Posts Tagged ‘Women’

Transformation in the Red Light District – Sunita

Post a Comment » Written on July 29th, 2013     
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Below is the story of a woman whose life was radically transformed when she was provided with the opportunity by CWR’s partner HCC to escape a life of prostitution. 

My name is Sunita Vijay Naik. I am 35 years old …

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Standing on One’s Own Two Feet

Post a Comment » Written on June 26th, 2013     
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Zimele Photo 1God is doing amazing things through the work of our partner organization, Zimele. “Zimele” is a Zulu word that means, “to stand on one’s own two feet.”  Currently in South Africa, Zimele is working to empower impoverished women in the …

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The Impact of One Woman on Her Community: Adelina’s Story

Post a Comment » Written on June 24th, 2013     
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Adelina is a woman from Santa Cruz Xitla, a community of extreme poverty located two hours from Oaxaca City. The mother language in this community is Zapotec; very few people speak Spanish. The primary job in Santa Cruz Xitla is …

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Stewardship: Whose World Is It?

Post a Comment » Written on June 12th, 2013     
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The hymn, “This is My Father’s World,” speaks of the beauty of creation and the wisdom of the Creator. Not only does this hymn remind us of God’s constant and gracious care, but its words point to simple truths about …

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Escaping to a Life of Dignity

Post a Comment » Written on June 3rd, 2013     
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Commercial Sex Work in PuneAsha was living the painful life of a prostitute in Pune, India. After few years, she gave birth to a baby girl.  She cared for her child for many years, but when her daughter turned eight years old, Asha’s living …

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