In our last issue, I shared with you the overwhelming response we received for our 2026 Featured Grants – over 600 applications from across the Global South. This response highlights the extraordinary passion, innovation, and determination of women-led organizations working to create a better future for women and girls in their communities. Yet, we are […] The post CEO Message: Funding Cuts Impact Our Grantees first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post CEO Message: Funding Cu...| Together Women Rise
by Cara Checchio, student at Clemson University and Together Women Rise’s summer 2025 Marketing & Communications Intern This summer, I had the incredible privilege of working as the Marketing and Communications intern for Together Women Rise. As the first intern in this specific role, I was incredibly excited to influence their online presence and learn […] The post Summer 2025 Internship Reflection first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Summer 2025 Internship Reflection appeared...| Together Women Rise
Image above (from left to right): Rise CEO, Beverley Francis-Gibson, Board Member Colleen Kill, and Vice Chair Vicky Bush-Joseph This month, we’re featuring Vicky Bush-Joseph, Together Women Rise Vice Chair and Chapter Leader of IL, Chicago – 8. Vicky has been a Together Women Rise member since 2018 and became a Rise board member in 2023. She […] The post A Rising Tide: Vicky Bush-Joseph first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Vicky Bush-Joseph appeared first...| Together Women Rise
By Jasemen Hatcher, Program and Grantmaking Manager for Together Women Rise When we hear about nonprofits doing incredible work—delivering clean water, improving maternal health, or training young women in entrepreneurship—we often imagine large, well-established organizations. But many life-changing initiatives begin with a small team, a bold idea, and limited resources. For these emerging groups, especially […] The post Demystifying Fiscal Sponsorship: A Tool for Impact and Access f...| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! This month our good works take us to Cambodia. Our grantee, Lotus Outreach, aims to empower women and children living in poverty around the world. Together Women Rise is funding Girls Access to Education (GATE), Lotus Outreach’s project that targets high-performing girls who are at risk for leaving school. It works with girls,| Together Women Rise -
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Beatrice is a resilient, 52-year-old living in Nairobi. Her story is one of endurance, determination, and the power of support systems to rebuild a life once derailed. Beatrice’s challenges started early. Married with three children, ages 12 to 16, she faced devastating hardships following her divorce in the early 2000s. Without formal education or vocational […] The post Providing Sustainable Livelihoods for Women Leaving Prison: Meet Beatrice from Kenya first appeared on Together Wome...| Together Women Rise
Juliette’s smile lights up an entire refugee settlement! What’s remarkable about 23 year-old Juliette is how genuine her sheer joy is. She grew up in Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but as the war there raged on, she fled to Uganda. Life as a refugee – and as a young woman – […] The post Using Sports & Arts to Increase Girls’ Agency: Meet Juliette in the Democratic Republic of Congo first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Using Sports & Arts to Increase...| Together Women Rise
Hermelinda’s parents dreamed of a better life for their eight children. Like all families in Chajul, they faced horrific challenges during Guatemala’s civil war. Juan, her father, only has a primary school education. After his parents were killed when he was young, he was left orphaned, taken by the army and forced to work tirelessly| Together Women Rise -
By Susan Wright, Co-Chair of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS The Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS is working to defend foreign assistance funding. As they review the Administration’s mega bill for the coming year, both the House and Senate proposals currently call for slashed funding and/or outright closure of almost […] The post A Critical Period for Global Health and Education Programs first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Critical Period...| Together Women Rise
By Tonnie Cummings, Rwanda traveler and member of the Together Women Rise chapter in Vancouver, WA. Reflecting on my recent Together Women Rise trip to Rwanda, these are the images that stick in my mind: row after row of brilliant, green hills extending to the horizon; brightly-colored birds flitting about and calling from dawn until […] The post A Journey to Rwanda: Compassion, Community, and Connection first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Journey to Rwanda: Compassion, Co...| Together Women Rise
By Beverley Francis-Gibson, CEO of Together Women Rise June 6 marked the application deadline for Together Women Rise’s 2026 Featured Grants — and the response was truly historic. We received more than 600 applications, a dramatic increase from our typical 100 to 200 applications per grant cycle. These featured grants provide critical funding to organizations […]| Together Women Rise
This August we honor MAIA, an organization in Guatemala led by Indigenous women to empower Indigenous girls. Their name comes from Maia, one of the brightest stars in the sky that is considered symbolic of knowledge and wisdom and that has meaning in all three languages that they communicate in for their work (Kaqchikel, Spanish| Together Women Rise -
The weather in July, no matter which corner of the United States you happen to be in, does not necessarily call to mind a warm bowl of noodle soup. Unless you happen to have a case of the summer sniffles, which I sincerely hope is not what you are currently grappling with. But as I […] The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, July 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, July 2025 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
