International Widows' Day - June 23

It is with great elation and expectation that Windows for Widows celebrates International Widows' Day! Read More & Follow Tweets from the UN!

Highlight: Womensphere Emerging Leaders Global Summit 2011

Heather Ibrahim Leathers, President & Founder of Windows for Widows, speaks at the Womensphere Emerging Leaders Global Summit 2011 Watch Now!

Join us in signing our petition to the United Nations!

Please, help us bring awareness to the epidemic of widowhood by petitioning the United Nations to bring resources, support, and protection to widows. Please, be a voice for the most destitute and vulnerable people of our world, the widows. Read More.

Thank You to our Supporters!

We hosted our 2nd Annual Fundraiser Benefit this year at NYC's Casa La Femme. Thank you to all of our attendees and supporters!

Click here for the event's photo gallery!

In the Media: Womensphere Global Summit

Featured Community Partner of the Womensphere with Newsweek Global Summit at the 2010 Summit. Read More.

Why Widows?

In the developing world, widows:
- Suffer loss of household income
- Lack favorable inheritance rights
- Lack social/governmental
support system
- Lack childcare options
- Lack marketable skills or education
Without skills, support, or opportunity, widows often succumb to the viscous cycle of poverty. Some are forced into servitude or beggary, and those with children are forced to surrender them to an orphanage, or to the streets.

How We Help

Windows for Widows assists its applicants by creating employment opportunities where no other opportunity exists. Windows for Widows seeks to align a widow's skills, abilities, and interests and financial needs, with employment options created by the program or through partnerships with other employers. In this way, widows are inspired to become self-reliant and self-accountable. In this way, they are able to extricate themselves from poverty.

Get Involved

Windows for Widows' sponsorship program gives hope to a widow and her family. With your sponsorship, we are able to offer financial security to our applicants and begin the journey of overcoming poverty.

Upcoming Events

Women's History Celebration Event
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