Around the world, in gatherings, symposiums, conferences and DFW chapter meetings, International Women's Day will be commemorated
- [My DFW Story: Sharon Buckmaster](https://togetherwomenrise.org/my-dfw-story-sharon-buckmaster/) - Portland, OR, chapter member Sharon Buckmaster found DFW at a emotionally charged time of her life when she was searching for a way forward. This is her DFW story. What's yours?
- [Recipe database cleanup underway](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipe-database-cleanup-underway/) - A major recipe cleanup is underway on our website. Recipe favorites may go missing. Here's why. Has your favorite recipe gone missing from our website? It's possible. Our recipe curator Linda McElroy is leading an effort to cleanup our recipe database. Primarily, this is to ensure we have the rights to publish all our recipes
- [News from around the world about International Women's Day](https://togetherwomenrise.org/news-from-around-the-world-on-international-womens-day/) - Read this dynamic Twitter feed to stay on top of news, information, and activities to celebrate International Women's Day. Tweets about #IWD2015,
- [The Proven Platter: Lemon Chicken (Yassa Poulet)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/lemon-chicken-yassa-poulet/) - This recipe marinates in onions and lemon juice overnight and then grills up and is finished in a sweet-tart sauce. Dig into this Senegalese recipe. By Linda McElroy DFW Recipe Curator Hello Diners! This month our culinary journey takes us to Senegal. Yassa is a familiar and much-loved dish all across West Africa and I
- [Make a statement with Valentine's chocolates](https://togetherwomenrise.org/make-a-statement-with-valentines-chocolates/) - The chocolate industry is worth an estimated $110 billion a year. Do you know your candy bar's story? By Chris Worthy DFW, Education Materials Coordinator Chocolate treats are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. It’s hard to imagine the holiday without rich, decadent dark chocolate packaged in heart-shaped boxes. According to the National Retail Foundation, consumers spent an
- [Burma 2015: Life along Inle Lake, Day 11](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-life-along-inle-lake-day-11/) - A trip along Inle Lake shows us fishermen, women doing chores and a popular market. By Tisha Scurich Our morning started with delicious crepe-like banana pancakes from our hotel, a real treat! We headed out for the riverside to board three boats reserved for us, for the trip up one of the Inle Lake Canals. Our
- [Burma 2015: A village day, Day 7](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-a-village-day-day-7/) - Our members get a sense of life in a Burmese village. By Tisha Scurich Our journey today began with an hour long road trip to a village outside of Mandalay. Many of the villagers had heard of our visit to their village. As we approached, many of the villagers waved and smiled at our three-vehicle
- [A conversation with SHE](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-she/) - CeCe Comacho, chief operating officer of Sustainable Health Enterprises (SHE), joined us to talk about how the organization is tackling taboos, training teachers and developing innovative solutions to keep girls in school no matter what time of the month it is. Period.
- [Burma 2015: The final day, Day 14](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-the-final-day-day-14/) - Our final day in Burma (Myanmar) includes shopping (what else?) and a final dinner to celebrate our journeys, new experiences and new friends. By Marilyn Murphy Thousand Oaks, CA It’s another travel day and once again, my day to blog. Our magical Burma (Myanmar) journey is drawing to a close, as we’re heading back to
- [Burma 2015: Cooking is spicy - or spicier, Day 12](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-cooking-is-spicy-or-spicier-day-12/) - Travelers experience the art of Burmese cooking — and marketing! By Nicki Maxwell Eugene, OR We are scheduled to take a cooking class at Bamboo Delight this morning. Class begins with shopping at the market where we meet Lesly, the chef and our host. Lesly selects meat, fish and veggies for the menu. While he
- [Burma 2015: A challenging hike well worth the effort, Day 13](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-a-challenging-hike-well-worth-the-effort-day-13/) - Today's uphill trek takes us through villages, alongside fields and gives us the chance to meet many villagers. Lunch in villagers' homes was our reward. By Patricia Andersson Trip Leader It's been a pretty sedentary trip so far. Lots of bus rides, small bits of walking around, but nothing you would call aerobic activity, save
- [Burma 2015: 8,000 Buddhas and one really big spider, Day 10](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-8000-buddhas-and-one-really-big-spider/) - A long bus trip offers vistas of the countryside and the 8,000 golden Buddhas in Pindaya Cave waiting for our travelers. That, and pizza! By Marilyn Murphy Thousand Oaks, CA “This is the BEST day of the trip!” I said to myself. But then again, I’ve said that almost every day. Today we have flown
- [Burma 2015: Colorful Girl Circles, Mandalay, Day 8](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-colorful-girl-circles-mandalay-day-8/) - A day of exploration and inspiration in Mandalay. By Nicki Maxwell Eugene, OR The morning was off to a rigorous start climbing the 1700+ steps to the top of Mandalay Hill. From the top of the hill we were transported to the World’s Biggest Book. It sits on 13 acres and the marble pages (729
- [Burma 2015: Last day with Girl Determined, Day 9](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-last-day-with-girl-determined-day-9/) - The last day with Girl Determined included a moving skit about domestic violence presented by the girls and a visit to a Buddhist nunnery. Patricia Andersson Portland OR, trip leader Today took us north of Mandalay to spend the morning visiting a Buddhist nunnery. Our group had arranged to prepare lunch for the nuns,
- [Burma 2015: Bagan, Day 4](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-bagan-day-4/) - Burma travelers visit Bagan, home to 3,000 Buddhist temples. By Nicki Maxwell Eugene, OR We were up early for departure from Yangon to Bagan, home to 3,000 Buddhist temples dating back as far as the 11th century. Considered on par with Angkor Wat in Cambodia, these temples are scattered across the plains and create an
- [Burma 2015: Rolling on the river, Day 6](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-rolling-on-the-river-day-6/) - Travelers go with the flow on an 11-hour ferry trip down the Ayeyarwady River. By Marilyn Murphy Thousands Oaks, CA It was the dead of night when we left our hotel – to catch the 5:30 AM ferry from Bagan to Mandalay. Most of us had chosen to take a hot-air balloon ride yesterday –
- [Burma 2015: Girl Determined Colorful Circles, day 3](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-girl-determined-colorful-circles-day-3/) - The circles of life, learning and empowerment come together for our travelers visiting Girl Determined. By Helen Belletti Falls Church, Va. Full Circle. It is our 3rd day in Yangon and a thought keeps echoing in my mind: I have come full circle. Three years ago I was a member of DFW's Program Selection Team.
- [Burma 2015: A troubled history, Day 2](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-a-troubled-history-day-2/) - Burma (Myanmar) is a country with a troubled and turbulent history. With a woman as its leader and symbol of peaceful resistance, the opposition party is seeking to change that. By Marilyn Murphy Aung San Suu Kyi is the national heroine of Burma (Myanmar). She is a strong, powerful woman - an international symbol of
- [My DFW Story: Anne Capestrain](https://togetherwomenrise.org/my-dfw-story-anne-capestrain/) - Chapter Leader and Board of Directors member Anne Capestrain kicks off our "My DFW Story" campaign with her story of empowerment. Watch now. Do you have a story to tell. Tell us.
- [Burma 2015: Bagan, Day 5](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-bagan-day-5/) - Watching the sunrise over the plains of Bagan from a hot-air balloon, climbing a pagoda — our travelers do it all. By Patricia Andersson Trip Leader With a free morning at our disposal, most of our group opted to take an early morning balloon flight over the plains of Bagan, the semi-arid area near the
- [Burma 2015: Yangon, Day 1](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015-yangon-day-1/) - Our 13 travelers arrive in Burma on a 15-day journey few have had the chance to experience in recent memory. First stop, the 2600-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda with its special traditions. By Patricia Andersson Portland OR, trip leader We made it! On Monday, January 19, 13 DFW members from all across the United States gathered in
- [2014 13th Month Campaign Results](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2014-13th-month-campaign-results/) - Our 2014 13th Month Campaign was a resounding success. Here are some key stats. (Hover over the charts and graphs for more info)
- [A conversation with Collateral Repair Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-collateral-repair-project/) - Monica Greco, treasurer of the CRP Board of Directors, joined us on Jan. 9, 2015 to talk about the program, the lives of urban refugees in Jordan and how our grant will help. Tags: Refugees, Jordan, Resettlement, Art Therapy, Collateral Repair Project, Hangout, YouTube
- [Proven Platter: Rwandan Sweet Potato Bread](https://togetherwomenrise.org/proven-platter-rwandan-sweet-potato-bread/) - Recipe Curator Linda McElroy whips up a Rwandan menu that reflects the simplicity of the cuisine but is tasty and textured. By Linda McElroy Hello Diners! Rwanda is up again – here’s the lowdown on their cuisine: Rwandans eat simple meals made with locally grown ingredients. The food is neither spicy nor hot. Their diet
- [DFW in seven words or less](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-in-seven-words-or-less/) - We invited friends on Facebook to define what Dining for Women does in seven words or less. We got a great list and here it is. We invited friends on Facebook to define what Dining for Women does in seven words or less. We got a great list and here it is: Lift women; monetarily,
- [RAIN looks back at 2014](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rain-looks-back-at-2014/) - RAIN for the Sahel and Sahara takes a look back at the accomplishments of 2014, including what it achieved through its partnership with DFW. RAIN was the July 2014 featured program. Play video
- [2015: A year of strengthening connections and collaborations](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2015-a-year-of-strengthening-connections-and-collaborations/) - Dining for Women's new executive director outlines the major focuses for the organization in 2015. By Beth Ellen Holimon DFW Executive Director Great companies are measured by the ability to constantly manage for both the level of returns, and the duration over which those returns will be realized. Nonprofits are typically measured by the reach
- [Travel Tales: Five Gifts of Travel](https://togetherwomenrise.org/travel-tales-five-gifts-of-travel/) - Travel Program Director Patricia Andersson unwraps the gifts that travel brings us in honor of the holiday season. By Patricia Andersson In this holiday season where we Westerners focus on generosity and giving, I thought it would be interesting to explore the generosity of travel. For truly, when we invest in a relationship with it,
- [Travel Tales: Remembering the Butterflies](https://togetherwomenrise.org/travel-tales-remembering-the-butterflies/) - November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It's a day selected to coincide with a date very important to the founders of the Maiposa DR Foundation. Read why. By Patricia Andersson Travel Program Director The namesakes of our sponsored program the Mariposa DR Foundation sparked the International Day for
- [New ways of thinking about Food for Thought](https://togetherwomenrise.org/new-ways-of-thinking-about-food-for-thought/) - New content will be coming to our blog in 2015 with a fresh look at Food for Thought and issues we will be talking about. By Chris Worthy DFW Education Coordinator Food for Thought is changing in 2015. Beginning in February, Food for Thought will be incorporated in Dining for Women’s blog. When a topic ties
- [PTSD: For refugees, deep but invisible scars](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ptsd-for-refugees-deep-but-invisible-scars/) - When ordinary people are suddenly and inexplicably surrounded by war, life as they know it can cease to exist. They become the collateral damage. They are teachers, cab drivers, lawyers, bakers, mothers, fathers, children – all running away from devastation and toward the unknown. By Chris Worthy DFW Education Coordinator The hundreds of thousands of
- [Oneonta (NY) chapter featured ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/oneonta-ny-chapter-featured/) - The Daily Star in Oneonta, NY, wrote a lengthy piece on giving circles in the area, profiling Dining for Women's local chapter among them.
- [Proven Platter: Semolina Cake](https://togetherwomenrise.org/proven-platter-semolina-cake/) - This month is all about small plates, a common style of dining in Jordan. It's called mezze. Hello Diners! This month our good works and deeds take us to the country of Jordan. Let’s talk about Jordanian Mezze. By far the most dominant style of eating in Jordan, (and one that I think is the
- [A conversation with Women's Microfinance Initiative](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-womens-microfinance-initiative/) - Robyn Neitert, founder and president of Women's Microfinance Initiative joined us for a Google Hangout to talk about why WMI succeeds where other programs may not. WMI is our featured program for December 2014.
- [Surviving rape in Cambodia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/surviving-rape-in-cambodia/) - We invited some of our programs that deal directly with violence against women to share some stories. The stories show the impact these programs are having fighting violence against women, addressing their root causes, and providing support and a way back for its victims. This is the story of a young Cambodian teen-ager, whose name
- [Violence changed this child's life, but won't define it](https://togetherwomenrise.org/violence-changed-this-childs-life-but-wont-define-it/) - We invited some of our programs that deal directly with violence against women to share some stories. The stories show the impact these programs are having fighting violence against women, addressing their root causes, and providing support and a way back for its victims. This is the story of a young Kenyan girl who knew
- [Of 4 sisters, 2 walk a different path](https://togetherwomenrise.org/of-4-sisters-2-walk-a-different-path/) - We invited some of our programs that deal directly with violence against women to share some stories. The stories show the impact these programs are having fighting violence against women, addressing their root causes, and providing support and a way back for its victims. This is the story of a young Kenyan girl who was
- [Violence against women 2014](https://togetherwomenrise.org/violence-against-women-2015/) - Gender inequality and violence against women walk hand in hand through the world. Dining for Women has supported more than a dozen programs that specifically work to stop violence against women, to help its victims re-enter society and reclaim their lives or to empower girls to have the confidence and the skills to say NO
- [Starfish graduates the Class of 2014](https://togetherwomenrise.org/starfish-graduates-the-class-of-2014/) - In 2012, DFW supported Starfish One by One by funding an education and internship program to empower girls in Guatemala. The class graduated in November 2014 and are moving on to start businesses or continue their educations. Read more. A mother and daughter are walking on a beach covered with starfish that have washed up
- [Stop the Starvation Cycle](https://togetherwomenrise.org/stop-the-starvation-cycle/) - Nonprofits are trapped in a "starvation cycle" - a concept identified by some of the largest oversight and watchdog organizations in the nonprofit world like Charity Navigator and Guidestar. It's destabilizing good organizations that do important work and can eventually threaten their sustainability. By Marsha Wallace Co-founder, DFW What images are conjured up when you
- [A 13th Month Q&A ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-13th-month-qa/) - Dining for Women co-founders Marsha Wallace and Barb Collins answered questions from members about the 13th month. Watch the Google Hangout.
- [A Rwandan Thanksgiving with Gardens for Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-rwandan-thanksgiving-with-gardens-for-health/) - By Jessie Cronan Executive Director, Gardens for Health More than 500 people gathered at the Gardens for Health farm in Rwanda on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, for a very unique Thanksgiving celebration. Families enrolled in our program joined local officials, neighbors, and visitors, for a day of dancing, singing, and – of course – eating.
- [Chapter fundraisers are a great way to support 13th Month](https://togetherwomenrise.org/chapter-fundraisers-are-a-great-way-to-support-13th-month/) - By Wendy Frattolin DFW Member and Volunteer Director Many of our chapters hold special events or activities to raise funds for the 13th Month Campaign. In addition to raising money to support DFW’s operations, local fundraising events can also be a great way to build relationships within your chapter members, spread the word about your
- [The Proven Platter: Ugandan Luwombo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-ugandan-luwombo/) - This month’s Proven Platter recipe is authentic Ugandan – chicken steamed in banana leaves (with a simple substitution if you can’t find the leaves). By Linda McElroy DFW Recipe Curator Serves: 8 Approximate time – 2 hoursDifficulty rating – Moderately Easy Hello Diners! This month’s program is based in Uganda and, being the month of
- [Peru 2014: The mysteries of the Colla ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-2014-the-mysteries-of-the-colla/) - By Kay Manley We departed Puno on the morning of October 28 to drive through the mesmerizing Altiplano to Cuzco. A visit to Sillustani revealed pre-Incan mysteries and culture as we learned about this burial ground of the nobility of the Colla culture. The Colla people preceded the Inca civilization and spoke the indigenous language
- [Peru 2014: The floating islands](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-2014-the-floating-islands/) - By Lisa Eurich First off, I really enjoyed the very short but sweet stay we had at Llachon. The food was delicious (especially the fried cheese for lunch) and the families were very hospitable. I would definitely recommend a homestay at Calixtos hospedaje. Our mamacitas gave us little bouqets of geranium flowers and munyo. Our
- [A conversation with Bumi Sehat](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-bumi-sehat/) - Program Director Dr. Veena Khandke sat down with Bumi Sehat's Director of International Medical Volunteers Erin Ryan for a conversation about the October 2014 featured program. Watch now. Want more? See the follow up Q&A with Erin Ryan.
- [Q&A with Bumi Sehat](https://togetherwomenrise.org/qa-with-bumi-sehat/) - Bumi Sehat addresses some questions Our Google Hangout with Erin Ryan of Bumi Sehat elicited some follow up questions. Interim Program Director Veena Khandke posed them to Erin and Bumi Sehat. Here are their responses. Why midwives have cell phones? How are your facilities equipped?/a> How many non-Indonesians give birth here? What are your other fundraising
- [Peru 2014: Two clinic visits near Pucallpa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-2014-two-clinic-visits-near-pucallpa/) - Our travelers spent a day visiting two women's clinics near Pucallpa. Read More. By Nancy Jacobsen Manatay Centro Salud This clinic visit was led by a super dynamic group of four INMED volunteers. The visit didn’t have all the hoopla of the previous clinic baby showers, but had a more serious tone which suited a
- [A conversation with Gardens for Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-gardens-for-health/) - Jessie Cronan, executive director of Gardens for Health, joined Dr. Veena Khandke, interim program director of DFW, for a conversation about how her program is fighing malnutrition in Rwanda with education and farming techniques. Learn more about GFH.
- [DFW founders honored as "Everyday Freedom Heroes"](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-founders-honored-as-everyday-freedom-heroes/) - Marsha Wallace and Barb Collins are awarded the Everyday Freedom Hero award by the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Marsha Wallace and Barb Collins, co-founders of Dining for Women, have been awarded the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center's Everyday Freedom Heroes award. The award was presented during a Day of the Girl celebration at the
- [Peru 2014: Kindness is an international language](https://togetherwomenrise.org/10419/) - By Kay Manley Was there great curiosity as we arrived in Llachon for our first homestay? Absolutely yes! The people in Llachon speak Quechua as their first language with Spanish as the second. But the real language was that of human kindness which needs no translation. Our hosts could not have been more welcoming. Each
- [Peru 2014: Meeting the Lima chapter members](https://togetherwomenrise.org/meeting-the-lima-chapter-members/) - By Nancy Jacobsen Those of us who arrived in Lima before the official first day of the DFW 2014 Peru trip, were invited to join the Lima chapter for their October meeting, We had no idea what to expect. We were overwhelmed by the joyous welcome of our hostess Elle Bagnarol and the chapter members. We
- [Peru 2014: Lake Titicacca](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-2014-lake-titicacca/) - By Karen Zocchi We said good-bye to our generous hosts and set off on a walk to the town square of Taquile. The sun was bright, Lake Titicaca a brilliant blue, and the path was amazing. It was completed last September and was made of beautiful stone, gathered locally and cut and laid down by
- [The DFW effect](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sharing-happiness-with-dfw/) - A shared happiness fueled by a commitment to a unified goal. Co-founder Marsha Wallace writes about the DFW effect. By Marsha Wallace Co-Founder, DFW I have been thinking about the connections that we make within DFW and the benefits that come to us as members as a result of those connections. In their recently published
- [Peru 2014: Exploring Pucallpa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-2014-exploring-pucallpa/) - By Karen Zocchi Our loads considerably lightened after distributing baby clothes and supplies, maternity gowns and medical supplies, we spent some time in the town of Pucallpa. We took a boat ride in the lake and saw many vultures, tuki tuki birds and had a wonderful lunch at a floating restaurant with our friends that
- [Peru: We're here](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-were-here/) - By Karen Zocchi Oct. 20, Day 2 Fifteen women. Thirty large suitcases and duffel bags. More than 15 backpacks and additional bags. One very determined tour leader and one very patient airline employee who worked magic math to get everything on the same plane. A short, smooth ride and then... Loud music, people clapping, putting
- [Peru 2014: Day 3 at the INMED clinic](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-2014-day-3-at-the-inmed-clinic/) - Day 3: DFW travelers visited Campo Verde, a clinic run by INMED. They brought supplies and shared in the joy of a baby shower. By Kay Manley Thirty mamas and young children gathered in one room along with clinic staff and DFW travelers. There was palpable energy in the space, partly created by Liet Pena Zegarra,
- [Peru 2014: American members visit Peruvian chapter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-2014-american-members-visit-peruvian-chapter/) - Fifteen US-based DFW members embarked on a journey to Peru. Their first stop was an very special opportunity to break bread and join with DFW sisters in the Lima, Peru, chapter for a meeting, to share and learn about each other and about our featured program for October - Bumi Sehat. Chapter Leader Eli Bagnarol
- [Central Region Conference 2014](https://togetherwomenrise.org/central-region-conference-2014/) - Leaders, members and friends of Dining for Women met the weekend of Oct 10-12, 2014 in the Central Region to get to know each other better, to learn more about Dining for Women and to share experiences and information. By Marcie Christensen When Jill Peirce, Mary Toneff, and Beth Wagoner stepped up to become Regional
- [The Proven Platter: Pineapple Upside-Down Cornmeal Cake](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-pineapple-upside-down-cornmeal-cake/) - This month’s Proven Platter recipe is a mash-up of traditional Rwandan ingredients – cornmeal and pineapple – that creates a decidedly non-traditional dessert. By Linda McElroy Serves: 8 to 10 Approximate time – 1 hour Difficulty rating – Easy Dessert is not a part of the traditional Rwandan meal. But most Rwandans consume tropical
- [International Day of the Girl 2014](https://togetherwomenrise.org/international-day-of-the-girl-2014/) - Educating girls may be the key to changing the world, but it's not as simple as providing books, pencils and school uniforms. Girls' education involves safety and security, health and wellness, reproductive education, and even educating parents to value and support their daughter's education. To celebrate the 2014 Day of the Girl (Oct. 11), Dining
- [2015 Funding Model puts more money to work](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2015-funding-model/) - Dining for Women has approved some changes in its funding model that will enable us to put up to another $200K to work in the world each year. By Laura Haight DFW Communications Director A new funding model that will enable Dining for Women to put an extra $200,000 or more to work in the
- [New Executive Director named](https://togetherwomenrise.org/new-executive-director-named-to-lead-dfw/) - Beth Ellen Holimon brings 20 years of leadership experience Beth Ellen Holimon, a resident of San Diego, CA, has more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, organization development and executive consulting, most recently as president of Holimon Planning and Coaching, a nationwide nonprofit and board consulting firm. “At this defining moment
- [DFW gets a shout out on radio interview](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-gets-a-shout-out-on-radio-interview/) - Dining for Women was mentioned on a public radio show featuring a discussion of A Path Appears. Listen for it. New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof joined public radio host Michael Krasny (KQED public radio in San Francisco, CA) on Oct. 7 for a discussion about A Path Appears. During the discussion, he talked about
- [Cambodia-Vietnam 2014: Be’s Story](https://togetherwomenrise.org/cambodia-vietnam-2014-bes-story/) - Travelers meet a struggling mom and a gifted child and find a way to connect and to help. By Cynthia Sawtell The second single mom our small group visited in the rural outskirts of Danang was Tran Thi Be. Be inherited a horrible skin disease from her mother – neuro blastoma – which is quite
- [Video: Vietnam-Cambodia 2014](https://togetherwomenrise.org/video-vietnam-cambodia-2014/) - A video review of the February-March 2014 trip to Vietnam and Cambodia.
- [Community magazine profiles Grand Rapids (MI) chapter, leader](https://togetherwomenrise.org/community-magazine-profiles-grand-rapids-mi-chapter-leader/) - The Cascade Life community magazine profiled Jill Peirce, Central Region co-leader and Grand Rapids chapter leader, and her chapter. The linked file is a PDF version of this print-only publication. Go to page 17 for the story.
- [Zionsville (OH) chapter profiled in local publication](https://togetherwomenrise.org/zionsville-oh-chapter-profiled-in-local-publication/) - Spend an evening with the Liz Qua and her chapter in Zionsville, OH. That is the feel you get in this piece that takes the reader through the meeting from welcome to farewell.
- [Cookbook author, DFW member profiled](https://togetherwomenrise.org/cookbook-author-dfw-member-profiled/) - The Chestnut Hill Local reprinted a profile of Margaret Guthrie of Mt. Airy, PA, a 77-year-old author of eight published cookbooks. Margaret is a member of the Mt. Airy chapter, a prolific author and a dedicated community volunteer. Great story, great subject.
- [The Coloradan visits Ft. Collins meeting](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-coloradan-visits-ft-collins-meeting/) - An article in The Coloradan gives a reporter's personal perspective of a DFW dinner. The video clip shows the group reading the dinner affirmation - a nice moment. And the article is written first person by the reporter.
- [Dining for Women and A Path Appears](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dining-for-women-and-a-path-appears/) - Read our Storify on A Path Appears and our Hangout with Nicholas Kristof. Add to the conversation by posting on Facebook or Twitter #DFWKristof. [View the story "Dining for Women and A Path Appears" on Storify]
- [A conversation with Nicholas Kristof](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-conversation-with-nicholas-kristof/) - Marsha Wallace hosted a conversation with "A Path Appears" co-author Nicholas Kristof about the new book, the gains made in reducing extreme poverty and women's equality — and the distance yet to go. The authors mention Dining for Women in several spots throughout the book. "Sheryl and I are such big fans of what you
- [Strategic serendipity: Luck the DFW way](https://togetherwomenrise.org/strategic-serendipity/) - Is it luck, good fortune or just being in the right place at the right time. Whatever, DFW is the beneficiary of a lot of it — finding the right people when we need them, being in the right mind-space when we need to be. It's luck the Dining for Women way — strategic serendipity.
- [The Proven Platter: Chicken and Green Bean Salad (Lawar)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-chicken-and-green-bean-salad/) - The October 2014 Proven Platter recipe is Chicken and Green Bean Salad (Lawar) – one of Bali’s most famous dishes. It's also a major effort so be prepared for a lot of work. But it's worth the effort! By Linda McElroy Serves: 8 to 10 Approximate time – Days (but worth it) Difficulty rating –
- [Travel Tales: Our visits with sustained programs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/travel-tales-our-visits-with-sustained-programs/) - Dining for Women travelers have visited a number of the programs receiving sustained funding. Get an up-close-and-personal view. By Patricia Andersson DFW Travel Program Director Thirteen Threads in Guatemala in October's sustained program. Have we visited them in person? Yup, we have. Fifteen intrepid travelers went there in October 2013, as part of a journey
- [Guatemala 2013 trip diary: Thirteen Threads](https://togetherwomenrise.org/13-threads/) - By Christine Ramey Atlanta (GA) We started our morning leaving our hotel, Utz Jay, which today I discovered means "good home", to walk over to the Mayan Cultural Center where we would spend time with our third organization, Oxlajuj B'atz', or Thirteen Threads. Receiving a warm welcome by the ED Ana Socorro Cumatz, we enter
- [Miss a meeting, miss a lot! Go virtual](https://togetherwomenrise.org/miss-a-meeting-miss-a-lot-go-virtual/) - There are a lot of reasons to check out Dining for Women virtually. You might be out of town on business and miss your regular chapter meeting. You might not have a local chapter but still want to be part of the organization. Or you may just want to see what we're all about. Find
- [Afghanistan presents many challenges, and equal opportunities](https://togetherwomenrise.org/afghanistan-presents-many-challenges-and-equal-opportunities/) - Many Dining for Women members and constituents raised questions about what would happen to the women supported by the Bond Street Theatre program when they are released from prison or once the US leaves Afghanistan. We posed these questions to Bond St.'s artistic director and founder, Joanna Sherman. Her answers are thoughtful and thought-provoking. By
- [The Proven Platter: A Traditional Ugandan Mash, Deconstructed](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-a-traditional-ugandan-mash-deconstructed/) - This month’s Proven Platter recipe is a mash-up of sweet potatoes, beans, and peanuts that Ugandans call ‘Bufuke’.” By Linda McElroy Serves: 8 to 12 Approximate time – 1 hour Difficulty rating – Easy Hello Diners! Ah, I have to admit to the tiniest twinge of disappointment when I saw the roster for the next
- [Mid-Atlantic regional leader announces retirement](https://togetherwomenrise.org/britt/) - Debbie Britt has been leading the Mid-Atlantic region since 2010. In November, she'll step down after four very successful years. Debbie Britt has been leading the Mid-Atlantic region since October 2010. First with co-leader Mary Liz Jones and most recently with Cindy Ariel, the region has been among the most successful in Dining for Women.
- [Kamlari transformation an illustration of our purpose and passion](https://togetherwomenrise.org/kamlari-transformation/) - Former kamlari slaves have had their lives transformed thanks to the efforts of the Nepal Youth Foundation and the support of Dining for Women. They now are transforming the lives of other. An inspiring self-perpetuating cycle that we are proud to be part of. By Marsha Wallace DFW co-founder Twice a year, we are faced
- [Travel Tales: Is this the best way to spend your money? It depends](https://togetherwomenrise.org/travel-tales-0914/) - One of our members questions why we offer costly travel programs when that same money could go so far to support our programs. Patricia Andersson, DFW's Travel Program Director, explores the responsibilities of privilege and the value of our trips. By Patricia Andersson “Am I alone in wondering whether the thousands of dollars that these travel
- [Moving beyond kamlari in Nepal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-empowering-freed-kamlaris-program/) - The Nepal Youth Foundation was our featured program in January 2012. Dining for Women funded the Indentured Daughters Program, which, with the official abolition of kamlari, has become the Empowering Freed Kamlaris program. We recently saw an inspiring television report on their success and asked for an inside look. This update on the organization's efforts
- [DFW chapter leader participates with Foundation Rwanda support groups](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-chapter-leader-participates-with-foundation-rwanda-support-groups/) - Foundation Rwanda was our featured program in September 2013. This summer, chapter leader Reiko Johnson had an opportunity to visit Rwanda and meet some of the women during a peer support group session. By Reiko Johnson Chapter Leader, NH, Newfields - 1 I recently returned home from a visit to Butare, Rwanda. My friend, Beata Umugwangwali,
- [The Proven Platter: An Afghan summer barbeque](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-an-afghan-summer-barbeque/) - This month’s Proven Platter recipe is a Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Kebab. Recruit friends to bring along the rest of the recipes for a complete meal. By Linda McElroy Serves: 6 Approximate time – 2 hours (plus 1 day to marinate) Difficulty rating – Easy When I realized that in the month of August our program would
- [Maasai student attains nursing degree](https://togetherwomenrise.org/maasai-student-attains-nursing-degree/) - Post by Dining for Women.
- ["Teach a Woman to Fish" is a fascinating look at global policy making](https://togetherwomenrise.org/teach-a-woman-to-fish/) - Marsha Wallace is a voracious reader and she loves the new book "Teach a Woman to Fish." Read her thoughts on some key topics author Ritu Sharma focuses on. By Marsha Wallace DFW co-founder I just love a good book, and I know you do too, which is why I am excited to tell you
- [Leadership changes at headquarters, Southeast region](https://togetherwomenrise.org/leadership-changes-at-headquarters-southeast-region/) - Two leadership changes have been announced by Dining for Women. Dr. Veena Khandke will take over as interim Program Director and Helen Borland will step into the co-leader's role in the Southeast Region, replacing Alison Lively who is stepping down. Dr. Veena Khandke has taken over as interim program director. Dr. Khandke is an adjunct
- [Program Selection: Inspiration revealed through perspiration](https://togetherwomenrise.org/program-selection-inspiration-uncovered-through-perspiration/) - How does Dining for Women select its featured programs? It's a strenuous and stringent process that requires a remarkable commitment by the volunteers who take it on. Take a walk through the process with Dr. Maggie Aziz, program director. By Barb Collins Co-founder and board chair Selecting vibrant, sustainable, transformational programs is the most important
- [Travel Tales: Come Along for the Ride!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/travel-tales-come-along-for-the-ride-3/) - Ever wondered how to read about some of the trips the Travel Program has taken? This post will show you the easiest way to access the travel blogs, plus give you a taste of our recent trip to India. By Patricia Andersson “One of my fellow chapter members just got back from [fill in exciting
- [A special dinner at Children of Vietnam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-special-dinner-at-children-of-vietnam/) - Each of three small groups were guests at a beautiful, bountiful luncheon which had been prepared by single mothers - recipients of DFW micro-loans to Children of Vietnam's Empowering Foundations for Women & Children (EFWC). How appropriate that the last line of the DFW Dinner Affirmation reads, "May we all be able to feast together
- [Dining for Women and Somaly Mam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/somaly-mam-dfw/) - Dining for Women is troubled and saddened by the recent allegations swirling around Somaly Mam and her subsequent resignation. The internal and private investigation by her foundation comes after a Newsweek article brought to light gaps and inconsistencies in her story, as well as concerns about her leadership. In 2010, Dining for Women, like many
- [The Proven Platter: Tomato and White Bean Stew (Niger)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-proven-platter-tomato-and-white-bean-stew-niger/) - This month's Proven Platter recipe is a Tomato and White Bean Stew, called Togola in Niger. Try it with bread baked in a Dutch oven! By Linda McElroy Serves: 8 Approximate time – 2 hours Difficulty rating – Easy Each month Dining for Women receives recipes from the sponsored program that are typical or unique
- [Kenya 2012 trip diary: Remembering](https://togetherwomenrise.org/kenya-2012-trip-diary-remembering/) - By Angie Maddox It’s hard to believe almost a month has passed since my return from Kenya. I think of the people and landscape everyday - constantly throughout the day. I’m often asked about the experience and my response remains the same – Amazing! Incredibly kind people, gorgeous landscape, and I’m still very much processing
- [The Secret Sauce for Successful Chapters](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-secret-sauce-for-successful-chapters/) - By Marcie Christensen DFW Education Coordinator Cari Class started her DFW chapter in Santa Cruz, CA, nearly six years ago. “That same passion for what we’re doing as an organization, which just rocks my world and gives me a deep sense of purpose in my life, is no less vibrant today than the day I