By Susan Wright, Co-Chair of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS In the first 100 days of the new Administration, Together Women Rise advocates reached out to our Members of Congress to stress the importance of maintaining key foreign assistance programs that benefit women and children across the globe. As of mid-May, volunteers […] The post Advocacy in Action! first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Advocacy in Action! appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Pictured above, from left to right: Rachel Peterson, Roberto Pinedo (guest speaker from PERUCAN-OH), and Tamara Peterson. One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We’re calling this feature “A Rising Tide” because when one of our […] The post A Rising Tide: Rachel & Tamara Peterson first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Rachel & Tamara Peterson appeared first on T...| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! This month our good works take us to Nairobi, Kenya, in support of orphaned, unaccompanied, and separated refugee girls and young women. RefuSHE’s mission is to protect, educate, and empower these young women to build healthier and more resilient futures for themselves and their children. For this month’s recipe, I’ve chosen to bring […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, June 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, June 202...| Together Women Rise
One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We’re calling this feature “A Rising Tide” because when one of our chapters succeeds, we all succeed – and we should share those strategies and successes with each other […] The post A Rising Tide: Mary Griesedieck first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Mary Griesedieck appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Regarding Peruvian cuisine: We say “Peru” and (most of) you will respond, “ceviche.” This would not be incorrect. Peru’s ceviche is beloved. We wanted to explore a different, more everyday dish, for this edition of Proven Platter. Allow us to introduce Aji de Gallina – a delicious chicken stew featuring the signature flavor and yellow […] The post The Proven Platter – Peru, May 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Peru, May 2025 appeared ...| Together Women Rise
Written By: Susan Wright, Rise Advocacy Co-Chair Together Women Rise advocates are fully engaged with our partner, RESULTS, to fight the suspension of U.S. foreign aid and the dismantling of USAID. We know that many Rise grantees are facing disruptions or elimination of programming as a result of the administration’s actions. We need to continue […] The post Together Women Rise Advocates Defend Foreign Aid first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Together Women Rise Advocates Defen...| Together Women Rise
This month as we honor our Featured Grantee, Asia Initiatives, and their work in India, I’m taking a little walk down memory lane to my childhood summers in India. Our kitchen was the heart of our home and in between making well-balanced yet delicious breakfasts, lunches, high tea and dinners, my mom somehow found the […] The post The Proven Platter – India, April 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – India, April 2025 appeared first on Together Wom...| Together Women Rise
To know the cuisine of Tanzania is to know Kachumbari. This refreshing salad is a staple side dish or condiment, found on most dining tables. While the basic ingredients include tomatoes, onions, an acid (usually lime juice), and heat (such as chili peppers or Scotch bonnets), variations abound. Some prepare it with sliced tomatoes, while […] The post The Proven Platter – Tanzania, March 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Tanzania, March 2025 appea...| Together Women Rise
When Lindy makes a commitment, it’s long lasting. She’s been married for 57 years, lived in the same home since 1978, had a career serving nonprofits, and has been chapter leader of her Spokane, Washington chapter for 9 years. She’s passionate about women’s issues and has served on both Rise’s Grants and Partnerships Committee and […] The post A Rising Tide: Lindy Cater first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Lindy Cater appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Written By: Margaret Moodian, Ed.D., Rise Advocacy Co-Chair Last night’s Together Women Rise advocacy webinar inspired our advocacy team, including many who joined us for the first time. The theme, “We Were Made for Times Like These”, resonated with everyone in attendance, serving as a powerful reminder that although the future may seem uncertain, we […] The post “We Were Made for Times Like These”: Advocacy Orientation Recap first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post “We W...| Together Women Rise
The recipe for this month, a rather cold February 2025, is in honor of our grantee, Kakenya’s Dream. The dream is to “invest in girls from rural Kenya through educational, health, and leadership initiatives to create agents of change.” The weather and the subject of our inspiration (Kenyan cuisine, girls being empowered…) seemed to conspire […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, February 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, February ...| Together Women Rise
The Landesa Center for Women’s Land Rights works globally to elevate and catalyze the voices and leadership of grassroots women and women-led organizations who are driving the movement on land rights at local and national levels to realize both gender and climate justice. Under its Transformation Partnerships grant with Together Women Rise, in 2024 the […] The post The Power of Women-Led Movements for Land Rights first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Power of Women-Led Movem...| Together Women Rise
By Tessa Hart, Together Women Rise Cambodia Traveler and Member of Elkins Park, PA Chapter I had the good fortune to travel to Cambodia with 14 other members of Together Women Rise in November 2024. After I got home, everyone asked: “How was your trip?”, typically followed by: “How was the food?” The second question […] The post Reflections on Cambodia first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Reflections on Cambodia appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
