One of the most powerful stories of the character of Jesus was the woman with the issue of blood. The social context of the time is important because women who were on their menstrual cycle were...
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International Women’s Day — Overcoming The Statistics
“Ensuring women’s and girls’ rights across all aspects of life is the only way to secure prosperous and just economies and a healthy planet for future generations.” - UN WomenInternational Women's...
Empowering 150 Vulnerable Women in South Sudan
Written by Heather Lewandowski - Women and Children Program SpecialistIn February 2024, I landed on the continent of Africa for the first time. My eyes welled up as the wheels hit the runway, and we...
Women and Girls Equally Heard and Valued
"Women are essential to ending poverty around the world. Nowhere is that more true than in Sub-Saharan Africa. Strengthening women's roles as leaders, entrepreneurs, consumers and economic...
Why Investing in Women Has the Greatest Societal Impact
Research shows that investing in women has the greatest impact on society. Did you know that 70% of the world's poorest are women? Women face some of the most grievous challenges in the developing...
Mulu’s Story of Redemptive Lift
"My name is Mulu Bekele and I am 37 years old. When I was 30 years old my husband died due to complications from HIV/AIDS, leaving me and our 6 children, 4 sons and 2 daughters. I too have...
A Leader’s Passion for Women in Her Community
Asrat is part of the Petros Network Ethiopian team and oversees our Women & Children programs. When Asrat greets you, she is warm and kind. Within a few minutes of talking with her, you will see...
The Gift of Hope
Tribe's Story Pure joy exudes from Tribe! She lives in a world where women typically have very little to no...
Petros Network Women Extending Kindness
The hope we have in Christ is a powerful tool! This hope compels us to extend kindness and generosity that is unexplainable to the hopeless. It's so powerful that we named our Women’s Program,...