- [India 2013 trip diary: Bliss Yoga](https://togetherwomenrise.org/india-trip-2013-bliss-yoga/) - By Tina Romenesko We were up and out of the hotel by 6:45 a.m., headed back to Kairali spa for morning yoga in their beautiful garden. Our instructor, Swami Ganeshanand, is the founder and leader of Ananda (Bliss) Yoga. Dressed in traditional white guru garb, he moved us through an energetic practice focused on quick repetitive
- [Guatemala 2013 trip diary: Saying goodbye](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2013-trip-diary-saying-goodbye/) - By Christine Ramey Atlanta (GA) Friday morning, October 11th, we are up for our last day in Panajachel where we have until 10am before our journey to Antigua begins. Some of us head off to a used Huipil Market, others take a walk to Lake Atitlan to enjoy the view one last time and several
- [India 2013 trip diary: Getting to know each other](https://togetherwomenrise.org/india-2013-trip-diary-getting-to-know-each-other/) - By Tina Romenesko Our DFW adventure officially began on Nov. 6, Wednesday, with everyone arriving throughout the day. We met at Grace Home - situated in a trendy area of South Delhi - and a small group of us shared dinner and got to know each other. After breakfast on Thursday, we gathered together and
- [Dining For Women’s “Trunk Show”](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dining-for-womens-trunk-show/) - By Donna Shaver The Amber Fort in Rajhastan is yet another architectural marvel. We were all stunned by its beauty, design, and engineering -- the result of almost unlimited resources. It was constructed by the Hindu Kachhawaha, who were allied with the powerful Muslim Mughal Empire. It was built in 1592 by Maharaja Man Singh
- [An Ancient Scene](https://togetherwomenrise.org/an-ancient-scene/) - By Betsy Dunklin On Nov. 9, after our visit to the Taj Mahal and on our way to the Agra Fort, we rode through an agricultural area with miles of recently harvested flat land, providing a respite from clamorous and congested Delhi. We saw no villages or houses, just the highway and farm land. In
- [Life in the Van](https://togetherwomenrise.org/life-in-the-van/) - By Betsy Dunklin We spend many hours together in our tourist van, sometimes laughing together, sometimes quietly chatting with our seatmate, other times dozing. We all find that our days are so full, and we are so bombarded with unusual sites and overwhelmed by the crowds, that we get tired easily. Taryn, our group leader,
- [Jaimala and the Orphanage](https://togetherwomenrise.org/jaimala-and-the-orphanage/) - By Betsy Dunklin This morning we drove to the outskirts of Jaipur into the countryside and down a rugged dirt road to the orphanage run by the organization Vatsalya and directed by Jaimala, who has an MPH from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. One of the orphans, who recently turned 16, gave us a
- [Anchal: The circle of women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/anchal-the-circle-of-women/) - By TIna Romenesko Today is a day that all of us have been looking forward to since signing up for this Indian adventure. As we enter the Vatsalya building, we are again greeted by the lovely Jaimala. Today is a workshop day, so the women are sitting on the floor, sewing, measuring, and marking fabrics
- [Horsing and Cameling Around at the Pushkar Fair](https://togetherwomenrise.org/horsing-and-cameling-around-at-the-pushkar-fair/) - By Donna Shaver The Pushkar Fair, also known as the Pushkar Cattle Market or the Pushkar Camel Fair, is a world famous event. It is held annually in the month of Kartika (October/November) ten days after the festival of Diwali. The Pushkar Fair is one of the largest cattle markets in all of Asia, and
- [November 17](https://togetherwomenrise.org/november-17/) - By Tina Romenesko Early Thursday morning, we are met at our hotel by Ayesha - the director of the next project we are visiting, which lies near Sainthia, about 3 hours west of Kolkata by train. She maneuvers us to the train station where we wait in the “First Class Waiting Room”, a rather dank
- [Friendship, Hope, Dreams, and Laughter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/friendship-hope-dreams-and-laughter/) - By Tina Romenesko Day Two begins at a different Santali tribal school. The children here include both boys and girls, ages 5-15, in red pants or skirts, and matching red gingham short sleeved blouses or shirts. They are all adorable, and again we are honored with a marigold shower, and much hand shaking with bright
- [Self-Empowerment](https://togetherwomenrise.org/self-empowerment/) - By Betsy Dunklin “My mother believes in self-empowerment,” Archana stated with tears in her eyes as we stood on the rooftop patio of her family home in Ranchi. Archana, an ICU doctor in Buffalo, NY, had come with her husband and 10-year-old daughter to her family home to help her elderly mother, Chanchala, the founder
- [Consult not your fears...](https://togetherwomenrise.org/consult-not-your-fears/) - By Donna Shaver The day began with a visit to the Spoken English and Computer Literacy programs for girls. Each is a three-month program. These are introductory classes, and the current group of students has had only had one week of classes. All of the girls are from impoverished families. They must be at the
- [Visiting Matrichaya](https://togetherwomenrise.org/visiting-matrichaya/) - By Tina Romenesko During the afternoon, we headed to the Munda tribal village on the outskirts of Ranchi. The projects in this village are overseen by Matrichaya graduate, Bacchan Devi. Bacchan is a shining example of the ever widening circle of women. When she heard about Matrichaya, she thought because she was uneducated, she wouldn’t
- [Founded around food but the founder is not a cook (and other small bites)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/founded-around-food-but-the-founder-is-not-a-cook-and-other-small-bites/) - Food - cooking it and sharing it - is a part of who we are. But it got started that way because co-founder Marsha Wallace, who admits she's not much of a cook, liked the idea of people bringing food over to her house. For more interesting details, check out this in a Philanthropy Journal
- [Celebrating the 2nd International Day of the Girl](https://togetherwomenrise.org/celebrating-the-2nd-international-day-of-the-girl/) - By Laura Haight DFW Communications Director Girls are more likely to be left behind, left out, left off - just because they are girls. This simple fact has been the focus of complex global initiatives undertaken since 2002 that include the Millennium Development Goals and UNESCO's Education for All campaign. Since then, progress has been
- [DFW leaders on the town](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-leaders-on-the-town/) - A lot of classy ladies (like co-founder Marsha Wallace and Executive Director Jamye Cooper, to name a few) appear in this photo spread in Greenville's top shelf magazine, Town. They covered a reception hosted by Women of the Peace Center for Marsha and 65 special guests. - October 2013
- [DFW PSA running on CBS Superscreen in Times Square](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-psa-times-square/) - By Laura Haight DFW Communications Director A 10-second public service announcement for Dining for Women is now appearing on the CBS Superscreen in Times Square. The video, which will run through Jan. 4, focuses on the future for women that Dining for Women works to secure – strong women, who are skilled and able to
- [In the US and the world, the fight for women's rights does not end](https://togetherwomenrise.org/in-the-us-and-the-world-the-fight-for-womens-rights-does-not-end/) - By Marsha Wallace Co-Founder, Dining for Women My recent tour of the Northeast region was a dream come true,. It began with visits to the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, N.Y., and Susan B. Anthony’s home in Rochester, and ended with dinner at friend’s apartment in New York City, where I had
- [Is there hope for the International Violence Against Women Act](https://togetherwomenrise.org/is-there-hope-for-the-international-violence-against-women-act/) - By MARSHA WALLACE DFW Co-Founder DFW recognizes that our mission of making a meaningful difference in the lives of women living in extreme poverty cannot be separate from our commitment to promote gender equality. This is reflected in our recently revised vision statement: “We envision a world in which millions of lives have been
- [An educated member is a better donor](https://togetherwomenrise.org/member-donor/) - Marsha Wallace, co-founder of DFW, talks about the organization, its impact and what sets us apart from other organizations in a podcast with Greenville speaker and coach, Deb Sofield. There are so many places where we can donate money, Marsha said, but how do you know what will actually get to the program? DFW takes
- [WomenNow interviews Marsha Wallace](https://togetherwomenrise.org/womennow-interviews-marsha-wallace/) - Dining for Women co-founder Marsha Wallace appeared on the California program WomenNow during a trip to several West Coast chapters
- [Travel Tales: Bringing the travel program full circle](https://togetherwomenrise.org/bringing-the-travel-program-full-circle/) - Life is a series of special connections and we never know where threads will lead you. Travel Program Director Patricia Andersson ties up the threads in this look at how the travel program and our October 2014 featured program Bumi Sehat are connected. By Patricia Andersson Some things in life just cannot be predicted. Coincidences
- [The Proven Platter: Mango and Coconut Tart (Tanzania)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tried-and-tested-mango-and-coconut-tart-tanzania/) - Each month, recipe curator Linda McElroy will take a recipe from the featured program's country and put it through its paces in her own kitchen. She will test it, tweak it and fine-tune it and you will benefit from her insights. This month it is a Mango and Coconut Tart, adapted from a traditional Tanzanian recipe.
- [Great Day (Louisville, KY) interview with Marsha Wallace](https://togetherwomenrise.org/great-day-louisville-ky-interview-with-marsha-wallace/) - Marsha Wallace visited Louisville to meet with local chapters, to present at a University of Louisville-sponsored conference and stopped by WHAS11's Great Day program. Joined by Louisville member Christy Haas, Marsha talked about the important role women play in the world and the power they have to change their communities when they are given a
- [DFW awards $321K in program grants for 2nd half of 2014](https://togetherwomenrise.org/july-dec-2014-programs/) - Six new programs that support safe childbirth, re-entry assistance for imprisoned women, microfinance and business training, nutrition and help for grandmothers raising orphaned children have been selected for funding in the second half of 2014. Dining for Women is pleased to announce its grant program for the last half of 2014, which will provide more
- [Every day is International Women’s Day for DFW](https://togetherwomenrise.org/every-day-is-international-womens-day-for-dfw/) - International Women's Day is celebrated every day at DFW. By Jamye Cooper DFW Executive Director Looking out at a beautiful blanket of snow, it's hard for me to imagine the first day of spring is March 20th. I look forward to spring's warmer temperatures when the outdoors bursts forth with vibrant color. It is an
- [Thanh’s Story](https://togetherwomenrise.org/thanhs-story/) - Our travelers visiting Cambodia-Vietnam in February 2014 met several women who are beneficiaries of the work of Children of Vietnam and its Empowering Foundations program. Dang Thi Thanh's story is one of them. By Cynthia Sawtell Chapter Leader, San Anselmo (CA) - 1 Thanh’s in-laws allowed her to continue to live on their family land,
- [Venice (FL) covers 4 members' trip to Vietnam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/venice-fl-covers-4-members-trip-to-vietnam/) - The Herald Tribune in Sarasota, FL, has a story about four members of DFW who just returned from the trip to Vietnam.
- [A radio roundtable in San Fran](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-radio-roundtable-in-san-fran/) - DFW West Regional Leader Patty Karabatsos, chapter leaders Susan Negrin and Cari Class, and DFW Communications Director Laura Haight in a roundtable chat with San Fran radio personality Smitha Deepak.
- [Decade of Dining takes second in national cookbook contest](https://togetherwomenrise.org/decade-of-dining-takes-second-in-national-cookbook-contest/) - Our Decade of Dining Cookbook is the product of 10 years of collaboration with programs around the world and members around the country. And now it's a national award winner. The Dining for Women cookbook that celebrates the recipes and cuisine from our programs and interests globally as well as the talents of our diverse
- [Ohio chapter gets ink on first anniversary](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ohio-chapter-gets-ink-on-first-anniversary/) - The Hudson (OH) chapter celebrated it's first anniversary in November 2013 and an article appeared in the Hudson Hub City Times.
- [DFW leader on human trafficking](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-leader-on-human-trafficking/) - Karri Hemming, founder of the DFW chapter in Racine, WI, is active in the community's efforts to create a safe haven for victims of human trafficking - a growing problem in the area. Hemming is executive director of the community's Womens Resource Center.
- [Huff Post includes DFW in International Women's Day blog](https://togetherwomenrise.org/huff-post-includes-dfw-in-international-womens-day-blog/) - Kristi York Wooten, a blogger and women's advocate, writes on the Huffington Post about 7 ways to celebrate International Women's Day. She mentions Dining for Women and some other great ideas that we can use every day of the year.
- [The inspiration for a new chapter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-inspiration-for-a-new-chapter/) - Beth Gaines and Susan Altman, co-chairs of the Cedar City, UT, chapter were interviewed by The Spectrum. The article is substantive and talks about how the pair learned about DFW and decided to start a chapter.
- [An article of faith](https://togetherwomenrise.org/an-article-of-faith/) - Kay Wynn has written a column in the Sulphur (LA) Daily News about why it is important that we open our eyes to problems that are so far away. She talks about how she became involved with Dining for Women and how her faith influenced her decision to become involved.
- [10th anniversary coverage](https://togetherwomenrise.org/10th-anniversary-coverage/) - The Greenville Journal covered Dining for Women's 10 anniversary celebration in Greenville, June 2013
- [Anchal post reflects on conference experience](https://togetherwomenrise.org/anchal-post-reflects-on-conference-experience/) - A very nice web post from Anchal Executive Director Colleen Clines reflecting on her experience at our 10th anniversary conference. We loved having Anchal there - to display the beautiful quilts and scarves and to help us see and understand more about the impact Dining for Women is having.
- [University of Idaho's Women's Center](https://togetherwomenrise.org/university-of-idahos-womens-center/) - Lysa Salsbury wrote a post on the University of Idaho's Women's Center blog about her first exposure to Dining for Women when a friend invited her to a meeting. Her article talked in equal parts about the concept of DFW, the featured program (One Heart) and the experience of the meeting. The Women's Center's mission
- [A personal transformation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/shriver-report/) - The Shriver Report - an online blog - ran a great piece by Marsha Wallace about her journey. It's a personal transformation that a lot of people seem to connect with.
- [Jacksonville, FL, multimedia coverage ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/jacksonville-fl-multimedia-coverage/) - In Jacksonville, FL, First Coast News produced a multimedia feature story that aired on the local ABC and NBC affiliated networks in December 2013. Cheryl Tupper, the Jacksonville co-leader, and Michelin Tutein, who is launching a new chapter in the area, were both interviewed.
- [Albany (NY) Times Union: Non-profit spotlight](https://togetherwomenrise.org/albany-ny-times-union-non-profit-spotlight/) - After attending a fundraising event in Albany in September, the Albany Times-Union followed up with area chapter leader Rosemary Revoir and published a blog post about DFW's mission and the camaraderie of our chapters that fuels it.
- [Keys to writing a good press release](https://togetherwomenrise.org/keys-to-writing-a-good-press-release/) - By Laura Haight Communications Director, Dining for Women On the wall in my office there's a map showing newspapers and periodicals in a portion of the country based on data from the 1880 Census. It is actually one of the first infographics with red triangles showing dailies, blue dots showing weeklies, squares showing periodicals and
- [When we would rather close our eyes, we must open them up](https://togetherwomenrise.org/3667/) - Editor's Note: Foundation Rwanda, this month's featured program, addresses horrific situations that are the result and the legacy of the 1994 civil war. Rape, brutalization, genocide are not pretty and many of our members have been disturbed by some of the images. We provide an array of tools that can be used to learn about
- [Managing photography in today's digital age](https://togetherwomenrise.org/managing-photography-in-todays-digital-age/) - By Laura Haight DFW Communications Director Technology has put incredibly high-end photography features into the hands of everyone with a smartphone, but it hasn't done a great job of educating this new class of photographer. This becomes a problem for us when media calls and wants a "high-resolution" photo for print publication. This primer may
- [A century-old craftsman connects two Portland members](https://togetherwomenrise.org/a-century-old-craftsman-connects-two-portland-members/) - By Patricia Andersson Chapter leader, Portland Annie Johnston could never have predicted that getting involved with our Portland Southeast chapter of DFW would allow her to once again visit the home where all her childhood family gatherings took place. And Karen Faunt, long-time chapter member who’s also on DFW’s Program Selection Committee – as
- [DFW-branded PowerPoint presentations – a guide for presenters](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfw-branded-powerpoint-presentations-a-guide-for-presenters/) - By Marcie Christensen DFW Education Coordinator The Education Team has developed a slide show template we will use to offer each month’s program in a brief and consistent format, rather than requiring each grantee to develop a PowerPoint presentation. Beginning with our January Featured Program, presenters will have clearer options for sharing the month’s featured
- [Email: Love it or hate it, it's an important tool for DFW](https://togetherwomenrise.org/email-love-it-or-hate-it-its-an-important-tool-for-dfw/) - By Laura Haight DFW Communications Director With 8000 members spread out from Bangor to Santa Cruz, DFW uses email as the most efficient way to communicate. These messages include monthly newsletters, donation acknowledgements, tax receipts and other messages. Dining for Women is very aware of the flood of emails all of us receive on
- [You've got photos? We want them](https://togetherwomenrise.org/youve-got-photos-we-want-them/) - By Laura Haight DFW Communications Director There are some amazing things happening in dining rooms, kitchens, living rooms and great rooms across the country. Some of them are newsworthy - perhaps to a DFW audience or sometimes for a more general interest audience. The most common content is photos - from anniversaries, fundraisers or meetings
- [Questions about our programs? Here's how to get answers](https://togetherwomenrise.org/questions-about-our-programs-heres-how-to-get-answers/) - By Jamye Cooper DFW Executive Director Our education team works hard each month to provide key information to enrich our members' understanding of our featured program. But occasionally members or leaders have questions that aren't addressed in our materials. When that occurs, people may be contacting the program director or staff directly. Some of our
- [Guatemala 2013 trip diary: The gathering](https://togetherwomenrise.org/3645/) - By Lauren McCarthy Minneapolis, MN We are all here! A few members of our group arrived early, but as of Wednesday at noon we have all made it safe and sound to Guatemala! We have had sunny and warm weather (about 75 degrees) and felt safe, although it is a bit conspicuous being with a
- [Guatemala 2013 Trip Diary: Totonicapan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-totonicapan/) - By Christine Ramey Another early day greets us as we wake up in Panajachel for breakfast at 7am. Once our bellies are full and happy, we are all gathered up and ready for our bus ride to Totonicapán, a 100-kilometer ride through very windy mountainous terrain, which left a few of us (me included) a little queasy.
- [Women's empowerment activist from Vietnam visits DFW chapter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/womens-empowerment-activist-from-vietnam-visits-dfw-chapter/) - By Mary Caroline Mitchell Springfield, IL-3, Chapter Leader Dr. Ha Ngo, Ph.D., is the director of a women's empowerment program in Vietnam. Visiting the US as part of a program sponsored by the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, we were fortunate to have her join us for our February chapter meeting. The State
- [Guatemala 2013 trip diary: Image gallery](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2013-trip-diary-image-gallery/)
- [Life on Tonle Sap Lake](https://togetherwomenrise.org/life-on-tonie-sap-lake/) - By Thora Pabst Greeley, CO FEB 20 — Our group, perhaps a little worse for the wear, left bright and early for Tonle Sap Lake, the largest fresh water lake in Asia. This area supplies the majority of fish brought to the market. Life on the water can be challenging in so many ways. Homes
- [Visiting a school offering advanced English education](https://togetherwomenrise.org/visiting-a-school-offering-advanced-english-education/) - By Cynthia Sawtell San Anselmo, CA FEB 19 — At 9AM sharp our group gathered together to finally meet each other and embark on our first day of adventure in Cambodia. We had an entire very warm day of touring the temples at Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm, the jungle temple. Then a quick freshen
- [Through the lens: Cambodia-Vietnam 2014](https://togetherwomenrise.org/through-the-lens-cambodia-vietnam-2014/)
- [Visiting Children of Vietnam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/visiting-children-of-vietnam/) - DFW travelers arrive in Danang and meet with children and women at Children of Vietnam.
- [Cornucopia: The sights, sounds and emotions](https://togetherwomenrise.org/cornucopia-the-sights-sounds-and-emotions/) - Editor's Note: Jeanette is the daughter of DFW co-founder Barb Collins. We asked her to be our roving reporter during the 10th anniversary weekend and record her impressions, special moments and emotions from the event. By Jeanette Collins I was 13 when I first heard of Dining for Women. Marsha Wallace and my mom, Barb
- [Speaking Truth to Power: How to be an Effective Advocate](https://togetherwomenrise.org/speaking-truth-to-power-how-to-be-an-effective-advocate/) - By Laura Haight DFW Communications Director If you talked to your child's teacher, questioned your doctor or sent a letter to the editor of your paper, then you have acted as an advocate. "We are each advocating for a host of important community and personal issues every single day," noted Nancy
- [Kenya 2012 trip diary: A community felt by all](https://togetherwomenrise.org/kenya-2012-trip-diary-a-community-felt-by-all/) - By Angie Maddox This morning I sit watching wildlife from the Mountain Lodge, our home (with WiFi) for a few hours before we begin our journey toward Maasai Mara. In my last post I mentioned visiting communities. One of the communities we visited a couple of days ago in the Samburu region is a community
- [The sights and sounds of Hanoi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-sights-and-sounds-of-hanoi/) - By Karen Hasara Springfield, Illinois Feb. 21 — Our first full day in Hanoi and what a day it was! Our first venture was a walking tour of the old city and our first lesson was learning how to venture down the sidewalk together and to cross a street and survive! We learned that we had
- [Nicaragua 2012 trip diary: Endings](https://togetherwomenrise.org/nicaragua-2012-trip-diary-endings/) - Julio, our guide, arrived at 8:00 sharp for our walking tour of Leon. After a few short blocks, he conscientiously sat us in the shade in front of a large mural that related the history of Nicaragua from its indigenous roots to the current president, Daniel Ortega. Interspersed with our history lesson, Julio encouraged members
- [Nicaragua 2012 trip diary: In a country this poor, every donation is appreciated](https://togetherwomenrise.org/3726/) - By Tina Romenesko Friday morning. Our last day with the medical mission. The workload was lighter than expected as a group of 19 women, that we were hoping would arrive from a distant village, were unfortunately not going to be able to make the trip to the clinic. The interpreters were sent into the hallways
- [Nicaragua 2012 trip diary: On our way](https://togetherwomenrise.org/nicaragua-2012-trip-diary-on-our-way/) - By Tina Romenesko The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. -Lau Tzu Headed for Nicaragua TODAY - for a medical mission - my first! The opportunity is part of the Dining for Women program - thanks to Jill Haas for inviting me to be a part of the Milwaukee chapter. I
- [Nicaragua 2012 trip diary: Lost in translation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/nicaragua-2012-trip-diary-lost-in-translation/) - By Tina Romenesko OK. We're heading for Jubilee House - part of the Center for Development in Central America - and there is some confusion going on in the front seat. I hear jubilado which means " retired" and I'm wondering if we might be somewhat off target, when we arrive, after numerous twists and
- [Nicaragua 2012 trip diary: Today I fell in love with Lake Nicaragua](https://togetherwomenrise.org/3700/) - By Tina Romenesko Manuel, our guide, and the lovely Flavia met us at 8:00 for our kayaking excursion on Lake Nicaragua. The double kayaks offered us a stable entry into the second largest fresh water lake in Latin America. We began our journey exploring the calm estuaries of the Peninsula de Asese. Surrounded by water
- [Nicaragua 2012 trip diary: Where the streets have no names](https://togetherwomenrise.org/nicaragua-2012-trip-diary-where-the-streets-have-no-names/) - By Tina Romensko We began the day on the rooftop of the Hotel San Francisco, connecting our DFW hearts and minds with a gentle yoga practice overlooking the city of Granada. It felt so good to move and breathe together. I taught the group Trimurti and Yoni mudras (hand gestures associated with the feminine body,
- [Nicaragua 2012 trip diary: We can fix this](https://togetherwomenrise.org/nicaragua-2012-trip-diary-we-can-fix-this/) - By Tina Romenesko By 8:00 a.m, we were in the hotel lobby, wearing our scrubs and ready to go. We each made a name tag that could be easily pronounced by our Nicaraguan patients. Lezli, Catarina, Daniela, Lina... then made some adjustments. The hospital was crowded, inside and out, packed with people waiting to be
- [Nicaragua 2012 trip diary: Healing](https://togetherwomenrise.org/nicaragua-2012-trip-diary-healing/) - By Tina Romenesko The chairs were two deep in the hallways when we arrived at the hospital for our second day of the mission. By 11:00, we had interviewed 30 patients and were well into seeing them in the treatment rooms. There are usually 4 treatment rooms running at one time - each one lead
- [Nicaragua 2012 trip diary: Felicidades a Mamá](https://togetherwomenrise.org/nicaragua-2012-trip-diary-felicidades-a-mama/) - By Tina Romenesko There was definitely an energy of celebration in the air as we headed toward that hospital in the morning. Mother's Day in Nicaragua is a national and obligatory holiday. Imagine that! Only the restaurants and stores are open and everyone is shopping for mom! As we passed the market, I saw a
- [Vietnam 2013 trip diary: Mai's story](https://togetherwomenrise.org/vietnam-2013-trip-diary-mais-story/) - By Lynn Broadbent Fairfax, VA chapter member Since our group split up to visit the women in the Children of Vietnam program, here are a few notes from Group Three's meetings. The beneficiaries in our group were: Mai, Nhung, Mui, Trang, Chi, Dao, Bich, and Ha. This is Mai's story. Mai has been in the Empowering
- [Nicaragua 2012 trip diary: The poetry of Dario](https://togetherwomenrise.org/nicaragua-2012-trip-diary-the-poetry-of-dario/) - By Tina Romenesko Before heading for the hospital, Patricia and Carol worked together to assemble the group, in full scrubs, for a photo. These two groups have melded seamlessly into one over the past 5 days. In our group meeting, the PINCC volunteers admitted they were skeptical about the "Dining for Women" volunteers when we
- [Kenya 2012 trip diary: Communities of females](https://togetherwomenrise.org/kenya-2012-trip-diary/) - Over the past few days our group has been on a number of game drives in the Samburu region in addition to visiting local communities that are served by programs funded by Dining for Women. Reflecting upon all I've seen and experienced, I'm struck by how communities of females are so prevalent and important no
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: Day One](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-day-one/) - By Ruthann Marquis Oregon After months of correspondence and anticipation I finally got to meet our team outside the San Salvadorian airport in a humid 84 degrees. Although we came from all corners of the US, we speak DFW and instantly connected as sisters!!! We started our “in country get to know you” conversation in the van and over
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: Off to the mountains](https://togetherwomenrise.org/3751/) - By Cheryl Ackman Wisconsin Today we traveled for an hour to San Luis Ranchos, along narrow and winding mountainous roads. We stared in awe at the vistas and gorges of tropical green forests along the way. Arriving in a remote village, we were so excited to meet the women at the small center, made of
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: The women of Pajaro Flor](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-the-women-of-pajaro-flor/) - By Ruthann Marquis Oregon Visiting the women of Pajaro Flor in Suchitoto today was like visiting a success story that is written in Dining for Women language. Although not a program supported by DFW, it is a clear example of strong women taking a stand for their rights and empowering women in their community to
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: Archaeological sites](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-archaeological-sites/) - By Ruthann Marquis Today our travels took us northwest of San Salvador to visit two different archaeological sites. One was discovered in 1976 by accident, as land was being cleared for construction. It has since led to the unearthing of several homes from the year 590 AD, when an explosion of the Laguna Caldera covered
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: Volcanoes and domestic violence](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-volcanoes-and-domestic-violence/) - By Patricia Spross Today we hiked around the perimeter of the volcano. On the hike the contrasts of the beautiful country of El Salvador were once more in evidence. Wizened bare chested men carried lush calla lilies and colorful tropical blooms on their bent backs. A woman in her thirties did not smile for the
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: First Day in Action!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-first-day-in-action/) - By Ruthann Marquis Portland, OR Our first day in action with PINCC sped by! Severe traffic delayed our start which added to the frenzy. We worked at a Pro Vida clinic in Nejapa, where women had already been screened for the services offered today. There was an entire courtyard of women waiting when we arrived!
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: At the clinic](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-at-the-clinic/) - By Patricia Spross Today we worked at the clinic in San Jacinto, about 45 minutes outside of San Salvador. The doctors saw about 45 women. Once again, I was given the opportunity to do interviews. Nearly half of the women I interviewed had experienced some form of sexual abuse. They never included those experiences when
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: Reflections](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-reflections/) - By Patricia Spross Today is Wednesday and I woke with a migraine. So I stayed home to sleep in my dark room until it passed. Waking in the early afternoon, I take this time to reflect on my first day at the clinic. Nearly 60 women were treated in an energetic setting of Salvadorean doctors
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: Training day](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-training-day/) - By Ruthann Marquis Portland, OR An early start to our first day with the PINCC team included a hearty breakfast at 6:30 and filling two vans that headed out of San Salvador to the town of Nejapa. There we joined 33 doctors and nurses for a day of training. The nurses and some of the
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: Second clinical day](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-second-clinical-day/) - By Ruthann Marquis Portland, OR Today was our second clinical day with PINCC, in a location they have yet to have the opportunity to work. We traveled to Soyapango, a distance outside of San Salvador, to work in another clinic that strongly served women´s and community health and was an urgent care facility at night, thus
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: Chalatenago](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-chalatenago/) - By Patricia Spross Today, Christy from CIS took us to the wall with the names of civilians who were killed or are missing from the war. Thousands of names appeared. Families arrived to remember their loved ones. Then we met the Maryknoll sisters and travelled to Chalatenango. Sister Mary Annel is a humble woman with
- [El Salvador 2012 trip diary: Last day](https://togetherwomenrise.org/el-salvador-2012-trip-diary-last-day/) - By Cherie Ackman Fontana, WI Today, we began our last day together in El Salvador. As we climbed into the van I found myself feeling a bit sad, as we have made such wonderful friendships in such a short period of time. We traveled to a local clinic not too far from our bed and
- [Vietnam 2013 trip diary: Arrival](https://togetherwomenrise.org/vietnam-2013-trip-diary-arrival/) - By Lynn Broadbent Fairfax Station, Virginia chapter member On March 8, our journey began. My flight out of Washington, DC was 14 hours into Seoul. The first lovely surprise was the flight itself and the delightful Korean Air crew. I watched four movies and enjoyed some authentic Korean dishes, and glimpses out the window of
- [Vietnam 2013 trip diary: Day Two - Hanoi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/vietnam-2013-trip-diary-day-two-hanoi/) - By Katlin Smith Vancouver, WA chapter leader Why do we travel? Pico Iyer, the esteemed travel writer, says "We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate." Certainly a Dining for Women trip does just that. After a full first day, culminating with dinner and
- [Vietnam 2013 trip diary: Visiting Children of Vietnam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/vietnam-2013-trip-diary-visiting-children-of-vietnam/) - By Lynn O'Connell Alexandria, VA chapter member Living in Washington, DC, I tend to think of a nation or a destination in terms of its monuments and memorials. So, during this week in Vietnam, as I have seen 200-foot tall Buddhas, statues, etc., I immediately assume "National Monument" and try to find out what it is
- [Vietnam 2013 trip diary: Rolling up our sleeves in the kitchen](https://togetherwomenrise.org/vietnam-2013-trip-diary-rolling-up-our-sleeves-in-the-kitchen/) - By Tina Yoppolo Sylvania, OH We began our day with a walking tour of Old Town Hoi An. Well preserved temples, pagodas and ancient homes line the vibrant narrow streets. UNESCO has named this a World Cultural Heritage Site. Centuries old structures gave us the feeling of walking through 16th century Viet Nam. Our guide
- [Indonesia 2013 trip diary: Emotional connections and celebrations](https://togetherwomenrise.org/indonesia-2013-trip-diary-emotional-connections-and-celebrations/) - By Patricia Andersson Portland, OR, chapter leader Update #2 from Borneo: Our luck has been continuing on this trip -- finding lost cameras, rains not arriving until the completion of a big celebration, and biggest of all -- everyone staying happy and healthy. We've just wound up three amazing days with ASRI/Health in Harmony in
- [Guatemala 2013 trip diary: MayaWorks](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2013-trip-diary-mayaworks/) - By Lauren McCarthy Minneapolis, MN We started our tour of five visits to featured organizations at MayaWorks, spending the better part of Thursday and Friday there. MayaWorks uses traditional Mayan weaving techniques to create products for an American market, such as luggage tags and yoga bags. Jeannie Balanda is the director of MayaWorks and accompanied
- [Guatemala 2013 trip diary: Starfish One by One](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2013-trip-diary-starfish-one-by-one/) - By Stephanie Sawyer San Luis Obispo (CA) After breakfast at our hotel, Utz Jay, this morning we took the one and a half block walk over to Starfish One by One. Melanie was our guide for the day and greeted our group with many hugs and warm welcomes! After introductions to the staff and volunteers,
- [Guatemala 2013 trip diary: Mercado Global](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2013-trip-diary-mercado-global/) - By Lauren McCarthy Minneapolis (MN) We visited Mercado Global on Wednesday and saw a different side to traditional Mayan weaving. Mercado Global has 31 cooperatives with about 340 women across Guatemala. It is a fair trade fashion nonprofit that sells wholesale to Anthropologie, Lucky Brand Jeans, Levi's, Red Envelope, Henri Bendel, Calypso, and some
- [Guatemala 2013 trip diary: Friendship Bridge](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2013-trip-diary-friendship-bridge/) - By Rosemary McGee Abington (PA) We woke to a glorious sunny morning in Pana today and after a quick (but delicious) breakfast of fruit and banana bread headed off to visit with Friendship Bridge located around the corner on Calle Santander. We were greeted warmly by Marta Ixtuc, Communications Coordinator and all around promoter of
- [New board chair, member named](https://togetherwomenrise.org/new-board-chair-member-named/) - By Laura Haight Communications Director Barb Collins, co-founder of Dining for Woman, was elected as chair of the Board of Directors at its fall meeting in Newark, NJ. Barb takes over the chairmanship from acting chair Barbara Wagner. Barb has 30 years of professional experience in board development and nonprofit administration. A graduate of
- [Regions bring chapter leaders together to chart progress](https://togetherwomenrise.org/regions-bring-chapter-leaders-together-to-chart-progress/) - By Laura Haight Communications Director Operational retreats are a fairly common practice among big business and this fall two DFW regions employed the practice to bring leaders together to discuss a variety of topics. Chapter leaders in the Mid-Atlantic and West had regional retreats in October. Debbie Britt and Cindy Ariel, co-leaders in the Mid-Atlantic,

