#GivingTuesday Benefits YWCA Of Palestine
Our Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ has a special global partner relationship with the YWCA of Palestine. YWCA of Palestine works to support Palestinian women and families through kindergartens, vocational training, leadership training, and economic empowerment. Please consider supporting YWCA of Palestine during the season of Advent. Jean Doane, who serves on the CPC Wider Church Ministries Team and the CPC Palestine-Israel Network, is glad to provide additional information about the YWCA of Palestine.
During the final months of the Middle East Initiative and during the season of Advent, Global Ministries is highlighting support for the life-giving ministries of the YWCA of Palestine for 2016 Alternative Christmas Gifts and #GivingTuesday. The YWCA of Palestine strives to promote women's full and equal participation at all levels of society; to work for social and economic justice through development and advocacy programs; and to mobilize women's collective power for action on issues of concern: women's rights, the dignity of human beings, and integrity of the environment. The Alternative Christmas and #GivingTuesday support for the YWCA Palestine is described here.
Next Monday November 14 at 1:00 p.m. EST, Global Ministries is hosting a webinar about the YWCA of Palestine, featuring Mira Rizeq, the National General Secretary of the YWCA of Palestine and member of the Common Global Ministries Board (CGMB). Mira Rizeq's presentation is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the programs and advocacy work of the YWCA that Global Ministries is promoting for special giving during #GivingTuesday and Alternative Christmas. Also, we hope this presentation will provide more meaning to the gifts you are preparing to give this advent season. Register for the YWCA of Palestine webinar!
Here are several examples of how your Alternative Gift can make a difference in the work of the YWCA of Palestine:
- $25 can supply resources for a woman to attend vocational training
- $75 can empower advocacy programs to promote social, economic, and political rights of women in Palestine
- $500 can provide a scholarship for a student to attend a leadership training
#GivingTuesday connects individuals, communities, and nonprofits around the world for a day to celebrate generosity and giving. This year, #GivingTuesday is Tuesday, November 29, 2016, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Global Ministries Alternative Christmas is a meaningful way to honor your loved ones through gift giving, and to make a difference in the lives of individuals around the world living in difficult circumstances. As always, 100% of your gift will be used as designated. Continue learning about Alternative Christmas at Global Ministries.
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