As the only providers of their families, widows are responsible for caring for their children as well as their own well-being without the help of a partner. MWL facilitates programs that ensure widows have food, shelter and basic necessities for them and their orphaned children.
We also provide vocational training for widows to develop skills they can use to attract revenue and help others. Your contributions can help our resilient women learn sewing, soap production, food production and hair dressing. Our workshops teach widows skills that will allow them to attain self-sufficiency and gain control over their lives.
Your support can also help sustain a widow and her children in the meantime. Providing food baskets or sponsoring one of her orphans helps ease her worries while she gets her life back on track.
Our Widow Support program provides vocational training (e.g., skills development) for widows so they can earn income, like sewing, soapmaking, house cleaning etc. Additionally, we support widows with broader social welfare, financial assistance and empowerment (Through cash assistance, educational access, healthcare*, and psychosocial support)
By providing vocational training and ongoing support, MWL helps widows develop skill sets and income-generating opportunities, which promotes self-sufficiency and allows them to better care for their families. Also see our financial and vocational support FAQ.
You can donate via MWL’s main donation portal under “Widow Support” or “Women’s Economic Empowerment” programs (accessible from the “Donate” page).
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