By Susan Wright, Co-Chair of Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS Together Women Rise provides much-needed support for community-based organizations working to improve agency and life skills and provides opportunities for girls and women to thrive in difficult conditions. However, these organizations also need functioning health and education systems to succeed. For example, Together […] The post Join Our Advocacy Efforts to Sustain and Build Upon Our Grantees’ Success f...| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! This month our armchair travels take us to Uganda in support of Clean Start Africa. Their mission is to work with women, girls, and children impacted by the criminal justice system, to restore dignity and hope for successful reintegration. While our grant this month is focused on Kenya, Clean Start Africa works in […] The post The Proven Platter – January 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – January 2025 appeared first on Together Women...| Together Women Rise
One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We’re calling this feature “A Rising Tide” because when one of our chapters succeeds, we all succeed – and we should share those strategies and successes with each other […] The post A Rising Tide: Maryanne Schiller first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Maryanne Schiller appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
The cuisine of Mali has historically been marked by a sense of frugality, prioritizing the ingredients that are locally available and that are available in abundance. Techniques of preparation are likewise rather simple and straightforward, ensuring a certain kind of efficient use of time and resources. The base of most dishes is cereal grains and […] The post The Proven Platter – Mali, December 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Mali, December 202...| Together Women Rise
One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We’re calling this feature “A Rising Tide” because when one of our chapters succeeds, we all succeed – and we should share those strategies and successes with each other […] The post A Rising Tide: Woodinville High School Chapter first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Woodinville High School Chapter appeared first on Toge...| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! Well, this is pretty exciting. Our good works bring us to South Africa this month, a country that we have not yet had an opportunity to support. Our November grantee, No Means No South Africa (NMNSA), seeks to provide education and practical skills to end sexual violence against women and children. I’m thrilled […] The post The Proven Platter – South Africa, November 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – South Africa, November 2024 app...| Together Women Rise
Inspiring Guest Speakers Share Invaluable Insights: Together Women Rise Advocacy Webinar Recap by Margaret Moodian, Ed.D., Co-Chair of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS Our Rise advocacy chapter is flourishing! On Tuesday, September 24, we hosted an insightful and engaging webinar for current Rise advocates and those interested in joining our efforts. We […] The post How to Maximize Your Power for Change first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post How to Maximize Your ...| Together Women Rise
For this month’s Proven Platter, we “visited” Nepal. While the country is famously known for its majestic and beloved Mt. Everest, it’s also home to a variety of uniquely bold and flavorful dishes. The beauty of Nepali cuisine lies in the combination of simple ingredients that form the foundation of many beloved dishes. Vegetarian staples […] The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, October 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, October 2024...| Together Women Rise
Margaret Moodian, Ed.D., Co-Chair of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS I started my advocacy journey in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when I led an international nonprofit called TIAS ARMS. This work resulted in a virtual pen pal program where I partnered with California Congressman Mike Levin’s office and the former Ambassador […] The post The Transformative Power of Grassroots Advocacy with Together Women Rise and RESULTS first appeared on Together Women Rise. The ...| Together Women Rise
In May, multiple Together Women Rise chapters in Delaware hosted a special event for members to build comraderie within and between chapters and to grow Rise. Our Volunteer Manager, Kia Hunter, recently spoke with one of the event planners, Yvette Drazich (Chapter Leader of DE, Newark -1) about this experience. Kia: Hello, Yvette! Thanks so much […] The post A Rising Tide Special Edition – Multi-Chapter Events first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide Special Edition ...| Together Women Rise
It’s not often that we have a candy recipe here at Together Women Rise, but this one is simple and loaded with flavor. It can be enjoyed all year, and will be a delight for everything from pool parties to holiday gatherings. Be sure to read the note at the end from recipe co-curator Georgia […] The post The Proven Platter – Uganda, September 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Uganda, September 2024 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
It’s a double month, so you have more delicious food options for your chapter meeting or to add to your menu at home. But we’re pulling from the archives for our second batch of recipe delights. We repeat a recently featured country and one for which we have a delightful collection of recipes – enough […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, September 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, September 2024 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
