Brethren women create 'Mother's Day Gratitude Project.'

The Global Women's Project, a Church of the Brethren women's organization, has announced the launch of a Mother's Day Gratitude Project. "Rather than buying material gifts for your loved one (she probably has plenty), this year express your gratitude with a gift that helps other women around the world," said the announcement. "Your donation allows us to fund projects that focus on issues related to women's health, education, and employment. In return, your chosen recipient will receive a card of gratitude indicating that a gift has been made in her honor."

Gratitude cards will be mailed in time for Mother's Day on May 13. To participate, make donations out to Global Women's Project, and send the donation along with the sender's name and contact information, and the honoree's name and address, to Global Women's Project steering committee member Jacki Hartley at 213 Perry St., Elgin, IL 60123.

Global Women's Project seeks to raise awareness of the global poverty, oppression and injustice suffered by women around the world; to recognize how overconsumption and misuse of resources directly contribute to women's suffering; to examine and change ways of living; and to support self-help community projects that are led by, empower, and benefit women in the US and developing areas.

A bulletin insert and additional information can be found at the Global Women's Project website hosted by the Brethren Witness/Washington Office at www.brethren.org/genbd/witness/gwp.htm.

Source: 4/11/2007 Newsline