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- [The Fuller Project – Transformation Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-fuller-project-transformation-partnership/) - Location: Global Grantee Website: https://fullerproject.org/ Mission of The Fuller Project The Fuller Project is the global newsroom dedicated to groundbreaking reporting that catalyzes positive change for women. Our Partnership Together Women Rise is funding a $35,000, one-year Transformation Partnership Grant. This is an unrestricted grant that supports the overall work of The Fuller Project Summary
- [Equimundo  – Transformation Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/equimundo/) - Location: Global Grantee Website: https://www.equimundo.org/ Mission of Equimundo Founded in 2011 as Promundo US, Equimundo works to achieve gender equality and social justice by transforming intergenerational patterns of harm and promoting patterns of care, empathy and accountability among boys and men throughout their lives. Summary Equimundo’s major areas of focus are: Equity of Care —
- [Landesa – Transformation Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/landesa/) - Location: Global Grantee Website: https://www.landesa.org/ Areas of Impact: Land rights, economic opportunity Mission of Landesa Founded in 1967, Landesa champions and works to secure land rights for millions of the world’s poorest, mostly rural women and men, to provide opportunity and promote social justice. Summary Landesa’s initiatives include: Movement Building: The Landesa Center for Women’s
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- [Our Partnership with RESULTS](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy/results-parntership/) - Advocacy Home | RESULTS Partnership | Advocacy Group | Resources Together Women Rise is teaming up with RESULTS, a nonprofit, non-partisan advocacy organization focused on ending global poverty. RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed, everyday people – just like Together Women Rise! RESULTS has been advocating effectively for 40 years — they are leading
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- [Our Chapters](https://togetherwomenrise.org/our-chapters/) - Together Women Rise has nearly 300 local chapters in cities and towns across the U.S., along with an international giving circle in Brussels, Belgium. Our chapters combine meaningful social connection with purposeful giving to create lasting change around the world. Chapters can be any size … many are just a few friends, neighbors, co-workers
- [Grants History](https://togetherwomenrise.org/grants-history/) - 2025 2025 Grants Clean Start Africa Kenya $45,000 Jan Kakenya’s Dream Kenya $50,000 Feb Save the Rain Tanzania $50,000 Mar Asia Initiatives India $48,000 Apr Sacred Valley Health Peru $40,000 May RefuSHE Kenya $50,000 Jun Rural Health & Education Service Trust (RHEST) Nepal $50,000 Jul MAIA Guatemala $50,000 Aug Lotus Outreach Cambodia $50,000 Sep For
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- [International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/international-center-for-research-on-women-icrw/) - Together Women Rise awarded a Transformation Partnership Grant in the amount of $100,000 per year for two years (2022 and 2023) to the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). Together Women Rise is supporting ICRW’s work to affect change through rigorous research uncovering the causes and costs of gender inequity and informing solutions. The
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- [Our Impact](https://togetherwomenrise.org/our-impact/) - Creating a More Just & Equitable World Together Woman Rise is empowering women and girls to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and beyond. By harnessing the power of coming together, we provide an easy and accessible way for anyone to make a powerful impact on global gender equality. Look what we have achieved
- [Safety and Security](https://togetherwomenrise.org/safety-and-security/) - Together, women rise when ... gender-based violence is eliminated. Gender-based violence (GBV) Source: UN WOMEN is a global pandemic that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. It includes physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse, and is rooted in gender inequalities, harmful cultural practices, and power imbalances. Common forms of GBV in the Global
- [Women’s Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/womens-health/) - Together, women rise when... all women have access to health care services. Healthy women and girls are the building blocks of a stable, productive society. Yet, deep-rooted gender inequality undermines the health and wellbeing of women in the Global South who experience high rates of: maternal and newborn mortality rates HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases
- [Climate Justice](https://togetherwomenrise.org/climate-justice/) - Together, women rise when... women are involved in climate change solutions. Gender inequality and climate justice are interconnected. The impacts of climate change are different for women and men. Women and girls bear the brunt of the effects of climate change and other adverse environmental impacts because they depend more on natural resources. Women are
- [Education](https://togetherwomenrise.org/education/) - Together, women rise when... every woman and girl is educated. Access to education is a basic human right that many women and girls in the Global South are denied. Challenges to accessing and completing education: poverty – no money for school costs traditional beliefs that prioritize boys’ education over girls early marriage and teen pregnancy
- [ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY](https://togetherwomenrise.org/economic-opportunity/) - Together, women rise when... women have equal economic opportunities. Women’s economic empowerment is a cornerstone of gender equality. Yet women in the Global South face a range of economic challenges that limit their opportunities and financial independence, and are often deeply rooted in structural inequalities and cultural norms. Key Challenges Limited access to education and
- [Upcoming Events](https://togetherwomenrise.org/upcoming-events/) - In Guatemala, Indigenous girls face steep barriers to education—poverty, discrimination, and early pregnancy often force them to leave school long before graduation. Without support, generations remain locked in cycles of marginalization and limited opportunity. Together Women Rise is proud to partner with MAIA, an organization created and led by Indigenous women, to help change that
- [Upcoming Events Old](https://togetherwomenrise.org/upcoming-events-old/) - RECORDINGS OF PAST EVENTS 2025 Calendar of Events August 2025 Thursday, August 7 – Monthly Webinar Time: 8 pm ET/5 pm PT Topic: A Collaborative Approach to Keeping Indigenous Girls in School Featured Grantee: MAIA Guest Speaker: Vilma Saloj, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships for MAIA This event is free, but registration
- [Featured Grantees](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/featured-programs/) - Together Women Rise funds grants and partnerships that support our overall mission to achieve global gender equality. Our Featured Grants are largely focused on delivering direct services by funding grassroots organizations that empower and support women and girls in low-income communities in the Global South. The Global South includes many of the countries
- [West Region Conference of Inspiration, Learning, & Gratitude](https://togetherwomenrise.org/west-region-conference-2020/) - Welcome and Celebrating Our New Strategic Plan Colleen Kill & Pat Payne Barb Collins & Beth Ellen Holimon Together Women Rise's new strategic plan focuses on achieving global gender equality, increasing our impact on women and girls around the world, and building a highly-engaged and inclusive global community. Video Slides
- [13 Month Campaign](https://togetherwomenrise.org/donate/13-month-campaign/) - Coming Soon...
- [UNICEF Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/unicef-partnership/) - Dining for Women and UNICEF Join Forces for Good Dining for Women has partnered with UNICEF USA to provide urgent support to some of the most vulnerable and forgotten groups in our world today: refugee women and girls in Jordan, South Sudan, and Bangladesh. The significant refugee populations in these countries makes this the humanitarian
- [Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ukraine-humanitarian-crisis/) - Our hearts go out to all the people of Ukraine. Almost 3 million people have fled Ukraine, most of them women and children, and there are an estimated 1.85 million internally displaced people inside the country. One of our past grantees, Refugee Protection International (RPI), is providing Ukraine crisis relief in two key areas: RPI
- [Travel Blog](https://togetherwomenrise.org/travel-blog/) - By Tonnie Cummings, Rwanda traveler and member of the Together Women Rise chapter in Vancouver, WA. Reflecting on my recent Together Women Rise trip to Rwanda, these are the images that stick in my mind: row after row of brilliant, green hills extending to the horizon; brightly-colored birds flitting about and calling from dawn until
- [Transformation Partnerships Criteria](https://togetherwomenrise.org/transformation-partnerships-criteria/) - Guiding Principles In addition to funding direct services through our Featured Grants, Together Women Rise partners with organizations that are working to create broader, systemic change to achieve global gender equality. Our Transformation Partnerships are specifically focused on addressing the root causes of global gender inequality. We want to transform the social and cultural norms,
- [Transformation Partnerships](https://togetherwomenrise.org/transformation-partnerships/) - Together Women Rise's Transformation Partnerships are designed to address the root causes of global gender equality. In order to truly achieve global gender equality, we must address the social and cultural norms, beliefs, practices, and laws that prevent women from having equal access to resources, decision-making power, and opportunity. Our Transformation Partnerships allow us
- [The Colectivo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/the-colectivo/) - In 2021, Together Women Rise awarded $50,000 Impact Partnership Grants to two “collectives” – AMPLIFY Girls and The Colectivo. Collectives are networks of organizations working together to increase their impact on a shared goal. By funding this collective approach, Together Women Rise will have a deeper impact and more sustainable outcomes for women and girls.
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- [Tanzania 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tanzania-2023/) - Together Women Rise traveled to Tanzania – one of the most beloved and enchanting destinations in the world! Far more than just a place to see the ‘Big Five’ and the wildebeest migration, Tanzania offers a wealth of hospitality and the opportunity for cross-cultural exchange. On this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, Together Women Rise highlighted the work
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- [shortcode lh](https://togetherwomenrise.org/shortcode-lh/) - this is a test. now is the time for all good children to come to the aid of their country. the quickbrown fox jumped over the big red barn.
- [Short Code Home Page testing](https://togetherwomenrise.org/short-code-home-page-testing/) - Two million Ugandan children have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS. The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project supports Ugandan grandmothers who are raising them. Sustained Program: Inmed's Healthy Babies program
- [Shared Interest](https://togetherwomenrise.org/shared-interest/) - Together Women Rise awarded a $39,500 Planning Grant to Shared Interest, one of our past Featured Grantees. This investment will support meaningful systems change by achieving the goals of economic equality and increased decision-making power for women entrepreneurs. The Challenge According to Shared Interest, women are poised to become the driving force behind Southern
- [Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/sexual-reproductive-health-policy/) - Together Women Rise recognizes that to achieve gender equality, women and girls must have equitable and consistent access to quality healthcare, which includes safe and full scope of sexual and reproductive health services and education. (SDG3, WHO, UN) To that end, Rise will fund a wide range of healthcare programs for women and girls. These
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- [Rwanda 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rwanda-2018/) - Women were crucial to the reconstruction of Rwanda following the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, and their hard work and commitment remains just as indispensable today. Rwanda is internationally lauded for its efforts to promote women in leadership positions within the government and to empower women at the grassroots level economically, socially, and politically. It
- [RISE Holiday Book List for the Young People in your Life](https://togetherwomenrise.org/rise-holiday-book-list-for-the-young-people-in-your-life/) - The Together Women Rise Book Club Committee has put together a list of book recommendations for the young people in your life. Books have been suggested for different age groups, from toddlers to teens, and include stories about girls' empowerment, young changemakers, and the different cultures and countries where Rise supports women and girls. Any
- [Religion Policy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/religion-policy/) - Consistent with our Anti-Oppression Commitment, Together Women Rise does not fund organizations that engage in religious or political proselytizing, that is, Rise does not fund organizations that engage in exclusionary practices based on religion or political affiliation or that attempt to convert the community beneficiaries to a particular religious faith or belief or political party
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- [Program Test](https://togetherwomenrise.org/program-test/) - Our Sustained Grants provided Together Women Rise with the opportunity to make a larger, longer-term commitment to a previous Featured Grantee, resulting in a deeper impact for both the organization and the women and girls we supported. Sustained Grantees in 2019-2021 received three-year grants totaling $75,000 ($25,000 per year). All of our Sustained Grants were completed in 2021, and these grants have been replaced by our Transformation Partnerships.
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- [Planned Giving](https://togetherwomenrise.org/planned-giving/) - There are a variety of planned giving options that allow you to support Together Women Rise now and in the future. Here are just a few: Bequests By including Together Women Rise in your will, you can ensure that your support will continue in perpetuity. Here is some sample bequest language for you to share
- [Peru 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-2019/) - From Inca ruins high in the Andes Mountains to the beautiful lush fields of the Sacred Valley, Peru’s ancient stories drew our Together Women Rise travelers into this intoxicating destination. Sixteen travelers explored and learned about the ancient history of the Inca and how the past translates into modern day life for rural women and
- [Peace Is Loud Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peace-is-loud-partnership/) - Dining for Women kicked off its collaborative partnership with Peace is Loud at the 2019 International Women’s Day celebration, “Women as Agents of Change”. About Peace is Loud Peace is Loud uses storytelling to advance social justice movement building, with a focus on women’s rights, gender justice, peace, and security. Founded by filmmaker and
- [Peace Corps Partnership Grant](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peace-corps-partnership-grant-old/) - Peace Corps' Let Girls Learn Partnership On March 8, 2016 – International Women's Day – Dining for Women representatives attended a special event, with First Lady Michelle Obama, announcing our $100,000 grant to the Peace Corps' Let Girls Learn Fund. As part of a whole-of-government program launched by the President and the First Lady
- [Past Events](https://togetherwomenrise.org/past-events/) - Becoming a member of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Chapter with RESULTS means you will get the training, support, and inspiration you need to advise your members on Congress on policy decisions that will positively affect the lives of women and girls in low-income countries. We encourage members of this advocacy chapter to attend as
- [Overview](https://togetherwomenrise.org/core-action-areas/) - Together Women Rise is committed to achieving global gender equality through three core action areas: Learning: We engage in learning to increase understanding of the issues facing women and girls, build our community, and fuel our collective action towards achieving gender equality. In order for change to happen faster, more people need to become aware
- [Overview](https://togetherwomenrise.org/overview/) - Every person deserves the same opportunities to thrive, regardless of race, gender, wealth, or where they happen to be born. Yet, inequality continues to shut doors of opportunity and limit independence for women and girls everywhere. In particular, across the global south, millions of women live in extreme poverty and without access to personal freedoms
- [Our Biggest Chapter Meeting of the Year](https://togetherwomenrise.org/biggest-chapter-meeting/) - International Women’s Day March 8 Each year, Dining for Women partners with other organizations to recognize International Women’s Day on March 8th. This live and virtual meeting links Dining for Women chapters and members, our partner organizations, and the public-at-large all across the U.S. Our 2020 Event Women as Climate Justice Champions Join Dining
- [Our Anti-Oppression Commitment](https://togetherwomenrise.org/our-anti-oppression-commitment/) - At Together Women Rise, we come together as a community dedicated to equality and justice for women and girls everywhere. Just as we denounce the inequalities, oppression, and exploitation that hold women back around the world, we oppose all forms of oppression, no matter where they occur. We believe that every person deserves the
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- [Name Change](https://togetherwomenrise.org/name-change/) - At a special International Women’s Day event on March 6th, we unveiled our new name, logo, and tagline. Together Women Rise is about women and allies coming together all over the world, from all backgrounds and communities, to achieve global gender equality. Our new name, logo, and tagline are aligned to create a fresh, modern
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- [Marsha Wallace](https://togetherwomenrise.org/marsha-wallace/) - One of the leading change agents transforming women’s and girls’ lives across the world, Marsha Wallace is Co-Founder of Dining for Women. In 2003, Wallace was inspired to create the high-impact giving circle that intimately connects people in the Western world with projects that support women and girls living in extreme poverty in the developing
- [Peru 2014 Traveler Interest Form](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-2014-traveler-interest-form/) - Our trip to Peru will give you the opportunity to connect face-to-face with the women we serve. The experiences will deepen our understanding of the issues faced by women in Peru, and foster strong bonds of friendship with the other travelers in our group. Although this trip is open to all involved with DFW, it's
- [Peru 2014](https://togetherwomenrise.org/peru-2014/) - Photo Gallery from the 2011 Peru trip Travel with DFW to Peru — Oct. 19 to Nov. 1, 2014 Join us on an extraordinary journey to visit INMED and observe first-hand the life-changing effects of our DFW dollars in remote regions of Peru. This trip will also give you the chance to cross
- [Dominican Republic 2015](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dominican-republic-2015/) - DFW travel to the Dominican Republic — April 10-17, 2015 Join DFW on its inaugural trip to the Dominican Republic! This journey will take us to the Caribbean coastal town of Carabete, to meet the girls at Mariposa (supported by DFW in April 2014). A service/learning trip, we’ll be working with the girls
- [Burma 2015](https://togetherwomenrise.org/burma-2015/) - DFW Travel to Burma — Jan. 19 - Feb. 2, 2015 Join DFW as we explore Burma (Myanmar) for the first time. Centered around visits with Girl Determined, our travelers will also experience some of the spectacular sites in this highly Buddhist country. Visiting Burma offers much more than the beautiful temples and tranquil
- [Vietnam 2013](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/vietnam-2013/) - By Marilyn Murphy Thousand Oaks, CA, chapter leader I was privileged to organize and lead the recent TWR Cultural Journey to Vietnam. Nineteen spirited, adventurous and flexible women made up the “Snow Whites” as our inimitable tour guide, Mr. Cong, called us. We originated in all corners of the US and several places in between.
- [Uganda 2010](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/uganda-2010/) - By Patricia Andersson A number of us that had traveled together in Kenya went on to Uganda, meeting up with additional travelers in Kampala, Uganda’s capital city near Lake Victoria, to make a group of 10. We came to visit Bead For Life, a fantastic nonprofit we’ve supported twice that provides business training and income generation
- [Trip Summary: India 2013](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/trip-summary-india-2013/) - By Tina Romenesko There’s an energy of excitement as the TWR India 2013 group assembles in the common room at Grace Home, situated in a trendy area of South Delhi. Each of us has traveled a long distance to come together to explore and experience a number of TWR projects across Northern India. The air
- [Peru 2011](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/peru-2011/) - Peru trip connected travelers to INMED and other experiences By Taryn Walker Our trip was divided into three legs. The first, starting with the pre-trip, was a combination of Spanish language classes, traditional cooking and a week long homestay in the mountain region of Huancayo. This time was spent with eight of the women focusing on
- [Nicaragua 2012](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/nicaragua-2012/) - By Tiny Romenesko TWR's very first service trip was an amazing success. Our mission was centered in León, Nicaragua where we worked with PINCC (Prevention International - No Cervical Cancer), a program that Dining for Women funded in February 2011. Our 9 TWR volunteers were poised to fill in wherever needed for our 5 days
- [Nepal 2011](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/nepal-2011/) - By Patricia Andersson Sixteen intrepid TWR travelers met up in Nepal in early November 2011, spending two weeks with Heifer International traveling to small, rural villages to meet with women whose lives had been changed through their involvement with Heifer’s program. We were thrilled to see the progress that women’s groups have made by joining together
- [Kenya 2012](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/kenya-2012/) - Kenya in September was a feast for the eyes. We travelled by Land Cruisers on an awe-inspiring safari through Kenya. From the dry arid lands of Samburu, teeming with elephants, to the flanks of Kenya’s highest mountain, Mt. Kenya, to the pink flamingo lakes of the Rift Valley we journeyed through some of East Africa’s
- [Kenya 2010](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/kenya-2010/) - By Patricia Andersson Kathleen Colson, founder of The BOMA Fund, is also a travel guide, and arranged our trip to Kenya that included visiting not only her own nonprofit, but also many other women's groups. Our best-of-both worlds adventure alternated safari game drives with visits to meet and talk with local women who are working
- [Indonesia 2013](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/indonesia-2013/) - By Patricia Andersson Trip leader Twelve adventurous TWR travelers, loaded down with extra suitcases full of medical donations that we had readily agreed to transport, met up in Singapore to start a whirlwind trip to visit Borneo and Bali, two of the 17,000 islands that make up the country of Indonesia. We flew first to
- [Guatemala 2013](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/guatemala-2013/) - By Kira Walker Trip Leader Almost two months after leaving for Guatemala, it’s a good time to reflect on our short but remarkable time visiting the women and families affected by the various organizations that have received grants from Together Women Rise over the past several years: MayaWorks, Starfish One by One, Thirteen Threads, Mercado
- [El Salvador 2012](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/el-salvador-2012/) - By Taryn Walker Week 1: We stayed in pairs with El Salvadorian families, eating breakfast and dinner with our new families getting to know their language, customs and history. During the day we visited several women’s co-ops, focusing on the different trades they had learned that were now providing money for their families, and witnessing
- [Cambodia-Vietnam: A special journey](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/travel/previous-trips/cambodia-vietnam-2014/) - By Marilyn Murphy For the second consecutive year, I was privileged to organize and lead a magnificent group of TWR members to Vietnam and Cambodia. After innumerable Facebook postings, we finally met in the flesh in Siem Reap, where we enjoyed three nights and two full days of amazing sights and activities. Highlights included: Temples,
- [Sustained Grantees](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/sustained-programs/) - Our Sustained Grants provided Together Women Rise with the opportunity to make a larger, longer-term commitment to a previous Featured Grantee, resulting in a deeper impact for both the organization and the women and girls we supported. Sustained Grantees in 2019-2021 received three-year grants totaling $75,000 ($25,000 per year). All of our Sustained Grants were
- [Reserve Grantees](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/reserve-programs/) - Visions Global Empowerment Educate! Mercado Global
- [Our Interests](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/our-interests/) - Coming Soon...
- [Impact Partnerships](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/partnerships/) - AMPLIFY Girls
- [Sustained Grants](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/grants/sustained-program-grants/) - Deepening Our Impact With Sustained Grants Every three years, Together Women Rise selects projects that have been previous beneficiaries of funding as monthly Featured Grantees to receive sustained funding. Sustained Grantees receive a total of $75,000 — $25,000 in each of the three years. The Sustained Grant Program is by invitation only. Projects our selection
- [Grants](https://togetherwomenrise.org/learn/grants/) - Together Women Rise funds projects and organizations that are making life-changing differences for women and girls in low-income communities in the Global South. Our investments reach the most vulnerable and marginalized communities … women and girls living in extreme poverty, often in some of the most remote areas of the world. Studies show that investing
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- [New Chapter Leader Training Evaluation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/lead/new-chapter-leader-training-course-evaluation/) - Fill out my Wufoo form!
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- [Chapter Anniversaries](https://togetherwomenrise.org/lead/chapter-anniversaries/) - Davenport, IA Founded in October 2012 Welcome, Lexington, KY Laurel Christensen and Becca James, co-leaders First meeting: October 2013 If your chapter has an anniversary, share a photo with media@togetherwomenrise.org. Some may make one of our newsletters, others will grace this page and others may find their
- [Landing 1124](https://togetherwomenrise.org/landing-1124/) - Join a global movement Build relationships with fellow change makers Learn & advocate together Give to make collective impact A simple way to make an impact … Harnessing the power of coming together … Championing the rights of our sisters globally! Ready to Start? 
- [Kenya 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/kenya-2019/) - Kenya 2019 Trip From the wide grasslands of the Masai Mara to the majestic wildlife that roams within it, our Together Women Rise travelers saw firsthand why Kenya is a bucket list destination. Their journey started in the busy heart of Kenya, Nairobi – where they met TWR grantees and witnessed the complexity of life
- [Jordan 2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/jordan-2022/) - Together Women Rise’s Journey to Jordan was a place of daily discovery in mind, body and spirit. Aside from seeing one of the famed Wonders of the World, Petra, and beholding Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon, while sleeping under the stars in a traditional Bedouin camp, they had the rare opportunity to spend
- [Join Us](https://togetherwomenrise.org/join-us/) - Who We Are Together Women Rise is a powerful community of women and allies dedicated to achieving global gender equality. We have hundreds of local chapters across the U.S. where members learn about and advocate for gender equality issues, give grants to organizations that empower women and girls in low-income countries, and build community to
- [Join Our Community](https://togetherwomenrise.org/join-our-community/) - A simple way to make an impact … Harnessing the power of coming together … Championing the rights of our sisters globally! Together, women rise when... Ready to Start? 
- [International Women's Day Live Webcast](https://togetherwomenrise.org/international-womens-day-live-webcast/) - To continue, contact our support team, and make sure to include your public IP address.
- [International Women's Day](https://togetherwomenrise.org/iwd/) - This year, we will celebrate International Women's Day and our 20th Anniversary at a special, livestreamed event on Saturday, March 4th. The in-person lunch event will take place in Santa Clara, California, from 11 am to 3 pm PT. Space is limited for the luncheon so please register NOW so you don’t miss out!
- [International Day of the Girl 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/international-day-of-the-girl-2024/) - International Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11, is a day declared by the UN to recognize the power of girls everywhere and to highlight, discuss, and take action to advance the rights of, and opportunities for, girls across the globe. This day highlights the unique challenges girls face, such as limited access
- [Interest Form](https://togetherwomenrise.org/volunteer-application/) - Fill out my Wufoo form!
- [India 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/india-2023/) - Together Women Rise had an unforgettable journey through Rajasthan, India, the Land of the Maharajas. A region famous for its regal culture and rich heritage, Rajasthan is home to majestic palaces and forts, colorful arts and handicrafts, and delightful cuisine. Our Travelers spent 13 days exploring the historic cities of New Delhi, Jodphur, and Jaipur,
- [In the media](https://togetherwomenrise.org/in-the-media/) - Spreading the word Dining for Women is frequently covered in the media, from major news outlets like NBC to mass market publications like Oprah and People and up-and-coming bloggers. Follow us around the country and around the world. If you see an article about DFW, send the link and we'll post it here.
- [Impact Stories](https://togetherwomenrise.org/impact-stories/) - Coming Soon...
- [History](https://togetherwomenrise.org/history/) - Together Women Rise, then Dining for Women, was founded in Greenville, SC in 2003 by Marsha Wallace and Barb Collins – two women whose backgrounds made them uniquely called to launch a global movement that harnesses the collective action of people who share the vision for an equitable world for all. A mother of four
- [Guatemala 2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2024/) - Together Women Rise took an immersive journey, deep into the heart of the Guatemalan culture with our incredible grantee, Limitless Horizons Ixil (LHI). The mission of LHI is to create opportunities for the Indigenous youth, women, and families of Chajul, Guatemala, to develop the academic and professional skills needed to affect change in their lives
- [Guatemala 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2020/) - Together Women Rise travelers spent a week in the beautiful central highlands of Guatemala learning and volunteering with TWR grantee Community Cloud Forest Conservation (CCFC). They experienced life in the cloud forest of Guatemala, learning about the ancient Mayan culture, and being inspired by the people who are working to support the growth and development
- [Guatemala 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/guatemala-2018/) - A Land of Cultural and Geographic Diversity It is mind boggling to witness how much cultural and geographic diversity can fit into one small country, which is why many consider Guatemala to be a must-see destination. It’s home to everything from ancient Mayan temples and Spanish colonial cities to cloud-shrouded highland villages and vibrant Caribbean
- [Grants & Partnerships Committee](https://togetherwomenrise.org/grants-partnerships-committee/) - Vidya is deeply committed to achieving gender equity by investing in and advising programs that support women's health, education, and livelihoods. She is a member of Together Women Rise's board of directors
- [Grantee Reports](https://togetherwomenrise.org/grantee-reports/) - Together Women Rise grantees submit impact reports during and upon completion of their funded project. The following is a list of impact reports we have received since 2015. A few tips for using this spreadsheet: To switch between Featured and Sustained Grantees, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on either Featured or
- [Glossary of Dining for Women Terms](https://togetherwomenrise.org/glossary-of-dining-for-women-terms/) - Programs – This term now refers to all four of DFW’s programs: Grants, Member Education and Engagement, Advocacy, and Partnerships. We have historically used the term “program” when we talk about our grants (i.e. featured program, sustained funding program). Grants Program – Our professional, highly competitive grants program screens and vets more than 150
- [Giving Tuesday](https://togetherwomenrise.org/giving-tuesday/) - Join Our Giving Tuesday Facebook Fundraiser Campaign! If you are on Facebook, you have likely seen Birthday Fundraisers that friends set up for a cause they care about. Did you know that Facebook does not charge any fees to the nonprofit for these Birthday Fundraisers? This means that 100% of the funds raised go straight to your designated nonprofit. That’s why
- [Give to Women & Girls Day](https://togetherwomenrise.org/give-to-women-girls-day/) - October 11 is a day to celebrate and take action! It's Give to Women and Girls Day and International Day of the Girl, and Together Women Rise is shining a bright spotlight on an issue that you -- and our entire Rise community -- care about deeply: increasing awareness and funding for women's and girls'
- [Ginette Azcona](https://togetherwomenrise.org/ginette-azcona/) - Ginette Azcona is Research and Data Policy Specialist at UN Women, the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Ginette manages the data and statistics for UN Women’s flagship reports. Before joining UN Women in 2010, she was part of the research and writing team for the United Nations Development
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- [Donor Bill of Rights](https://togetherwomenrise.org/get-involved-old/donor-bill-of-rights/) - Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To ensure that Together Women Rise’s philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors to Together Women Rise can have full
- [Geeta Mehta](https://togetherwomenrise.org/geeta-mehta/) - Geeta Mehta is the founder of Asia Initiatives, a non-profit organization that works for women and their families in underserved communities to help improve livelihoods, education and the environment. Asia Initiatives is a past Together Women Rise grantee. Geeta is the innovator of Social Capital Credits (SoCCs), a virtual currency for social good that is
- [Fundraising Test](https://togetherwomenrise.org/fundraising-test/) - EVENT: The RaiseForWomen Challenge THE STORY: Helping one woman or girl has a ripple effect that reaches out through their family and their communities. Our mission is to empower women to attain better lives for themselves and their families by funding grassroots organizations that provide healthcare, foster education, provide tools for economic independence and offer
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- [Fundraising](https://togetherwomenrise.org/fundraising/) - A tribute to mothers
- [Fundraiser Approval Form](https://togetherwomenrise.org/fundraising-approval-form/) - Fill out my Wufoo form!
- [Find a Chapter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/find-a-chapter/) - SEARCH FOR A CHAPTER You may also use the map below to zoom in on your area and find local chapters. Click the map pins to see additional information about a chapter. Legend: Teal Pins = Chapters are accepting new members. Red Pins = Chapters are full and unable to accept new members at this
- [Featured Programs Map](https://togetherwomenrise.org/featured-programs-map/) - Reserved Programs 2014
- [Featured Programs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/testing-current-featured-program/) - Coming Soon...
- [Equality Now](https://togetherwomenrise.org/equality-now/) - Together Women Rise has awarded a Transformation Partnership Grant in the amount of $100,000 per year for two years (2023 and 2024) to support Equality Now’s work to achieve legal gender equality, end harmful practices, end sexual violence, and end sexual exploitation. Since its founding in 1992, Equality Now has been a global leader
- [Elvia Raquec](https://togetherwomenrise.org/elvia-raquec/) - Elvia Raquec is the Programs Director for Women’s Justice Initiative (WJI) and has worked with WJI since its founding in 2011. Prior to joining WJI, Elvia worked for four years at Population Council’s Abriendo Oportunidades, a program dedicated to the empowerment and education of Maya girls. Elvia mentored adolescent girls, advising them to stay in
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- [Dominican Republic 2015 Traveler Interest Form](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dominican-republic-2015-traveler-interest-form/) - April 2015 trip to the DR includes a service component Our trip to the Dominican Republic (DR) in April of 2015 will give you the opportunity to connect face-to-face with the girls we have supported through Mariposa. The experiences will deepen your understanding of the issues faced by women and girls in the DR ,
- [Dinner Affirmation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dinner-affirmation/) - This dinner affirmation may be shared at Together Women Rise chapter meetings or events. Printable Version s we share food, we share something of ourselves and we honor each other. We recognize the powerful associations of women to food, life, and nurture in all cultures. We honor the importance of those. We also recognize the
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- [DFW’s Program Funding Model —  Member FAQs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfws-program-funding-model-member-faqs/) - What exactly is changing? DFW is moving away from the 85/15 program funding model that has restricted our ability to effectively fulfill our mission. Your monthly chapter donations will now be used to further DFW’s mission, including all four of its programs: Grants, Member Education and Engagement, Grassroots Advocacy, and Partnerships. Your donations will be
- [DFW/Let Girls Learn  Strategic Partnership FAQs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/dfwlet-girls-learn-strategic-partnership-faqs/) - Where will the funds for this Strategic Partnership come from? Dining for Women currently has the funds available as a result of the record amount of grant donations we received from our members last year. 2015 was the first time we exceeded $1 million in grant donations in a single year. Thanks to the generosity
- [DFW Travel](https://togetherwomenrise.org/travel-response/) - Thank you for your interest in our 2015 trip to the Dominican Republic. A member of our travel team will be in contact with you.
- [Customs and Cuisine of Vietnam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customs-and-cuisine-of-vietnam/) - Customs and Cuisine of Vietnam Because kitchens are typically small (meals may be cooked over only one burner and ovens are not common), meals are prepared and served in courses. Ask how many dishes are coming so you will have room for those served last. Great care is taken selecting chopsticks (many tourists bring their
- [Crowd Source](https://togetherwomenrise.org/crowd-source/) - A tribute to mothers
- [Contacting Your Member of Congress](https://togetherwomenrise.org/contacting-your-member-of-congress/) - To find and get in touch with your members of Congress, use this handy online tool: Find Your Reps You can enter your zip code to find your members of Congress, as well as phone and email contact information.
- [Confirmation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/confirmation/) - Thank you for your interest in Together Women Rise! A representative will be in touch with you shortly. In the meantime, please explore our website further and check us out on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube. You may also want to sign up for our monthly newsletter, The Dish, so you can learn
- [Chapter Updates](https://togetherwomenrise.org/chapter-updates/) - Fill out my Wufoo form!
- [Chapter Leader Appreciation Month](https://togetherwomenrise.org/chapter-leader-appreciation-month/) - FUN CELEBRATION IDEAS Arrange for members to handle all chapter responsibilities in April so that your leader(s) can just sit back and enjoy the meeting! Have all your chapter members sign a special “thank you” card or have each member write their own thank you card; present the cards to your Chapter Leader(s) at your
- [Cause Marketing Submission](https://togetherwomenrise.org/cause-marketing-submission/) - Fill out my Wufoo form!
- [Catalyst Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/catalyst-foundation-2/) - Together Women Rise funds grants and partnerships that support our overall mission to achieve global gender equality. Our Featured Grants are largely focused on delivering direct services by funding grassroots organizations that empower and support women and girls in low-income communities in the Global South.
- [Bhutan 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/bhutan-2019/) - Bhutan 2019 Trips Matrilineal traditions are longstanding in Bhutan, and as a result, Bhutanese women have a fairly empowered standing in society. However, Bhutan still has its share of gender disparity and challenges. With only a handful of elected women parliamentarians and women leaders in the civil service and private sector, Bhutan still has a
- [Barbara Fintel Collins](https://togetherwomenrise.org/barbara-fintel-collins/) - Barbara Fintel Collins is co-founder of Dining for Women, the largest global giving circle network dedicated to advancing gender equality and well-being for women and girls around the world. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in gerontology, Barb has devoted her career to the nonprofit sector, first opening the doors of
- [Aubryn Sidle](https://togetherwomenrise.org/aubryn-sidle/) - Aubryn Sidle is the Global Head of Research at AMPLIFY Girls, a collective made up of 25 partners across four countries in East Africa, driving change and improving outcomes for adolescent girls and their communities. She is a 2018 Fulbright-Hays Fellow and a 2017 Cornell Engaged Graduate Student Fellow. Her research is focused on the
- [Artists Giving Back: Deborah Puretz Grove Art Giveaway](https://togetherwomenrise.org/artists-giving-back-deborah-puretz-grove/) - Watch video “A Conversation with Deborah Puretz Grove” Deborah Puretz Grove is a member of the Together Women Rise chapter in Orinda, CA, and a very talented artist. She knows how challenging the COVID-19 pandemic has been on fundraising and nonprofits, especially for an organization like Together Women Rise that counts on in-person
- [AMPLIFY Girls](https://togetherwomenrise.org/amplify-girls/) - In 2021, Together Women Rise awarded $50,000 Impact Partnership Grants to two “collectives” – AMPLIFY Girls and The Colectivo. Collectives are networks of organizations working together to increase their impact on a shared goal. By funding this collective approach, Together Women Rise will have a deeper impact and more sustainable outcomes for women and girls.
- [Advocacy Tips](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-tips/) - There are many ways to make your voice heard, including: Write or call your members of congress. Use the link below to find your representatives and how to contact them. FIND YOUR REPS Remember to focus on representatives from your district or state. Elected officials listen to the people who can vote them in
- [Advocacy Educational Materials](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy-educational-materials/) - A Guide to Advocacy DFW has produced an advocacy guide to help our members advocate for U.S. policies that empower women and girls to realize their rights and improve their lives. View or Download Guide U.S. Foreign Aid, Gender Equality, and Women’s Empowerment A Briefing Note DFW collaborated with Oxfam America to elevate
- [Resources](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy/resources/) - Advocacy Home | RESULTS Partnership | Advocacy Chapter | Resources There are many ways to make your voice heard, including: Email, call, or write a letter to your members of Congress. Remember to focus on representatives from your district or state. Elected officials listen to the people who can vote them in or out
- [Advocacy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/advocacy/) - RESULTS Partnership | Advocacy Chapter | Resources Raising Our Voices for Women and Girls Advocacy is an important and necessary aspect of Together Women Rise’s mission to achieve gender equality and eradicate global poverty. As a grassroots movement with thousands of members throughout the U.S., we can make an impact on U.S. policies and funding
- [Activities](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activities/) - The News Press in Santa Barbara (CA) did a cover story on Dining for Women’s two local chapters, led by Peggy Welik and Melissa
- [News Media](https://togetherwomenrise.org/about-us/media-resources/) - MEDIA CONTACT To arrange an interview with a Together Women Rise spokesperson or for all other media inquiries, please contact: Wendy Frattolin Communications & Membership Director wendy@togetherwomenrise.org 864-335-8401
- [Mission and Vision](https://togetherwomenrise.org/about-us/mission-vision/) - Help a woman, save a girl, change the world
- [Maps](https://togetherwomenrise.org/about-us/maps/) - We have over 400 chapters and 9,200 members throughout the United States*. There may be an open chapter near you! If not, we have a Virtual Chapter, or you can start your own chapter. [STORE-LOCATOR] *Our international chapter applications and membership are temporarily on-hold as we research the legal requirements for the growing demand to
- [History](https://togetherwomenrise.org/about-us/history/) - A History of Collaboration & Serendipity Dining for Women was founded in Greenville, SC in 2003 by Marsha Wallace and Barb Collins – two women whose backgrounds made them uniquely called to launch a global movement that harnesses the collective action of people who share the vision for an equitable world for all. A
- [About Us](https://togetherwomenrise.org/about-us/) - Together Women Rise is a powerful community of women and allies dedicated to achieving global gender equality. We have hundreds of local chapters across the U.S. where members learn about and advocate for gender equality issues, give grants to organizations that empower women and girls in low-income countries, and build community to forge meaningful connections
- [Abigail Disney](https://togetherwomenrise.org/abigail-disney/) - Abigail E. Disney is a filmmaker, philanthropist, activist, and the Emmy-winning director of The Armor of Light. As president and CEO of the documentary production company Fork Films, she produced the groundbreaking Pray the Devil Back to Hell and co-created the subsequent PBS series Women, War & Peace. She is also the Chair and Co-Founder of Level Forward, a
- [500 Trees for 500 Chapters](https://togetherwomenrise.org/500-trees-for-500-chapters/) - WE DID IT! 500 Chapters and Growing! That's 500 chapters learning together, building community, and making a difference for women and girls globally! “We are celebrating this historic milestone thanks to our hardworking volunteer leaders, especially our Regional Leaders and Mentors, who attract and support new chapters every day,” said Beth Ellen Holimon, DFW President
- [25 in 2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/25-in-2025/) - Together Women Rise has launched its “25 in 2025” Campaign with the goal to add at least 25 new chapters to our Rise community this year, and we need your help! We invite you to help us grow by spreading the word abut Rise, helping to launch new chapters, and/or recruiting new members to
- [20th Anniversary](https://togetherwomenrise.org/20th-anniversary/) - Together Women Rise began in 2003 when co-founder Marsha Wallace invited some friends to her home to celebrate her birthday, a hat was passed, and $750 was raised for Women for Women International! To celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2023, we are hosting special events throughout the year and across the country. All members are
- [2018 Knowledge is Power National Conference](https://togetherwomenrise.org/2018-knowledge-is-power-national-conference/) - Dining for Women celebrated its 15th anniversary with the Knowledge is Power National Conference in Washington, DC, May 4-5, 2018. The event took place at the beautiful and iconic United States Institute of Peace (USIP), located at the northwest corner of the National Mall. Knowledge is Power The conference theme “Knowledge is Power” was inspired
- [2018 International Women’s Day Call to Action](https://togetherwomenrise.org/march-2018-call-to-action/) - Campaign Theme: Putting Women at the Center of U.S. Foreign Aid Dining for Women urges the U.S. government to become a leader in advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls in the developing world. This should be the top priority of U.S. foreign aid because it is the most effective way to end extreme
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## Programs