By Susan Wright, Co-Chair of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS and leader of our CA, Berkeley-2 chapter The women and girls our grantees serve cannot thrive without access to basic health and education programs and other services, including vaccines and reproductive health supplies. Advocacy to obtain adequate funds for these broader programs […] The post Advocacy in 2024 – More Important Than Ever! first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Advocacy in 2024 – Mor...| Together Women Rise
The traditional cuisine of Zambia is built around legumes, pulses, greens and vegetables that are indigenous to the region. Ingredients like Bambara nuts, groundnuts (peanuts), cowpeas, sesame seeds, soyabeans, wild spinach, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin, okra, and sweet potatoes are used in simple, straightforward perparations that preserve their nutritional value. Animal-based proteins are less frequently used. […] The post The Proven Platter – Zambia, August 2024 first appeared on Together Wo...| Together Women Rise
Please join us in welcoming the two newest members of the Together Women Rise recipe curator team. We are delighted to have Kristina Skepton and Terri Tucker share with us. They are a team within a team, working together to create and share recipes, knowledge, and some tasty additions to our recipe site. Thank you, […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, August 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, August 2024 appeared first on Together Women ...| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! This month our good works take us to Guatemala. We are supporting the organization Mission of Limitless Horizons Ixil. This team of local women seeks to educate and empower Indigenous girls and women living in extreme poverty. I had initially thought to share a recipe for Hilachas, a Guatemalan beef stew. But then […] The post The Proven Platter – Guatemala, July 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Guatemala, July 2024 appeared first o...| Together Women Rise
Mellen Duffy Tanamly spent her career with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which took her all over the world including West Africa, El Salvador, Belize, Egypt, and Jordan. She learned of Together Women Rise through friends at USAID and has been a member for over six years. She recently took over leadership of […] The post A Rising Tide: Mellen Duffy Tanamly first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Mellen Duffy Tanamly appeared first on Together W...| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! This month is a “two-fer!” That is, our good works are taking us to India and Rwanda. So, you may have to make a tough decision about which direction to go! I am here to present you with the Proven Platter for Rwanda in support of the Kula Project. They work to eradicate […] The post The Proven Platter – Rwanda, June 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Rwanda, June 2024 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
If there is one ingredient that is summer personified in India, it’s the mango. The mighty mango, the King of fruits, is to an Indian less a fruit and more “an emotion” or so they like to declare tongue-in-cheek, as they attempt to get a sampling of every variety they love in the specific timeframe […] The post The Proven Platter – India, June 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – India, June 2024 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
By Ann Benefiel, Guatemala Traveler and Co-leader of Rise’s IL, Champaign-2 chapter Hosted by Limitless Horizons Ixil (which Together Women Rise funded in June 2017 and will be funding again in July 2024), 11 members of Together Women Rise were privileged to gain a sense of the community, talents, history, hardships, and enduring joy of […] The post Our Road to Chajul first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Our Road to Chajul appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
By: Adela Warner, Guatemala traveler and Co-leader of Rise’s CO, Boulder – 3 chapter Traveling to the Limitless Horizons Ixil school and community with Together Women Rise was more than just a trip; it was a profound journey of enrichment and empowerment. As we embarked on this adventure, we were filled with anticipation for the […] The post Exploring Guatemala’s Limitless Horizons first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Exploring Guatemala’s Limitless Horizons appeared firs...| Together Women Rise
The cuisine of Nepal is distinct to the different ethnic and linguistic groups and is influenced by the region of Nepal they lived and sourced ingredients from. The cuisine of the Khas, for instance, that is built around lentils, rice, and vegetables (Dal bhaat tarkari) as a staple meal is different from Himalayan cuisine which […] The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, May 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, May 2024 appeared first on Together...| Together Women Rise
This month, we have the treat of having two new recipes. This one from Georgia Reader brings us what is commonly known as the national dish of Tanzania. This hearty vegan stew is best served over rice or ugali, a simple corn porridge. The warm spices are tempered by the creamy coconut milk but you […] The post The Proven Platter – Tanzania, May 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Tanzania, May 2024 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! I am absolutely thrilled to be back in the role of volunteer Recipe Curator after several years off, and joining the current (fabulous) team of Georgia and Vinola, along with Kristina and Terri, who are also onboarding this year. I look forward to working with them and am really excited for the opportunity […] The post The Proven Platter – Rwanda, April 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Rwanda, April 2024 appeared first on Together W...| Together Women Rise
