Remembering Monique in the DRC
Mary first met Monique in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2009, at a gathering shown in the photo above, where the women shared their stories of surviving rape. As a visionary leader, Monique was eager—almost impatient—to share the document on her lap: A proposal to fund a birthing center for her village. She had […]
An Education Trailblazer in Pakistan
In the heart of Pakistan, a remarkable woman has dedicated her life to transforming the lives of women through the power of education. Sister Zeph’s tireless efforts have not only earned her numerous awards but have also paved the way for many women to step into the workforce, breaking barriers and redefining possibilities. “For me […]
Wellness Camp Brings Hope in Nepal
Women in the developing world suffer in silence from a debilitating but treatable condition — uterine prolapse, where the uterus descends due to weakened pelvic muscles, often after multiple childbirths. Deep-rooted stigma, limited access to healthcare, and lack of medical information prevent many women from seeking help. Instead, they endure years of pain, shame, and […]
Discovering Potential in Kenya
It isn’t until the third day that the women begin to inch closer from the third row. Josephine, who has educated thousands of Kenyan women, realizes from day one that they are sitting back and are only allowed to repeat the answers given by men. One hundred and fifty women are gathered together, ready for […]
Pioneering Banana Growers in Zimbabwe
SowHope’s approach of partnering with local leaders to address local problems using local solutions is making a tangible difference in the lives of women. A perfect example of this is our partnership in Zimbabwe, where SowHope’s funding of community-driven projects is proving that empowering people to create their own solutions is truly effective. In recent […]
Business Opportunity in India
In a remarkable effort to uplift women from poverty our partner, Prabah, in India, created and conducted a transformative project that provided 20 women with customized three-wheeler pedal wagons, equipping them with the means to earn a sustainable income and gain newfound independence. Before receiving their wagons, these women primarily relied on collecting recyclables in […]
Living the Dream
In 2021, SowHope helped Dr. Itengré achieve his dream of building an obstetric fistula repair clinic. The clinic officially opened in June 2022, and it remains the only center for obstetric fistula repair in Burkina Faso in West Africa. This past November, a SowHope team had the privilege of visiting the clinic, meeting with several […]
Two Tragedies & A Treasure
In early June, Mary Dailey Brown, CEO of SowHope, and Dr. Sylivia Juta visited three partners from different areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Reports of tragedy from the first two partners were shocking. SowHope’s first project in the DRC was a birthing center that has served thousands of women. It has […]
New Partners in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has been under serious economic hardships and hyperinflation for over a decade, reaching 80 million percent month-to-month at the height of it in 2008. This has led to the collapse of many industries and rendered the Zimbabwe currency useless. The country is now recovering from this economic catastrophe and is ripe for investments. Recently […]
Spring 2023 Matching Gift Opportunity
$25,000 Matching Gift Alert! Dear friend, We are excited to announce that generous donors have offered matching funds, up to $25,000, towards a supermarket project in South Sudan. Since 2015, SowHope has worked in South Sudan, partnering with incredible local leaders to fund successful projects in microfinance, leadership and small business training, agricultural production, chicken […]