- [Young Heroes Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/young-heroes-foundation/) - Young Heroes supports families of AIDS orphans in Swaziland. It empowers Swaziland’s most vulnerable youth and their caretakers so they may achieve their full potential through life-support grants; healthcare; HIV education, prevention, and care programs; educational support; and gender and economic empowerment programs.
- [One Day's Wages](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/one-days-wages/) - One Day’s Wages exists to alleviate extreme poverty by investing in, amplifying, and coming alongside locally-led organizations in underserved communities.
- [Upaya Social Ventures](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/upaya-social-ventures/) - Upaya Social Ventures provides investment and support to early-stage companies creating dignified jobs for people in extreme poverty.
- [Moving the Goalposts Kilifi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/moving-the-goalposts-kilifi/) - Moving the Goalposts (MTG) is a unique organization that links Gender-Based Violence, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and economic empowerment within youth sports programming.
- [MindLeaps](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/mindleaps/) - MindLeaps creates educational paths for children and youth through the creative arts and 21st century skills built on data-driven metrics.
- [Limitless Horizons Ixil](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/limitless-horizons-ixil/) - The mission of Limitless Horizons Ixil is to create opportunities for the indigenous youth, women, and families of Chajul, Guatemala, to develop the academic and professional skills needed to effect change in their lives and community.
- [Kula Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/kula-project/) - This funding supports Kula Project’s work to develop entrepreneurs in Rwanda’s coffee communities. This will empower women to earn increased income, diversify their revenue streams, and improve the gender equity and decision-making capacity within their homes and communities, leading them out of extreme poverty and into brighter, more sustainable futures.
- [Impact Network International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/impact-network-international/) - Impact empowers and uplifts rural girls and young women in Zambia with an approach that addresses the critical challenges they face. Impact Girls is committed to addressing issues such as limited agency in decisions regarding health, as well as the scarcity of essential menstrual health hygiene materials and knowledge. Additionally, the grant aims to create economic opportunities for rural African communities.
- [Flying Kites](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/flying-kites/) - In partnership with a cohort of underserved primary schools, Flying Kites is addressing the biggest barriers to learning for children in rural Kenya.
- [CAMFED](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/camfed/) - CAMFED is a pan-African, grassroots-led movement tackling poverty, inequality, and injustice through girls’ education and women’s leadership. Its focus is on vulnerable girls and young women in rural areas of Africa. This is where girls face acute disadvantages and where unlocking their power will have a transformative impact.
- [KGSA Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/kgsa-foundation/) - The KGSA Foundation partners with the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy (KGSA) to provide a free, holistic high school education and boarding to 150 girls in Kibera, Kenya – one of Africa’s largest informal settlements.
- [Women’s Global Education Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/womens-global-education-project/) - The mission of WGEP is to provide access to education and develop training programs that empower women and girls to build healthy and productive communities.
- [dZi Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/dzi-foundation/) - dZi Foundation partners with communities in Nepal to achieve shared prosperity by ensuring access to basic needs, catalyzing inclusive economic growth, and creating an environment for lasting change.
- [Global Pediatric Alliance](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/global-pediatric-alliance/) - The mission of Global Pediatric Alliance (GPA) is to promote grassroots empowerment and community-based healthcare to reduce maternal and infant mortality and improve the lives of women and children in Latin America. GPA is founded on a simple premise: empowering community health workers through education will improve maternal and child health in vulnerable, rural areas.
- [Integrate Health (formerly Hope Through Health): Featured (2015), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/hope-through-health/) - Empowering Female Community Health Workers to Provide Integrated Primary Care in Remote Communities in Northern Togo, West Africa
- [Second Mile Haiti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/second-mile-haiti/) - The mission of Second Mile Haiti is to fight childhood malnutrition and improve outcomes for impoverished women and children through innovative, research-driven, residential malnutrition and maternity centers, and by going the Second Mile to invest in families through education, training, and business.
- [Authentique Memorial Empowerment Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/authentique-memorial-empowerment-foundation/) - The mission of Authentique Memorial Empowerment Foundation (AMEF) is to ensure that the rights of children and other vulnerable groups are protected, to support the development of children and youth, and to empower women through formal and non-formal education, while improving the socio-economic wellbeing of local communities through a participatory approach.
- [Ek Tara](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/ek-tara/) - Ek Tara’s mission is to educate, engage, and empower girls and women from marginalized urban slum communities to become agents of change.
- [Free to Run](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/free-to-run/)
- [Imagine Her](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/imagine-her/) - Imagine Her’s mission is to prepare rural young women and youth to become thriving social entrepreneurs.
- [Kakenya's Dream](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/kakenya-center-for-excellence/) - Kakenya Center for Excellence (KCE) seeks to empower and motivate young girls through education to become agents of change and to break the cycle of destructive cultural practices in Kenya such as female genital mutilation and early forced marriage.
- [Women’s International Network For Guatemala Solutions (WINGS)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/womens-international-network-for-guatemala-solutions-wings/) - This project involves the expansion of WINGS’ reproductive health services to three new departments, directly impacting 1,150 individuals annually. WINGS provides contraception and reproductive health education in hard-to reach villages where population growth, poverty, and malnutrition keep families in a constant state of struggle.
- [Women's Justice Initiative](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/womens-justice-initiative/) - Women’s Justice Initiative empowers indigenous Guatemalan women and girls to improve their lives through education, access to legal services, and gender-based violence prevention.
- [Video Volunteers](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/video-volunteers/)
- [Kupona Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/kupona-foundation/)
- [Nomi Network](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/nomi-network/)
- [Nurturing Minds](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/nurturing-minds/) - Nurturing Minds in Africa provides financial and technical support to programs improving access to quality education for girls in Tanzania, with a particular emphasis on girls who are poor, marginalized, and at-risk of becoming involved in exploitative forms of child labor.
- [Women Advocacy Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/women-advocacy-project/) - The mission of Women Advocacy Project is to abolish child marriage, promote the rights of women and girls, and work towards women’s economic empowerment. WAP uses advocacy to promote and protect the rights of vulnerable and marginalized women and girls.
- [Village Health Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/village-health-partnership/) - The mission of Village Health Partnership is to prevent maternal and neonatal death during childbirth by building a workforce of nurses and midwives skilled in providing care in rural Ethiopia.
- [Maya Midwifery International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/maya-midwifery-international/) - The mission of Maya Midwifery International is to improve maternal child health outcomes by helping to prepare and sustain local midwives in their communities and helping them to have a voice in local and national policies which affect them.
- [Educate2Envision International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/educate2envision-international/) - Educate2Envision International equips rural youth in Latin America with the secondary education, resources, and leadership skills they need to build brighter futures and healthier communities.
- [OneVillage Partners](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/onevillage-partners/) - This project addresses the persistent challenges to women’s financial literacy and empowerment, which are systemic and complex in Sierra Leone. The NOW Program uses an entirely picture-based curriculum to equip women with life skills and community development tools to take control of their financial position in the household, open a business, and engage in civic life. In addition to practical skills, participants learn communication skills to interact with spouses and male family members to achieve personal financial goals and to shift behaviors about gender roles in the home and in the community.
- [LastMile4D](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/lastmile4d/) - LastMile4D’s mission is to mobilize resources to ensure that girls and women everywhere, particularly in remote communities, can access information about their rights to health, safety, and gain freedom from gender-based violence.
- [Komera](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/komera/) - There are many issues contributing to unwanted teenage pregnancies in Rwanda. Many health centers have services available for teenagers; however, there is a reluctance to enter into the health centers and ask for contraceptives and sexual reproductive health information. This project’s main goals are to provide a pathway out of poverty for both teen mothers and vulnerable adolescent girls. Interventions are designed to transform their futures through education on sexual reproductive health and women’s rights,
- [Friendship Bridge](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/friendship-bridge/) - Friendship Bridge’s mission is to provide microcredit and education to Guatemalan women so that they can create their own solutions to poverty for themselves, their families and their communities. Through their Microcredit Plus program – which combines small loans averaging $250 for four-to-twelve month loan terms and participatory education – women start, expand or diversify their businesses and learn practical,
- [Development In Gardening (DIG)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/development-in-gardening-dig/) - Development in Gardening’s projects enable vulnerable and HIV-affected communities to meet their own needs and improve their well-being through nutrition-sensitive and sustainable agriculture.
- [Babies and Mothers Alive](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/brick-by-brick-partners/) - Brick by Brick Partners creates partnerships that improve education, health, and economic opportunity in East Africa.
- [Girl Rising](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/girl-rising/) - This project provides adolescents, educators, parents, and community members with the resources, training, and skills to improve education quality, remove education barriers, and create new advocates for gender equality.
- [One Heart Worldwide](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/one-heart-world-wide/) - One Heart World-Wide is creating a “Network of Safety” to improve the lives of women and newborns during pregnancy and childbirth in two remote rural areas of Western Nepal. The Network of Safety includes health provider training, health facility improvements, and community outreach programs to ensure that pregnant women and their newborns have access to necessary care. This successful program provides community educational visits, vitamin supplements, birthing kits, and cell phones for emergency labor situations. DFW’s grant of $50,000 will continue the Network of Safety program by helping to fund four master trainers' salaries and benefits for one year, training expenses and supplies for 800 trainees, and 2,000 birthing kits which include gloves, plastic sheeting, razor blade, string, soap.
- [International Action Network For Gender Equity and Law](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/international-action-network-for-gender-equity-and-law/) - IANGEL is an international network of lawyers dedicated to gender equity and justice that harnesses the power of pro bono legal assistance, connecting it to the cause of women’s rights locally, nationally, and around the world.
- [Save the Rain](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/save-the-rain/) - Save the Rain transforms communities by harvesting rainwater and providing clean, safe drinking water to homes and schools. Its sustainable practices empower women, improve health, enhance education, create economic opportunities, ensure food security, and cultivate a brighter future for all. Saving rain saves lives.
- [RefuSHE](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/heshima-kenya/) - The Girl’s Empowerment Project (GEP) is Heshima Kenya’s informal education program designed for young refugee women and girls, aged 13-23 years old. It provides opportunities for basic education, livelihood options, human rights education and cultivates leadership skills within a safe and supportive community.
- [Asante Africa Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/asante-africa-foundation/) - Asante Africa Foundation’s mission is to educate and empower the next generation of change agents, whose dreams and actions transform the future for Africa and the world.
- [Freely In Hope](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/freely-in-hope/) - The mission of Freely in Hope is to end sexual violence in Kenya, Zambia, and globally by equipping survivors and advocates with the tools, resources, and support they need to take the lead in breaking the cycle of abuse.
- [Arogya World](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/arogya-world/) - Arogya World works to prevent non-communicable diseases (NDCs) through health education and lifestyle change, leveraging technology and partnerships to help people lead healthier lives.
- [Equality Now - Transformation Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/equality-now/) - The mission of Equality Now is to achieve legal and systemic change that addresses violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world.
- [Adelante Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/adelante-foundation/) - Adelante’s mission is to empower enterprising women with the least opportunity to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
- [Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/dian-fossey-gorilla-fund/) - The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is dedicated to the conservation, protection and study of gorillas and their habitats in Africa. Its successful, integrated approach includes close collaboration with local governments and communities as well as partners from around the world.
- [Global Fund for Widows (GFW)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/global-fund-for-widows-gfw/) - Global Fund for Widows is dedicated to empowering widows and female heads of households to overcome poverty through skills-based training, job creation, and micro-finance. Ultimately, the goal is to help widows achieve financial stability, self-sufficiency, and importantly, become role models within their family and community.
- [Creamos](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/creamos/) - Creamos creates opportunities for women living in the communities surrounding the Guatemala City garbage dump (GCGD) through an inclusive approach to lifelong financial, emotional, and physical stability.
- [Rukundo International Inc](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/rukundo-international-inc/) - Rukundo International empowers Kabale, Uganda's most vulnerable populations through educational and economic opportunities that create pathways to self-sustaining communities.
- [Amal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/amal/) - Amal’s mission is to empower women from disadvantaged backgrounds through professional culinary training, life skills, and job placement.
- [Girls Gotta Run Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/girls-gotta-run-foundation/) - Girls Gotta Run Foundation invests in girls who use running and education to empower themselves and their communities in Ethiopia.
- [A Breeze Of Hope Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/a-breeze-of-hope-foundation/) - Breeze of Hope’s mission is to restore the lives of those who have suffered childhood sexual violence by providing them free, holistic support; to eradicate sexual violence through transdisciplinary prevention strategies; and to promote healthy, comprehensive childhood development.
- [Resolve Network](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/resolve-network/) - Resolve empowers women and men affected by conflict to reclaim their lives, rebuild their communities, and build peace from the ground up. Through a participatory approach to peacebuilding, they reinforce conflict survivors’ capacity to achieve measurable, sustainable peace from the individual, to the communal, to the societal level.
- [Care 2 Communities (C2C)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/care-2-communities-c2c/) - Care 2 Communities (C2C) has created a new, innovative approach for community healthcare delivery in Haiti: a social enterprise model that delivers reliable, affordable, high-quality primary care through a network of clinics. C2C believes that its community-based model,
- [The BARKA Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/the-barka-foundation/) - BARKA empowers the people of Burkina Faso to thrive by partnering with communities to break the poverty cycle – permanently. BARKA’s work focuses on Water, Women, and Agriculture.
- [Noora Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/noora-health/) - Noora Health's mission is to improve outcomes and save lives of at-risk patients by empowering family caregivers with the skills they need to care for their loved ones.
- [TERREWODE](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/terrewode/) - TERREWODE’s mission is to build community capacity to eliminate obstetric fistula and systematically empower women and girls to meaningfully participate in the development process.
- [Global Pearls, Inc.](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/global-pearls-inc/) - The mission of Global Pearls is to reduce suffering and foster hope among marginalized populations in developing countries by empowering changemakers from within.
- [DREAM](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/dream/) - The “dream” is that all children and youth in the Dominican Republic (DR) have equal opportunities to learn and realize their full potential. DREAM believes that learning changes lives. Its transformative education programs extend from early childhood through young adulthood, empowering at-risk children and youth to create a better future for themselves and their families to break the cycle of poverty.
- [Nashulai Maasai Conservancy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/nashulai-maasai-conservancy/) - Education & Literacy, Gender Equality, Economic Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability & Climate Action, Health
- [Sunsar Maya](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/sunsar-maya/) - Sunsar Maya builds pathways out of poverty by improving the livelihoods of vulnerable women and children through holistic, community-based services.
- [Malaika](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/malaika/) - Malaika’s mission is to empower Congolese girls and their communities through education and health programs.
- [Afghanistan Libre](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/afghanistan-libre/) - The mission of Afghanistan Libre is to expand women’s and girls’ rights, to help the furthest left behind forge meaningful and equitable futures, and to support the development of resilient communities in Afghanistan.
- [Common Threads Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/common-threads-project/) - Common Threads Project helps women heal from the enduring psychological effects of sexual and gender-based violence in the context of war and displacement by building local capacity through training, launching scalable interventions, and promoting efficacy research.
- [The Center for Victims of Torture](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/the-center-for-victims-of-torture/) - The mission of The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) is to heal the wounds of torture on individuals, their families, and their communities and to end torture worldwide.
- [Yamba Malawi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/yamba-malawi/) - This project will empower women, including many young mothers, to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their children through a holistic, child-focused poverty graduation program.
- [Project Soar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/project-soar/) - This project will enhance the leadership skills of girls in under-served sites across Morocco through the establishment of Girl Leader Clubs and a unique empowerment program.
- [Soccer Without Borders](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/soccer-without-borders/) - The mission of Soccer Without Borders is to use soccer as a vehicle for positive change, providing underserved youth with a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion, and personal success.
- [Colors of Connection](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/colors-of-connection/) - The mission of Colors of Connection is to engage youth from conflict-affected countries and their communities through collaborative art-making to promote hope, well-being, and self-determination in the pursuit of social justice.
- [EverFree](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/everfree/) - This project supports Everfree’s anti-trafficking programs by providing vital aftercare for survivors, trafficking prevention activities, and fair prosecution of trafficking perpetrators.
- [Organization for Youth Empowerment](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/organization-for-youth-empowerment/) - The mission of the Organization for Youth Empowerment (OYE) is to create opportunities for young people to empower themselves and transform their lives, families, and communities.
- [Self-Help International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/self-help-international/) - Self-Help International’s mission is to alleviate hunger by helping people help themselves. Self-Help operates integrated sustainable development programs in Ghana and Nicaragua to help rural families improve quality of life with dignity.
- [The Pangea Network](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/the-pangea-network/) - The Pangea Network is an international non-profit dedicated to empowering motivated individuals in Kenya and the United States with the knowledge, skills, and an ongoing network of support in order to achieve their dreams and make positive, life-changing contributions in the communities where they live.
- [Too Young To Wed](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/too-young-to-wed/) - By informing girls and families of their rights, providing access to education, financial inclusion, and mentorship, this project will reduce the occurrence of child marriage and Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) while increasing school attendance and literacy.
- [The MoonCatcher Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/the-mooncatcher-project/) - The mission of The MoonCatcher Project is to optimize girls’ lives worldwide by removing barriers related to access to menstrual products and improving societal attitudes toward menstruation.
- [Tomorrow’s Women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/tomorrows-women/) - Tomorrow’s Women trains young women from Palestine, Israel, and the United States to be strong, compassionate leaders who form partnerships across borders to resolve conflicts and inspire action that promotes equality, peace, and justice for all.
- [Children of Vietnam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/children-of-vietnam/) - Changing the lives of impoverished, homeless and handicapped children in Vietnam by addressing the root causes of poverty for vulnerable populations including impoverished single mothers with dependent children.
- [Growth Through Learning](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/growth-through-learning/) - To provide and enhance educational opportunities by offering scholarship aid to deserving East African girls and young women. In addition, the organization encourages a cross-cultural exchange of information and ideas between countries.
- [Speak Up for the Poor](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/speak-up-for-the-poor/) - The Girls Education Program helps girls from impoverished families who are vulnerable to child marriage and child trafficking to stay in school all the way through college graduation. This both changes the trajectory of those girls’ and young women’s lives, and also elevates the status of girls and women in the culture, as for the first time people see examples of girls and women who are staying in school through higher education,
- [Fistula Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/fistula-foundation-2/) - Fistula Foundation is the global leader in fistula treatment, providing more surgeries to more women than any other organization, including the U.S. government and United Nations.
- [She’s the First](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/shes-the-first/) - Our grant will support the work of She’s the First to ensure that girls everywhere are educated, respected and heard. This includes teaming up with grassroots, community-based organizations to provide feminist mentorship programs in the Global South for vulnerable girls. She’s The First teaches a girl how to speak up for herself in her home, school, and community, while the mentors in her life are taught practical ways to support her agency. As a result, these girls become the first women in their families to achieve amazing milestones – and they are never the last.
- [No Means No South Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/no-means-no-south-africa/) - No Means No is an international nonprofit on a mission to end sexual and gender-based violence against women and children globally. No Means No South Africa is the country-based hub focused on innovation and management of research that will examine the long-term impact and cost-effectiveness of programs and inform ongoing improvements.
- [Project Zawadi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/project-zawadi/) - Our grant will support the Girls’ Safety in Schools and Communities (GSSC) pilot program that will address gender-based violence (GBV) in schools, families, and communities and empower girls to feel in control of their lives. Activities include counseling sessions, empowerment clubs, annual empowerment camps, weekend entrepreneurial training for girls, student councils large-scale training and more.
- [GAIA Vaccine Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/gaia-vaccine-foundation/) - GAIA Vaccine Foundation's mission is to reduce the incidence of infectious diseases that disproportionately affect the underserved and promote the development of globally relevant, globally accessible vaccines that can be distributed on a not-for-profit basis in the developing world.
- [Clean Start Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/clean-start-africa/) - Clean Start Africa works with women, girls, and children impacted by the criminal justice system to restore their dignity and hope for a successful reintegration.
- [Asia Initiatives](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/asia-initiatives/) - Asia Initiatives uses Social Capital Credits (SoCCs), an innovative developmental platform, to incentivize acts of social good such as caring for community spaces, planting kitchen gardens, etc. in exchange for goods and services such as agricultural skill development, access to crops, and equipment.
- [Sacred Valley Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/sacred-valley-health/) - Sacred Valley Health’s mission is to improve health in underserved rural communities of Peru’s Sacred Valley through education, access, and empowerment of local women as community health workers.
- [Rural Health & Education Service Trust (RHEST)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/rural-health-education-service-trust-rhest/)
- [MAIA](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/starfish-one-by-one/) - MAIA is designed and run by Indigenous women to empower Indigenous girls with the skills and knowledge to lead transformational change and break cycles of generational poverty.
- [Lotus Outreach](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/lotus-outreach/) - Lotus Outreach’s mission is to empower women and children living in poverty around the world, focusing on empowering women and girls. Its affiliates and ambassadors represent a diverse and global community committed to a sustainable vision of empowerment.
- [For the Good](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/for-the-good/) - For the Good partners with communities to support girls’ access to education so they are equipped and emboldened to drive their own lives.
- [WOW! Work of Women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/wow-work-of-women/) - World Neighbors is an international development organization striving to eliminate hunger, poverty and disease in some of the most isolated, rural villages in Asia, Africa and Latin America. A membership organization at World Neighbors, WOW! (Work of Women) mobilizes people in support of efforts to improve lives of women and their families in villages where World Neighbors works. WOW! does this through education and raising awareness,
- [The Pachamama Alliance](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/the-pachamama-alliance/) - The mission of The Pachamama Alliance is to empower indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve their lands and culture and, using insights gained from that work, to educate and inspire individuals everywhere to bring forth a thriving, just and sustainable world.
- [INMED: Featured (2010), Sustained (2012-2014)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/inmed-peru/) - To strengthen the ability of families and communities to support the development of healthy, educated children who have increased opportunities for the future. The goal of the INMED’s Healthy Babies program is to improve maternal and child health in the Ucayali, Peru.
- [Freedom from Hunger](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/freedom-from-hunger/) - To bring innovative and sustainable self-help solutions to the fight against chronic hunger and poverty. Together with local partners, they equip families with resources they need to build futures of health, hope and dignity.
- [Etta Projects](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/etta-projects/) - Etta Projects collaborates with communities, creating sustainable solutions to improve health, sanitation and clean water.
- [DB Peru](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/db-peru/) - Partnering with local communities to provide access to healthcare knowledge and delivery, and improving living conditions for the people of Peru.
- [Chicuchas Wasi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/chicuchas-wasi/) - The Chicuchas Wasi School for Girls promotes gender equality, self-esteem and human dignity for indigenous girls of rural Cusco, Peru, by educating, empowering and preparing them for economic independence and unlimited opportunity.
- [Women for Afghan Women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/women-for-afghan-women/) - Women for Afghan Women is dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural and economic. WAW advocates for women's rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change.
- [Rubia Handwork: Featured (2010), Sustained (2012-2014)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/rubia-handwork/) - The DFW grant of $36,416 in November 2010 funded the development and implementation of Rubia’sThreads of Change Program in Nangrahar Province, as originally proposed, and also in the province of Farah. Through our grant, 450 non-literate women from Nangrahar Province graduated from the Threads of Change Program,
- [Refugee Protection International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/refugee-protection-international/) - Refugee Protection International’s (RPI) mission is to partner with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and duty bearers to strengthen protection and self-reliance among urban refugees and internally displaced persons near conflict zones through interventions including, but not limited to, innovative housing solutions, civil and residency documentation, and emergency protection assistance.
- [Razia's Ray of Hope Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/razias-ray-of-hope-foundation/) - Razia’s Ray of Hope improves the lives of young women and girls through community-based education in the rural district of Deh'Subz, Afghanistan. Built on the knowledge that education is key to positive, peaceful change for current and future generations, it provides learning and growth in a safe,
- [PARWAZ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/parwaz-3/) - To empower the women of Afghanistan to rise from poverty by enabling them to build micro businesses, increase their income, reduce their vulnerability, and to become economic agents of change in their families, communities and country.
- [MADRE](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/madre/) - MADRE's Iraq programs operate on a small budget. In the last two years, MADRE directed $49,500 to Iraq for fives women’s shelters and the Underground Railroad project. The Underground Railroad serves as an escape route for women threatened with “honor killings" (murders intended to “protect the family honor” by preventing and punishing women’s violations of accepted behavior).
- [GoodWeave International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/goodweave-international/) - Weaving Educational Opportunities aims to sponsor schooling for 450 isolated and illiterate Afghan girls – among the most vulnerable in the world – while bolstering economic opportunities for their weaving mothers. Dining for Women grant funds would be specifically dedicated to support girls’ attendance at an early childhood education center in Shahrak-e-Qalinbafan,
- [Creating Hope International. Afghan Institute of Learning](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/creating-hope-international-afghan-institute-of-learning/) - To provide education and health assistance to the people in the world with the greatest needs with the goal of empowering the recipients to ultimately be able to meet their own needs.
- [Collateral Repair Project: Featured (2015), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/collateral-repair-project/) - CRP has expanded and grown steadily since its inception in 2006 in order to meet the needs of the ever-growing refugee population in Jordan. CRP’s holistic support model focuses on positive growth and change, based on the understanding that refugees must first have their basic needs met in order to heal from trauma and build a better life. It provides refugee families with basic needs, such as food vouchers, medical assistance, winter needs, education and skill-building, community-building, and programs to help them heal from trauma.
- [Bond Street Theatre : Featured (2014), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/bond-street-theatre/) - Bond Street Theatre (BST) has obtained worldwide recognition for their work in areas of conflict and poverty, with a focus on women, children, and youth, and those who immediately influence their lives. BST’s programs aim to educate and empower individuals to advocate on their own behalf, and spark community dialogue in service of social advancement and tolerance. To reach their key demographic,
- [Afghan Friends Network](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/afghan-friends-network/) - Afghan Friends Network delivers sustainable programs in education and cultural exchange that promote self-sufficiency and empower Afghans, in particular, women and girls.
- [Salvadoran Enterprises for Women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/salvadoran-enterprises-for-women/) - To build and manage the financial resources, community networks, solidarity efforts, and the U.S. and Salvadoran markets that facilitate new-and help expand existing- employment and development opportunities for women in El Salvador; and to help women in El Salvador develop their capacities as workers, achieve satisfaction in their skills as producers, affirm their self-respect as humans, claim their dignity as women and grow secure as family providers
- [Prevention International: Featured (2011), Sustained (2013-2015)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/prevention-international/) - Because of DFW’s generous donors, PINCC has empowered a network of doctors and nurses who were overwhelmed with the task of screening and preventing cervical cancer, despite having a Pap system available in their public health centers. By teaching a cost- and time-efficient, single-visit method of finding and eliminating the cancer in its pre-invasive stages, we gave them the tools to save thousands of lives.
- [ConTextos](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/contextos/) - ConTextos transforms the education experience so that students go beyond rote learning to develop literacy and socio-emotional skills like critical thinking, analysis, and creativity.
- [Thirteen Threads: Featured (2010), Sustained (2012-2014)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/13-threads/) - The Pathways to Sustainability project for 2012-2014 will develop the Fair Trade and Women’s Cultural Center into a Maya women, member-owned and operated social enterprise. The objectives of this program are to train the members and implement a plan for member ownership, and develop current, and initiate new, income generating activities securing their financial future and to lift themselves out of poverty.
- [Mercado Global](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/mercado-global/) - A cutting-edge, nonprofit fair trade organization with an innovative approach to fighting poverty and empowering indigenous women in Guatemala’s highlands by connecting their artisan cooperatives to sales opportunities in the U.S. on an unprecedented scale.
- [Mercado Global](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/mercado-global-2/) - Mercado Global is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides economic opportunities to indigenous women in rural Guatemala. Mercado Global connects emerging women entrepreneurs to international markets and provides tools to gain and maintain financial independence while breaking the cycle of poverty.
- [MayaWorks](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/mayaworks/) - MayaWorks empowers indigenous women of Guatemala to end their cycle of poverty, achieve economic security, and create a brighter future for themselves and their families by providing markets for their handcrafted products, access to microcredit loans and expanded educational opportunities. DFW's grant of $50,000 will directly affect 125 women and indirectly aid 500 others.
- [Maya Nut Institute](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/maya-nut-institute/) - To see that one day soon, children throughout Central America will eat Maya Nut at school for lunch every day, thereby improving their health and nutrition and providing a dignified source of income for their families from the rainforest.
- [Community Cloud Forest Conservation: Featured (2015), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/community-cloud-forest-conservation/) - Community Cloud Forest Conservation has over 17 years nurtured relationships of trust among Q’eqchi’ people in secluded mountain villages by working together to improve education, nutrition, and natural environments. Drawing from experience in village food security and conservation projects, CCFC brings young women together to share stories, brainstorm, and through acquired skills,
- [StoveTeam International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/stoveteam-international/) - StoveTeam solves medical and environmental problems by helping local entrepreneurs start factories to promote the use of safe, affordable, fuel-efficient stoves in the developing world.
- [Puente A La Salud Comunitaria](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/puente-a-la-salud-communitaria/) - Puente a la Salud Comunitaria contributes to food sovereignty and advances the health and well-being of rural communities in Mexico by promoting the cultivation, consumption and commercialization of amaranth.
- [Mujeres Aliadas](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/mujeres-aliadas/) - Mujeres Aliadas advances the lives of poor women and adolescent girls in the Lake Pátzcuaro area of Michoacán, México, through the provision of health and educational services in partnership with the community and in a manner that enhances the dignity of women, with an emphasis on an integration of traditional and occidental health and educational modalities.
- [CATW-LAC](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/regional-coalition-against-trafficking-in-women-and-girls-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-catw-lac/) - Coalition Against Trafficking in Women and Girls in Latin American and the Caribbean (CATW-LAC) works at the local, regional, national and international level to promote women's human rights, including the right to live free of violence and sexual exploitation. It works with groups in the National Coalition and with civil society organizations to generate public awareness.
- [Heifer International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/heifer-international/) - At its founding in 1944, Heifer International (HI) dedicated itself to ending hunger permanently by providing families with livestock and training so that they “could be spared the indignity of depending on others to feed their children.” HI works with grassroots community groups in project planning and in training for animal well-being, agroecology, water quality, gender equity and community development.
- [Center for Development in Central America](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/center-for-development-in-central-america-2/) - To address human needs created by poverty in the Western Hemisphere's second poorest nation by helping communities to become self-sufficient, democratic entities and by working with Nicaraguan communities to help them realize their own goals, rather than bringing in ready-made solutions.
- [Americas Association For the Care of Children (AACC)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/americas-association-for-the-care-of-children-aacc/) - To reduce the impact of poverty on marginalized populations through compassionate, holistic education to enable: 1) empowerment of primary caregivers, 2) nutritional adequacy and preventative healthcare, 3) special needs therapeutic support, and 4) sustainable community and economic development.
- [Mariposa DR Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/mariposa-dominican-republic/) - Mariposa involves the local community in achieving its success in a unique and holistic way. By including family members, it ensures a higher participation rate which ultimately is necessary for true systemic change. Their ultimate goal is to create a "conveyer belt from cradle to college for girls and their children." They engage regularly with their families and work along with parents, siblings, neighbors and community members, making sure that everyone benefits from their girls being in the program. We also love their belief that success is different for each child because each girl is unique and has a different set of challenges that may be standing in her way. Mariposa does an excellent job identifying these challenges and incorporating the entire community in finding a realistic and sustainable solution.
- [Midwives for Haiti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/midwives-save-lives/) - It is the mission of Midwives for Haiti to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Haiti by training Haitian women in the skills needed to save lives.
- [MamaBaby Haiti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/mama-baby-haiti/) - The program will directly address the lack of comprehensive well-woman health care and education in the Cap-Haitien, Vaudreuil, Pipoville and Morne Rouge areas of North Haiti. We will address and combat the detrimental effects of sexually transmitted infections, lack of cervical cancer screening, as well as inadequate access to family planning options, through education, screening, and treatment for women of childbearing age.
- [Haitian Health Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/haitian-health-foundation/) - To improve the health and well-being of the poor, the sick, and the infirm of Jérémie and to break the bonds of poverty, which tie so many Haitians to a life of great deprivation.
- [Haiti Projects](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/haiti-projects/) - The mission of Haiti Projects is to empower women by providing access to jobs, family planning services, education and avenues to build community.
- [Vietnamese Hope Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/vietnamese-hope-foundation/) - To improve the quality of life for deprived women and children from remote villages of Vietnam who are denied access to fundamental opportunities as a result of poverty.
- [Vacha Charitable Trust](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/vacha-charitable-trust/) - ‘Vacha’ means speech, articulation and self-expression. Vacha envisions a world without exploitation, oppression, discrimination and injustice against women. Its mission is to empower girls and sensitize boys to become adults who value equality and become productive citizens.
- [Unitus, India](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/unitus-india/) - To fight global poverty by accelerating the growth of microfinance—small loans and other financial tools for self-empowerment—where it is needed most. Samhita’s mission is to develop a network of sustainable and scalable community initiatives that deliver positive economic, health, educational and environmental impact to disadvantaged communities.
- [Transitions Global](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/transitions-global/) - Transitions Global‘s mission is to empower survivors of sex trafficking, with the opportunity to heal and recapture the most basic of human rights - freedom and hope.
- [The Unforgotten](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/the-unforgotten/) - The Unforgotten works in a trash dump in the city of Pune, India - one of the most dire living situations for women and children. Their multifaceted program provides mothers first with the bare essentials of clean food, water and shelter. Mothers then learn basic literacy, business skills and receive micro-loans to start small businesses. Children are enrolled in primary school with additional free tutoring, keeping them in school while liberating them of the burden of selling and eating scraps found in the trash.
- [The Hunger Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/the-hunger-project/) - To end hunger and poverty by strategically empowering people, in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, at the grassroots level to lead lives of sustainable self-reliance, meet their own basic needs and build better futures for their children.
- [The BlinkNow Foundation: Featured (2014), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/the-blinknow-foundation/) - BlinkNow's primary mission is to address the needs of orphans and at-risk children but after four years of running the Kopila Valley School, they were frustrated that children were still vulnerable to abuse and neglect.
- [Street Child US](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/street-child-us/) - Street Child helps children living in poverty in the world’s toughest places to go to school and learn to read and write for a brighter future.
- [Somaly Mam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/somaly-mam/) - To give victims and survivors a voice in their lives, liberate victims, end slavery, and empower survivors as they create and sustain lives of dignity.
- [Smiles on Wings](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/smiles-on-wings/) - Smiles on Wings strives to improve the health and well-being of undeserved communities in Thailand by delivering dental care, humanitarian aid, and providing education and training for rural communities.
- [Shem Women's Group](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/shem-womens-group/) - Shem Women's Group increases the well-being of people in impoverished communities by providing accessto basic needs such as water, fuel, electricity, health care, and education. They fulfill their mission by training educated Tibetan women to design, implement, and manage sustainable grassroots development projects that will successfully alleviate the problems that their communities face. Dining for Women (DFW) will provide solar-generating electricity panels to 90 households in the Cuozhou,
- [READ Global](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/read-global/) - READ Global empowers rural communities to alleviate poverty. In South Asia, where 264 million people live on less than $1.90 a day and only 58 percent of women are literate, READ Centers serve as platforms for social and economic transformation, collaborating with rural communities to build community-owned and managed centers and launching for-profit enterprises to sustain the centers’ operations.
- [Prevent Human Trafficking](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/prevent-human-trafficking/) - To build a bridge between South East Asia and the United States to prevent human trafficking; to empower individuals, organizations and governments to tackle the root causes of human trafficking through direct support and technical assistance; and to promote best practice and inspire sustainable solutions in the movement to prevent human trafficking.
- [One H.E.A.R.T.](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/one-h-e-a-r-t/) - One H.E.A.R.T. trains care providers at all levels of the local health care infrastructure. They teach midwifery skills to health workers, villagers, and family members as well as train physicians in Lhasa's Regional Hospitals. Birthing kits, prenatal vitamins and life-saving medications are distributed to families in remote areas for a safer delivery. One H.E.A.R.T. developed three programs to assist women and infants: Birth Attendant Training, Pregnancy and Village Outreach,
- [Nepal Youth Foundation: Featured (2012), Sustained (2016-2018)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/nepal-youth-foundation/) - The proposed project will increase the employability and help end the poverty of the girls freed from Kamlari system of indentured servitude in Western Nepal.
- [Nepal Teacher Training Innovation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/nepal-teacher-training-innovation/) - Nepal Teacher Training Innovation’s (NTTI) main mission is to improve the quality of teaching in Nepal by encouraging creativity and critical thinking in Nepali classrooms. In addition to teacher training, NTTI is also offering empowerment workshops for girls.
- [Muditar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/muditar/) - Muditar helps poor, underserved, Pa-O tribal villages in Southern Shan State, Myanmar, become self-sufficient, thriving communities using a collaborative model for sustainable development.
- [Mith Samlanh](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/mith-samlanh/) - Mith Samlanh works to protect the fundamental rights of urban marginalized children and support them to become productive, functional citizens. Its primary target group is children/youth aged 0-24, including those who are living and working on the streets or in slum communities, out of school, separated from caregivers, suffering from drug abuse or sickness and victims of abuse,
- [Matrichaya, India: Featured (2006), Sustained (2013-2015)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/matrichaya-all/) - Matrichaya is a non-profit organization that seeks to eliminate illiteracy and create social and economic independence for underprivileged women.
- [Love146](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/love146-2/) - Love146 combats sex slavery and helps survivors. Contributions from Dining for Women will support a year’s worth of funding for Love146's Round Home safe-house in the Philippines. The Round Home is uniquely built and designed to facilitate the restoration and holistic health of every child entering its doors. The approach to running the home is attuned to the needs of the exploited and traumatized child,
- [Little Sisters Fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/little-sisters-fund/) - To provide hardworking, intelligent, and financially disadvantaged South Asian girls the opportunity to obtain an education in the face of adverse conditions such as extreme poverty, deprivation or social prejudices.
- [Lending Promise](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/lending-promise/) - To create a world in which all mothers have the means to adequately feed their children, so young people will sleep with limitless dreams and full hearts and not unrealized wishes and empty stomachs, by giving microcredit — tinyloans – to mothers in some of the world’s poorest villages.
- [Kids Play International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/kids-play-international/) - Kids Play International promotes gender equity through sport and the Olympic values in post-genocide impacted countries. It builds a global community in which the power of sport builds strong girls and supportive boys.
- [Iqra Fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/iqra-fund/) - This project establishes a girls’ middle school program in Pakistan’s isolated Basha Valley by funding teachers, providing uniforms, books and supplies for the girls, and engaging the mothers in leadership workshops.
- [India Literacy Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/india-literacy-project/) - To be a catalyst for 100% literacy in India by empowering the individuals we serve with functional literacy and an understanding of their basic rights and responsibilities.
- [HOPE Foundation for Women and Children](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/hope-foundation-for-women-and-children/) - HOPE Foundation aims to create an Obstetric Fistula Team to support our FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) trained surgeon, that will conduct obstetric fistula surgeries on a year-round basis, as well as implement a prevention and awareness campaign. This will be done by utilizing space in our hospital and training 4 of our staff members as specialized fistula staff to best serve our existing fistula program.
- [Her Future Coalition](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/her-future-coalition/) - The mission of Her Future Coalition is to provide shelter, education, and employment to survivors of gender violence, so they can become and remain free forever.
- [Health In Harmony: Featured (2012), Sustained (2016-2018)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/health-in-harmony/) - This program addresses gender inequality in rural Indonesia, where women have fewer employment opportunities, possess fewer assets, and participate less in leadership roles, while also improving environmental sustainability and food security.
- [Hands In Outreach](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/hands-in-outreach/) - HIO is a small educational sponsorship program for poor, inner-city girls in Nepal. With a family oriented approach, we guide and empower our girls to become strong, self-reliant adults. Our success lies in building caring and lasting relationships with our families, children and affiliate schools. By active partnering, we encourage our girls to remain in school, thus avoiding early marriage and a life of low-wage, menial jobs. We carefully monitor the long-term welfare of HIO families, encouraging education as a means toward ending a family’s cycle of profound poverty.
- [Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/gramin-vikas-vigyan-samiti-gravis/) - GRAVIS works toward the rehabilitation of the rural community, enabling village ownership and control over its environment, institutions, and relations.
- [Girl Determined: Featured (2012), Sustained (2016-2018)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/girl-determined/) - Girl Determined will scale up through further development of a model in which communities manage weekly implementation of their core Colorful Girls Circles projects. Girl Determined will provide training, oversight and quality control and an increased focus on girls’ rights advocacy.
- [Emerge Global: Featured (2011), Sustained (2015-2017)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/emerge-global/) - Equip 60 girls who have survived abuse with the business acumen, life skills, and savings needed to lead healthy, self-sufficient lives.
- [Educate the Children (ETC)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/educate-the-children-etc/) - Educate the Children works with women and children in Nepal to improve health, welfare, and self-sufficiency by building skills that families can pass down to later generations.
- [Edu-Girls, Inc](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/edu-girls-inc/) - Edu-GIRLS' mission is to help girls living in extreme poverty achieve financial independence through a system of free, holistic, and need-based education, vocational training, and college scholarships, customized to overcome barriers of class and gender.
- [Central Asia Institute](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/central-asia-institute-2/) - Central Asia Institute (CAI) supports community-based education programs, especially for girls, in remote mountain regions of Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Dining for Women's gifts will be directed to CAI’s children and women’s educational programs. These programs include girls' schools, libraries, teacher training workshops and women's vocational centers.
- [Center for Women’s Development and Research](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/center-for-womens-development-and-research/) - The Center for Women's Development and Research (CWDR) is an organization run by women in Tamil Nadu, India who work with human rights issues that specifically affect women in India. Recently, they've worked with women affected by the December 26, 2004 Tsunami. Their Tsunami Rehabilitation Work project was designed to create alternative livelihood sources for women affected by the Tsunami and to provide psychosocial counseling for children, adolescent girls and women. The project creates livelihood opportunities for women through vocational training and business loans.
- [Catalyst Foundation: Featured (2014), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/catalyst-foundation/) - The Catalyst Foundation works with the ethnical minority Raglai community. The Raglai, one of the poorest and smallest ethnic groups in Vietnam, is a matriarchal community, where children take their mother's name and where in the past women have been landowners. Because of their culture they are discriminated against, live in poverty and are vulnerable to Human Trafficking. Through their holistic efforts, the Catalyst Foundation has reduced the number of women and girls working as trash pickers, and being trafficked.
- [Burma Humanitarian Mission](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/burma-humanitarian-mission/) - Burma Humanitarian Mission supports community-based, predominantly women-led, backpack medics who administer village healthcare services in Burma, and grass-roots education programs that empower the youth of Burma.
- [Bumi Sehat](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/bumi-sehat/) - Bumi Sehat means Healthy Earth Mother. We believe that access to quality healthcare, especially reproductive healthcare, is a human right. Our service is built on three principals: Respect for Nature, Respect for Culture, Wisdom in Medicine. We believe that by supporting women with dignity and respect in the process of childbirth,
- [Ashraya Initiative For Children](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/ashraya-initiative-for-children/) - The Ashraya Initiative for Children (AIC) is dedicated to improving the lives and shaping the futures of vulnerable children in Pune, India by advancing educational opportunities, nurturing holistic development and building healthy, empowered communities.
- [Anchal: Featured (2012), Sustained (2016-2018)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/anchal-india/) - Designing Colorful Change (DCC) will provide 35 new women trainees and 100 current artisans with natural dye education and training workshops. Over the course of three years, the project will fund the employment of 35 new artisans and the education of Anchal’s current 100 artisans.
- [AID-MBBCDS](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/aid-mbbcds/) - To promote sustainable, equitable and just development by supporting grassroots organizations and initiating efforts in various interconnected spheres such as agriculture, energy, education, health, livelihoods, natural resources, women's empowerment and social justice.
- [Women's Microfinance Initiative: Featured (2014), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/womens-microfinance-initiative/) - Project Summary: Since its inception in 2007, Women’s Microfinance Initiative has created 13 geographical loan hubs across three countries, issuing over 40,000 loans totaling $5 million to 14,000 women. Following a successful Featured Grant in December 2014, WMI returns to Uganda to create a permanent revolving loan fund and to develop the necessary infrastructure.
- [Village Enterprise: Featured (2006), Sustained (2013-2015)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/village-enterprise/) - Through the Budongo Forest Project in Western Uganda, a partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute, women entrepreneurs receive business and conservation training with the goal of providing sustainable livelihoods and raising environmental awareness. This is done through their enterprise model using tools of Business, Financial, and Conservation Education, conditional seed-capital, mentoring, and savings .
- [Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/nyaka-aids-orphans-project/) - The Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project is working on behalf of HIV/AIDS orphans in rural Uganda to end systemic deprivation, poverty and hunger through a holistic approach to community development, education, and healthcare.
- [HealthRight International Inc (Peter C. Alderman Program for Global Mental Health): Featured (2015), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/peter-c-alderman-foundation/) - HealthRight International (HealthRight) is engaged in capacity building, research, service delivery, and advocacy initiatives. In April 2018, Peter C. Alderman Foundation (PCAF) merged with HealthRight to combine their resources and expertise and deliver integrated mental health interventions across all projects. All existing PCAF programs, including the Maternal Mental Health intervention,
- [Educate!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/educate/) - Educate!’s mission is to develop young leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa, and its vision is a world where the national education system in Uganda and beyond prepares youth to take leadership initiative, create their own small businesses and improve their livelihoods.
- [Bead for Life](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/bead-for-life-2/) - To create sustainable opportunities for women to lift their families out of extreme poverty by connecting people worldwide in a circle of exchange that enriches everyone.
- [ASSET](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/asset/) - ASSET’s mission is to provide higher education scholarships and mentoring to disadvantaged college-level students in Uganda who demonstrate real potential for success.
- [African Women Rising](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/african-women-rising/) - African Women Rising empowers women after war by providing self-sustaining solutions that give hope and change lives.
- [Africa Development Promise (ADP)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/africa-development-promise-adp/) - African Development Promise's (ADP) mission is to drive collective action of rural entrepreneurial women to advance sustainable business and economic independence in African communities.
- [Safe Hands for Girls](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/safe-hands-for-girls/) - The mission of Safe Hands for Girls is to help end the practice of Female Genital Cutting, as well as other forms of violence against girls and women and abuses of women’s rights, through programs and activities that address the many factors that perpetuate these conditions.
- [Tanzania Nursing Scholarship Program](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/tanzania-nursing-scholarship-program/) - The Tanzania Nursing Scholarship Program (TNSP) sponsors and promotes young women in Tanzania to achieve a diploma as registered nurses/midwives. Attaining professional status assures their financial stability and independence and allows young women to assist their families and communities to better health and well-being thereby elevating the lives of all.
- [Maji Safi Group](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/maji-safi-group/) - Maji Safi Group’s mission is to promote health and disease prevention in underserved and impoverished areas through holistic community empowerment and by working predominantly with local women and youth.
- [African People & Wildlife: Featured (2016), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/african-people-wildlife-fund/) - African People & Wildlife is a grassroots, community-based conservation organization in the Maasai Steppe of northern Tanzania. By empowering rural Africans to manage and derive significant benefits from their own natural resources, APW has worked to prevent human-wildlife conflict,
- [AfricAid](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/africaid/) - AfricAid, Inc. is a non-profit organization that supports girls’ education in Africa in order to provide young women with the opportunity to transform their lives and the futures of their communities.
- [Darfur Peace and Development](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/darfur-peace-and-development/) - To provide humanitarian relief to victims of the genocide in Darfur, to facilitate just governance, and to enable Darfurians to effectively rebuild and develop their homeland.
- [Grandmother Project: Featured (2015), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/grandmother-project/) - Grandmother’s Project (GMP) is very unique and widely recognized for its approach that emphasizes the inclusion of elders, especially grandmothers; the strengthening of communication between generations; and methods that promote dialogue and consensus building to encourage community-wide support for positive change.
- [CREATE!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/create/) - CREATE! Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the Environment, seeks to reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency and leadership capacity, while improving opportunities for women and girls in the village of Tieneba, Senegal.
- [RAIN for the Sahel and Sahara](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/rain-for-the-sahel-and-sahara/) - RAIN forges partnerships with underserved rural and nomadic desert communities of West Africa to realize their ambitions for education and enduring livelihoods.
- [OASIS (formerly Venture Strategies for Health and Development)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/venture-strategies-for-health-and-development/) - Venture Strategies for Health and Development aims to help stabilize global population by securing women’s freedom to choose their family size.
- [Amman Imman: Water is Life](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/amman-imman-water-is-life/) - Amman Imman empowers and helps preserve Africa’s most vulnerable indigenous people. We establish points of civilization emphasizing the role of women and engaging youth as guiding forces for societal stability, optimism, and resilience.
- [Nest](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/nest/) - Nest gives microloans to women across the developing world, including Morocco. DFW’s gift will help women in three Moroccan villages: Khenifra, Midelt, and Tigmijou. Nest will use donations from Dining for Women to implement its business-training curriculum in the three villages and to provide a loan to a cooperative in Khenifra and to women in Tigmijou.
- [The Tandana Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/the-tandana-foundation/) - Tandana’s mission is to empower individuals of various cultural backgrounds with an increased awareness of the world, other cultures, and themselves, and with an expanded sense of their possibilities; to promote positive, caring interactions between people of different backgrounds and encourage consideration and lessening of global inequalities; to promote respect and responsibility toward one's self, all people and the Earth.
- [Muso](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/project-muso/) - Creates integrated solutions to stop cycles of disease and extreme poverty in Yirimadjo, a community on the outskirts of Bamako, the capital city of Mali.
- [Mali Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/mali-health/) - Mali Health’s mission is to reduce maternal and child mortality in resource-poor communities in West Africa. It improves access to quality primary care at low costs, while increasing the capacity of and participation in local health systems.
- [Clinique Monique](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/clinique-monique/) - Clinique Monique is a clinic dedicated to the life of Monique Dembele, a midwife from a rural village in Mali. The purpose of the clinic is to conduct prenatal consultations, perform minor surgeries and provide gynecological and obstetrical care At present, the clinic operates in a cramped, rented room. A larger clinic will open in late 2009. The new facility has a maternity ward as well as a health clinic. The clinic can see sick patients and do small surgeries and some dental work,
- [Caravan to Class](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/caravan-to-class/) - The mission of Caravan to Class is to bring literacy to the children of villages around Timbuktu, Mali in West Africa.
- [Shared Interest - Transformation Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/shared-interest/) - According to Shared Interest, women are poised to become the driving force behind Southern Africa’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding their ideas and investing in their businesses will not only “help generate broad-based economic growth, but will also build resilience and support the development of strategies to address issues like nutrition, climate change, and energy poverty”, Shared Interest states.
- [RIPPLE Africa: Featured (2015), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/ripple-africa/) - Project Summary: Since its humble beginnings in rural Malawi in 2003, RIPPLE Africa has stayed true to its mission of empowering communities to invest in a sustainable future. All their projects have been guided by the needs, voices, and input from the local communities. Today, RIPPLE Africa works on three main issues: education, healthcare, and the environment, and it serves a population of 325,000 people.
- [GAIA Global Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/global-aids-interfaith-alliance/) - Together with the communities it serves, GAIA, a secular nonprofit, develops innovative and caring healthcare programs in resource-deprived regions in Africa, especially those most affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. To ensure the broadest possible impact, GAIA rigorously tests its initiatives and promotes the replication of successful models.
- [Advancing Girls' Education in Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/advancing-girls-education-in-africa/) - This project supports CHATS (Creating Healthy Approaches to Success) Girls Clubs, an after-school life skills program for 480 deserving young women at eight school partners in Malawi, for one year.
- [Women's Earth Alliance](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/womens-earth-alliance/) - WEA partners with community-based organizations globally to encourage local solutions to issues of water, food, land, and climate change by providing women with trainings, resources, and advocacy support. WEA’s programs are based on the belief that when women thrive, communities, the environment, and future generations thrive.
- [RESTORE HOPE: LIBERIA](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/restore-hope-liberia/) - RESTORE HOPE: LIBERIA provides essential support to vulnerable children and their caregivers, with timely and sustainable resources and activities that will protect their health and wellbeing, ensure access to education, and provide economic opportunities beyond school, thus providing a way out of extreme and enduring poverty.
- [WISER International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/wiser-international/) - WISER works with girls to transcend poverty, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence by creating environments that empower young women to drive change in their communities.
- [The BOMA Project: Featured (2009), Sustained (2013-2015)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/the-boma-project-2/) - With sustained funding of $45,000 from Dining for Women, BOMA will launch 36 Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) micro-enterprises per year, over three years, for a total of 108 new businesses. Each new business provides a diversified income for three women,
- [Shining Hope for Communities: Featured (2011), Sustained (2015-2017)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/shining-hope-for-communities/) - Funding will be used to support the Mother and Child Health Incentives program and the program staff. The program is a conditional, in-kind transfer program provided for free to mothers in Kibera, and is aimed to counteract the high child morbidity and mortality rates by encouraging mothers to seek regular prenatal, postnatal, and child welfare services to ensure positive health outcomes for themselves and their children.
- [Maasai Girls Education Fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/maasai-girls-education-fund/) - To improve the literacy, health, and economic well-being of Maasai women and their families in Kenya through education of girls and their communities.
- [Kenya Self-Help Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/kenya-self-help-project/) - The mission of Kenya Self-Help Project is to improve the social and economic future of Kendu Bay children through school-based programs that promote gender equity and advance education opportunity.
- [Jacaranda Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/jacaranda-health/) - Jacaranda Health’s mission is to transform maternal healthcare in low resource settings with high-quality, low-cost, and respectful maternity services.
- [Huru International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/huru-international/) - Huru’s mission is to empower young women living in poverty to become self-sufficient. By distributing kits of reusable sanitary pads, life-saving HIV prevention information, and other essential resources, Huru is working to ensure that girls everywhere have the means to complete their education and safeguard their health. In addition to giving girls the freedom to grow up to be healthy,
- [Daraja Educational Fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/daraja-educational-foundation/) - To advocate for and advance the accessibility of quality education for all through the creation of sustainable educational models. Daraja Academy is its first project. Daraja Academy’s mission is to provide a quality secondary education to exceptional Kenyan girls because we believe educated girls can transcend poverty and change the world.
- [CureCervicalCancer](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/curecervicalcancer/) - CureCervicalCancer is dedicated to the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer around the globe for the women who need it most.
- [African Millennium Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/african-millenium-foundation/) - The mission of AMF is to extend grants and services to women lead grassroots organizations in Africa as a means of promoting economic, social and human development.
- [Longitude](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/longitude-ghana/) - To recruit volunteers who will work with their international partners, to raise funds for project growth and improvement, and to provide material and programmatic support. PROFESA's mission is to empower young women to raise themselves out of poverty by providing low-cost vocational education for women who cannot afford school.
- [Visions Global Empowerment](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/visions-global-empowerment/) - To provide meaningful educational support, mentorship, human rights & advocacy training, and livelihoods development assistance to highly marginalized deaf women and girls in Ethiopia with the aim of enabling them to lead educated, self-sufficient, socially active, and healthy lives.
- [iACT](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/iact/) - iACT is a Los Angeles-based organization providing humanitarian action to aid, empower, and extend hope to those affected by mass atrocities, creating a world where people are connected and equipped to act.
- [Breaking Ground](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/breaking-ground/) - To empower the Cameroon communities with the resources they need to achieve their own solutions to their most basic and pressing needs.
- [The Batonga Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/the-batonga-foundation/) - The purpose of the project is to reach the most at-risk girls in Benin and create 64 Girls’ Clubs to improve their academic and economic opportunities.
- [Women for Women International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/women-for-women-international-rwanda/) - To provides women survivors of war, civil strife and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, therby promoting viable civil societies.
- [SHE (Sustainable Health Enterprises)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/she-sustainable-health-enterprises/) - SHE will manufacture and distribute 180,000 eco-friendly affordable go! pads to 10 schools to increase access to pads for 3,000 girls and provide menstrual hygiene management skill-based knowledge training for 50 teachers in the Kayonza district of Rwanda as well as Menstrual Hygiene Management education resources.
- [Rwanda Knits](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/rwanda-knits/) - To enable low-income Rwandan women to increase their incomes through economically sustainable knitting cooperatives, through which they produce garments for their domestic market and export markets.
- [One Acre Fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/one-acre-fund/) - One Acre Fund helps one-acre subsistence farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa – one of the largest groups of "forgotten poor" in the world. When entering a new community, One Acre Fund mobilizes existing self-help groups, and consolidates 100+ farmers into a farm producer group. A field officer in each group, administers program services: group formation, contract signing for credit, local farm input distribution,
- [Indego Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/indego-africa/) - Indego Africa is a 501(c)(3) social enterprise that supports women in Rwanda through economic empowerment and education. It partners with cooperatives of female artisans and sells their handmade jewelry, home décor, and accessories through its e-commerce site, boutiques worldwide, and collaborations with major brands. Indego Africa pools 100 percent of profits from sales with grant support and donations to fund job skills training programs for its partners in business management, entrepreneurship,
- [Global Grassroots](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/global-grassroots/) - Global Grassroots' mission is to unite, empower and support relief of poor, distressed and underprivileged women world wide. Global Grassroots catalyzes ventures for social change designed by and for under-served women and girls, creating personal and societal transformation.
- [Gardens for Health International: Featured (2014), Sustained (2019-2021)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/gardens-for-health-international/) - Gardens for Health International (GHI) works to end chronic malnutrition in impoverished communities in Rwanda. Thirty-eight percent of children in Rwanda are malnourished mostly due to lack of proper nutrition. By focusing on pregnant women and mothers of young children, GHI hopes to prevent malnutrition before it begins. GHI conducts rigorous monitoring,
- [Foundation Rwanda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programs/foundation-rwanda/) - Foundation Rwanda’s objective is to gather and organize women who have children born from genocidal rape during and after the 1994 genocide, so that they may meet together in a safe and protected space, receive peer support and professional counseling to discuss challenges they are facing. The counseling groups will establish informal support networks not previously available to the women, thus helping to reduce social isolation among them.