Afghan cuisine is as rich and varied as the history of Afghanistan. Its place as the “heart of Asia” has meant that many Asian culinary traditions are found enmeshed in Afghan culinary traditions. Some of these traditions were born in the Afghan soil and spread through the region, others assimilated from elsewhere. Imagine my surprise […] The post The Proven Platter—Afghanistan, March 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter—Afghanistan, March 2024 app...| Together Women Rise
This month, Together Women Rise features a Transformation Partnership Grant to support Equality Now’s work to achieve legal gender equality, end harmful practices, end sexual violence, and end sexual exploitation. This work is global, so while we don’t feature a specific country, we invite you to peruse our full recipe archive with recipes from all […] The post The Proven Platter – February 2024 Lebanon first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – February 20...| Together Women Rise
In July 2023, Together Women Rise awarded a Featured Grant to Tomorrow’s Women, an organization that trains young Palestinian and Israeli women to partner as leaders to promote equality, peace, and justice for all. Since the Israel/Gaza conflict began in October, we have all been concerned and anxious for an update on our partner, Tomorrow’s […] The post Meeting the Moment While Holding Space for Peace: An Update on Tomorrow’s Women first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Meet...| Together Women Rise
Ease and flexibility are the hallmarks of this simple recipe that packs a ton of flavor. Akin to a salsa, try this chopped salad with flatbread, chips, or tortillas, or add it to almost any bowl or “make your own” night – perfect for baked potatoes or baked sweet potatoes, burrito bowls, rice and beans, […] The post THE PROVEN PLATTER – MALAWI, JANUARY 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post THE PROVEN PLATTER – MALAWI, JANUARY 2024 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
By Ellen Weiss, Transformation Partnership Writer Together Women Rise recognizes that in order to truly achieve global gender equality, we must address the social and cultural norms, beliefs, practices, and laws that prevent women from having equal access to resources, decision-making power, and opportunity. Rise’s Transformation Partnerships are specifically designed to address the root […] The post Profile on Our Transformation Partner: Equality Now first appeared on Together Women R...| Together Women Rise
By Ken Patterson, Co-Chair of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS and Director, Grassroots Impact with RESULTS Five years ago, Together Women Rise started exploring a partnership with RESULTS, a constituent advocacy organization working on US federal policy affecting women and girls around the world. The idea was to complement the great work […] The post It Takes a Pioneer first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post It Takes a Pioneer appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
A Rising Tide: Susan Wright This month, we’re featuring Susan Wright from our CA, Berkeley-2 chapter. Susan has spent 30 years overseas. It’s where she served in the Peace Corps, it’s where she met her husband, and it’s where she discovered her deep interest in low-income countries. Now back in the United States, Susan has […] The post A Rising Tide: Susan Wright first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Susan Wright appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Influened by its history and its geography, Bangladeshi cuisine is a rich and varied amalgam of Mughlai, Central Asian, Armenian, Persian, and Indian culinary traditions. Like many countries in Asia, rice is the staple grain. The protein of choice is fish. The dish featured this month, Masoor Dal Chorchori, is a vegan, gluten-free dish found […] The post The Proven Platter – Bangladesh, December 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Bangladesh, Decemb...| Together Women Rise
This month, we span the globe with two featured grantees. And there is no reason your chapter meeting’s meal – or your family menu for the week – can’t be an eclectic celebration of both! The Together Women Rise recipe database includes more than two dozen recipes inspired by Kenyan cuisine, as well as recipes […] The post The Proven Platter – Vietnam, November 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Vietnam, November 2023 appeared first on Toge...| Together Women Rise
Authored by: Meg Gardiner, Global Education Policy Manager, RESULTS The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres recently said, “Peace is needed today more than ever. War and conflict are unleashing devastation, poverty, and hunger, and driving tens of millions of people from their homes.” We know that conflict and displacement are a major cause of 250 million […] The post Take Action Today on the READ Act Reauthorization first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Take A...| Together Women Rise
Together Women Rise (Rise) and Equimundo share a core belief: that men and boys are essential partners and allies in achieving global gender equality. That is why Rise selected Equimundo to receive a Transformation Partnership Grant in the amount of $200,000, over two years, in order to further Equimundo’s critical work around the globe. “If […] The post Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Equimundo: Center for Masculini...| Together Women Rise
Sally is an expert networker and she meets people through her many assorted activities. Whether it’s through directing and acting at Rita’s Theater, playing tennis, selling real estate, singing in a choir, or as a professional painter, Sally loves to make connections with people – and invites many of them to Together Women Rise meetings! […] The post A Rising Tide: Sally Bookman first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Sally Bookman appeared first on Together Wom...| Together Women Rise
