When Marian
University sophomore Sharisse Yoder met Haitian Women's National Team
soccer players last summer she was overwhelmed
by the tales of scarcity
and economic depression in a country affected by minimal economic
opportunities, a recent earthquake...
International
Women's Opportunity Foundation is a non-partisan, non-profit,
all-volunteer foundation committed to improvement of humanitarian,
social, cultural, educational and sporting opportunities for girls and
women. Under its motto Providing
Opportunities. Changing Lives™ the foundation brings hope
to girls and women affected by poverty, despair, and lack of
opportunities.
2013 FOCUS
In 2013, the foundation efforts
are focused on providing critical
funding for Haiti women's national soccer teams as they prepare to
qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada. Haiti, which was
devastated by the January 2010 earthquake, is estimated to have the
highest poverty rate in the Western Hemisphere.
OUR PARTNERS
Corporate support has never been
more urgent.
Your gifts help IWOF provide the best opportunities possible to girls
and women while improving families, communities and nations.
Fairhaven OB/GYN
FC Indiana
Nappanee Missionary Church
Mr. Brent Barrow
Dr. Linda Burns
Dr. William Flora
Dr. David Regan
Drs. Terry Bryant and Liz
Bryant
Mr. Dave Bugay
Ms. Terri Sy-Bugay
IWOF
BLOG
Life in Haiti
can be dangerous, frustrating, exhilirating and rewarding. All on the
same day.
So much potential, possibilities.
Living in Haiti can make one appreciate the conveniences and luxuries
available in most developed countries. Getting clean water in Port au
Price can be a challenge...
Briana Schrock ( @BrianaSchrock
) joins IWOF as
Goshen
College IWOF Campus Leader. Welcome Briana.
Sharisse Yoder ( @SharisseYoder
) is a new IWOF Campus Leader at Marian
University in Indianapolis.
Tweet both to say hello.
SPOTLIGHT
International Women's
Opportunity Foundation recognizes the contributions and the volunteer
efforts of thousands of individuals and organizations throughout the
world each year.
This week we recognize Mujeres
de Maíz (Women of Corn) Opportunity Foundation
