WESTERN MICHIGAN AND BEYOND – It hardly went noticed in
the hustle and bustle of activities that surround the international
nonprofit charitable organization SowHope, but the growing
organization celebrated its third birthday last Saturday, January
30th. (Continued below.)
A fast-growing international organization started by women for
women in 2006, it is dedicated to inspiring and supporting
women around the world through wellness, education, and
economic opportunities. The organization “method of operation”
is unique and really works. SowHope is one of the only
international organizations specifically focused on addressing
the basic needs of women internationally by partnering with
local leaders, using local solutions to solve local problems.
These leaders already have the reputation for helping women.
SowHope collaborates with their partners by funding
measurable, time-limited, and outcome-based projects that
match SowHope’s three program areas.
“It has been amazing to realize our dream of helping women in
the Third World ”, shares SowHope’s President and founder,
Mary Dailey Brown. “During of first three years, we have had the
privilege of impacting over 6000 women through AIDS care and
prevention, literacy classes, and microloans.”
Dr. Diana Sharp, Associate Vice President, Harper College ,
Batavia , IL , says she became involved “because Mary asked
her” and is now president of the SowHope Board. Having
known Mary for 30-plus years, she said from the beginning
SowHope’s mission was very compelling, and she believed in
the cause of helping the most oppressed women of the world,
facilitated locally by those working side-by-side with these
women.
the hustle and bustle of activities that surround the international
nonprofit charitable organization SowHope, but the growing
organization celebrated its third birthday last Saturday, January
30th. (Continued below.)
A fast-growing international organization started by women for
women in 2006, it is dedicated to inspiring and supporting
women around the world through wellness, education, and
economic opportunities. The organization “method of operation”
is unique and really works. SowHope is one of the only
international organizations specifically focused on addressing
the basic needs of women internationally by partnering with
local leaders, using local solutions to solve local problems.
These leaders already have the reputation for helping women.
SowHope collaborates with their partners by funding
measurable, time-limited, and outcome-based projects that
match SowHope’s three program areas.
“It has been amazing to realize our dream of helping women in
the Third World ”, shares SowHope’s President and founder,
Mary Dailey Brown. “During of first three years, we have had the
privilege of impacting over 6000 women through AIDS care and
prevention, literacy classes, and microloans.”
Dr. Diana Sharp, Associate Vice President, Harper College ,
Batavia , IL , says she became involved “because Mary asked
her” and is now president of the SowHope Board. Having
known Mary for 30-plus years, she said from the beginning
SowHope’s mission was very compelling, and she believed in
the cause of helping the most oppressed women of the world,
facilitated locally by those working side-by-side with these
women.
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“However, I stayed involved with SowHope”, stated Dr. Sharp,
“Because I continue to be impressed with the documented
progress of the women in our programs and to be in awe when
I hear about the progress continuing to be made and the care
and concern that goes into decision making and goal setting
for our organization.”
Ainur Nutai, Khazikstan GVSU International MPA student and
SowHope Board Member agrees. Graduating this Spring, Ainur
will be going back to her county, but will stay involved in
SowHope.
“I have seen the needs of women first hand”, says Ainur, “And I
want to continue to do my part to support this local thinking and
global acting organization”.
The Honorable State Representative Tom Pearce is another
SowHope Board member with strong convictions to the
SowHope mission. "It has been exciting to see the impact that
this new International Organization is already having around the
world", shared Pearce. "The purpose and mission of SowHope
is desperately needed in so many places and I pray regularly
for its growth and continued success."
Brown explains that the wellness, educational, and economic
programs of SowHope are basic to meeting the most pressing
needs of women in the developing world. SowHope seeks to
form alliances with like-minded providers to match funds and
share responsibility for projects that provide promise for
women all over the world.
“Together we can sow the seeds of hope … for when women –
who are the primary caregivers – are cared for, everyone
benefits.”
“Because I continue to be impressed with the documented
progress of the women in our programs and to be in awe when
I hear about the progress continuing to be made and the care
and concern that goes into decision making and goal setting
for our organization.”
Ainur Nutai, Khazikstan GVSU International MPA student and
SowHope Board Member agrees. Graduating this Spring, Ainur
will be going back to her county, but will stay involved in
SowHope.
“I have seen the needs of women first hand”, says Ainur, “And I
want to continue to do my part to support this local thinking and
global acting organization”.
The Honorable State Representative Tom Pearce is another
SowHope Board member with strong convictions to the
SowHope mission. "It has been exciting to see the impact that
this new International Organization is already having around the
world", shared Pearce. "The purpose and mission of SowHope
is desperately needed in so many places and I pray regularly
for its growth and continued success."
Brown explains that the wellness, educational, and economic
programs of SowHope are basic to meeting the most pressing
needs of women in the developing world. SowHope seeks to
form alliances with like-minded providers to match funds and
share responsibility for projects that provide promise for
women all over the world.
“Together we can sow the seeds of hope … for when women –
who are the primary caregivers – are cared for, everyone
benefits.”
SowHope’s 3rd birthday is celebrated by Board Members, Volunteers and Staff – left to right front row: Craig
Conley, Bonnie Conley, Doug Brown, Mary Dailey Brown & Ainur Nurtay. Back row: Doreen Mangrum, Chandy
Colley & Dave Crawford. Missing: Dr. Diana Sharp, Jean Graham, Dr. Virginia Hodgkinson, Dr. Pamela Ogor,
Honorable Thomas Pearce & Midge Stamas
Conley, Bonnie Conley, Doug Brown, Mary Dailey Brown & Ainur Nurtay. Back row: Doreen Mangrum, Chandy
Colley & Dave Crawford. Missing: Dr. Diana Sharp, Jean Graham, Dr. Virginia Hodgkinson, Dr. Pamela Ogor,
Honorable Thomas Pearce & Midge Stamas