Pakistan, young country that it is, having been cleaved from British-occupied India when the latter gained independence in 1947, often gets lumped with India when its culture or cuisine is discussed. This is neither entirely accurate nor very respectful of the tension that continues to exist between the two nations. What is accurate is that […] The post The Proven Platter – Pakistan, October 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Pakistan, October 2023...| Together Women Rise
As Together Women Rise commemorates our 20th anniversary and looks ahead to the next 20 years, we want to ensure a top-rate Volunteer Program that meets the needs of Rise now and into the future, particularly as we expand our chapter and member numbers. We also want to ensure that every volunteer has a rewarding, […] The post We Are Growing Our Volunteer Program! first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post We Are Growing Our Volunteer Program! appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
“A Florida girl stuck in a Maryland body,” Kristina moved to Florida about 18 years ago and loves it. Kristina has a master’s degree in teaching but is now a realtor by profession. She still feels at heart that she is a teacher and a helper, and Together Women Rise combines all of her favorite […] The post A Rising Tide: Kristina Skepton first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Kristina Skepton appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Uji is a spiced millet breakfast porridge usually served with a side of mandazi or other sweetened fried dough (similar to a light, fried doughnut). Originally, it was made with millet that had been mixed with water and fermented for added depth of flavor. More often now it is made with a millet flour blend […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, September 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, September 2023 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
India is not a monolith. Each state has its own language, its own forms of art and music, and variations in cuisine. While the states within a region of India (North, South, East and West) may share some similarities in their cuisine, the flavor profile of the same dish within a region could be markedly […] The post The Proven Platter – India, August 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – India, August 2023 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Musakhan is a spicy chicken and onion dish often prepared for special occasions, but it can be made ahead for a weeknight meal. It is usually served on a bed of flatbread. Serve yours with your favorite seasonal vegetables, which you can grill or roast in the oven. Pictured here, served on flat bread with […] The post The Proven Platter – Palestinian Territories, July 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Palestinian Territories, July 2023 appeared fi...| Together Women Rise
For the past two months our Advocacy Group with RESULTS has been taking a deep dive on The READ Act Reauthorization (H.R.681, S.41), which supports basic education around the world with a focus on girls. This legislation focuses on enhanced strategies for the improvement of foundational literacy and numeracy, which are essential elements of a […] The post Advocacy Update: Help Pass the READ Act first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Advocacy Update: Help Pass the READ Act appeared ...| Together Women Rise
By Ellen Weiss, Transformation Partnerships Writer Imagine a world where women have equal footing. A world where the power offered by secure rights to land is shared by women and men. A world where that power is used to strengthen the livelihoods of women, their families, and their communities. This vision propels Landesa’s […] The post Landesa: Empowering Women Through Land Rights first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Landesa: Empowering Women Through Land Rights ap...| Together Women Rise
Although their paths to central New York were a bit different, both Debbie and Ruth now enjoy having family nearby as they enter retirement – or almost retirement. Debbie works in HR/Accounting, and her hobbies include reading and birdwatching. Ruth passed along her passion for engineering to her daughter, and now loves to help other […] The post A Rising Tide: Debbie Monaco & Ruth Bates first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Debbie Monaco & Ruth Bates appeared fir...| Together Women Rise
The cuisine of Honduras is a delightful fusion of Central American, Mesoamerican (Lenca), Spanish, Caribbean, African, and Garifuna cuisines; a product of its own roots and a marriage of cuisines that it came in historic or geographic proximity with. The dishes, whether savory or sweet, are rich in flavor and use ingredients that are locally […] The post The Proven Platter – Honduras, June 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Honduras, June 2023 appe...| Together Women Rise
Meet Ellen Weiss – our new volunteer who will be writing articles and providing additional learning materials focused on our Transformation Partnerships. She has more than 30 years of international experience in research, programming, and communications, with a particular emphasis on gender equality. This includes working with the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), one […] The post Meet Our New Volunteer Transformation Partnerships Writer first appeared on Together Wome...| Together Women Rise
Born in England, Polly is no stranger to moving all over the world. She even spent her career as an International HR Manager for Johnson & Johnson. Now, however, she appreciates having her grandchildren only 10 houses away in San Jose, California. Introverted, yet passionate, Polly likes to jump in first and figure out the […] The post A Rising Tide: Polly Ferguson first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Polly Ferguson appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
This month, two recipes combine for a delicious Ethiopian treat: a spiced butter (Niter Kibbeh) and a lightly sweetened and spiced bread (Himbasha). Note that spices commonly used in Ethiopian cuisine are featured here, including cardamom and fenugreek. Though you can certainly enjoy this Ethiopian sweet bread with spiced butter spread any time of day, […] The post The Proven Platter – Ethiopia, May 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Ethiopia, May ...| Together Women Rise
