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.
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.
| SOWHOPE CONTINUES TO CARE FOR THE MOST NEEDY WOMEN OF THE WORLD |
“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.”
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.”
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
Our Mission To inspire women around the world by promoting wellness, education and economic opportunities. |
| SowHope |
| Sowing hope into the lives of women who make less than $2 per day |