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| Run for Congo Women - Arizona 2009 |
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| Today in the Democratic Republic of the Congo people are still struggling to maintain peace and rebuild their lives after one of the deadliest wars in all of history. Estimates are that over 5,400,000 people have died.
Perhaps even worse than the loss of life, is the staggering number of human rights violations – torture, mutilation and sexual violence that has occurred against tens of thousands of women and children.
The women of DR Congo desperately need your help right now. And you have the power to do something today - Run for Congo Women to support Women for Women International’s program in Congo.
60-80% of women are now single heads of their homes due to the conflict. Yet the women face many obstacles because their society and culture places no value on women as human beings, let alone important contributors to society.
Despite the suffering women in DR Congo have endured they understand that peace and prosperity for their country depends on their ability to help rebuild their lives and their community.
You will help a woman in Congo provide for her family and get important rights awareness training to help ensure that she won't ever be a victim again. Women for Women International will teach her the skills needed to start a business to help her end the cycle of poverty and suffering.
You're not only changing the course of one woman's life – you're support and generosity improves entire villages and communities!
Peace and prosperity in the Democratic Republic of Congo depends on women who need your help! |
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