## Recipes

- [Jocón de Pollo (Guatemalan Chicken and Tomatillo Stew)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/jocon-de-pollo-guatemalan-chicken-and-tomatillo-stew/)
- [Sheer Pera/Pira](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sheer-pera-pira/)
- [Kenyan-Style Chicken Biryani](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kenyan-style-chicken-biryani/)
- [Aloo Chukauni](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/aloo-chukauni/)
- [Enchiladas Verde de Pollo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/enchiladas-verde-de-pollo/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Horchata de Arroz](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/horchata-de-arroz/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Ugandan Curried Cabbage](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ugandan-curried-cabbage-3/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Blackened Chili Mealie Bread](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/blackened-chili-mealie-bread/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Chicken and Sukuma Wiki](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chicken-and-sukuma-wiki/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Baleadas](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/baleadas/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Zanzibari Pizza](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/zanzibari-pizza/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Vibibi (Rice and Coconut Milk Pancake)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/vibibi-rice-and-coconut-milk-pancake/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Kuy Teav (Cambodian Noodle Soup with Pork)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kuy-teav-cambodian-noodle-soup-with-pork/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Pollo con crema Guatemalteco](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pollo-con-crema-guatemalteco/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Nepalese Thupka (with Chili Chicken)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/nepalese-thupka-with-chili-chicken/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Bolivian Peanut Soup (Sopa de Mani), Tested](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bolivian-peanut-soup-sopa-de-mani-tested/) - Recipe adapted from: The Bolivian Cookbook, by Rommy Holman https://boliviancookbook.wordpress.com/soups/sopa-de-mani/ Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [East African Pilau](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/east-african-pilau/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Kachumbari](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kachumbari-3/) - Recipe and photo credit: Kristina Skepton and Terri Tucker
- [Aji de Gallina](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/aji-de-gallina/) - Our recipe was inspired from Latinisimo by Sandra A. Gutierrez. Recipe and photo credit: Kristina Skepton and Terri Tucker
- [Ginger and Green Chili Tomato Jam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ginger-and-green-chili-tomato-jam/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Kenyan Chapati (Chapo)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kenyan-chapati-chapo/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Maharage Ya Nazi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/maharage-ya-nazi/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Ugandan Curried Cabbage](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ugandan-curried-cabbage-2/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Ugandan G-nut Sauce](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ugandan-g-nut-sauce/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Meni-meniyong (Malinese Sesame Honey Brittle)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/meni-meniyong-malinese-sesame-honey-brittle/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [South African Yellow Rice/Geelrys](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/south-african-yellow-rice-geelrys/) - Geelrys literally translates to “yellow rice.” This beautiful sunny dish of rice spiced with turmeric, cinnamon, and studded with raisins would be a lovely accompaniment for any meal, but it is especially welcome and the standard accompaniment to Bobotie. Basmati rice is preferred, but you can really use any type of white rice that you
- [Bobotie (South African Curried Meat Casserole)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bobotie-south-african-curried-meat-casserole/) - Bobotie (ba-booty) is a simple dish to make. Brown your meat and seasonings and place in a casserole dish, mix, and pour custard on top and bake! It is the ultimate comfort food. For this version of Bobotie I started with my friend Leora’s recipe and used that as my template. You’ll notice that I
- [Badam Sadheko (Marinated Peanut Salad)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/badam-sadheko-marinated-peanut-salad/) - Recipe and photo credit: Kristina Skepton and Terri Tucker
- [Aloo Bodi Tama (Chhon Kwa in Newari language – Potato and Black-Eyed Pea Soup)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/aloo-bodi-tama-chhon-kwa-in-newari-language-potato-and-black-eyed-pea-soup/) - Recipe and photo credit: Kristina Skepton and Terri Tucker
- [Mandazi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mandazi-2/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Kashata – Peanut Coconut Candy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kashata-peanut-coconut-candy/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Chipwatanga and Coconut Oats Porridge (vegan)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chipwatanga-and-coconut-oats-porridge-vegan/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Kenyan Black-eyed Peas and Tomatoes (Kunde)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kenyan-black-eyed-peas-and-tomatoes-kunde/) - Recipe and photo credit: Kristina Skepton and Terri Tucker
- [East African Sweet Potato Pudding](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/east-african-sweet-potato-pudding/) - Recipe and photo credit: Kristina Skepton and Terri Tucker
- [Chirmol (Guatemalan Salsa)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chirmol-guatemalan-salsa/) - Recipes and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Mixtas (Guatemalan-style hotdog)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mixtas-guatemalan-style-hotdog/) - Recipes and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Mango Chutney](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mango-chutney/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Thengai Sadam (Coconut Rice)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/thengai-sadam-coconut-rice/) - Recipes and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Rwandan Brochettes](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/rwandan-brochettes/) - While the typical meat used in these brochettes would be goat, use what you like and what you can find. I was able to source some goat and was glad to try something new to me. In comparing it to lamb I would say it is less gamey. Beef, chicken, lamb, and pork will work.
- [Chatamari](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chatamari/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Maharage Ya Nazi (Kidney Beans in Coconut Milk)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/maharage-ya-nazi-kidney-beans-in-coconut-milk/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Ububobe (Stir-Fried Eggplant)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ububobe-stir-fried-eggplant/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy Inspired by The Rwanda Cookbook Here is my take on a typical dish you’d find at the Rwandan table. This is an easy recipe to prep and cook, all in about 30 minutes! I recommend trying to find an eggplant no larger than 1 pound if possible, as they
- [Afghan Sooji (Semolina) Halwa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/afghan-sooji-semolina-halwa/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Lebanese Hummus](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/lebanese-hummus/) - Recipes and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Arnabeet with Tarator sauce](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/arnabeet-with-tarator-sauce/) - Recipes and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Kachumbari](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kachumbari-2/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Bangladeshi Masoor Dal Chorchori](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bangladeshi-masoor-dal-chorchori/) - Notes: *Panch Phoran is a traditional Bangladeshi mix of 5 spices. You can make your Panch Phoran using this combination: 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon nigella seeds (also called black cumin or kalonji) 1 ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds **Sabji is any sauteed vegetable. I served
- [Lemongrass Mushroom Stir Fry (Nam Xao Xa Ot)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/lemongrass-mushroom-stir-fry-nam-xao-xa-ot/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Hariyali Chicken](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/hariyali-chicken/) - Notes: *While it wouldn’t quite be “hariyali chicken,” vegans can substitute tofu for the chicken and plant-based yogurt for the yogurt. **Kashmiri mirchi powder is dried Kashmiri red chilies (mirchi = chili). It has a milder flavor profile (less heat) while being intensely red in color. It is used in Indian cuisine for a milder-tasting
- [Uji – Kenyan Porridge](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/uji-kenyan-porridge/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Paneer Butter Masala](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/paneer-butter-masala/) - Notes: *While it wouldn’t quite be “paneer butter,” vegans can substitute tofu for the paneer, nutmilk cream for the whipping cream, and vegan butter. **Kashmiri mirchi powder is dried Kashmiri red chillies (mirchi = chili). It has a milder flavor profile (less heat) while being intensely red in color. It is used in Indian cuisine
- [Musakhan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/musakhan/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Honduran Yucca Cake](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/honduran-yucca-cake/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Himbasha](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/himbasha/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Niter Kibbeh](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/niter-kibbeh/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Zitumbuwa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/zitumbuwa/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Irio](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/irio/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Atolillo Guatemalteco](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/atolillo-guatemalteco/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Chips Mayai](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chips-mayai/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Baked Puff Pastry “Samosa” with Tamarind chutney](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/baked-puff-pastry-samosa-with-tamarind-chutney/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Nacatamales](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/nacatamales/) - Recipe and photo credits: Georgia Reader
- [Ova (Avocado) and Lemon Barafu (Popsicle)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ova-avocado-and-lemon-barafu-popsicle/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Indio Viejo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/indio-viejo/) - Notes: I added the words and phrases in italics to clarify parts of the original recipe lost in the translation. I used a slow cooker to stew the beef for easier shredding. I tested this recipe with chuck roast, but any less expensive cut will shred well. Stay away from expensive cuts of beef, which
- [Moroccan-inspired Harissa-Honey Carrot Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/moroccan-inspired-harissa-honey-carrot-salad/) - See Demonstration HERE Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Caakiri](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/caakiri/)
- [Moroccan Apricot Chicken Tagine](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/moroccan-apricot-chicken-tagine/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Mtedza (Groundnut Cookie)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mtedza-groundnut-cookie/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Makawoni au Graten](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/makawoni-au-graten/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Ugandan Potato and Egg Roll](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ugandan-potato-and-egg-roll/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Potato Tarkari](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/potato-tarkari/) - Recipe and photo credit: Sabita Rakshit via Georgia Reader
- [Firni (Cardamom, Pistachio and Rosewater Custard)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/firni/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Poulet à la “Moambé”](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/poulet-a-la-moambe/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Ibihaza](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ibihaza/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Chicken Momos and Spicy Tomato Chutney](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chicken-momos-and-spicy-tomato-chutney/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Mandazi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mandazi/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Sierra Leonean Chicken and Jollof Rice-ish](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sierra-leonean-chicken-and-jollof-rice-ish/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Chimichurri burgers](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chimichurri-burgers/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [African Stewed Potatoes](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/african-stewed-potatoes/) - Recipe and photo credit: Global Pearls, Inc.
- [Banana Fritters](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/banana-fritters-2/) - Recipe and photo credit: Global Pearls, Inc.
- [Ndole (Spinach and Peanut Soup)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ndole-spinach-and-peanut-soup/) - Recipe and photo credit: Global Pearls, Inc.
- [Pupusa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pupusa/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Coconut and Cardamom Mandazi (Ugandan donuts)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/coconut-and-cardamom-mandazi-ugandan-donuts/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Tandoori Prawns (Shrimp)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tandoori-prawns-shrimp/) - Note: Image is of skewers pre-grilling. The grilled skewers disappeared before your recipe curator could take a picture! Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Samp and Beans](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/samp-and-beans/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Sabita’s Rossogolla (Syrup Balls)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sabitas-rossogolla-syrup-balls/) - Rosso means juice or syrup. Golla means ball. Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader and Sabita Rakshit
- [Sabita’s Egg Curry Recipe – Bengali Style, Simplified](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sabitas-egg-curry-recipe-bengali-style-simplified/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader and Sabita Rakshit
- [Babenda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/babenda/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola V. Munyon
- [Lambi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/lambi/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Pikliz](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pikliz/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Epis](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/epis/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Pepper Soup](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pepper-soup/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Chha Trob](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chha-trob/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola Munyon Email: vinola4dfw@gmail.com
- [Maamoul](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/maamoul/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Hummus](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/hummus/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Red Lentil Soup](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/red-lentil-soup/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Pineapple Walnut Bread](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pineapple-walnut-bread/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola Munyon Email: vinola4dfw@gmail.com
- [Pilau](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pilau/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Kenyan Chai](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kenyan-chai/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Besan Burfi “Chickpea Fudge”](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/besan-burfi-chickpea-fudge/) - Notes: Ghee (Clarified butter) Good quality butter, unsalted – 1 lb. Melt butter in a heavy bottom pan over medium flame. Reduce heat to a simmer. The milk solids will separate and float to the surface. Skim the white milk solids off the surface. Continue to do this as they rise to the surface. Once
- [Ugandan G-Nut Sweet Potato and Greens Stew](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ugandan-g-nut-sweet-potato-and-greens-stew/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola Munyon Email: vinola4dfw@gmail.com
- [Guatemalan Enchilada, “Jardineras”](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/guatemalan-enchilada-jardineras/) - Recipe and photo credit: Vinola Munyon
- [Nthochi Bread](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/nthochi-bread/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Yassa Poulet](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/yassa-poulet/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Lemongrass Tea](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/lemongrass-tea/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [“Red Drink”](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/red-drink/) - Cooking tips/notes: Mace is the outer layer of whole nutmeg. It has the wonderful fragrance of nutmeg but is not quite as strong. This recipe would make a great cocktail! Recipe and photo credit: Traci Barr
- [Kheer with Vermicelli](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kheer-with-vermicelli/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Pumpkin Custard](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pumpkin-custard/) - Cooking tips/notes: This recipe has all the goodness of traditional pumpkin pie, but without the stress of having to prepare a pie crust. Serve with sweetened whipped cream. For this recipe, you’ll need 6-ounce ramekins and a 9 x 13 cake pan. Recipe and photo credit: Traci Barr
- [Kichri](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kichri/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Chaloko](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chaloko/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Achaar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/achaar/) - Cooking tips/notes: This pickle makes the perfect, pucker-y accompaniment to many of Nepal’s dal and rice dishes. Light brown sugar can be swapped in for the jaggery. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. Recipe and photo credit: Traci Barr
- [Polvorosas](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/polvorosas/) - Polvorosas means powder and these cookies are aptly named; crisp on the outside and light and powdery on the inside. Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Masoor Dal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/masoor-dal-2/) - Cooking tips/notes: Dal is a staple all over India. The word “dal” refers to both a large group of legumes and lentils (red, yellow, black, brown), as well as the dish that’s made with them. They’re often split, which significantly reduces their cooking time. Split yellow lentils would also work very well in this recipe.
- [Igisafuliya](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/igisafuliya/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Queen Cake](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/queen-cake/) - Recipe and photo credit: Traci Barr
- [Qatayef](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/qatayef/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Chana Masala](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chana-masala/) - *Ground amchoor can be found in Indian grocery stores. It is dried, ground mango and adds a sour tang. **See the recipe for garam masala I created on the DFW web site. OR just add an additional ½ teaspoon each of ground cumin and ground coriander. Recipe credit: Traci Barr Photo credit: Kathy Williams
- [Stewed Okra](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/stewed-okra/) - Cooking tips/notes: In Kenya, okra is called mabenda. I am able to find the freshest okra in my local Indian grocery store. Even if you think you don’t like okra, this dish is worth trying. It’s an easy dish to make ahead and serve the next day. Recipe and photo credit: Traci Barr
- [Collard Greens](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/collard-greens/) - Cooking tips/notes: This is my version of Sukuma Wiki. I like to make my greens with smoked paprika (instead of bacon) and vegetable stock. That way, the dish is vegan, but nobody will notice. If collards aren’t available, kale or turnip greens are a great substitute. Mustard greens are wonderful, too, However, keep in mind
- [Potatoes with Peas](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/potatoes-with-peas/) - Cooking tips/notes: In Kenya, this dish is called irio. I can’t think of any better version of comfort food. It’s a beautiful, bright green! Recipe and photo credit: Traci Barr
- [Ground Lamb Kebabs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ground-lamb-kebabs/) - Cooking tips/notes: In Kenya, these kebabs are called kofta. Take a look at the photo that accompanies this recipe to get an idea about the shape of them. They’re really just meatballs, formed into a cigar shape. Made even smaller, they would be great to serve as an appetizer for a party. Metal skewers are
- [Mbatata Biscuits](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mbatata-biscuits/) - Recipe and photo credit: Georgia Reader
- [Aush](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/aush/) - Recipe and photo credit: Traci Barr
- [Matooke](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/matooke/) - Recipe credit: Georgia Reader Photo credit and recipe testing: Kathy Williams
- [Chai-Spiced Almond Cookies (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chai-spiced-almond-cookies-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Red Rice with Grilled Shrimp](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/red-rice-with-grilled-shrimp/) - Recipe credit: Traci Barr Photo credit and recipe testing: Kathy Williams
- [Vegetable Relish (Ndiwo)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/vegetable-relish-ndiwo/) - Sources: Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: Celtnet Recipes Photo credit: Robyn Lee - originally posted to Flickr, titled sauteed snow pea leaf. Used under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic.
- [Malawian Mango Chicken (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/malawian-mango-chicken-tested/) - Sources: Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: Recipes Wikia Photo credit: quirkyrocket - originally posted to Flickr, titled Mango Chicken. Used underAttribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic.
- [Albóndigas (Salvadorian Meat Balls)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/albondigas-salvadorian-meat-balls/) - Adapted from e‐book “The Beauty of Salvadoran Cuisine” Somewhere between a soup and “Swedish” meatballs, Salvadoran style! Salvadoran food is not generally spicy – any heat is usually in the condiments, so if you want it spicier, add a little cayenne to the sauce, not the meatballs. Could be a passed hot appetizer served with
- [Fresco de Melon (Melon Drink)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fresco-de-melon-melon-drink/) - Adapted from e‐book “The Beauty of Salvadoran Cuisine" Fresh fruit drinks or “frescos” are extremely popular throughout Central America and this can be a nice starter to offer guests as they arrive, spiked or not, your choice! Couldn’t be easier! Really any fruit would be good, such as pineapple or mango, but you may have
- [Blanc Manger Coco (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/blanc-manger-coco-tested/) - See more about this recipe in The Proven Platter Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Haitian Meat Turnovers (Haitian Pate) - Tested](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/haitian-meat-turnovers-haitian-pate-tested/) - Photo credit: Linda McElroy Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: http://www.haitian-recipes.com/recipes/96_haitian-pate-beef-patties.html
- [Haitian Potato Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/haitian-potato-salad/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, Recipe and photo credit, with permission: 3 Many Cooks, http://threemanycooks.com/recipes/salads-and-sides/haitian-potato-salad/
- [Haitian Spaghetti with Hotdogs (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/haitian-spaghetti-with-hotdogs-tested/) - Note from recipe curator Linda McElroy: This recipes is courtesy of Gemma’s Kitchen Delights. Gemma grew up in Haiti and went to cooking school there, although her early and most formative education came from her Aunt Jeanne who introduced her to basic Haitian cooking. I contacted Gemma and asked her for a recommendation for an authentic
- [Pumpkin Soup (Soup Joumjou)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pumpkin-soup-soup-joumjou/) - As New Year’s Day approaches everyone looks forward to Soup Jomjou (pronounced joo-moo); it is one of the most popular traditions in Haitian culture. Traditionally served on New Year’s Day, soup joumou is made with a type of squash called calabaza. The soup is prepared early in the day and is served all morning to
- [Sweet Potato and Kale Salad (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sweet-potato-and-kale-salad-tested/) - Recipe contribution by Linda McElroy, adapted from: https://afrovitalityeats.com/recipe/sweet-potato-kale-salad/ Photo credit with permission from Elise, from www.afrovitalityeats.com
- [West African Peanut Stew over Rice](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/west-african-peanut-stew-over-rice/) - Recipe contribution by Linda McElroy, adapted from: https://afrovitalityeats.com/recipe/african-peanut-stew-with-tofu/ Photo credit with permission from Elise, from www.afrovitalityeats.com
- [Aunt Sarah’s Rice and Cabbage](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/aunt-sarahs-rice-and-cabbage/) - Sseko Designs is a fashion brand that seeks to hire women in Uganda to make sandals. Through this endeavor they are able to earn money that will go directly towards their college education. Over 60 women have realized their dreams of going to university, and Sseko currently employs 50 women in Uganda from all walks
- [Banana Bread Pudding](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/banana-bread-pudding/)
- [Beef Skewers with Green Masala](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/beef-skewers-with-green-masala/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: “The Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa,” by Marcus Samuelsson Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Ugandan Beef and Onion Stew (Bunyoro Stew)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bunyoro-stew-ugandan-beef-and-onion-stew/) - Adapted from http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch‐recipe.php?rid=miscbunyoro‐ stew DELICIOUS! This recipe is simple, has only a few ingredients and practically cooks itself. Serve over rice. I cooked the rice I served with this using the balance of the stock leftover from cooking the meat. YUM!
- [Cucumber Mango Salad (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cucumber-mango-salad-tested/) - Persian traders brought mangoes to East Africa in the 10th century. Serve this simple mango salad with any East African meal of stewed or braised meat. Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: Cooking Light “Global Kitchen” by David Joachim Photo by: Linda McElroy
- [East African Braised Chicken (Updated and Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/east-african-braised-chicken/) - The Indian spice trade brought curry to East Africa. Using traditional African braising techniques dishes like this became popular. Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: Cooking Light “Global Kitchen” by David Joachim Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [East African Curry Powder](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/east-african-curry-powder/) - Adapted from http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch‐recipe.php?rid=misc‐eastafrican‐curry‐powder A delicious, sweet blend and different from Indian curry powders in that it does not include cumin. You will use this in the beef and chicken recipes that follow.
- [Meatballs in Yogurt Sauce](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/meatballs-in-yogurt-sauce/)
- [Pineapple Rum Smoothie (Pineapple Buganda)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pineapple-rum-smoothie-pineapple-buganda/) - Recipe used with permission, source: http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch-recipe.php?rid=misc-pineapple-buganda Photo used with permission, source: http://theblog.jessikerbakes.com/pineapple-coconut-rum-cocktail-the-simple-life/
- [Samosas](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/samosas/) - Recipe and photo credit with permission from SsekoDesigns.com
- [Tapioca with Mango Coulis](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tapioca-with-mango-coulis/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from “The Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa,” by Marcus Samuelsson Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Ugandan Spicy French Green Beans](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/uganda-spicy-french-green-beans/) - Adapted from http://www.uganda‐visit‐and‐travel‐guide.com/uganda‐spicy‐french‐beansrecipe. html Over the years it has been difficult to find any green vegetable recipes other than greens or spinach among the recipes for East Africa, and Uganda in particular. But persistence has finally paid off and here is a delightful green bean recipe for a nice break from the typical East African
- [Ugandan Curried Potatoes](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ugandan-curried-potatoes/) - Adapted from http://www.fairtradecookbook.org.uk/recipes/curried_potatoes.html Using a slightly different curry blend, this is a spicy, beautiful red –orange dish. I imagine in Uganda this would probably be made with under‐ripe plantains but how wonderful to find a recipe that uses potatoes!! This one may become a regular addition to your dinners. If you like things less spicy,
- [Ugandan Luwombo  (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ugandan-luwombo-tested/) - Recipe and photo, used with permission. Source: http://whatscookinginyourworld.blogspot.com/2012/03/day-184-uganda-chicken-luwombo-up-next.html
- [Guatemalan Red Chicken Pepian + Pepian Spice Mix (tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/guatemalan-red-chicken-pepian-pepian-spice-mix/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy adapted from “Gran Cocina Latina,” by Maricel E. Presilla
- [Chicken and Cilantro Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chicken-and-cilantro-soup-aguadito-de-pollo/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, Recipe used with permission from Whats4Eats ( http://www.whats4eats.com/poultry/kuku-paka-recipe)
- [Spicy Macaroni and Cheese (Huancaína Macaroni) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/spicy-macaroni-and-cheese-huancaina-macaroni-tested/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: http://perudelights.com/cebiche/ Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Coconut Chicken Curry (Kuku Paka)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kuku-paka-kenyan-chicken-in-coconut-curry-sauce/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, used with permission from Whats4Eats ( http://www.whats4eats.com/poultry/kuku-paka-recipe) Photo credit: Chicken Curry by Charles Haynes on Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution Sharealike 2.0
- [Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad (Salata)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tomato-cucumber-and-red-onion-salad-salata/) - Recipe credit Linda McElroy. Photo Credit: Marco Verch, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
- [Baked Chicken Breast with Tomato, Cream and Indian Spices (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/baked-chicken-breast-with-tomato-cream-and-indian-spices-tested/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from “Madhur Jaffrey’s Quick and Easy Indian Cooking” Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Beets with Yogurt and Indian Spices (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/beets-with-yogurt-and-indian-spices/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from Melissa Clark, via the New York Times Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Cauliflower with Ginger, Garlic and Green Chile (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cauliflower-with-ginger-garlic-and-green-chile-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy.
- [Chickpeas in Star Anise and Date Masala (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chickpeas-in-star-anise-and-date-masala/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from “Vij’s Elegant and Inspired Indian Cusine,” by Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Coriander Chutney (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/coriander-chutney/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from “Mangoes and Curry Leaves,” by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Fragrant  Cauliflower Stew (Ghobi Masala) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fragrant-cauliflower-stew-ghobi-masala/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from Madhya Pradesh Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Green Beans with Garlic and Black Mustard Seed (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/green-beans-with-garlic-and-black-mustard-seed-tested/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: “Madhur Jaffrey’s Indian Cooking” Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [How to Make Ghee (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/how-to-make-ghee/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy. Photo credit: Louise Ayer originally posted to Flickr. Used under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic.
- [Kheema Matar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kheema-matar/) - Kheema Matar This main dish is also a favorite Indian comfort food and a staple at my house. It’s not spicy, simple, but very good. It can be eaten at room temperature with roti or warm with rice. This amount serves 6 or more on a buffet. Double if you like. Add a can of
- [Mango Iced Tea (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mango-iced-tea-tested/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/mango-iced-tea/ Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Meera Sodhu’s Naan (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/meera-sodhus-naan/) - Recipe contribution by Linda McElroy, reprinted with permission from Meera Sodhu Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Suvir Saran’s Spinach and Potato Patties (Palak Ki Tiki) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/suvir-sarans-spinach-and-potato-patties-palak-ki-tiki/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from “Masala Farm,” by Suvir Saran Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Cabbage Salad (Kachumbali)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cabbage-salad-kachumbali/) - Mirian Kinuda, author of Taste of Tanzania blog says, “This is the one salad most Tanzanian kids know and love. Traditionally raw cabbage is used for this dish. However, I prefer to slightly fry the cabbage in a little olive oil first.” Recipe source: Taste of Tanzania, cookbook Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy.
- [Mango and Coconut Tart (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mango-and-coconut-tart-tested/) - Photo courtesy of Whats Cooking in Your World Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: http://whatscookinginyourworld.blogspot.com/2012/01/day-177-tanzaniamango-and-lime-curd.html Read Linda McElroy's take on this recipe.
- [Prawns in Coconut Sauce (Kamba wa nazi) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/prawns-in-coconut-sauce-kamba-wa-nazi-tested/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: http://tasteoftanzania.com/blog/prawn-in-coconut-sauce-kamba-wa-nazi/ Photo credit: Lummmy from Flickr.com, via Creative Commons Attribution No Derivs 2.0 Generic.
- [Tanzanian Rice  (Pilau) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tanzanian-rice-pilau-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit with permission from Miriam Kinunda: http://tasteoftanzania.com/blog/plain-pilau/ Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy.
- [Tanzanian Winter Squash (Futari Ya Maboga)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tanzanian-winter-squash-futari-ya-maboga/) - Recipe and photo credit with permission from Lindsay Sterling at: http://www.immigrantkitchens.com/search/label/Tanzanian%20winter%20squash As cooked with Iman Lipumba from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in Portland, Maine, 2014. Adapted from A Taste of Tanzania, by Miriam R. Kinunda. Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy.
- [Tomato and White Bean Stew (Togola) Tested](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tomato-and-white-bean-stew-togola-tested/) - Serve with crusty white bread, either torn into bits and stirred into the sauce, or serve the bread on the side for mopping up the delicious juices. If you serve the bread in the sauce (which I highly recommend) make sure you don’t add too much bread, as it will double or triple in volume
- [Shrikhand](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/shrikhand/)
- [Garam Masala](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/garam-masala/) - Recipe and photo credit: Traci Barr
- [Gọi Bắp Cải Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Salad)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/goi-bap-cai-ga-vietnamese-chicken-salad/) - Recipe and photo credit: Traci Barr
- [Green Curry Paste](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/green-curry-paste/) - Recipe and photo credit: Traci Barr
- [Curried Fish Stew over Creamy Ugali (Corn Porridge)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/curried-fish-stew-over-creamy-ugali-corn-porridge/) - Recipe and photo credit: Traci Barr
- [Mealie Bread](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mealie-bread/) - Recipe and photo: Traci Barr
- [Millet, Black-Eyed Peas, and Greens Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/millet-black-eyed-peas-and-greens-salad/) - Recipe and photo: Traci Barr
- [Mafé – West African Groundnut and Chicken Stew](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mafe-west-african-groundnut-and-chicken-stew/) - Recipe and photo: Traci Barr
- [Marinated Shrimp with Onions and Lemon (Shrimp Yassa) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/marinated-shrimp-with-onions-and-lemon-shrimp-yassa-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Everything Bagel Dip (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/everything-bagel-dip-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Cheese filled pockets (Tequeños) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cheese-filled-pockets-tequenos-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Kenyan Kale and Tomatoes (Sukuma Wiki)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kenyan-kale-and-tomatoes-sukuma-wiki/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Kenyan Beef Stew (Ndizi na Nyama)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kenyan-beef-stew-ndizi-na-nyama/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Coconut Macaroons (Biskuti ya nazi)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/biskuti-ya-nazi-coconut-macaroons/) - Photo Credit: Macaroons by Vegan Taste Catering on Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic
- [Chapati](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chapati/) - Sources: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Chapati Photo Credit: Chapati by Seba Della y Sole Bossio on Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic
- [Cold
 Avocado 
Soup](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cold
-avocado
-soup/) - Adapted from The Congo Cookbook (http://www.congocookbook.com/soup_and_stew_recipes/index.html) Avocados grow everywhere in Kenya. Smooth and creamy and rich, this soup recipe from 2009 when we were supporting another program in Kenya because it is SO good I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it! A beautiful way to start your Kenyan meal. Photo Credit: Avocado Zucchini
- [Barbecued Meat on the Street (Kariokor Nyama ya Kuchoma)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kariokor-nyama-ya-kuchoma-barbecued-meat-as-in-the-nairobi-market/) - With a name like that how could I not cook this one? Street food at its best, this is similar to another classic Kenyan barbecued meat street food called “Meat on a Stick”. Gotta love it. Spicy, salty and sweet. If you don’t like heat add less pepper. Sources: http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch-recipe.php?rid=misc-kariokor-nyama-kuchoma Photo by Franklin Heijnen on
- [Potato and Chard Filled Turnovers (Afghan Bolani) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/potato-and-chard-filled-turnovers-afghan-bolani-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs (Murgh Kebab) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/yogurt-marinated-chicken-kebabs-murgh-kebab-tested/) - Recipe contribution and photo credit: Linda McElroy Adapted from Afghan Culture Unveiled, http://www.afghancultureunveiled.com/humaira-ghilzai/2015/5/13/meals-are-a-family-affair-in-afghanistan
- [Creamy Cilantro Dip (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/creamy-cilantro-dip-tested/) - Recipe contribution and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Afghan Eggplant Dip (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/afghan-eggplant-dip-tested/) - Recipe submitted by Linda McElroy, created by Humaira Ghilzai, used with permission. http://www.afghancultureunveiled.com Photo Credit: Humaira Ghilzai, used with permission. http://www.afghancultureunveiled.com
- [Afghan Potato Salad with Cilantro Dressing (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/afghan-potato-salad-with-cilantro-dressing-tested/) - Recipe submitted by Linda McElroy, created by Humaira Ghilzai, used with permission. http://www.afghancultureunveiled.com Photo Credit: Humaira Ghilzai, used with permission. http://www.afghancultureunveiled.com
- [Toasted Turmeric Cashews](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/toasted-turmeric-cashews/) - Recipe submitted by Linda McElroy, created by Humaira Ghilzai, used with permission. http://www.afghancultureunveiled.com Toasted Cashews Photo Credit Marco Verch, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
- [Beef with Butternut Squash](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/beef-with-butternut-squash/) - Recipe contribution and photo credit: Linda McElroy Adapted from Zainabu’s African Cookbook with Food and Stories, by Zainabu Kpaka Kallon.
- [Pupusas with Curtido and Salsa Roja](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pupusas-with-curtido-and-salsa-roja/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Salsa Roja (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/salsa-roja-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Curtido (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/curtido-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Kenyan Bean and Corn Salad (Githeri) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kenyan-bean-and-corn-salad-githeri-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Tomato and Onion Salad (Kachumbari) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tomato-and-onion-salad-kachumbari-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Griot (Fried Pork) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/griot-fried-pork-tested/) - Recipe credit: Linda McElroy Photo credit: Emily, Haitian Griot on Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommerical 2.0 Generic
- [Vinegared Cabbage (Pikliz) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/vinegared-cabbage-pikliz-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Ugandan Rolex (Rolled Eggs) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ugandan-rolex-rolled-eggs-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Guacamole (Guatemalan Style) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/guacamole-guatemalan-style-tested/) - Recipe credit: Linda McElroy Photo credit: Guacamole Dip Kjokkenutstyr NetBy: Kjokkenutstyr Net on Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic
- [Marinated Vegetables, Meats, Cold Cuts, Seafood and Cheese (Fiambre Rojo)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/marinated-vegetables-meats-cold-cuts-seafood-and-cheese-fiambre-rojo/) - Recipe contribution: Linda McElroy Recipe and photo credit with permission: Amalia Moreno-Damgaard http://www.revuemag.com/2017/10/amailias-kitchen-guatemalan-cuisine/
- [Guatemalan Dark Chocolate Crepes with Dulce de Leche](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/guatemalan-dark-chocolate-crepes-with-dulce-de-leche/) - Recipe contribution: Linda McElroy, lightly adapted Recipe and photo credit with permission: Amalia Moreno-Damgaard http://www.revuemag.com/2016/02/amalias-kitchen-family-love-and-guatemalan-chocolate/
- [Radish Salad (Picado de Rábano)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/radish-salad-picado-de-rabano/) - Recipe credit: Linda McElroy Photo credit: Radishes by Liz West on Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic
- [Potatoes in a Spicy Cheese Sauce (Papa a la Huancaína)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/potatoes-in-a-spicy-cheese-sauce-papa-a-la-huancaina/) - Recipe credit: Linda McElroy (adapted from several sources) Photo credit: Wikipedia
- [Rotisserie Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/rotisserie-chicken-pollo-a-la-brasa-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy Adapted from “The Fire of Peru,” by Ricardo Zarate and Jenn Garbee
- [Chicken Korma (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chicken-korma-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy Adapted from http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/02/chicken-korma-recipe.html
- [Slab Mouan Kroeung (Spiced Chicken Wings)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/slab-mouan-kroeung-spiced-chicken-wings/) - Cambodian chicken wings!!! YUM! These are easy and delicious, and not spicy. If you like your wings spicy, add a fresh hot pepper, hot sauce (I recommend Tabasco Chipotle – hot and has a nice smoky flavor) or some cayenne. The recipe offered deep‐frying as an option for these and if you are comfortable with
- [Banana Nut Strudel (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/banana-nut-strudel/) - Sources: Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy (inspired by “The Last Course” by Claudia Fleming and Melissa Clark)
- [Brussels Sprouts with Black Mustard Seed (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/brussels-sprouts-with-black-mustard-seed/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Black-Eyed Pea and Sweet Potato Ragout (Ndambe) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/black-eyed-pea-and-sweet-potato-ragout-ndambe-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy Adapted from “Yolele! Recipes from the Heart of Senegal,” by Pierre Thia
- [Millet-Beef Croquettes (Karakoro) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/millet-beef-croquettes-karakoro-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy Adapted from “Yolole! Recipes from the Heart of Senegal,” by Pierre Thiam
- [Senegalese Chile Sauce (Sous Kaani) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/senegalese-chile-sauce-sous-kaani-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy Adapted from “Yolole! Recipes from the Heart of Senegal” by Pierre Thiam
- [Afghan Butter Cookies (Kulche Birinjee) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/afghan-butter-cookies-kulche-birinjee-tested/) - Recipe submitted by Linda McElroy, adapted from http://www.afghancultureunveiled.com Photo credit: Afghan Culture Unveiled, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported license.
- [Afghan Flat Bread (Nan) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/afghan-flat-bread-nan-tested/) - Recipe submitted by Linda McElroy, adapted from http://www.afghancultureunveiled.com Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Afghan Nachos--Chickpeas, Creamy Greek Yogurt and Crispy Pita Chips](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/afghan-nachos-chickpeas-creamy-greek-yogurt-and-crispy-pita-chips/) - Recipe submitted by Linda McElroy, created by Humaira Ghilzai, used with permission. http://www.afghancultureunveiled.com Photo credit: Afghan Culture Unveiled Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported license.
- [Tender Lamb Kebab with Cinnamon (Kebab Daygee) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tender-lamb-kebab-with-cinnamon-kebab-daygee-tested/) - Recipe submitted by Linda McElroy, created by Humaira Ghilzai, used with permission. http://www.afghancultureunveiled.com Photo credit: Afghan Culture Unveiled Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported license.
- [Shrimp Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/shrimp-salad/) - Recipe with permission from Naomi Duguid, “Burma, Rivers of Flavor” Photo credit: Neven Mrgan on flikr
- [Burma-Style Chicken Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/burma-style-chicken-salad/) - Recipe and photo credit with permission from Naomi Duguid, “Burma, Rivers of Flavor”
- [Burmese Tea Leaf Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/burmese-tea-leaf-salad-2/) - Slightly adapted from Jason Faber at http://www.raiseatoast.ca/burmese-tea-leaf-salad-recipe-burma-superstar-san-francisco/ Photo credit: Jason Faber
- [Burmese Coconut Chicken Noodles (Ohn-No Khao Swè)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/burmese-coconut-chicken-noodles-ohn-no-khao-swe/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy Source materials: http://www.meemalee.com/2010/08/ohn-no-khao-swe-burmese-coconut-chicken.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_574106&feature=iv&src_vid=yvrD_3LIaIs&v=Zjn3jRGOU4Q
- [Burmese Ginger Salad (Jin Thoke)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/burmese-ginger-salad-jin-thoke/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy Adapted from: “Burma, Rivers of Flavor,” by Naomi Duguid