By Susan Wright, leader of the Together Women Rise CA, Oakland chapter and member of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS. Susan is also a former Peace Corps volunteer and staff member with USAID. International assistance accounts for less than 1% of the US federal budget, but it still represents an important […] The post Advocate for US funds! first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Advocate for US funds! appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Linda likes variety. She’s held a number of interesting jobs over the years. She’s been a nurse, CPA, director of surgical services, entrepreneur, and was the first women ski-lift operator at Aspen Ski Corp. Now she focuses on geographical variety – biking all around the world with her husband (over 3,000 miles in 2022)! Kia: […] The post A Rising Tide: Linda Wagner first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Linda Wagner appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Malwaian cuisine has remained relatively unchanged from influences of other cuisines. It is thus very traditional, utilizing the produce, grains, and meat that are found in the region and that can be locally sourced. Most dishes are uncomplicated and composed of a few ingredients and involve fairly straightforward preparation. Zitumbuwa are a perfect example of […] The post The Proven Platter—Malawi, April 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter—Malawi, A...| Together Women Rise
One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We’re calling this feature “A Rising Tide” because when one of our chapters succeeds, we all succeed – and we should share those strategies and successes with each other […] The post A Rising Tide: Jill Sobieszyk first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Jill Sobieszyk appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Irio is another simple but delicious Kenyan week night dinner. There are many variations – from a simple mash of sweet potatoes, peas and corn seasoned with salt and pepper, to a spicier dish using a blend of sweet onions, smokey paprika and hot sauce. I preferred the spicier blend with white and red sweet […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, March 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, March 2023 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Born in Maryland, Sheila grew up in a family that highly valued education. After hitting the glass ceiling in the healthcare field, she started her own company, Quality America, Inc. Now retired, Sheila enjoys edible landscaping and looks down when she hikes so she can forage for mushrooms. Kia: Sheila, when – and why – […] The post A Rising Tide: Sheila Dunn Interview first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post A Rising Tide: Sheila Dunn Interview appeared first on Together Women R...| Together Women Rise
Guatemalan cuisine is a mix of culinary traditions of the aborginal population that inhabited the land and of those of her later colonizers. This mix of Mayan and Spanish culinary traditions is reflective of cuisince of another country: Mexico. There are thus dishes with similar sounding names but different interpretations (like the enchilidas) as well […] The post The Proven Platter – Guatemala, February 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Guatemal...| Together Women Rise
Together Women Rise is making a historic investment to create systemic change for women and girls around the world. In December, our board of directors approved three new Transformation Partnerships. Each partner will be given an Implementation Grant in the amount of $100,000 per year for two years (2022 and 2023). Thanks to your generosity, […] The post Our $600,000 Investment in New Transformation Partnerships first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Our $600,000 Investment in New ...| Together Women Rise
2022 was a very successful year for Together Women Rise’s Advocacy Group with RESULTS. There were many accomplishments to celebrate: the successful replenishment of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria; the passage of the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act; progress toward passage of both the End TB Now Act and the […] The post Advocacy Accomplishments in 2022 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Advocacy Accomplishments in 2022 appeared first on Together...| Together Women Rise
As we wrap up 2022, we invite you to share a few major Together Women Rise moments with your chapter members at your meeting in January. Here is a list of select 2022 accomplishments (by the numbers) as well as a few questions for you to research and discuss with your members. These questions are […] The post Your Next Chapter Meeting – Reflecting on the Past Year first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Your Next Chapter Meeting – Reflecting on the Past Year appeared first o...| Together Women Rise
Potatoes and eggs are a comfort food prepared all over the world. This popular Kenyon dish uses crisp French fries and eggs spiced with chili paste for a warm and filling meal. There are as many variations of this dish as there are street vendors and home cooks preparing it. Chips Mayai – or your […] The post The Proven Platter — Kenya, January 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter — Kenya, January 2023 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
While many might think there is nothing to do in this post-election period, our Together Women Rise advocates are stepping up their advocacy in order to get legislation onto the President’s desk for signature before the end of the year. In particular, we are still reaching out to Senate and House offices for their co-sponsorship […] The post Advocacy Update first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Advocacy Update appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
