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Entrepreneurship and Self-sufficiency for Women

A project of EMPOWERED WOMEN INTERNATIONAL INC

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Help raise $1,25O by April 7 to pay the training tuition for an immigrant, refugee or a low-income woman seeking to launch a small business.

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On April 11, Empowered Women International (EWI) launches a new group of 12-15 startup entrepreneurs, all immigrant, refugee and low-income women selected to participate in our award-winning Entrepreneur Training for Success. This is a proven three-month business training, mentoring and coaching program, that helps women launch businesses, gain leadership skills, integrate in the community, and give back.

Some of the women beneficiaries seek employment, and others seek to launch their own businesses, often using skills they developed in their homelands. Many are talented artists, artisans, designers, and other startup entrepreneurs who employ their own skills to make a living and integrate in the community.

Five of the women currently admitted in this program live below poverty level and cannot afford to pay the $250 tuition/person to enroll in this life-changing program.

One of them is Naima, a talented interior decorator living in Alexandria, VA.

Naima moved from Morocco to the United States in 2001 to live closer to her three brothers and three sisters. She is the mother of two children, and a talented designer and decorator, who ran a successful interior design service from her home in Morocco.

She learned how to sew from her mother when she was a little girl and began creating quilts at an early age from the colorful scraps of scarves and towels in her home.

Naima first came to EWI in 2010 to learn how to market her design skills, but then some difficult events in her life prevented her from building her business. She faced domestic violence, and considered herself lucky to be alive. After divorcing her abusive husband, Naima returned to EWI.

With help from one of our talented volunteers, Naima just got word she has a job interview on Friday at a local hotel. She is happy to take any work to make ends meet, while building her startup business.

Will you help us give the gift of empowerment and self-sufficiency to Naima and other deserving women enrolled in our program?

Please make a tax-deductible gift now and join Empowered Women International in our efforts to provide women with renewed hope and pathways to self-sufficiency.

Thank you for your generous support. Let's give these women a chance to re-build their lives!

Onward and upward!

Marga C. Fripp

President, Empowered Women International

Updates and Donor Comments

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  1. Dianne LorenzDianne Lorenz 05/06/2011 at 09:18 AM ET
    I've witnessed this fantastic organization in action....seeing women gaining strength, self-worth, and independence through EWI effective and compassionate training for entrepreneurship. Please join me in supporting EWI TODAY!!
  2. Marga FrippMarga Fripp 04/09/2011 at 08:36 PM ET
    Many thanks to all of you who contributed to this campaign! We're accomplished our goal and beyond! With your generous support, all women who have been accepted in our program but could not afford the training tuition have received scholarships! Your gifts are changing women’s lives and futures!
  3. Peggy SeufertPeggy Seufert 04/05/2011 at 09:21 PM ET
    I wish you all continued success!
  4. Richard RomeroRichard Romero 04/05/2011 at 09:14 PM ET
    Anyone who doesn't understand the importance of EWI's work should look at global statistics on deprivation and degradation of women. Even more importantly, my great grandmother (Arline's GM - see below) used to say that a woman should always have "her own money." EWI is a powerful point of light that harkens talented women to better, self-sufficient future. Kudos!
  5. Arline OstolazaArline Ostolaza 04/05/2011 at 03:29 PM ET
    I am happy to contribute to Empowered Women International. Their program to aid women in finding the means to be self-sustaining cannot be faulted.
  6. Arline OstolazaArline Ostolaza 04/05/2011 at 03:29 PM ET
    I am happy to contribute to Empowered Women International. Their program to aid women in finding the means to be self-sustaining cannot be faulted.
  7. Cheryl ParsonsCheryl Parsons 04/05/2011 at 02:23 PM ET
    It is important to help woman everywhere to be self-sufficient and independent. As a business owner for many years, I which Empowered Women International continued success.
  8. Juliana KerrestJuliana Kerrest 04/05/2011 at 01:45 PM ET
    The artist members of Empowered Women International are truly amazing women. I am always in awe of their talent, resourcefulness, dedication, and courage. Best of luck to the new group of ETS students!!
  9. Alison L. SigethyAlison L. Sigethy 04/01/2011 at 06:20 PM ET
    This is a great program. I know it would be a tremendous benefit for these women, and the cost is very reasonable fornthe amount of training. Please pass the word
  10. Vicki KirschVicki Kirsch 03/31/2011 at 01:18 PM ET
    Responding to the call to rise... sending energies towards success, empowerment, and passion.
  11. Suzanne GrinnanSuzanne Grinnan 03/31/2011 at 12:11 PM ET
    What could be better than supporting a woman artist who wants to make a difference in her life, as well as the life of her family and community by establishing herself as an arts entrepreneur? I love this organization and the work it does! All you need to do is go to one of the graduation ceremonies to see how lives have been changed on a very fundamental level by such a simple, hands-on, loving, and supportive program.
  12. Barbara JBarbara J 03/31/2011 at 12:09 PM ET
    Empowered Women International inspires me. Their dedication to helping women earn a good wage using their talents and passion is so very commendable. With much love and respect, Barbara Williamson
  13. Jesse C. FrippJesse C. Fripp 03/31/2011 at 09:49 AM ET
    Responding to the call to rise, and supporting the rising power of empowered women everywhere!

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