- [Fried Shallots and Shallot Oil](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fried-shallots-and-shallot-oil/) - Recipe reprinted with permission from Naomi Duguid, “Burma, Rivers of Flavor” Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Pickled Ginger](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pickled-ginger/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Bhutanese Red Rice Pilaf](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bhutanese-red-rice-pilaf/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy Recipe and photo credit reprinted with permission from Laura Kelley, http://www.silkroadgourmet.com/bhutanese-red-rice/
- [National Dish of Bhutan--Ema Datshi (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/national-dish-of-bhutan-ema-datshi-tested/)
- [Bhutanese Buckwheat Noodles with Chile and Scallions (Puta) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bhutanese-buckwheat-noodles-with-chile-and-scallions-puta-tested/) - Recipe contribution and photo credit: Linda McElroy Recipe adapted from: “Return to the Rivers,” by Vikas Khanna
- [Mango Coconut Faluda (tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mango-coconut-faluda-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy Adapted from: http://www.kaluhiskitchen.com/mango-coconut-faluda/#more-6233
- [Cumin Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fried Rice (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cumin-chicken-and-mushroom-stir-fried-rice-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy Adapted from: http://www.kaluhiskitchen.com/cumin-chicken-mushroom-fried-rice/
- [Carrot and Black Pepper Ndengu (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/carrot-and-black-pepper-ndengu-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy Adapted from: http://www.kaluhiskitchen.com/peppery-carrot-and-garlic-ndengu/
- [Watermelon Slushies](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/watermelon-slushies/) - Pureed fruit drinks, called “squashes”, are very popular in Tanzania. This recipe is for a drink that is something like a frozen watermelon daiquiri, if you choose to add the rum. It is almost as good if you don’t. Because there is no ice in it it doesn’t get watered down. Watermelons are just about
- [Jumbleberry Pie](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/jumbleberry-pie/) - The BEST pie recipe in the world! How convenient that the berries are in season now. We have been making this recipe for years and it is always a big crowd pleaser! Serve with good vanilla ice cream, or, even better, homemade whipped cream! You may use any combination of berries you like, just keep
- [Squashburgers](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/squashburgers/) - Anyone who has ever had a vegetable garden knows that mid‐summer brings an abundance of summer squash and zucchini. We came up with this main course that is cooked almost entirely on the grill, so as not to heat up the kitchen too much during these steamy, hot days. A friend of ours makes them
- [Olive‐Oil Poached Halibut Nuggets With Garlic and Mint](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/olive‐oil-poached-halibut-nuggets-with-garlic-and-mint/) - Another standard in our house year round. In fact, we’re having it tonight for dinnier! VERY easy, takes no time at all to cook, and everyone loves it. Excellent over steamed, sliced new potatoes, rice or our favorite couscous from Canaan Fair Trade. It is, as the name says, Fair Trade, organic and hand‐rolled by
- [Not your Grandmother’s Creamed Spinach](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/not-your-grandmothers-creamed-spinach/) - Kitchen Garden Magazine, April/May, 1997 issue. Now I know creamed spinach is not generally thought of as a summer food, but I decided to include it here because spinach is so popular in Tanzania. You will never make creamed spinach any other way once you have tried this. ALWAYS gets compliments from company.
- [“Perry Dinner” (Tomato, Goat Cheese, Basil and Garlic Pasta)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/perry-dinner-tomato-goat-cheese-basil-and-garlic-pasta/) - Recipe courtesy of DFW member Carolyn Mayers
- [Kyuri no Sumomi (Japanese Sliced Cucumber Pickle)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kyuri-no-sumomi-japanese-sliced-cucumber-pickle/) - This is a recipe Tom’s Mother learned from her Japanese friends while she was in Japan with Tom’s Dad, who was in the Navy during the Korean War. Tom was born in Japan, and has a special place in his heart for Japanese foods and culture. This recipe that is really like cucumber salad is
- [Fig and Gorgonzola Crostini](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fig-and-gorgonzola-crostini/)
- [Warm Asparagus (or snap bean) Salad with Crispy Prosciutto](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/warm-asparagus-or-snap-bean-salad-with-crispy-prosciutto/) - This is a spring and summer standard in our home, using asparagus in spring and snap beans in summer. Once you have tried proscuitto this way you will find lots of uses for it – sometimes we even put it out in big pieces for company as “prosciutto chips”. You may either leave the asparagus/beans
- [Chicken in Green Tomatillo and Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Pollo Pepián Verde) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chicken-in-green-tomatillo-and-pumpkin-seed-sauce-pollo-pepian-verde-tested/) - Recipe contribution from Linda McElroy, adapted from: http://www.lacocinadeleslie.com/2014/03/chicken-pipian-verde-weekdaysupper.html Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Jollof Rice](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/jollof-rice-2/) - Recipe credit: Kathy Williams, based on multiple versions Photo credit: Kathy Williams
- [West African Peanut Soup](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/west-african-peanut-soup/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Chocotejas](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chocotejas/) - Recipe credit: Linda McElroy, adapted from Peru Delights Photo credit: Morena Escardó, with permission
- [Salsa Criolla (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/salsa-criolla-tested/) - Recipe credit: Linda McElroy, adapted from Gran Cocina Latina, by Maricel Presilla Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Peruvian Rice with Duck (Arroz con Pato)(Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/peruvian-rice-with-duck-arroz-con-patotested/) - Recipe credit: Linda McElroy, adapted from Gran Cocina Latina, by Maricel Presilla Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Lime-Marinated Raw Fish (Cebiche)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/lime-marinated-raw-fish-cebiche/)
- [Ginger Tea](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ginger-tea/) - Recipe credit: Kathy Williams, based on multiple versions and travel to North Africa Photo credit: Kathy Williams
- [Beans in Bean Mushroom Sauce](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/beans-in-bean-mushroom-sauce/) - Recipe credit: Linda McElroy, adapted from “Zainabu’s African Cookbook,” by Zainabu Kpaka Kannon Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Bolivian Turnovers (Salteñas), Tested](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bolivian-turnovers-saltenas-tested/) - Recipe adapted from: https://dulceandsalado.com/2013/01/03/saltenas/ Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Spice Crusted Sweet Potato Wedges (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/spice-crusted-sweet-potato-wedges-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Cambodian Grilled Pork with Pickled Vegetables (Bai Sach Chrouk)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cambodian-grilled-pork-with-pickled-vegetables-bai-sach-chrouk/) - Recipe adapted from: Cambodian Cooking, by Joannès Rivière Photo credit: Megan McElroy
- [Sweet Potato and Okra Stew (Daraba) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sweet-potato-and-okra-stew-daraba-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/shaking-beef-bo-luc-lac-tested/) - Recipe adapted from “Vietnamese Home Cooking,” by Charles Pham Photo credit: Alice Krause
- [Sweet Chocolate Tamales (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sweet-chocolate-tamales-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Alice Krause
- [Easy Samosas (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/easy-samosas-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Sesame Seed Bites (Bennie Bites) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sesame-seed-bites-bennie-bites-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Eggplant Avocado Dip (Kobo Kobo Avocado Honey Plasas) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/eggplant-avocado-dip-kobo-kobo-avocado-honey-plasas-tested/) - Recipe adapted from: “Zainabu’s AfricanCookbook,” by Zainabu Kpaka Kallon Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Tilapia in Coconut Lime Sauce (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tilapia-in-coconut-lime-sauce-tested/) - Recipe adapted from: “Zainabu’s African Cookbook,” by Zainabu Kpaka Kallon Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Baked Milk Custard (Leche Asada)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/baked-milk-custard-leche-asada/) - Recipe slightly adapted and photo credit: http://www.limaeasy.com/peruvian-food-guide/typical-desserts/leche-asada
- [Sopa de Pan (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sopa-de-pan-tested/) - Recipe adapted from: https://boliviancookbook.wordpress.com/main-dishes/sopa-de-pan/ Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Pique Macho (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pique-macho-tested/) - Recipe adapted from: https://boliviancookbook.wordpress.com/main-dishes/pique-a-lo-macho-pique-macho/ Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Bolivian Style Arroz a la Valenciana (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bolivian-style-arroz-a-la-valenciana-tested/) - Recipe adapted from: https://boliviancookbook.wordpress.com Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Turmeric Rice (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/turmeric-rice-tested/) - Recipe adapted from: “Madhur Jaffrey’s Quick & Easy Indian Cooking” Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Cabbage and Pineapple Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cabbage-and-pineapple-salad/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Homemade Cajeta (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/homemade-cajeta-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit with permission: by Pati Jinich http://patijinich.com/recipe/homemade-cajeta-or-dulce-de-leche/
- [Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/shrimp-cocktail-coctel-de-camarones-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit with permission from Daniel Gritzer: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/08/mexican-shrimp-cocktail-coctel-de-camarones-recipe.html
- [Cajeta-Almond Tart with Mexican Chocolate Sauce (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cajeta-almond-tart-with-mexican-chocolate-sauce-tested/) - Recipe adapted from: Bon Appetit, May 2003 issue Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Rosé Sangria (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/rose-sangria-tested/) - Recipe credit: Linda McElroy Photo credit: Little Red Kitchen from Flickr, Used under Creative Commons Noncommercial-Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic.
- [Mexican Rice (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mexican-rice-tested/) - Recipe credit: Javier Arevalo Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Pico de Gallo (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pico-de-gallo-tested/) - Recipe and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tomatillo-avocado-salsa-tested/) - Recipe: Linda McElroy Photo credit: Emily from Flickr, Used under Creative Commons Noncommercial-Attribution 2.0 Generic.
- [Crispy Pork (Carnitas) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/crispy-pork-carnitas-tested/) - Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit, May 2003 issue Photo credit: Mike McKune from Flickr, Used under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic.
- [Lentil Patties (Maas ko Baara, or Woh) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/lentil-patties-maas-ko-baara-or-woh-tested/) - Recipe credit with permission from: Jyoti Pathak http://tasteofnepal.blogspot.com/2012/06/maas-ko-baara-woh-lentil-patties.html Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Nicaraguan Ground Beef (Carne Enchorizada)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/nicaraguan-ground-beef-carne-enchorizada/) - I stumbled across the blog “The Fork Ran Away with the Spoon,” (such a clever name) and found this Nicaraguan dish, Carne Enchorizada. Jackie Larena-Lacayo, the author of the blog, has kindly given me permission to share her post and recipe with you. I have re-printed her recipe here, but if you go to her
- [Red Beans and Rice (Gallo Pinto)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/red-beans-and-rice-gallo-pinto/) - If there is one meal that everyone in Nicaragua and Costa Rica eats, it's gallo pinto. This hearty, healthy, and filling dish is your basic rice and beans. The beans in this case are red, and the color of the beans on the rice gives gallo pinto, or "painted rooster," its name. It is often
- [Three-Milks Cake (Tres Leches Cake)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/three-milks-cake-tres-leches-cake/) - This cake is typically a homemade sponge cake with the milks poured on top of it. Since I know how busy we all are and sometimes just need an easy recipe to make, I’ve taken the liberty of using a yellow box cake mix for this recipe. No shame in this at all. In fact,
- [Nicaraguan Yuca and Cabbage Salad with Pork Cracklings (Vigoron)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/nicaraguan-yuca-and-cabbage-salad-with-pork-cracklings-vigoron/) - Vigoron is a specialty of Granada. The story goes that when the city was hosting a group of athletes who were training for a baseball game an astute vendor touted the salad as vigoron, or “invigorating.” The salad caught on and the name stuck. Nowadays you will encounter street vendors serving up Vigorón in the
- [Amaranth Cakes (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/amaranth-cakes-tested/) - Recipe adapted from: http://www.tartineandapronstrings.com/2012/07/24/amaranth-patties/ Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Mexican Stuffed Peppers (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mexican-stuffed-peppers-tested/) - Recipe credit: Linda McElroy Photo credit: alanagPkelley - originally posted to Flickr titled Orzo Stuffed Peppers. Used under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic.
- [Mexican Chocolate Brownies (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mexican-chocolate-brownies-tested/) - Recipe credit: Linda McElroy Photo credit: David Vo originally posted to Flickr. Used under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic.
- [Black Bean, Yam, and Amaranth Burrito](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/black-bean-yam-and-amaranth-burrito/) - Recipe adapted from and photo credit: http://www.oola.com/dishes/11929/17-musttry-amaranth-recipes-that-will-have-you-going-gaga-over-this-new-trendy-grain#page=4
- [Roasted Tomato Achar (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/roasted-tomato-achar-tested/)
- [Eggplant Bhutuwa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/eggplant-bhutuwa/)
- [Slow-Cooked Lamb with Fried Onions (Bhutuwa Massu)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/slow-cooked-lamb-with-fried-onions-bhutuwa-massu/)
- [Nepalese Sweetened Yogurt (Sikarni) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sikarni-spiced-sweet-yogurt-pistachio-dessert/) - Recipe adapted from: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com/dessert.htm#Sikarni Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Beef and Spinach Stew (Gboma Dessi) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/beef-and-spinach-stew-gboma-dessi-tested/) - Recipe adapted from http://ethnicfoodsrus.com/around-the-world-recipes/african-cuisine/togolese-cuisine/ Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Gbotemi Spice Recipe (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/gbotemi-spice-recipe-tested/) - Recipe adapted from : http://ethnicfoodsrus.com/around-the-world-recipes/african-cuisine/togolese-cuisine/ Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Tomato Cornmeal Cakes (Djenkoume) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tomato-cornmeal-cakes-djenkoume-tested/) - Recipe adapted from : http://ethnicfoodsrus.com/around-the-world-recipes/african-cuisine/togolese-cuisine/ Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Spicy Potato Terrine (Causa Rellena)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/spicy-potato-terrine-causa-rellena/)
- [Caramel Cookie Sandwiches (Alfajores) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/caramel-cookie-sandwiches-alfajores-tested/)
- [Tommy’s Scratch Margarita (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tommys-scratch-margarita-tested/)
- [Guatemalan Beet and Cabbage Tostada (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/guatemalan-beet-and-cabbage-tostada/)
- [Marinated beef skewers (Suya)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/suya-marinated-beef-skewers/) - Recipe Source
- [Bufuke with Tomato and Onion Sauce (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bufuke-with-tomato-and-onion-sauce/) - Photo and Recipe courtesy of Linda McElroy
- [Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pops](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-banana-pops/) - Recipe and Photo used with permission from Back To Her Roots
- [Grilled Steak, Ethiopian Style](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/grilled-steak-ethiopian-style/) - Sources: Recipe courtesy of DFW member Carolyn Mayers
- [Ethiopian/Eritriean Beef Stew (Key Wet or Tsebhi Sga)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/key-wet-or-tsebhi-sga-ethiopianeritriean-beef-stew/) - Sources: Adapted from http://www.food.com/recipe/eritrean-ethiopian-beef-stew-tsebhi-sga-or-key-wet-106194
- [Easy Ethiopian Flat Bread (Simple Injera)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/simple-injera-easy-ethiopian-flat-bread/) - Please be prepared for it to take a little getting used to, and the first one of the batch is never any good, just like when you make crepes. But stick with it and you will be happy you did. I made it not once but twice to enjoy with our Ethiopian meals and both
- [Kenyan corn and beans (Githiri)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/githiri-kenyan-corn-and-beans/) - Recipe and photo used with permission from Whats4Eats: http://www.whats4eats.com/vegetables/githeri-recipe
- [Okra Bean Soup](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/okra-bean-soup/) - Sources: Adapted from Zainabu’s African Cookbook with Food and Stories, by Zainabu Kpaka Kallon
- [Vegetarian Stew in Peanut Sauce (Tigua Dege Na)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tigua-dege-na-vegetarian-stew-in-peanut-sauce/) - Sources: Recipe provided by Betsy Newcomer, former Peace Corp volunteer to Mali
- [Meat in Peanut Sauce (Tiguadege Na)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tiguadege-na-meat-in-peanut-sauce/) - Source: Recipe provided by Moussa Diallo for Putumayo World Music’s Mali CD and adapted by Keith Ng-anga-Hackett, former Peace Corp volunteer to Mali
- [Goat or Beef Brochettes](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/goat-or-beef-brochettes/) - Recipe courtesy of Global Grassroots
- [Kachumbari](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kachumbari/) - Recipe source
- [Pan-Fried Tilapia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pan-fried-tilapia/)
- [Pinto Beans with Potatoes ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pinto-beans-with-potatoes/) - Recipe source: The Africa News Cookbook: African Cooking for Western Kitchens
- [Spinach, Avocado and Mango Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/spinach-avocado-and-mango-salad/)
- [Better-Than-Sex Cake](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/better-than-sex-cake/) - Sources: Recipe contributed by Lisa Jemus, Calgary, Canada Photo used with permission from Nancy Wolff, http://homefront.prudentliving.com/recipe-box-better-than-sex-cake/
- [Rosemary Pork Tenderloin (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/rosemary-pork-tenderloin-tested/) - Sources: Recipe contributed by Susan Stall, Greenville, SC Photo credit with permission from James Moore, www.cooklikejames.typepad.com
- [Roasted Tomatoes with Shrimp and Feta (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/roasted-tomatoes-with-shrimp-and-feta-tested/) - Sources: Recipe contributed by Angie Allen, Collierville, TN Photo credit with permission from Kevin Lynch, www.closetcooking.com
- [Mustard Roasted Fish (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mustard-roasted-fish-tested/) - Sources: Recipe contributed by Barbara Patterson, Greenville SC Photo used with permission from James Moore, www.cooklikejames.typepad.com
- [Layered Crab Dip (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/layered-crab-dip-tested/) - Sources: Recipe contributed by Diane Roger, Marietta, GA Photo credit: Jessica Spengler - originally posted to Flickr, titled Dungeness crab cocktail. Used under Creative Commons Attribution- 2.0 Generic.
- [Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/roasted-red-pepper-tapenade-tested/) - Sources: Recipe contributed by Lisa Pralie, Dumfries, VA Photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/peanut-butter-sandwich-cookies/) - Photo credit: Ed Anderson
- [Black-Eyed Pea and Rice Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/black-eyed-pea-and-rice-salad/) - Recipe source and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Lemon Chicken (Yassa Poulet)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/lemon-chicken-yassa-poulet/) - Recipe source and photo credit: Linda McElroy
- [Groundnut Vegetable Stew](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/groundnut-vegetable-stew/)
- [Rwandan Sweet Potato Bread](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/rwandan-sweet-potato-bread/)
- [Semolina Cake (Harissa) - Tested](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/semolina-cake-harissa-tested/) - Adapted from: Food.com’s Semolina Cake
- [Parsley and Bulgur Salad (Tabbouleh)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/parsley-and-bulgur-salad-tabbouleh/)
- [Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/roasted-cauliflower-with-tahini-sauce/) - Adapted from “Jerusalem,” by Ottolenghi and Tamami
- [Flatbread with Lamb and Tomatos (Lahmacun)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/flatbread-with-lamb-and-tomatos-lahmacun/)
- [Pineapple Upside-Down Cornmeal Cake (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pineapple-upside-down-cornmeal-cake/)
- [Chicken and Green Bean Salad (Lawar)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chicken-and-green-bean-salad/) - Spice Paste for Chicken Ingredients 7 shallots, peeled and chopped 12 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped 1/2" kencur (can substitute ginger), peeled & chopped 1” galangal (or laos), peeled and chopped 5 candlenuts (can substitute 10 macadamia nuts) fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped (or 2 teaspoons powder) 2 tablespoons chopped palm sugar, or brown
- [Festive Yellow Rice (Nasi Kuning)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/festive-yellow-rice-nasi-kuning/) - Note: The leaves of the pandan plant are long and sword-like; they give a vanilla-like taste and fragrance to curries and rice dishes. They are available fresh and frozen and are usually found next to the frozen banana leaves in Asian markets. They will usually be labeled “bai toey,” as they are known in Thailand,
- [Shrimp Sate (Sate Udang) (Tested)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/shrimp-sate/) - Turmeric will stain your fingers yellow if you handle it and chop it, you may want to wear gloves. Candlenuts are used to add body and thickness, and are not to be eaten raw, in fact if you eat any they can be mildly toxic. Once they are ground up and cooked they are
- [Indonesian Spice Cake (Spekkuk Bumbu)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/indonesian-spice-cake-spekkuk-bumbu/) - Notes Make sure to freeze your extra egg whites in ice cube trays and pop into zip-lock bags for use in future recipes. Recipe source Cradle of Flavor, by James Oseland Indonesian Spice Cake – Layered Version
- [Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce  (Be Celeng Base Manis)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pork-in-sweet-soy-sauce-be-celeng-base-manis/) - Substitute for kecap manis: Mix together 1 part molasses, 2 parts brown sugar, 3 parts soy sauce. Add crushed garlic and ground star anise, or star anise pod. Heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Recipe source: The Food of Bali, Periplus Edition
- [Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Bread](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/jim-laheys-no-knead-bread/) - There is quite a flexible window of time for the fermentation period. If you think your timing will be such that the bread will be sitting out closer to 24 hours before you are able to bake then I recommend you only use 1/4 teaspoon of yeast. When you use more yeast the dough will
- [Corn bread (Arepa)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/corn-bread-arepa/) - Recipe Source: The Mariposa Foundation
- [Fried Zucchini, Bangla-Style](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fried-zucchini-bangla-style/) - In Bangladesh they would use potol (pointed gourd) for this dish. Our zucchini are the closest available substitute for the potol. The cooking technique here is shallow frying, which gives the slices of zucchini a wonderful crisped outer surface, leaving the center creamy and tender-textured. It’s delicious served hot or at room temperature. Source: “Mangoes
- [Beef and Onion Stew (Beef Bhoona)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/beef-and-onion-stew-beef-bhoona/) - Bhoona is a method of slow cooking spices and meat until tender. It is very well suited to beef. Use stewing beef and look for meat with some marbling, for that will give the best flavor and the most tender texture. Accompany with Khichri, a kind of easy pilaf of rice and dal. In a
- [Bengali Five-Spice Mixture  (Panch Phoron)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bengali-five-spice-mixture-panch-phoron/) - Nigella (also called black cumin) is a small black teardrop-shaped spice with an oniony flavor. It is used sparingly on naan (flatbread) and to flavor hot oil at the start of cooking. If you can’t find nigella (or any of the other seeds called for) in your area at an Indian or South Asian grocery
- [Fish and Vegetable Stew (Jhol)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fish-and-vegetable-stew-jhol/) - This is a fish and vegetable stew (jhol means simmered or cooked in water) commonly served at the main noon meal in many households. Cod, halibut, tilapia or even salmon would all be good choices for this dish, any fish that will hold together when pan-fried. Source: Mangoes and Curry Leaves
- [Rice with red beans (Moro de Habichuelas Rojas)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/rice-with-red-beans-moro-de-habichuelas-rojas/) - Recipe Source: Mariposa Foundation
- [Green Plantain Fritters (Tostones)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/green-plantain-fritters-tostones/)
- [Crispy fried chicken (Chicharrones de Pollo) ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/crispy-fried-chicken-chicharrones-de-pollo/) - Recipe Source: Mariposa Foundation
- [Tropical Fruit Salad (Ensalada de Frutas Tropicales)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tropical-fruit-salad-ensalada-de-frutas-tropicales/) - Recipe provided by the Mariposa Foundation
- [The Easiest Pho Soup in the World](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/the-easiest-pho-soup-in-the-world/) - Maybe this month you’re short on time and energy, but would love to serve something authentically Vietnamese to your Dining for Women guests. Here a simply and tasty way to do that. Thanks to Pho Viet Nam Restaurant, Toledo, Ohio for seasoning hints for pho broth, and Pacific Soup Starters for the easy recipe on
- [Nuoc Cham-Spicy Fish Sauce](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/nuoc-cham-spicy-fish-sauce/)
- [Chocolate Rum Cake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chocolate-rum-cake-with-cinnamon-whipped-cream/)
- [Mesir Wat (Ethiopian red lentil puree)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mesir-wat-ethiopian-red-lentil-puree/) - There are many different types of “wat” or wot”, which basically means stew or curry. ALL of them are delicious but this was our favorite! Try with whatever you have on hand, including yellow split peas, which will take longer to cook but are at least as good. You may soak them for an hour
- [Doro Wat](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/doro-wat/) - This spicy chicken stew is the national dish of Ethiopia. The sauce is thin— all the better to soak into injera. I’ve modified the recipe for potluck ease to use boneless chicken thighs. A cut‐up whole chicken would be more authentic.
- [Ethiopian Eggplant Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ethiopian-eggplant-salad/)
- [Ethiopian Eggplant Relish](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ethiopian-eggplant-relish/) - Some interesting recipes on this site from all over the world. This eggplant relish is like an Ethiopian version of the Italian Caponata. More of an accent than a side dish, could be served with appetizers or dinner, your choice. Sweet/sour.
- [Ethiopian Potato Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ethiopian-potato-salad/) - This one is from the Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant in DC – a place now on my hit list of places to eat! A light potato salad – almost a contradic?on but it’s true! AND, a great picnic recipe, whether your picnic is Ethiopian themed or not.
- [Ethiopian Cucumber and Tomato Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ethiopian-cucumber-and-tomato-salad/) - Super easy and another one you may find yourself turning to time and again. Kind of like solid gazpacho. Yum! Very refreshing!
- [Fossolia (Green Bean and Carrot Medley)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fossolia-green-bean-and-carrot-medley/) - Easy, delicious and very pretty! You may just find yourself having this one anytime, not just with Ethiopian meals since it doesn’t contain any special spices. Very versatile, and also good at room temperature.
- [Dabo Kolo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/dabo-kolo/) - This is Ethiopian snack food: crunchy, spicy, like popcorn, like peanuts, like pretzel balls. Bet you can’t eat just one! Try them as an appetizer when members arrive. These keep well (if you can keep away from them).
- [Easy Banh Mi Sandwiches](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/easy-banh-mi-sandwiches/) - Ingredients: Directions:
- [Pork and Shrimp Crepes (Bahn Xeo)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pork-and-shrimp-crepes-bahn-xeo/) - This crepe is fabulous! (Do NOT substitute regular flour for rice flour—it will not work. You can use Bob’s Red Mill Ground Rice Flour from the grocery store.) The way to eat this crepe is to cut it into small pieces and wrap each portion, piping hot, in a lettuce leaf, with a bit of
- [Goi Du Du-Papaya Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/goi-du-du-papaya-salad/)
- [Goi Cuon - Fresh Spring Rolls](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/goi-cuon-fresh-spring-rolls/)
- [Vegetable Medley in Garlic Chile Sauce](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/vegetable-medley-in-garlic-chile-sauce/) - In Mexico, chiles are traditionally dry-roasted on clay implements called comals, which impart the perfect seared flavor. A large, heavy griddle or skillet, ideally cast iron, makes a good substitute. Avoid nonstick skillets as the coatings may peel over high heat. Recipe Source
- [Chile Rellenos](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chile-rellenos/) - Recipe Source
- [Coconut Pound Cake (Num Tirk Doung)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/coconut-pound-cake-num-tirk-doung/)
- [Afghan Sundae Falooda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/afghan-sundae-falooda/) - Sources All recipes are compliments of Humaira Ghilzai of the Afghan Friends Network, from her food blog Afghan Culture Unveiled at www.afghancooking.net .
- [Humaira’s Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/humairas-creamy-cardamom-rice-pudding/)
- [Afghanistan’s National Dish Qabili Palau](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/afghanistans-national-dish-qabili-palau/)
- [Liberian Stewed Mangoes with Cloves](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/liberian-stewed-mangoes-with-cloves/) - Read more at Celtnet: http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/miscellaneous/fetch-recipe.php?rid=misc-stewed-mangoes-cloves Copyright © celtnet
- [Bean Drops (Binch Akara)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bean-drops-binch-akara/)
- [Jollof Rice](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/jollof-rice/) - Jollof Rice is served with variations in many countries of West Africa. In Liberia pigs' feet are used with salt pork and bacon as well as with chicken. This dish may be made from scratch with fresh chicken pieces, alone or in combination, but it is also an excellent dish for leftover chicken, veal, turkey,
- [Monrovian Collards and Cabbage](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/monrovian-collards-and-cabbage/)
- [Coconut Dressing](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/coconut-dressing/) - This Coconut dressing is delicious and very popular among Cambodians. Cambodians use coconut sauce with many recipes, from desserts to main dish. It is one of the Khmer wonderful and unique sauces.
- [Coconut Waffles](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/coconut-waffles/)
- [Coconut and Banana Tapioca](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/coconut-and-banana-tapioca/) - From the Cambodian Cooking Class Cookbook, www.cambodia-­‐cooking-­‐class.com
- [Grilled Eggplants and Pork](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/grilled-eggplants-and-pork/) - From Cambodian Cooking, by Joannes Riviere. Periplus Publications. Purchasing this cookbook (available through Amazon) helps the organization Act for Cambodia, which works with street children.
- [Beef in Khmer Sauce](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/beef-in-khmer-sauce/) - Sizzling sliced beef with sweet and tangy vinaigrette sauce over crisp lettuce, tomato and cucumber is absolutely delicious. This authentic Khmer recipe takes some time to prepare but very little time to cook.
- [Beef Skewers](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/beef-skewers/)
- [Chicken with Dried Chilies and Cashews](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chicken-with-dried-chilies-and-cashews/) - Here’s a very simple Cambodia recipe that doesn’t require exotic ingredients, cooks up quickly and is very tasty. Oyster sauce is available in the Asia food section of most standard grocery store. You can substitute roasted cashews for raw ones; just soak them in water for a brief time to remove the salt.
- [Marinated Beef Salad with Lemongrass](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/marinated-beef-salad-with-lemongrass/) - This is a delicious and refreshing salad that is worth a trip to the Asian market for the “prahok”. However, still good if you want to forego the prahok… Note: You’re thinking to yourself—you forgot to cook the meat, but the meat should be “cooked” by the marinade. If however you still want to cook
- [Pomelo and Shrimp Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pomelo-and-shrimp-salad/)
- [Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fried-vegetarian-spring-rolls/)
- [Vegetarian Mohingar  ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/vegetarian-mohingar/) - Recipe from has*ba by Tin Cho Chaw, provided by Girl Determined Serves 4, preparation time 55 minutes. This recipe is made for vegetarians or for consumption during the nine-­‐day vegetarian festival, which is celebrated each year on the first day of the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, usually late September or early October.
- [Martabak Manis (Sweet Dessert Pancakes)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/martabak-manis-sweet-dessert-pancakes/)
- [Sayur Lodeh (Indonesian Vegetables in Coconut Curry) ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sayur-lodeh-indonesian-vegetables-in-coconut-curry/) - A variety of vegetables are simmered in a milk coconut milk curry to make this popular Indonesian side dish. Also popular in Malaysia
- [Bakmi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Noodles) ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bakmi-goreng-indonesian-fried-noodles/)
- [Laksa Ayam--Chicken Laksa ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/laksa-ayam-chicken-laksa/)
- [Nasi Goreng](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/nasi-goreng/) - The famous Indonesian fried rice. Originally made from leftover rice and eaten as a breakfast dish; now more usually served for lunch or as the basis of a larger evening meal, for example with a rijsttafel. It is very easy to make and won't take more than 20 minutes to prepare.
- [Gado-Gado](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/gado-gado/)
- [Shrimp Chips](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/shrimp-chips/)
- [Brown Rice Table](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/brown-rice-table/)
- [Fried Ripe Plantains ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fried-ripe-plantains/)
- [Fritada de Gallina ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fritada-de-gallina/) - Fritada de gallina is a delicious and tender chicken dish prepared by cooking chicken in a sauce made with chicha or fermented corn drink, garlic, onion and cumin until the liquid is gone and the chicken is golden brown. Adapted from Michelle O. Fried’s Comidas del Ecuador: Recetas Tradicionales para Gente de Hoy
- [Ecuadorian Open Faced Egg and Corn Meal Omelet with Cheese ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ecuadorian-open-faced-egg-and-corn-meal-omelet-with-cheese/)
- [Locro de Papas](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/locro-de-papas/) - Makes a gallon (4 quarts) If you’ve never had locro de papas, you’re in for a surprise. The fine people of Ecuador love this comforting and healthy soup, especially on a chilly day. And, why not? Tinged orange from ground annato, most of the flavors remain familiar – potato, cheese, avocado, and cilantro. Feel free
- [Tortilla Soup](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tortilla-soup/)
- [Missi Roti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/missi-roti/) - “Missi” refers to the mix of nutritious flours used in this flatbread. Recipes vary according to regions and cooks in India. The spices indicated here are traditional for Jharkhand, but you can feel free to omit some of them if need be. This is easier and faster than it sounds and worth the effort. They’re
- [Coconut sauce (Tirk doung)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/coconut-sauce-tirk-doung/)
- [Tomato Cucumber Relish (Chrout trosot pingpot)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tomato-cucumber-relish-chrout-trosot-pingpot/)
- [Ginger Pork With Peanuts (Meang lao)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ginger-pork-with-peanuts-meang-lao/)
- [Grilled Beef with Wild Betle Leaves](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/grilled-beef-with-wild-betle-leaves/) - "Sach ko wit slirt s’phu ang" NOTE: Wild betel leaves may be substituted with grape leaves.
- [Emerald Soup (Somlah marakot)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/emerald-soup-somlah-marakot/) - adapted from The Elephant Walk Cookbook
- [Cha Traop Dot (Eggplant and Pork Stir‐fry)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cha-traop-dot-eggplant-and-pork-stir‐fry/) - Just a bit more involved than the preceding recipes and definitely worth the effort! This has a lovely, almost creamy texture from the pureed eggplant. The original recipe called for using ½ shrimp and ½ ground pork. Since I am allergic to shrimp I used just pork, and the author states you can also use
- [Mouan K’chop (Chicken Stir‐fry with Ginger, Onions and Scallions)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mouan-kchop-chicken-sar‐fry-with-ginger-onions-and-scallions/) - Superb! If you don’t try any other dish, try this one!!! Very gingery but not hot.
- [Leah Cha (Sauteed Mussels with Basil)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/leah-cha-sauteed-mussels-with-basil/) - This recipe is a snap, about 15 minutes from start to finish once you have washed the shellfish, and can be made with either clams or mussels. It is traditionally made with FRESH water clams in Cambodia. If you make it with clams be sure to reduce the salt to ¼ teaspoon since clams in
- [Pay de Limon con Tequila (Lime Pie with Tequila)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pay-de-limon-con-tequila-lime-pie-with-tequila/) - This was delicious. As you all have noticed I do not usually make dessert, but I love Key Lime Pie so decided to make this and it was worth it!! YUM! You could make it even easier by omiting the meringue and just topping it with whipped cream just before serving. There are many other dessert recipes on the Mexconnect
- [Papitas al Ajillo (New Potatoes with Garlic and Cumin)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/papitas-al-ajillo-new-potatoes-with-garlic-and-cumin/) - Spring is here and so are fresh new potatoes! If you can find tiny, marble sized new potatoes, by all means use those and cook until just tender. Otherwise, follow the recipe as given below for an easy side dish.
- [Calabacita con Elotes (Zuccini with Corn)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/calabacita-con-elotes-zuccini-with-corn/) - The original recipe for this was a taco filling, though it is usually served as a side dish. You may omit the beans if you wish – adding the black beans does make it pretty, though. A delicious combination either way.
- [Elotes (Mexican Corn “on the cob” – or not)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/elotes-mexican-corn-on-the-cob-or-not/) - The original recipes called for mixing together the butter and mayo and slathering the corn with it, and then sprinkling the cheese and pepper flakes over the cobs and squeezing lime juice over it. I thought it would be a lot easier to eat and serve with corn OFF the cob, so here is my
- [Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/arroz-con-pollo-chicken-with-rice/)
- [Pollo al Carbon ( Grilled Chicken)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pollo-al-carbon-grilled-chicken/) - The smell of this cooking is likely to bring your neighbors around asking what’s for dinner! Use whatever cut of chicken you like, or even Rock Cornish game hens, cut in half. Couldn’t be easier, and just in time for grilling season. Serve with salsa, or without your choice. Hot tortillas would also be nice.
- [Carne Guisada (Mexican Beef Stew)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/carne-guisada-mexican-beef-stew/) - http://www.grasslandbeef.com/StoreFront.bok.
- [Toritas de Jaiba con Salsa de Chipotle (Crab Cakes with Chipotle Sauce)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/toritas-de-jaiba-con-salsa-de-chipotle-crab-cakes-with-chipotle-sauce/) - Crab season has just opened up here on the Chesapeake Bay and that means wherever possible I will include a crab recipe for the next few months while it is available! How fortunate to find this superb preparation. If you have never used canned chipotle chilis in adobo sauce, I will warn you it is
- [Ensalada de Toronja (Grapefruit Salad)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ensalada-de-toronja-grapefruit-salad/) - Adapted from http://www.mexconnect.com/arGcles/2263‐grapefruit‐salad‐ensalada‐detoronja Light and refreshing, and very pretty with the pink grapefruit pieces. In our home, we generally do not care for salads with citrus in them, but loved this. Feel free to play around with the quantities of grapefruit or avocado to your taste. Another variation could be to omit the grapefruit and
- [Cinnamon Ice Cream](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cinnamon-ice-cream/)
- [Ala saha Nivithi Badum (Potatoes with Spinach)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/ala-saha-nivithi-badum-potatoes-with-spinach/) - This was my husband Tom’s favorite recipe this month and pronounced that we could “have this again”, code for “please make this for me again because I loved it”. We are so lucky that the potatoes in the garden started coming in just in time for this one! Spicy! Reduce the amount of pepper flakes
- [Cucumber Sambol (Cucumber Salad)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/cucumber-sambol-cucumber-salad/) - There are lots of sambol recipes on the first site listed above and they are infinitely flexible. This one reminds me of an old‐fashioned cucumber and onion salad my Dad used to make, only coconut milk is used instead of sour cream, and lemon juice instead of vinegar. The adding of the lemon juice to
- [Hot Cabbage and Spring Onion Stir‐fry](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/hot-cabbage-and-spring-onion-stir‐fry/) - I used red cabbage for this and it is gorgeous! Very simple, easy and quick, and one of those dishes you will find yourself making to go with your regular dinners – the flavors would compliment a wide variety of main courses. You may make it with green cabbage, of course, and savoy cabbage would
- [Wambatu Curry (Sri Lankan Eggplant Curry)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/wambatu-curry-sri-lankan-eggplant-curry/) - Between the frying of the eggplant and the smoothness of the coconut milk the texture of this is delighuully creamy. This vegetable dish would also make another great vegan entrée, served with rice.
- [Yellow Rice](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/yellow-rice/) - Yellow and black rice is more like it! It IS yellow, but there is so much black pepper it that it really is speckled. This easy recipe would compliment any of the dishes given here, but especially the cabbage, and the chicken. I recommend using basmati rice.
- [Sri Lankan Palak Dal (Lentils with Spinach)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sri-lankan-palak-dal-lentils-with-spinach/) - Another pretty dish, especially for a dal, and a wonderful vegan entrée alternative. With more vegetables in it than your typical dal, this one seems lighter and more interesting than most. We loved it.
- [Fish Curry with Tomato](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fish-curry-with-tomato/) - This is NOT a tomato based curry, but rather a coconut milk based curry with some added tomato. A snap to make and absolutely scrumptious. I used halibut in this recipe, but any firm white fish, or even shrimp or scallops could be used in this, just adjust the cooking time. Whatever you use the
- [Kukul Mas Baduma (Roasted or Grilled Chicken)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kukul-mas-baduma-roasted-or-grilled-chicken/) - We were in the middle of a heat wave while I while I was testing these recipes –which I guess made it more authentic since it is SO hot in Sri Lanka! Anyway, I tell you this simply to say it was too hot to turn the oven on in the house, so I chose
- [Momo (Meat Dumplings)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/momo-meat-dumplings/) - http://www.food-nepal.com/recipe/R017.htm
- [Sherpa MOMO Achar (Spicy Soy-Based Dipping Sauce for MOMOs)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sherpa-momo-achar-spicy-soy-based-dipping-sauce-for-momos/) - Adapted from: Nepali Cooking - http://nepalicooking.tripod.com/momo.htm
- [Tomato Chutney](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/tomato-chutney/) - Recipe from Kusum Mainthia, Dining for Women member Tomato Chutney is a favorite in all Bengali families, particularly the kids. This is often prepared and stored in an airtight container inside the refrigerator to use throughout the week.
- [Sopapilla (Crispy Mexican flatbread dessert)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/sopapilla-crispy-mexican-flatbread-dessert/) - Recipe source
- [Oaxacan Mexican Tacos](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/oaxacan-mexican-tacos/) - Recipe Source
- [Mole Verde con Pollo (Green Mole with Chicken)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mole-verde-con-pollo-green-mole-with-chicken/) - Submitted by Teresa Lourdes - StoveTeam, Oaxaca
- [Kha Nom Krok ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/kha-nom-krok/) - Khanom means “sweet” and krok means “griddle.” Khanom krok is the Thai version of pancakes made on a cast-iron griddle with small “cups” for each pancake. It is one of the most popular street foods. Usually the cakes are served as two (one placed on top of the other), sometimes with a filling between them.
- [Laab Gai ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/laab-gai/) - Recipe provided by Smile on Wings
- [Pad Thai](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/pad-thai/) - Recipe Source (http://www.thaikitchen.com/Recipes/Rice-and-Noodles/Traditional-Pad-Thai-Noodles.aspx)
- [Gajar Ko Halwa (Carrot Pudding) ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/gajar-ko-halwa-carrot-pudding/) - http://food-nepal.com/recipe/R024.htm
- [Poulet DG](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/poulet-dg-dg-stands-for-directeur-general/)
- [Nepali Green Bean-Sesame Salad ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/nepali-green-bean-sesame-salad/) - Recipe Source: Mangoes and Curry Leaves by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid
- [Spiced Indian Cabbage ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/spiced-indian-cabbage/) - In this Nepali stir-fry, cabbage cooks in a simple flavor paste of cooked onion, garlic and ginger. Adapted from: Mangoes and Curry Leaves by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid
- [Mountain Dal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/mountain-dal/) - In Nepal, rice and lentils rule. Dal bhat (rice and lentils) is eaten every day, several times a day, over and over! You can substitute red lentils for split mung (yellow) dal,w hich may be easier to find and will cook faster as well. If you use regular brown lentils you will need to cook
- [Fresh Corn Muffins](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/fresh-corn-muffins/) - Recipe Source
- [Coconut Rice](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/coconut-rice/)
- [Coconut Pudding](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/coconut-pudding/) - Recipe Source: http://www.thaikitchen.com/Recipes/Desserts/Thai-Coconut-Pudding.aspx
- [Classic Nepali MOMO (Nepali Meat Dumplings) ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/classic-nepali-momo-nepali-meat-dumplings/)
- [Chicken Bhutua (Chicken Stir Fry)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/chicken-bhutua-chicken-stir-fry/)
- [Bo Luc Lắc - “Shaking” Beef Salad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/bo-luc-lac-shaking-beef-salad/)
- [Amp Ko Achar (Mango Chutney)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/amp-ko-achar-mango-chutney/)
- [African Nam Prik Num Ma Kheua Thet ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/african-nam-prik-num-ma-kheua-thet/) - This recipe is similar to the most popular Northern Thai style chili paste. This is a simple and easy recipes and is tasty and healthy. When Northern Thai people go to work on a farm that is far away from home, they’ll make this paste and wrap it with a banana leaf to bring to
- [Dal Bhat Takari](https://togetherwomenrise.org/recipes/dal-bhat-takari/) - http://www.cravingfresh.com/2012/03/dal-bhat-and-tarkari-nepalese-recipe.html

