Womens Moment

Maybe this should be entitled A Did You Know Moment after the illustrious OO Newsletter segment. But, did you know about the Global Fund for Women which is working for a just, compassionate, and democratic world in which women and men participate equally in all aspects of society? They fund projects run by women which help improve women's conditions around the world, especially in the developing countries, from preventing childbirth complications, domestic violence, and poverty. A 100-country study found that aavancing equality and educating girls promotes democracy. Of the approximately 150 million children deprived of primary education, 90 million are girls.
In 2004 the Global Fund for Women invested $866.000 in 82 organizations in 49 countries that work to end violence against women and build more peaceful communities