Posts Tagged ‘South Africa’

Pretty’s Products

Post a Comment » Written on November 28th, 2012     
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Below is another great update from our partner Zimele, in South Africa. This women’s empowerment project give women the necessary skills and resources to begin their own businesses and projects to support their families and communities.

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Thanda’s Bed & Breakfast

Post a Comment » Written on November 9th, 2012     
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Thanda is a young woman that has been cared for, supported by, and introduced to the Self Help Group concept by the women in the Zimele program. Thanda has concentrated on building her Bed & Breakfast business. Through hosting …

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Mother’s Day is May 13

Post a Comment » Written on May 9th, 2012     
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Consider giving your mother a very meaningful gift this year for Mother’s Day. Covenant World Relief has many projects around the world that work alongside marginalized women, widows, and mothers. Perhaps a gift to Covenant World Relief in honor of …

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Getting a return on investment in South Africa

Post a Comment » Written on March 6th, 2012     
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Our women’s empowerment project in South Africa, in partnership with Zimele, sent us a great update! This project gives nearly 700 women in the KwaZulu Natal community the opportunity to work together in groups to save money they would otherwise …

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Zimele – South Africa

Post a Comment » Written on December 16th, 2011     
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KwaZulu-Natal, a community in South Africa, faces a frightening statistic: more than 78% of its population is victim to severe poverty. This number is even more staggering for women in the community. Yet there is hope: in partnership with Zimele, …

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