## Fact Sheets

- [One Day’s Wages: Supporting the Women of Afghanistan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/one-days-wages-supporting-the-women-of-afghanistan/)
- [KGSA Foundation: Building Capacity of Girls’ Schools](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/kgsa-foundation-building-capacity-of-girls-schools/)
- [dZi Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/dzi-foundation/)
- [Global Pediatric Alliance](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/global-pediatric-alliance/)
- [Imagine Her](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/imagine-her/)
- [CAMFED](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/camfed/)
- [Freely in Hope](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/freely-in-hope/)
- [Adelante Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/adelante-foundation/)
- [Global Fund for Widows](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/global-fund-for-widows/)
- [Care 2 Communities](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/care-2-communities/)
- [The BARKA Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/the-barka-foundation/)
- [Women Advocacy Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/women-advocacy-project/)
- [Noora Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/noora-health/)
- [Terrewode](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/terrewode/)
- [Creamos](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/creamos/)
- [Global Pearls, Inc](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/global-pearls-inc/)
- [DREAM](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/dream/)
- [OneVillage Partners](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/onevillage-partners/)
- [Nashulai Maasai Conservancy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/nashulai-maasai-conservancy/)
- [Sunsar Maya](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/sunsar-maya/)
- [Komera](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/komera/)
- [Malaika](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/malaika/)
- [Common Threads Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/common-threads-project/)
- [The Center for Victims of Torture](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/the-center-for-victims-of-torture/)
- [Second Mile Haiti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/second-mile-haiti/)
- [Yamba Malawi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/yamba-malawi/)
- [Project Soar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/project-soar/)
- [Soccer Without Borders](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/soccer-without-borders/)
- [Colors of Connection](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/colors-of-connection/)
- [EverFree](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/everfree/)
- [Organization for Youth Empowerment](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/organization-for-youth-empowerment/)
- [Authentique Memorial Empowerment Foundation (AMEF)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/authentique-memorial-empowerment-foundation-amef/)
- [Ek Tara](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/ek-tara/)
- [The Pangea Network](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/the-pangea-network/)
- [Maya Midwifery International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/maya-midwifery-international/)
- [Too Young to Wed](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/too-young-to-wed/)
- [The MoonCatcher Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/the-mooncatcher-project/)
- [Village Health Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/village-health-partnership/)
- [Educate2Envision International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/educate2envision-international/)
- [Tomorrow's Women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/tomorrows-women/)
- [Arogya World](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/arogya-world/)
- [Last Mile4D](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/last-mile4d/)
- [Girl Rising](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/girl-rising/)
- [Children of Vietnam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/children-of-vietnam/)
- [Growth through Learning](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/growth-through-learning/)
- [Speak Up for the Poor 2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/speak-up-for-the-poor-2023/) - * United Nations Children’s Fund, Ending Child Marriage: A profile of progress in Bangladesh, UNICEF, New York, 2020.
- [Equality Now Transformation Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/equality-now-transformation-partnership/)
- [IANGEL](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/iangel/)
- [Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/dian-fossey-gorilla-fund/)
- [Fistula Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/fistula-foundation/)
- [One Heart Worldwide](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/one-heart-worldwide/)
- [Upaya Social Ventures](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/upaya-social-ventures/)
- [Kula Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/kula-project/)
- [Limitless Horizons Ixil](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/limitless-horizons-ixil-2/)
- [Flying Kites and Impact Network International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/flying-kites-and-impact-network-international/)
- [Impact Network International and Flying Kites](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/impact-network-international-and-flying-kites/)
- [MindLeaps and Moving the Goalposts](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/mindleaps-and-moving-the-goalposts/)
- [Moving the Goalposts and MindLeaps](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/moving-the-goalposts-and-mindleaps/)
- [She's the First](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/shes-the-first/)
- [No Means No South Africa and Project Zawadi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/no-means-no-south-africa-and-project-zawadi/)
- [Project Zawadi and No Means No South Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/project-zawadi-and-no-means-no-south-africa/)
- [GAIA Vaccine Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/gaia-vaccine-foundation-2/)
- [Clean Start Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/clean-start-africa/)
- [Kakenya's Dream](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/kakenyas-dream-2/)
- [Save the Rain](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/save-the-rain/)
- [Asia Initiatives](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/asia-initiatives-2/)
- [Sacred Valley Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/sacred-valley-health-2/)
- [RefuSHE](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/refushe/)
- [RHEST](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/rhest/)
- [MAIA](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/maia/)
- [Lotus Outreach International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/lotus-outreach-international/)
- [For the Good](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/for-the-good/)
- [Asante Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/asante-africa/)
- [Sacred Valley Health 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/sacred-valley-health/)
- [Asia Initiatives - January 2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/asia-initiatives/)
- [Kakenya's Dream 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/kakenyas-dream/)
- [GAIA Vaccine Foundation - Jan 2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/gaia-vaccine-foundation/)
- [Shared Interest Transformation Partnership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/shared-interest-transformation-partnership/)
- [GAIA Global Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/global-aids-interfaith-alliance-gaia/)
- [Edu-Girls, Inc](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/edu-girls-inc/)
- [Iqra Fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/iqra-fund/)
- [Africa Development Promise](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/africa-development-promise/)
- [MamaBaby Haiti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/mamababy-haiti/)
- [Ripple Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/ripple-africa/)
- [Indego Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/indego-africa/)
- [Muditar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/muditar/)
- [Community Cloud Forest Conservation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/community-cloud-forest-conservation/)
- [Peter C. Alderman Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/peter-c-alderman-foundation/)
- [DB Peru](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/db-peru/) - A Closer Look According to the World Health Organization, cervical cancer is the fourth most frequent cancer in women, representing 7.5 percent of all female cancer deaths. It is the second most common cancer in women living in developing countries. Of the estimated more than 270,000 deaths from cervical cancer every year, more than 85
- [Hope Through Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/hope-through-health/)
- [Little Sisters Fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/little-sisters-fund/)
- [Puente a la Salud Comunitaria](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/puente-a-la-salud-comunitaria/)
- [Vacha Charitable Trust](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/vacha-charitable-trust/)
- [Americas Association for the Care of Children (AACC)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/americas-association-for-the-care-of-children-aacc/)
- [Hands in Outreach](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/hands-in-outreach/)
- [African People & Wildlife Fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/african-people-wildlife-fund/)
- [CATW-LAC](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/regional-coalition-against-trafficking-in-women-and-girls-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-catw-lac/)
- [Development in Gardening](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/development-in-gardening/)
- [Ashraya Initiative for Children](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/ashraya-initiative-for-children/)
- [A Breeze of Hope Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/a-breeze-of-hope-foundation/)
- [Tandana Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/tandana-foundation/)
- [Amman Imman](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/amman-imman/)
- [iACT](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/iact/)
- [Mith Samlanh](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/mith-samlanh/)
- [Etta Projects](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/etta-projects/)
- [Caravan to Class Caravan to Class (CTC)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/caravan-to-class-caravan-to-class-ctc/)
- [Chicuchas Wasi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/chicuchas-wasi/)
- [Limitless Horizons Ixil](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/limitless-horizons-ixil/)
- [Kenya Self-Help Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/kenya-self-help-project/)
- [Burma Humanitarian Mission](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/burma-humanitarian-mission-2/)
- [Safe Hands for Girls](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/safe-hands-for-girls/)
- [Advancing Girls' Education in Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/advancing-girls-education-in-africa/)
- [Women's Justice Initiative](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/womens-justice-initiative/)
- [African Women Rising](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/african-women-rising/)
- [Batonga Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/batonga-foundation/)
- [Haiti Projects](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/haiti-projects/)
- [Women's Global Education Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/womens-global-education-project/)
- [ConTextos](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/contextos/)
- [Women for Afghan Women (WAW)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/women-for-afghan-women-waw/)
- [WISER International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/wiser-international/)
- [GRAVIS](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/gravis/)
- [Venture Strategies for Health and Development](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/venture-strategies-for-health-and-development/)
- [Maji Safi Group](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/maji-safi-group/)
- [Her Future Coalition](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/her-future-coalition/)
- [MindLeaps](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/mindleaps/)
- [Razia's Ray of Hope Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/razias-ray-of-hope-foundation/)
- [Speak Up for the Poor](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/speak-up-for-the-poor/)
- [Street Child US](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/street-child-us/)
- [Young Heroes Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/young-heroes-foundation/)
- [Jacaranda Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/jacaranda-health/)
- [Brick by Brick Partners](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/brick-by-brick-partners/)
- [Shared Interest](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/shared-interest/)
- [WINGS](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/wings/)
- [Educate the Children (ETC)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/educate-the-children-etc/)
- [CureCervicalCancer](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/curecervicalcancer/)
- [RESTORE HOPE: LIBERIA](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/restore-hope-liberia/)
- [Refugee Protection International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/refugee-protection-international/)
- [Kids Play International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/kids-play-international/)
- [Global Fund for Widows (GFW)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/global-fund-for-widows-gfw/)
- [Resolve Network](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/resolve-network/)
- [READ Global](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/read-global/)
- [Mali Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/mali-health/)
- [The Grandmother Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/the-grandmother-project/)
- [Sustainable Health Enterprises (SHE)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/sustainable-health-enterprises-she/)
- [Collateral Repair Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/collateral-repair-project/)
- [Women's Microfinance Initiative](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/womens-microfinance-initiative/)
- [Gardens for Health International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/gardens-for-health-international/)
- [Bumi Sehat](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/bumi-sehat/) - United Nations Millennium Development Goals The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which range from halving extreme poverty rates to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education, all by the target date of 2015 – form a blueprint agreed to by all the world’s countries and all the leading development institutions. The goals
- [Bond Street Theatre](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/bondst/)
- [Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/nyaka-aids-orphans-project/)
- [RAIN for the Sahel and Sahara](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/rain-for-the-sahel-and-sahara/)
- [Tanzania Nursing Scholarship](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/tanzania-nursing-scholarship/)
- [HOPE Foundation - Program Fact Sheet](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/hope-foundation-program-fact-sheet/)
- [Mariposa DR - Program Fact Sheet](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/mariposa/)
- [BlinkNow](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/blinknow/) - — Prepared by Janine Baumgartner
- [Kakenya Center for Excellence](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/kakenya-center-for-excellence/)
- [Catalyst Foundation - Program Fact Sheet](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/catalyst-foundation-3/)
- [Nepal Teacher Training Innovation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/nepal-teacher-training-innovation-2/)
- [Heshima Kenya Fact Sheet](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/heshima-kenya/)
- [Health In Harmony](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/health-in-harmony-2/)
- [One Heart World-Wide](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/one-heart-world-wide/)
- [StoveTeam International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/stoveteam-international/) - Millennium Development Goals The Oaxaca Stove Project supports UN MDG #3 by empowering women to gain new skills and generate income, gain self-confidence and improve their status in the community by becoming entrepreneurs, and spend less time gathering firewood, freeing them to spend more time on educational and economic
- [Breaking Ground](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/breaking-ground-2/)
- [MayaWorks](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/mayaworks-2/)
- [ASSET](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/asset/)
- [Anchal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/anchal/)
- [Global Grassroots](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/global-grassroots/)
- [The Pachamama Alliance ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/the-pachamama-alliance/)
- [Girl Determined](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/girl-determined/)
- [Midwives Saves Lives](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/midwives-saves-lives/)
- [CREATE!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/create-2/)
- [Foundation Rwanda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/foundation-rwanda/)
- [The Unforgotten ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/the-unforgotten/) - About the Region Maharashtra (‘ma-ha-rosh-tra’), in the western region of India, is the second most populous state after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India. Maharashtra is the wealthiest state in India, contributing 15 percent of the country's industrial output and 13.3 percent of its GDP. Pune’s beauty, rich history and educational
- [Smiles on Wings](https://togetherwomenrise.org/programfactsheets/smiles-on-wings/)

## Food For Thought

- [The Unforgotten](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/the-unforgotten-2/) - What the World Throws 'Away' — an In-depth Look at the Issues Worldwide By Donna Shaver In the developed world, most of us have a weekly curbside waste removal service that collects both our garbage and our recycling. We sort our garbage, recyclables and yard debris into the appropriate containers. Trucks come and haul it away
- [CREATE!](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/create/) - Women are Key to Creating a Sustainable World "We owe it to ourselves and to the next generation to conserve the environment so that we can bequeath our children a sustainable world that benefits all." - Wangari Muta Maathai, Nobel Laureate By Donna Shaver Rural women in the developing world are more profoundly
- [ASSET](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/asset-2/) - Education is the foundation for self-sufficiency and empowerment We had to leave behind all of our possessions. The only thing we could bring with us is what we have in our heads, what we have been taught ... our education. Education is the only thing that cannot be taken from us." —Woman who
- [DFW grantees make an impact now for a sustainable future](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/dfw-grantees-make-an-impact-now-for-a-sustainable-future/) - Mere development without an eye to the future is not only insufficient, it can be detrimental to people, nations and the planet. According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development, reducing poverty is one of the fundamental prerequisites for achieving sustainable development. Dining for Women grantees are on the front lines of this issue. In
- [When War Meets Birth: Postpartum Depression and the Future of a Post-Conflict Generation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/when-war-meets-birth-postpartum-depression-and-the-future-of-a-post-conflict-generation/) - By Chris Worthy The birth of a baby should be cause for joy and dreams of the future. But when the future is uncertain and the past is marred by violence and war, mothers who may be unable to care for themselves find that they are ill equipped to deal with the endless needs of
- [Women's Microfinance Initiative](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/womens-microfinance-initiative-2/) - Microfinance: The next generation By Marcie Christensen After a famine in Bangladesh in 1974, Muhammad Yunus, a professor of economics at Chittagong University, wanted to do something for poor people in his country. While talking with some local women, he learned they were paying high interest rates on very small sums they borrowed to
- [Gardens for Health International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/gardens-for-health-international-2/) - Malnutrition – more complex than hunger By Donna Shaver and Marcie Christensen When we think of malnutrition, we may have images of rail-thin adults and stick-figure children with distended bellies, victims of famine and conflict. But according to the World Food Programme, these people represent only 8 percent of the world’s hunger victims. There are
- [Collateral Repair Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/collateral-repair-project-2/) - PTSD: For refugees, deep but invisible scars By Chris Worthy DFW Education Coordinator The hundreds of thousands of Syrian and Iraqi refugees currently living in Jordan are refugees in orbit – they have no true home where they are and the timeline for returning to their war-torn homelands is unknown. Everything – medical care, education,
- [Bond Street Theater - Food for Thought](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/bond-street-theater-food-for-thought/) - Theater for Social Development By Marcie Christensen Traditional theater engages the audience as spectators of the action on stage. Performances can sometimes motivate future action by a community, but they are not designed to create empowerment or sustainable change. Augusto Boal, a Brazilian playwright, developed a participatory theater process in 1971, naming it The Theatre
- [Nyaka AIDS Orphans — Food For Thought](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/nyaka-aids-orphans-food-for-thought/) - am so afraid of what the future has in store for these orphans. If I were to die and leave them, there would be no one to look after them.” — 62-year-old grandmother, Zimbabwe HIV/AIDS – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow By Marcie Christensen The disease we know as HIV/AIDS is believed to have transitioned from
- [RAIN - Food for Thought](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/rain-food-for-thought/) - Nomads – a Centuries-old Way of Life is Threatened By Donna Shaver The earliest peoples of the world were nomads, existing long before the advent of settled communities. They were hunter-gatherers living on the bounty of animals and plants, and moving as necessary to find sufficient food and water. Probably the best-known population of hunter-gathers
- [Bumi Sehat - Food for Thought](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/bumi-sehat-food-for-thought/) - Childbirth continues to claim far too many lives By Marcie Christensen and Donna Shaver or many years, the accepted wisdom was that a woman died in childbirth somewhere in the world roughly every minute of every day, 365 days a year—for a total of 543,000 per year. The vast majority of those deaths occurred in
- [Tanzania Nursing Scholarship - Food For Thought](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/tanzania-nursing-scholarship-food-for-thought/) - Health Care Education for Women means a Brighter Future for All By Donna Shaver If a country is to be successful economically, both health care and education are required. For many countries in the developing world, these preconditions have not been met— especially in the rural areas. Few villages have any skilled medical personnel
- [HOPE Foundation - Food For Thought](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/hope-foundation-food-for-thought/) - From Shame to Confidence: Repairing a Devastating Injury Editor's Note: This article is a frank discussion of obstetric fistula and its causes. It may be uncomfortable to read. We believe it is important to provide a clear understanding of this injury as we support efforts to prevent it and to care for those who suffer
- [Mariposa DR - Food for Thought](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/mariposa-2/) - “Whatever it takes”: Holistic approaches empowering adolescent girls By Marcie Christensen For years, significant attention has been focused on the fact that empowering women can bring economic development, peace, and stability to developing countries. More recently, some programs have narrowed their efforts to focus on adolescence as a critical time for development that will
- [Catalyst Foundation - Food for Thought](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/catalyst-foundation-4/) - Overview Every year, human traffickers generate billions of dollars in profits by victimizing millions of people around the world. Human trafficking has long been considered one of the fastest growing global criminal industries (slightly behind illegal drugs and weapons). According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the majority of trafficking involves sexual
- [BlinkNow - Food for Thought](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/blinknow-foodforthought/) - Suicide: When life is too hard to bear According to the World Health Organization, approximately 900,000 people commit suicide every year. Significant differences exist in suicide rates in the developed versus developing world. For instance, approximately 200,000 people in China and 170,000 people in India commit suicide on average per year, as compared to a
- [The Pachamama Alliance](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/the-pachamama-alliance-2/) - Healthy women bearing healthy children build healthy communities By Donna Shaver All over the developing world, the frequency with which women have died in, or as the direct result of, childbirth, has cast a dark shadow over families and communities. The fifth UN Millennium Development Goal set the bar high: To reduce by three quarters
- [ Global Grassroots](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/global-grassroots-2/) - Lasting solutions through local initiatives By Donna Shaver In the past few years, there have been a growing number of experts, including many Africans, who assert that classic model of foreign aid for Africa from the governments of developed countries and from international organizations has not worked. Some assert that such aid has actually hurt
- [Girl Determined](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/girl-determined-2/) - Empower Girls, Empower Countries n many poor countries, the greatest unexploited resource isn’t oil fields or veins of gold; it is the women and girls who aren’t educated and never become a major presence in the formal economy. With education and with help starting businesses, impoverished women can earn money and support their countries as
- [Anchal ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/anchal-2/) - The impact of gender imbalance ne of the best ways that we can deal with all of the abuses that are so troubling against women and girls is through economic empowerment.” — Hillary Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State By Donna Shaver Approximately 80% of Indian women in the non-agricultural sector have informal jobs—scrounging out
- [StoveTeam International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/stoveteam-international-2/) - Cooking Shouldn't Kill - an In-Depth Look at the Issues Worldwide By Donna Shaver The news is full of stories about issues in the developing world, from poverty to food insecurity, violence to illiteracy—the list is long. But one of the most devastating stories is the one we never hear—cooking. An open fire has
- [Helping Mothers Bear Healthy Babies](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/helping-mothers-bear-healthy-babies/) - By Donna Shaver For far too many families in the developing world, what should be the joyous celebration of new life becomes instead a time of mourning. Husbands lose wives, children lose mothers, mothers and fathers lose a child. Death as a result of pregnancy and childbirth is far too common for both mother and
- [Nepal Teacher Training Innovation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/nepal-teacher-training-innovation/) - Educated Girls Become Empowered Women “I ask you all so earnestly to open girls’ schools in every village to try to uplift them. If the conditions of women are raised, then their children will, by their noble actions, glorify the name of the country.” Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) (Swami Vivekananda introduced Hinduism and Yoga to the
- [Midwives Save Lives](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/midwives-save-lives/) - The Rights of Women are the Foundation for Development “Investing in women is the best investment we can make in any country. And investing in the Haitian women will fuel the long-term economic recovery and progress, not only for them, but for their families. — Hillary Clinton, Haiti Donor’s Conference, United Nations, New York, March 31, 2010
- [MayaWorks](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/mayaworks/) - Weaving an Entrepreneurial Future - the Role of Microcredit “When combined with information and communication technologies, microcredit can unleash new opportunities for the world’s poorest entrepreneurs and thereby revitalize the village economies they serve." - Madeleine K. Albright, U.S. Secretary of State (1997-2001) By Donna Shaver The poor, like everyone else, need a diverse
- [Foundation Rwanda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/foundation-rwanda-2/) - Gender Violence in Conflict: The Search for Healing and Justice - an In-depth Look at the Issues Worldwide “It is time that rape is treated as a security issue with real consequences, not a second-class crime that happens to second-class citizens. This war tactic is as effective as any bomb and as destructive as any
- [Breaking Ground](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/breaking-ground/) - Unleash Women Farmers and Feed the World "Rural women are active economic agents who could unleash major advancements in hunger and poverty eradication if they were able to participate equally with men in the agricultural economy." Ann Tutwiler - Deputy Director-General for Knowledge Food and Agriculture Organization for the United Nations By Donna Shaver When
- [Kakenya Center for Excellence](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/kakenya-center-for-excellence-2/) - Theme: Ending “The Cut” - Stopping Female Genital Mutilation Girls in the developing world have little or no control over their lives. In cultures in which it is practiced, female genital mutilation (FGM) is perhaps the most devastating manifestation of the way in which that lack of control extends to their own bodily integrity.
- [Health In Harmony](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/health-in-harmony/) - Building a sustainable future by creating a culture of inclusion o effort to advance sustainable development will succeed that does not take into account half of the world's population. Women have long been promoting solutions to sustainable development challenges.” Melanne Verveer, U.S. Department of State, Ambassador-at-large for Global Women's Issues When we think of tropical
- [Heshima ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/heshima/) - Vulnerable Refugee to Confident Girl through Protection and Education A refugee is person who is forced to flee from home to escape war, persecution, or a natural disaster. By definition, a refugee is someone who seeks refuge. Yet for women and girls, refuge may be an elusive goal. Their refugee status makes them especially
- [Smiles on Wings](https://togetherwomenrise.org/foodforthought/smiles-on-wings-2/) - Role Models – Who Needs Them? “..a feminist slogan that lots of women who have done pioneering work on role models have been using for years now….is ‘if she can see it, she can be it’. In other words, if you have a visible role model you are much more likely to keep fighting

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- [Customs & Cuisine of Cambodia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-cambodia-kids-play-international/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER RECIPE
- [Customs and Cuisine of Afghanistan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-afghanistan/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Chad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-chad/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Haiti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-haiti/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Mexico](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/mexican-customs-and-cuisine-for-catw-lac/)
- [Peru](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/peru/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER RECIPE
- [Customs & Cuisine of India](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-india-nora-health/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER RECIPE
- [Customs & Cuisine of Mali](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-mali-gaia-vaccine-foundation/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER RECIPE
- [South Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/south-africa/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER RECIPE
- [Customs & Cuisine of India | Kolkata](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-india-ek-tara/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER
- [Customs & Cuisine of Rwanda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-rwanda/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER RECIPE
- [Customs & Cuisine of Malawi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-malawi-shared-interest/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER RECIPE
- [Customs & Cuisine of Bangladesh | Speak Up for the Poor](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-bangladesh-speak-up-for-the-poor/) - Proven Platter Recipe
- [Customs and Cuisine of Pakistan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-pakistan/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER RECIPE
- [Customs & Cuisine of the Palestinian Territories](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-the-palestinian-territories/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER RECIPE
- [Customs & Cuisine of Ethiopia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-ethiopia/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER RECIPE
- [Customs & Cuisine of Nicaragua](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-nicaragua/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER
- [Customs & Cuisine of the Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-democratic-republic-of-congo/) - SEE PROVEN PLATTER
- [Customs & Cuisine of Morocco](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-morocco/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Haiti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-haiti-care-2-communities/) - https://www.britannica.com/place/Haiti https://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Haiti.html https://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/ifrc-country-acceleration-plan-2019-haiti https://dune.une.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=an_studedres https://www.reloadly.com/blog/why-migrants-miss-haitian-culture/ https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ha.html
- [Customs & Cuisine of Sierra Leone](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-sierra-leone/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of the Dominican Republic](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-the-dominican-republic/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Cameroon](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-cameroon/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Zimbabwe](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-zimbabwe/) - https://www.everyculture.com/To-Z/Zimbabwe.html https://www.tasteatlas.com/most-popular-food-in-zimbabwe https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/zimbabwe/#introduction https://www.unicef.org/zimbabwe/gender-focus https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/11/15/564320495/zimbabwes-mugabe-is-out-of-power-for-first-time-since-1980s-military-denies-coup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whDZUhEgDwo
- [Customs & Cuisine of Burkina Faso](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-burkina-faso/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Kenya | Global Fund for Widows](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-kenya-global-fund-for-widows/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Lebanon](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-lebanon/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Liberia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-liberia/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of The Kingdom of eSwatini (formerly Swaziland)](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-the-kingdom-of-eswatini-formerly-swaziland/)
- [Customs & Cuisines of Nepal | Street Child US](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisines-of-nepal-street-child-us/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of India | Edu-Girls, Inc](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-india-edu-girls-inc/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Uganda | Brick by Brick Partners](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-uganda-brick-by-brick-partners/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Kenya | Kakenya's Dream](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-kenya-kakenyas-dream/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Mauritania](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-mauritania/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Afghanistan | Razia's Ray of Hope Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-afghanistan-razias-ray-of-hope-foundation/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of India | Her Future Coalition](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-india-her-future-coalition/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Niger | Venture Strategies](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-niger-venture-strategies/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of India | GRAVIS](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-india-gravis/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of El Salvador](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-el-salvador/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Benin](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-benin/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Guatemala | Women's Justice Initiative](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-guatemala-womens-justice-initiative/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of India | Asia Initiatives](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-india-asia-initiatives/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Malawi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-malawi/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of The Gambia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-the-gambia/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Bhutan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-bhutan/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Kenya](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-kenya/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Guatemala/Ixil](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-guatemalaixil/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Mali](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-mali-caravan-to-class/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Mali | Tandana Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-mali/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Peru | Chicuchas Wasi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-peru-chicuchas-wasi/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Bolivia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-bolivia/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Bolivia | Etta Projects](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-bolivia-etta-projects/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Cambodia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-cambodia/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of Niger | Amman Imman](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-niger-amman-imman/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Niger](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-niger/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of India | Ashraya Initiative for Children](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-cuisine-of-india-ashraya-initiative-for-children/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Tanzania](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-tanzania/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Nicaragua](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-nicaragua/)
- [Customs & Cuisine of India | Vacha Charitable Trust](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/vacha-charitable-trust/)
- [Recipes, Customs and Cuisine of Oaxaca, Mexico](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/recipes-customs-and-cuisine-of-oaxaca-mexico/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Nepal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/nepal/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Togo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-togo/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Peru](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-peru/) - http://www.foodbycountry.com/Kazakhstan-to-South-Africa/Peru.html#ixzz3lMAMuuRM http://whatscookinginyourworld.blogspot.com/2011/06/day-141-peru-peruvian-grilled-chicken.html
- [Customs and Cuisine of Uganda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-uganda/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Guatemala](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-guatemala/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Myanmar ](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/myanmar-customs-and-cuisine/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Senegal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-senegal/) - To learn more: http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/senegal.html Photo credit: Jeff Attaway - originally posted to Flickr, titled baskets. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic.
- [Customs and Cuisine of Jordan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-jordan/)
- [Women's Microfinance Initiative](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/christmas-in-uganda/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Rwanda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-rwanda/)
- [Customs and Cuisines of Bali](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisines-of-bali/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of Bangladesh](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-bangladesh/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of the Dominican Republic](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-the-dominican-republic/)
- [Customs and Cuisine of the Maasai](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/kakenya-center-for-excellence-3/)
- [Catalyst Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/catalyst-foundation/)
- [Vietnam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/vietnam/)