This year, we have a new tool to help our members create their own fundraisers for the Together Women Rise annual appeal. Several chapter leaders and members have already set up their fundraisers, including Debra Berman, our Central Regional Leader. We recently spoke with Debra about the individual fundraiser she set up using this new […] The post Setting up a Together Women Rise Fundraiser first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Setting up a Together Women Rise Fundraiser appeared ...| Together Women Rise
It’s “gathering” season meant for “together-ing.” It is what our family declares, every year right around the time Diwali rolls around. Depending on the lunar calendar that usually falls some time in late October or early November. It usually heralds the start of the season of holidays and celebrations spanning different cultues and religions that […] The post The Proven Platter—India, December 2022 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter—India, Dece...| Together Women Rise
By Jo DeBolt, Together Women Rise Board Chair During the first weekend of October, the Together Women Rise Board of Directors met in Charlotte to reflect on our past and plan for the future, especially as we approach our 20th anniversary next year. We came armed with data on our grant making, chapter development, participation […] The post Board Happenings: Our Recent Fall Retreat first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Board Happenings: Our Recent Fall Retreat appeared first on Tog...| Together Women Rise
Last year, we announced our plans to launch new Transformation Partnerships that will allow us to better address the root causes of gender inequality. We must take a systems change approach in order to reach our goal of global gender equality. This includes addressing the social and cultural norms, beliefs, practices, and laws that prevent […] The post Announcing Our First Transformation Partnership! first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Announcing Our First Transformation Partner...| Together Women Rise
The main goal of the Together Women Rise Advocacy Group with RESULTS is to guide us in building deep relationships with our members of Congress (MoCs) and their staff. These relationships then become the way we influence policies and funding affecting women and girls around the world. As we approach election day, there is no […] The post Advocacy: Moving the Needle Toward Gender Equality first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Advocacy: Moving the Needle Toward Gender Equality appea...| Together Women Rise
Achieving global gender equality cannot be accomplished alone – and neither can running this organization or sustaining your chapter. Planning for the future of your chapter and sharing chapter responsibilities are key factors in maintaining successful Together Women Rise chapters. At our National Chapter Leader Event on Oct 16, we discussed best practices for continuity […] The post Sharing Best Practices: Planning for the Future of Your Chapter first appeared on Together Women Rise. The...| Together Women Rise
It seems like yesterday and a lifetime ago that gathering together freely with friends and family hardly required a second thought. Whether your chapter is meeting virtually or in-person, we want to revive an old Rise tradition this month. In years past, former recipe curator Linda McElroy created an eclectic menu near the end of […] The post The Proven Platter – Cameroon, November 2022 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Cameroon, November 2022 appeared...| Together Women Rise
This month I want to share some advocacy successes. The actions taken by our Together Women Rise members matter! When we take actions together it matters! We are currently celebrating: The READ Act Reauthorization, H.R. 7240 (which stands for the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act), has passed the House! Please see the press release […] The post Advocacy Update: Celebrating Our Successes! first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Advocacy Update: Celebrating Our...| Together Women Rise
Nacatamales are flavorful masa dumplings, stuffed with a variety of fillings, which are then wrapped in banana leaf and steamed. The filling is made up of spiced meat, beans, and vegetables and there are as many recipes as there are families eating this delicious dish. Chicken, beef, and pork are the most common meats, and […] The post The Proven Platter – Honduras, October 2022 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Honduras, October 2022 appeared first on...| Together Women Rise
As summer comes to an end and we ready our kids to return to school, there are many children missing out on education. In many low-income countries, children — especially girls — will not be returning to school due to inadequate education systems, discrimination, early and forced marriage, or pregnancy as a result of transactional […] The post Advocating for Global Education first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Advocating for Global Education appeared first on Together Women ...| Together Women Rise
By Scott Osborne and Sue Malick, Co-Chairs of the Transformation Partnerships Committee You have probably heard about Transformation Partnerships at your local chapter meeting, at one of our national webinars, or here in The Dish. (See below for links to previous blogs.) Transformation Partnerships are our newest grants, dedicated to funding the root causes of […] The post Transformation Partnerships Coming Up! first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Transformation Partnerships Comi...| Together Women Rise
Hello, Chapter Leaders! My name is Kia (yes, it is pronounced like the car), and I am so excited to have joined Together Women Rise this summer as Volunteer Manager. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you today and also make myself a resource for you moving forward. I recently moved […] The post Introducing Kia Hunter first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post Introducing Kia Hunter appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
