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Women hold up half the sky


This article in the New York Times explains how researchers and economists are realizing that women hold the key to economic development. Women care for the children that will be tomorrow's leaders. Women have the burden of providing food for their families when there is none. Women feel compassion and mercy towards others who are suffering. It is because of these facts that the Love Mercy Foundation has been targeting women in rebuilding villages that were ravaged by war.



It is truly inspiring to see the difference that women around the world can make when unified in spirit and cause. One example of this can be seen the Colour Sisterhood that operates from Hillsong Church. They are supporting an organisation that also works in Uganda, and with the support of thousands of women in the developed world, women who are blessed with plenty are able to give to women in Northern Uganda. One such project has seen the transformation of a place of darkness into a place of light. When the LRA rebels were capturing children, the children would gather together spend each night in large abandoned buildings for what little protection they could find. Living Hope – Watoto has transformed this building in Gulu into a workspace and meeting area for women affected by war and HIV. Check out the first video on this page for the details! It is plain to see that united women are a powerful force to be reckoned with.

Caitlin

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  1. resFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    We have a gorgeous doll from the living hope program along with the story of the mama who made her. It's a very hope filled story

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