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- [Dominican Republic and Mariposa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/fx_slider/dominican-republic-and-mariposa/)
- [Mexico](https://togetherwomenrise.org/fx_slider/mexico/)

## Portfolio

- [Guatemala - 20](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-1/)
- [Guatemala - 01](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-01/)
- [Guatemala - 02](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-02/)
- [Guatemala - 03](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-03/)
- [Guatemala - 04](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-04/)
- [Guatemala - 05](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-05/)
- [Guatemala - 06](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-06/)
- [Guatemala - 07](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-07/)
- [Guatemala - 08](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-08/)
- [Guatemala - 10](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-10/)
- [Guatemala - 11](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-11/)
- [Guatemala - 12](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-12/)
- [Guatemala - 13](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-13/)
- [Guatemala - 14](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-14/)
- [Guatemala - 15](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-15/)
- [Guatemala - 16](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-16/)
- [Guatemala - 17](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-17/)
- [Guatemala - 18](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-18/)
- [Guatemala - 19](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio/guatemala-19/)

## Activity

- [Entrepreneur](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/entrepreneur/) - The Greenville (SC) News devoted its Sunday Entrepreneur cover story to DFW co-founder Marsha Wallace calling her a "social entrepreneur". The in-depth profile covers more than a full page in the paper and includes video. Note: The Greenville News protects its content behind a paywall, but it appears you can get a couple of articles
- [Philanthropy Journal Story](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/philanthropy-journal-story/) - Food - cooking it and sharing it - is a part of who we are. But it got started that way because co-founder Marsha Wallace, who admits she's not much of a cook, liked the idea of people bringing food over to her house. For more interesting details, check out this in a Philanthropy Journal
- [Town Magazine](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/town-magazine/) - A lot of classy ladies (like co-founder Marsha Wallace and Executive Director Jamye Cooper, to name a few) appear in this photo spread in Greenville's top shelf magazine, Town. They covered a reception hosted by Women of the Peace Center for Marsha and 65 special guests. - October 2013
- [CA gets ready for co-founder's visit](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/ca-gets-ready-for-founders-visit/) - An article in the Santa Cruz (CA) Sentinel gives overview of Dining for Women purpose and activities as the organization gets ready to welcome Marsha Wallace for a March 2013 tour that will include television and radio programs as well as many chapter meetings!
- [Kakenya Center: Program Spotlight](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/kakenya-center-program-spotlight/) - Center Assistant Director Jennica Sehorn engaged in a conversation with DFW Program Director Maggie Aziz about the Kakenya Health and Leadership camps that we funded as our February 2014 program.
- [Albany (NY) Times-Union](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/albany-times-union/) - After attending a fundraising event in Albany in September, the Albany Times-Union followed up with area chapter leader Rosemary Revoir and published a blog post about DFW's mission and the camaraderie of our chapters that fuels it. - October 25th, 2013
- [The Acorn](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/the-acorn/) - The Malibou Lake (CA) Chapter is approaching its fourth anniversary. An article in The Acorn talks about how DFW works and quotes chapter leader Julie Kassan. - January, 19th 2012
- [Palmetto Parent](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/palmetto-parent/) - Co-founders Marsha Wallace and Barb Collins talk about the exciting growth and ongoing mission of Dining for Women with Chris Worthy, reporting for Palmetto Parent in Columbia, SC. - January 2013
- [Hudson Hub Times](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/hudson-hub-times/) - The Hudson County (OH) chapter gets a nice shout out in an article in the Hudson Hub-Times on February 24, 2013. The article features comments by Marsha Wallace and chapter leader Tamara Peterson. - February 24th, 2013
- [Diane Solomon Radio Interview](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/diane-solomon-radio-interview/) - Four DFW leaders from California were part of an in-depth radio interview with San Jose's KKUP personality Diane Solomon. Patty Karabastos, Western Regional Leader, Susan Negrin, Castro Valley chapter leader, Polly Ferguson, a San Jose chapter leader and Cari Class, chapter leader from Santa Cruz, did a great job not only talking about the organization
- [Paste.com](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/paste-com/) - In online magazine Paste.com, Marsha Wallace talks about DFW and the comeback stories we have funded. "I've found my passion," she told Paste. So have we, Martha. - March 5th, 2013
- [Huffington Post](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/huffington-post/) - Kristi York Wooten, a blogger and women's advocate, writes on the Huffington Post about 7 ways to celebrate International Women's Day. She mentions Dining for Women and some other great ideas that we can use every day of the year. -March 8th, 2013
- [Women's Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/womens-health/) - Marsha Wallace was interviewed by Kelley Connors, blogger on women's health, on her blog talk radio program on International Women's Day. The topic of the day was improving health for women in developing countries. This is an hour-and-a-half program with many guests who come in and out. Marsha comes on at 27 minutes in. -
- [The Spectrum](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/the-spectrum/) - Beth Gaines and Susan Altman, co-chairs of the Cedar City, UT, chapter were interviewed by The Spectrum. The article is substantive and talks about how the pair learned about DFW and decided to start a chapter. Gaines and Altman are also part of the travel group going to Indonesia later this month. - April 11th,
- [The St. Rose Chronicle](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/the-st-rose-chronicle/) - It's nice to see student journalists covering Dining for Women. The St. Rose Chronicle, a student newspaper at The College of St. Rose at Albany, NY, wrote an article about the Albany chapter's meetings - potluck meets global discussion. - April 2, 2013
- [The Daily Herald](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/the-daily-herald/) - Kay Smith, chapter leader in Provo, UT, is spotlighted in an article in The Daily Herald. The article notes that there are now three DFW chapters in Utah - that's pretty exciting. Smith is also one of our international travelers - she was part of the Vietnam trip in March 2013. -April 7th, 2013
- [Sulphur Daily News](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/sulphur-daily-news/) - Kay Wynn has written a column in the Sulphur Daily News about why it is important that we open our eyes to problems that are so far away. She talks about how she became involved with Dining for Women and how her faith influenced her decision to become involved. - April 2013
- [Greenville Journal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/greenville-journal/) - Nice piece in The Greenville Journal about Dining For Women. - June, 15th, 2013
- [The News Press - Santa Barbara](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/the-news-press-santa-barbara-2/) - The News Press in Santa Barbara (CA) did a cover story on Dining for Women's two local chapters, led by Peggy Welik and Melissa Hansen. - November 13th, 2013
- [First Coast News](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/first-coast-news/) - In Jacksonville, FL, First Coast News produced a multimedia feature story that aired on the local ABC and NBC affiliated networks last month. Cheryl Tupper, the Jacksonville co-leader, and Michelin Tutein, who is launching a new chapter in the area, were both interviewed. -December 2nd, 2013
- [Hudson City Times](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/hudson-city-times/) - The Hudson (OH) chapter celebrated it's first anniversary in November 2013 and an article appeared in the Hudson Hub City Times. - December 8th, 2013
- [The Shriver Report](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/the-shriver-report/) - The Shriver Report - an online blog - ran a great piece by Marsha Wallace about her journey. It's a personal transformation that a lot of people seem to connect with. - October 25th, 2013
- [Daytona Beach News](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/daytona-beach-news/) - The Daytona Beach News-Journal has a great article on the Ormond Beach chapter and it's leader Rachell Samson. - October 2013
- [Delaware Today](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/delaware-today/) - A short but effective article in Delaware Today, has resulted in a spurt of new interest in Delaware chapters. Thanks to chapter leader/mentor Peggy Smith for sending it on. - August 2013
- [University of Idaho's Women's Center](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/university-of-idahos-womens-center/) - Lysa Salsbury wrote a post on the University of Idaho's Women's Center blog about her first exposure to Dining for Women when a friend invited her to a meeting. Her article talked in equal parts about the concept of DFW, the featured program (One Heart) and the experience of the meeting. The Women's Center's mission
- [Anchal Letter](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/anchal-letter/) - A very nice web post from Anchal Executive Director Colleen Clines reflecting on her experience at our 10th anniversary conference. We loved having Anchal there - to display the beautiful quilts and scarves and to help us see and understand more about the impact Dining for Women is having. Thank you, Colleen. - June 13th,
- [The Greenville News](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/the-greenville-news/) - The Greenville News did a follow up. We are very proud of our hometown and excited to get a chance to show it off at our 10th anniversary conference. We know you feel the same way about your hometown. So let us know if you get mentions in any local media in print or on
- [News Item](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/news-item/) - This is a test.
- [Test Activity](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity/test-activity/) - Testing Activity Feature.

## News

- [Hillary Clinton proud to be "partner in progress" with Dining For Women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/news/hillary-clinton-proud-to-be-partner-in-progress-with-dining-for-women/) - Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton applauded the efforts of Dining for Women and its "deep and transformational" impact in a letter sent to the organization and released at an event in Manchester, NH., on Tuesday March 26, 2013. The Manchester chapter had invited Clinton to attend a special screening of the film "Half
- [Albany Times-Union](https://togetherwomenrise.org/news/albany-times-union-2/) - After attending a fundraising event in Albany in September, the Albany Times-Union followed up with area chapter leader Rosemary Revoir and published a blog post about DFW's mission and the camaraderie of our chapters that fuels it. - October 25th, 2013

## Events

- [The Status of Women & Girls in Afghanistan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/the-status-of-women-girls-in-afghanistan/) - Since August 2021, women and girls in Afghanistan have experienced one of the most severe rollbacks of rights in modern history. Over the past five years, restrictions have expanded to nearly every aspect of public life, including education, employment, freedom of movement, access to healthcare, political participation, and personal autonomy. Despite these challenges Afghan women
- [Together Women Rise Trip: Uganda 2027](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/together-women-rise-trip-uganda-2027/) - Join us for an unforgettable journey to Uganda, where you’ll meet three inspiring grantee partners—Growth Through Learning, MindLeaps, and Women’s Microfinance Initiative—and witness their bold work empowering women and girls. Explore Uganda’s vibrant culture and landscapes, from the historic sites of Kampala and a traditional dance performance at the Ndere Centre to a scenic boat
- [International Day of the Girl 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/international-day-of-the-girl/) - Celebrate the power, potential, and promise of girls around the world at this inspiring International Day of the Girl Child event, hosted by Together Women Rise and the San Jose Woman's Club. Through uplifting stories, engaging speakers, and meaningful conversation, we'll explore how girls are driving positive change in their communities, and why investing in
- [Women’s Philanthropy as a Global Movement](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/womens-philanthropy-as-a-global-movement/) - Join Together Women Rise for an inspiring, thought-provoking webinar exploring how women’s philanthropy has grown into a powerful global movement for justice, equality, and lasting change. This special conversation will trace the origins and evolution of the women’s funding movement, spotlight the collective power of women investing in women, and invite participants to see philanthropy
- [Together Women Rise Trip: Kenya 2027](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/together-women-rise-trip-kenya-2027/) - Join Together Women Rise CEO Beverley Francis-Gibson for an unforgettable journey through Kenya, where you'll visit four inspiring grantee partners, KGSA Foundation, CureCervicalCancer, The Pangea Network, and Kakenya's Dream, and experience firsthand their work empowering women and girls. Along the way, discover Kenya's vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, from the Giraffe Centre and David Sheldrick
- [Leave a Legacy with Together Women Rise](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/leave-a-legacy-with-together-women-rise/) - Join us for an informational webinar on legacy giving — also called planned giving — to learn how you can ensure your commitment to global gender equality continues for generations to come. Anne Marie Ashworth, a financial advisor with Abacus Planning Group, will walk you through the basics of legacy giving, including simple ways to
- [We Give Summit 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/we-give-summit-2026/) - Mark your calendars for We Give Summit—an annual, virtual convening that inspires changemakers from around the world to strengthen and adopt shared practices of collective generosity. Through panel discussions and interactive learning sessions, we explore the power of collective and collaborative giving in the philanthropic sector and gain practical advice and resources to learn and
- [May Book Club: No Woman Left Behind by Kate Grant](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/may-book-club-no-woman-left-behind-by-kate-grant/) - Join us for a conversation with Kate Grant, Founding CEO of the Fistula Foundation and author of No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth. Rise has proudly provided over $180,000 in funding to the Fistula Foundation between 2008 and 2024. 100% of the author’s net proceeds support free surgeries through the
- [2027 Featured Grants Information Session 3](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/2027-featured-grants-information-session-3/) - All prospective grantees are encouraged to join Together Women Rise for the 2027 Featured Grants Information Session. This session will provide an overview of the grant opportunity, eligibility criteria, application timeline, and tips for submitting a strong proposal. Prospective applicants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how Rise supports
- [2027 Featured Grants Information Session 2](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/2027-featured-grants-information-session-2/) - All prospective grantees are encouraged to join Together Women Rise for the 2027 Featured Grants Information Session. This session will provide an overview of the grant opportunity, eligibility criteria, application timeline, and tips for submitting a strong proposal. Prospective applicants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how Rise supports
- [Boys & Men Festival in Rio](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/boys-men-festival-in-rio/) - Together Women Rise Transformation Partner, Equimundo, is co-hosting the MenCare Changemaker Summit in Rio. Join them on day three of the summit for The Boys & Men Festival, a bold gathering of art, music, movement, and urgent conversation exploring men, care, and the futures we are shaping together without shying away from some of the more
- [2027 Featured Grants Information Session 1](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/2027-featured-grants-information-session-1/) - All prospective grantees are encouraged to join Together Women Rise for the 2027 Featured Grants Information Session. This session will provide an overview of the grant opportunity, eligibility criteria, application timeline, and tips for submitting a strong proposal. Prospective applicants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how Rise supports
- [October 2026 Advocacy Webinar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/october-2026-advocacy-webinar/) - The theme of this discussion will be "Nutrition" in honor of World Food Day & International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. You do not need to be a member of our Advocacy Group with RESULTS to attend. More information coming soon!
- [July 2026 Advocacy Webinar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/july-2026-advocacy-webinar/) - The theme of this discussion will be "HIV/AIDS and Maternal Child Health." You do not need to be a member of our Advocacy Group with RESULTS to attend. More information coming soon!
- [April 2026 Advocacy Webinar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/advocacy-webinar-april-2026/) - As we mark World Immunization Week (April 24-30), join Together Women Rise's Advocacy Group with RESULTS and the Global Allies Program for a dynamic webinar on advancing global health through immunization. With insights from the team at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, we will explore breakthroughs in HPV, Tuberculosis, and malaria vaccines, and how advocates can
- [From Awareness to Action: Exploring Gender Equality Today](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/from-awareness-to-action-exploring-gender-equality-today/) - Together Women Rise CEO Beverley Francis-Gibson will be the featured speaker for the upcoming OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series. Join us for an engaging session focused on understanding gender equality and its global impact. This presentation will explore the current state of women and girls worldwide, highlight key challenges, and examine how organizations like Together Women
- [International Women’s Day](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/iwd-2026/) - Join Together Women Rise for our special virtual event celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 and the global theme, “Give to Gain.” As funding for gender equality work continues to shrink worldwide, grassroots organizations are facing unprecedented challenges—yet their impact has never been more critical. This timely discussion will highlight how generosity, collaboration, and community investment drive lasting progress for
- [A Call to Advocate for Women and Girls](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/advocacy-group-with-results-orientation/) - Join us for our 2026 Advocacy Chapter orientation webinar, open to all who want to learn how advocacy plays a critical role in advancing and sustaining programs that empower women and girls around the world. At a time when hard-won gains for gender equity and global development are increasingly under threat, advocacy is more important
- [Virtual Volunteer Fair](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/virtual-volunteer-fair/) - Are you ready to make a difference and become more engaged with Together Women Rise? Join us for our Virtual Volunteer Fair! Our Volunteer Manager and current volunteers will be available to share how you can get involved and what it’s like to be part of our vibrant, impact-driven community. You can “drop in” anytime
- [Advocacy Group with Results Rovina’s Choice Screening & Conversation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/advocacy-group-with-results-rovinas-choice-screening-conversation/) - We are excited to invite you to our Special Webinar on Wednesday January 21, 8-9 PM EST, 5-6 PM PT, marking one year since the U.S. Foreign Aid Stop Work Orders. Join RESULTS and Together Women Rise advocates for a screening of Rovina’s Choice, a documentary film about a mother’s impossible choice at the intersection of war, hunger, and politics. The film reveals the global ripple effects of the U.S.
- [Virtual Volunteer Fair](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/virtual-volunteer-fair-2/) - Are you ready to make a difference and become more engaged with Together Women Rise? Join us for our Virtual Volunteer Fair! Our Volunteer Manager and current volunteers will be available to share how you can get involved and what it’s like to be part of our vibrant, impact-driven community. You can “drop in” anytime
- [Enabling Young Widows to Forge New Paths](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/national-webinar/) - In Tanzania, widowhood often brings more than grief. It can mean economic hardship, social exclusion, and the threat of generational poverty. With the average age of widowhood just 37, many women are left to raise children without the means to provide food, healthcare, or schooling. With support from Together Women Rise, the Global Fund for
- [Giving Tuesday Webinar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/giving-tuesday/) - This will be a Together Women Rise members-only event to reveal the 2026 Featured Grantees. Members will receive invitation and registration details via email.
- [CANCELED | Book Club: "How Beautiful We Were" by Imbolo Mbue](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/book-club-how-beautiful-we-were/) - Book: How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue Join our Together Women Rise Book Club for a discussion of "How Beautiful We Were" by Imbolo Imbue. The novel tells the gripping story of a small African village, Kosawa, struggling against the destructive forces of an American oil company. It is told from the perspective of
- [The Future of STEM is Female](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/the-future-of-stem-is-female/) - In rural Kenya, young single mothers often face limited opportunities to earn a living wage, leaving them vulnerable to poverty and exclusion from the rapidly growing digital economy. With support from Together Women Rise, Asante Africa Foundation is working to change that. Through its EmpowerHer project, Asante Africa provides digital literacy and STEM training for
- [Together Women Rise Trip: India 2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/rise-trip-india-2026/) - THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Together Women Rise’s travel provider at togetherwomenrise@elevatedestinations.com. Join us for a transformative journey through northern India, where you’ll visit four inspiring grantees—Noora Health, Edu-Girls, Anchal Project, and GRAVIS—and witness their powerful work uplifting women and girls. Along the way, explore India’s rich history
- [Advocacy Group with RESULTS Monthly Webinar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/together-women-rise/) - Raise your voices for women and girls! Join our Advocacy Group with RESULTS for training and support in effective advocacy and how to influence members of Congress on policy and funding issues affecting women and girls globally. Please sign up here to join our Advocacy Group and receive updates on upcoming webinars, actions, and training.
- [Chasing Hope: A Conversation with NY Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/international-day-of-the-girl-event-with-nicholas-kristof/) - Join us for a very special conversation with New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and Together Women Rise CEO Beverley Francis-Gibson. Kristof will discuss his latest book, "Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life", a candid memoir about his life in journalism and the people who inspired him with their determination to take great risks to help
- [International Day of the Girl Celebration in Alexandria, VA](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/international-day-of-the-girl-celebration-in-dc/) - Join Together Women Rise for a powerful afternoon celebrating the International Day of the Girl and honoring Tara O’Connor LaRose, the inaugural recipient of our Award for Exemplary Service. Tara has been a passionate supporter of Rise for over 15 years, serving on our board and helping shape our mission to advance global gender equality. The
- [Getting Girls Back into the Classroom in Remote Areas](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/getting-girls-back-into-the-classroom-in-remote-areas/) - In remote regions of southern Kenya, many girls are unable to attend school due to poverty, long travel distances, and lack of access to basic resources like menstrual supplies and health education. Without education, these girls face limited opportunities and are more vulnerable to early marriage and gender-based violence. Together Women Rise is proud to
- [Give to Women & Girls Day](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/give-to-women-girls-day/) - Join us for this year’s Give to Women And Girls Day virtual celebration. We’re excited to come together for this special event, hosted by GlobalGiving and featuring research from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. We'll hear insights from: Victoria Vrana, CEO, GlobalGiving Jacqueline Ackerman, Director, Women's Philanthropy Institute Ada
- [Advocacy Group with RESULTS Special Joint Webinar with Global Allies Program](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/together-women-rise-advocacy-group-dec/) - Raise your voices for women and girls! Join our Advocacy Group with RESULTS for training and support in effective advocacy and how to influence members of Congress on policy and funding issues affecting women and girls globally. Please sign up here to join our Advocacy Group and receive updates on upcoming webinars, actions, and training. Or, click
- [Book Club: "Why Didn't You Come Sooner?" by Kailash Satyarthi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/book-club-why-didnt-you-come-sooner/) - Join our Together Women Rise Book Club for a discussion of "Why Didn't You Come Sooner? Compassion in Action: Stories of Children Rescued From Slavery" by Kailash Satyarthi. The event includes a panel discussion about trafficking with the following speakers: Surakshya Dhungel, Program Manager of Stop Girl Trafficking with Rural Health & Education Service Trust (RHEST) Sarah Symons,
- [Enabling Cambodian Girls to Complete School](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/enabling-cambodian-girls-to-complete-school/) - In rural Cambodia, many girls face poverty, exploitation, and a lack of access to secondary school. Even high-achieving students are forced to drop out due to financial hardship—leaving them vulnerable to violence and trafficking. Together Women Rise is proud to support Lotus Outreach International and its Girls Access to Education (GATE) project. GATE provides scholarships, mentorship, and
- [Film Screening: Between the Mountain and the Sky](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/film-screening-between-the-mountain-and-the-sky/) - At just 19, Maggie Doyne set out to change one life—and ended up transforming an entire community in Nepal. We’ve supported her journey. Now we get to witness her story. Join us for a powerful virtual screening of Between the Mountain and the Sky, the new documentary about Maggie Doyne, founder of Together Women Rise grantee, BlinkNow
- [Advocacy Group with RESULTS Monthly Webinar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/together-women-rise-advocacy-group-with-results/) - Raise your voices for women and girls! Join our Advocacy Group with RESULTS for training and support in effective advocacy and how to influence members of Congress on policy and funding issues affecting women and girls globally. Please sign up here to join our Advocacy Group and receive updates on upcoming webinars, actions, and training.
- [Advocacy Group with RESULTS Monthly Webinar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/together-women-rise-advocacy-group-monthly-webinar/) - Raise your voices for women and girls! Join our Advocacy Group with RESULTS for training and support in effective advocacy and how to influence members of Congress on policy and funding issues affecting women and girls globally. Please sign up here to join our Advocacy Group and receive updates on upcoming webinars, actions, and training.
- [Advocacy Group with RESULTS Monthly Webinar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/together-women-rise-advocacy-group/) - Raise your voices for women and girls! Join our Advocacy Group with RESULTS for training and support in effective advocacy and how to influence members of Congress on policy and funding issues affecting women and girls globally. Please sign up here to join our Advocacy Group and receive updates on upcoming webinars, actions, and training.
- [A Collaborative Approach to Keeping Indigenous Girls in School](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/a-collaborative-approach-to-keeping-indigenous-girls-in-school/) - In Guatemala, Indigenous girls face steep barriers to education—poverty, discrimination, and early pregnancy often force them to leave school long before graduation. Without support, generations remain locked in cycles of marginalization and limited opportunity. Together Women Rise is proud to partner with MAIA, an organization created and led by Indigenous women, to help change that
- [Preventing Trafficking by Keeping Girls in School](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/preventing-trafficking-by-keeping-girls-in-school/) - Every year, thousands of girls in Nepal are at risk of being trafficked—lured by false promises, forced into early marriage, or pushed into exploitative labor due to poverty and lack of opportunity. Without education or protection, their futures are stolen before they begin. Together Women Rise is proud to partner with the Rural Health &
- [Advocacy Group with RESULTS](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event/together-women-rise-advocacy-group-with-results-orientation/) - Becoming a member of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Chapter with RESULTS means you will get the training, support, and inspiration you need to advise your members on Congress on policy decisions that will positively affect the lives of women and girls in low-income countries. We encourage members of this advocacy chapter to attend as
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- [African People and Wildlife](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/african-people-and-wildlife/)
- [bee-keeping](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/bee-keeping/)
- [Venture Strategies](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/venture-strategies/)
- [Venture Stategies](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/venture-stategies/)
- [Integrate Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/integrate-health/)
- [2018 in Review](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/2018-in-review/)
- [Maji Safi Group](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/maji-safi-group/)
- [Her Future Coalition](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/her-future-coalition/)
- [spices](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/spices/)
- [Mauritania](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/mauritania/)
- [MindLeaps](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/mindleaps/)
- [Razia's Ray of Hope](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/razias-ray-of-hope/)
- [Afgahanistan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/afgahanistan/)
- [Aush](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/aush/)
- [building community](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/building-community/)
- [impact partnerships](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/impact-partnerships/)
- [UNICEF Summit](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/unicef-summit/)
- [Rohingya](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/rohingya/)
- [biscuits](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/biscuits/)
- [Collard Greens](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/collard-greens/)
- [kebob](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/kebob/)
- [vegan vegetarian](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/vegan-vegetarian/)
- [potaoes](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/potaoes/)
- [staff anniversary](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/staff-anniversary/)
- [garbanzo beans](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/garbanzo-beans/)
- [Brick by Brick Partners](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/brick-by-brick-partners/)
- [Queen Cake](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/queen-cake/)
- [Big Give](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/big-give/)
- [Big Give 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/big-give-2019/)
- [recurring donations](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/recurring-donations/)
- [staff](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/staff/)
- [staff anniversaries](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/staff-anniversaries/)
- [anniversaries](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/anniversaries/)
- [Women Deliver](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/women-deliver/)
- [Women Deliver 2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/women-deliver-2019/)
- [regions](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/regions/)
- [volunteer leadership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/volunteer-leadership/)
- [mentors](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/mentors/)
- [cookie](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/cookie/)
- [chapter fundraisers](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/chapter-fundraisers/)
- [home office](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/home-office/)
- [READ Bhutan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/read-bhutan/)
- [2019 Bhutan Trip](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/2019-bhutan-trip/)
- [Street Child](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/street-child/)
- [pescatarian](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/pescatarian/)
- [achaar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/achaar/)
- [transitions](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/transitions/)
- [eSwatini](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/eswatini/)
- [pumpkin](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/pumpkin/)
- [mangos](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/mangos/)
- [cocktail](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/cocktail/)
- [celebrate](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/celebrate/)
- [Lemon](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/lemon/)
- [Malawi banana](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/malawi-banana/)
- [strategic plan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/strategic-plan/)
- [enchiladas](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/enchiladas/)
- [tostada](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/tostada/)
- [Inclusion](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/inclusion/)
- [DEI](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/dei/)
- [Diversity Equity Inclusion](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/diversity-equity-inclusion/)
- [coronavirus](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/coronavirus/)
- [covid-19](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/covid-19/)
- [health and safety](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/health-and-safety/)
- [virtual meetings](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/virtual-meetings/)
- [connection](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/connection/)
- [fudge](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/fudge/)
- [poetry](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/poetry/)
- [grant management](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/grant-management/)
- [chapters](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/chapters/)
- [empowerment](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/empowerment/)
- [grantees](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/grantees/)
- [Jacaranda Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/jacaranda-health/)
- [MAIA Impact](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/maia-impact/)
- [READ Gloabl](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/read-gloabl/)
- [WISER International](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/wiser-international/)
- [justice](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/justice/)
- [solidarity](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/solidarity/)
- [Walnut](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/walnut/)
- [global pandemic](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/global-pandemic/)
- [world health organization](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/world-health-organization/)
- [Lebanon](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/lebanon/)
- [nuts](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/nuts/)
- [hummus](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/hummus/)
- [sharable](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/sharable/)
- [results](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/results/)
- [foreign affairs](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/foreign-affairs/)
- [entree](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/entree/)
- [global gender equality](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/global-gender-equality/)
- [peppers](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/peppers/)
- [Democratic Republic of Congo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/democratic-republic-of-congo/)
- [DRC](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/drc/)
- [art](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/art/)
- [artwork](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/artwork/)
- [prints](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/prints/)
- [printmaking](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/printmaking/)
- [artists](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/artists/)
- [Burkina Faso](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/burkina-faso/)
- [sides](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/sides/)
- [congress](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/congress/)
- [egg](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/egg/)
- [syrup](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/syrup/)
- [Zimbabwe](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/zimbabwe/)
- [Dining for Women](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/dining-for-women/)
- [name change](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/name-change/)
- [prawns](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/prawns/)
- [story-telling](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/story-telling/)
- [collective action](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/collective-action/)
- [doughnuts](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/doughnuts/)
- [donuts](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/donuts/)
- [we miss you](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/we-miss-you/)
- [campaign](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/campaign/)
- [pupusa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/pupusa/)
- [BlinkNow Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/blinknow-foundation/)
- [OneHeart Worldwide](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/oneheart-worldwide/)
- [burgers](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/burgers/)
- [Global Partnership for Education](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/global-partnership-for-education/)
- [safari](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/safari/)
- [Sierra Leone](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/sierra-leone/)
- [chicken rice](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/chicken-rice/)
- [chapter anniversaries](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/chapter-anniversaries/)
- [chapter photos](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/chapter-photos/)
- [vaccine access](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/vaccine-access/)
- [Afghanistan Libre](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/afghanistan-libre/)
- [slavery](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/slavery/)
- [Common Threads Project](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/common-threads-project/)
- [survivors](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/survivors/)
- [trauma therapy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/trauma-therapy/)
- [Project Soar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/project-soar/)
- [girls' leadership](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/girls-leadership/)
- [sexual reproductive health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/sexual-reproductive-health/)
- [Yamba Malawi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/yamba-malawi/)
- [poverty](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/poverty/)
- [Second Mile Haiti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/second-mile-haiti/)
- [Center for Victims of Torture](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/center-for-victims-of-torture/)
- [systems change](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/systems-change/)
- [root causes](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/root-causes/)
- [Shared Interest](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/shared-interest/)
- [Transformation Partnerships](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/transformation-partnerships/)
- [Malaika](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/malaika/)
- [Georges Malaika Foundation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/georges-malaika-foundation/)
- [GMF](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/gmf/)
- [Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/)
- [pistachio](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/pistachio/)
- [AMPLIFY](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/amplify/)
- [The Colectivo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/the-colectivo/)
- [Komera](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/komera/)
- [MAIA](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/maia/)
- [WJI](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/wji/)
- [participatory grant-making](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/participatory-grant-making/)
- [global fund](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/global-fund/)
- [TB](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/tb/)
- [malaria](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/malaria/)
- [tuberculosis](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/tuberculosis/)
- [learning](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/learning/)
- [appropriations](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/appropriations/)
- [global health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/global-health/)
- [tagine](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/tagine/)
- [planned giving](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/planned-giving/)
- [couscous](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/couscous/)
- [frozen](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/frozen/)
- [USAID](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/usaid/)
- [climate change](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/climate-change/)
- [masa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/masa/)
- [Honduras](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/honduras/)
- [samosa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/samosa/)
- [fries](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/fries/)
- [Landesa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/tag/landesa/)

## Years

- [2006](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2006/) - 2006
- [2007](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2007/) - 2007
- [2008](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2008/) - 2008
- [2009](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2009/) - 2009
- [2010](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2010/) - 2010
- [2011](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2011/) - 2011
- [2012](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2012/) - 2012
- [2013](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2013/) - 2013
- [2014](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2014/) - 2014
- [2015](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2015/) - 2015
- [2016](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2016/) - 2016
- [2017](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2017/) - 2017
- [2018](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2018/) - 2018
- [2019](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2019/) - 2019
- [2020](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2020/) - 2020
- [2021](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2021/) - 2021
- [2022](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2022/) - 2022
- [2023](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2023/) - 2023
- [2024](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2024/)
- [2025](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2025/)
- [2026](https://togetherwomenrise.org/year/2026/)

## Areas Of Impact

- [Safety and Security](https://togetherwomenrise.org/areaofimpact/safety-and-security/) - Safety and Security
- [Poverty Elimination](https://togetherwomenrise.org/areaofimpact/no-poverty/) - Poverty Elimination
- [Food Security & Nutrition](https://togetherwomenrise.org/areaofimpact/food-security-nutrition/) - Food Security & Nutrition
- [Leadership Development](https://togetherwomenrise.org/areaofimpact/leadership-development/) - Leadership
- [Health](https://togetherwomenrise.org/areaofimpact/health/) - Health
- [Environmental Sustainability & Climate Action](https://togetherwomenrise.org/areaofimpact/environmental-sustainability-climate-action/) - Environmental Sustainability & Climate Action
- [Economic Sustainability](https://togetherwomenrise.org/areaofimpact/economic-sustainability/) - Economic Sustainability
- [Clean Water & Sanitation](https://togetherwomenrise.org/areaofimpact/clean-water-sanitation/) - Clean Water & Sanitation
- [Advocacy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/areaofimpact/advocacy/) - Advocacy
- [Gender Equality](https://togetherwomenrise.org/areaofimpact/gender-equality/)
- [Education & Literacy](https://togetherwomenrise.org/areaofimpact/education-literacy/) - Education & Literacy

## Regions & Countries

- [Asia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/asia/) - Asia
- [Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/africa/) - Africa
- [Middle East](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/middle-east/) - Middle East
- [Central America](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/central-america/) - Central America
- [Caribbean](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/caribbean/) - Caribbean
- [South America](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/south-america/) - South America
- [Pakistan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/pakistan/) - Pakistan
- [India](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/india/) - India
- [Haiti](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/haiti/)
- [Kenya](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/kenya/)
- [Palestinian Territories](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/palestinian-territories/)
- [Honduras](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/honduras/)
- [Ethiopia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/ethiopia/)
- [Uganda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/uganda/)
- [Malawi](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/malawi/)
- [Guatemala](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/guatemala/)
- [Ghana](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/ghana/)
- [Cameroon](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/cameroon/)
- [Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/)
- [Nicaragua](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/nicaragua/)
- [Morocco](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/morocco/)
- [Nepal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/nepal/)
- [Rwanda](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/rwanda/)
- [Sierra Leone](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/sierra-leone/)
- [Dominican Republic](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/dominican-republic/)
- [Zimbabwe](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/zimbabwe/)
- [Bangladesh](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/bangladesh/)
- [Burkina Faso](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/burkina-faso/)
- [Cambodia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/cambodia/)
- [Lebanon](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/lebanon/)
- [Liberia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/liberia/)
- [Mali](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/mali/)
- [E-Swatini](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/eswatini-swaziland/)
- [Afghanistan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/afghanistan/)
- [Mauritania](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/mauritania/) - Mauritania
- [Tanzania](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/tanzania/)
- [Niger](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/niger/)
- [El Salvador](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/el-salvador/)
- [Peru](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/peru/)
- [Myanmar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/myanmar/)
- [Bhutan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/bhutan/)
- [Bolivia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/bolivia/)
- [Chad](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/eastern-chad/)
- [Mexico](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/mexico/)
- [Togo](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/togo/)
- [Jordan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/jordan/)
- [Indonesia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/indonesia/)
- [China](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/china/)
- [Sudan](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/sudan/)
- [Sri Lanka](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/sri-lanka/)
- [Ecuador](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/ecuador/)
- [Vietnam](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/vietnam/)
- [Thailand](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/thailand/)
- [Senegal](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/senegal/)
- [Iraq](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/iraq/)
- [Benin](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/benin/) - Benin
- [The Gambia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/the-gambia/)
- [Worldwide](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/worldwide/)
- [World](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/world/)
- [Zambia](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/zambia/)
- [South Africa](https://togetherwomenrise.org/region/south-africa/)

## Slideshows

- [Travel](https://togetherwomenrise.org/slideshow/travel/)

## Portfolio Category

- [Guatemala](https://togetherwomenrise.org/portfolio_category/guatemala/)

## Activity Category

- [DFW News](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity_category/dfw-news/)
- [DFW News 2](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity_category/dfw-news-2/)
- [DFW News 3](https://togetherwomenrise.org/activity_category/dfw-news-3/)

## News Category

- [News & Media](https://togetherwomenrise.org/news_category/news-media/)

## Event Categories

- [Monthly Webinar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event-category/monthly-webinar/)
- [Advocacy Webinar](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event-category/advocacy-webinar/)
- [Book Club](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event-category/book-club/)
- [Partner Event](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event-category/partner-event/)
- [Special Event](https://togetherwomenrise.org/event-category/special-event/)