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
Global Fund for Widows assists its applicants by creating employment opportunities where no other opportunity exists. Global Fund 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
Global Fund 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.
