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A Conversation with AWR and Linda Eckerbom Cole

An update from AWR director Linda on her most recent travel to Uganda. Learn how…

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Feeling Stuck

Dear Friends of African Women Rising, I have been feeling a bit stuck lately. In…

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Join our campaign to build 2,000 new Permagardens

Dear Friends of African Women Rising, The restriction put in place to prevent the virus…

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How Dedicated Are You To Fulfill Your Dreams

Dear Friends of African Women Rising, This weekend marks World Refugee Day. It is a day…

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

Dear Friends of African Women Rising, This Sunday, March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day.…

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Announcing AWR’s New Board President and Executive Director’s Profile in Voyage LA

African Women Rising has a new Board President and Linda Eckerbom Cole has been featured…

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Program Highlights from 2018

Our work in Northern Uganda continues to expand and create life changing opportunities. Some key highlights…

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How to Measure Success?

Our success in Northern Uganda is measured by the level of financial independence experienced by the women in our…

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Notes From the Field – How dedicated are you to fulfill your dreams?

Paicho, Gulu District, Northern Uganda. Fiona is 13 years old and wants nothing more than…

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Notes from the Field – Malaria in Santa Barbara and Uganda

The last number of weeks have been a bit of a haze as I have…

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Notes From the Field – An Update from Northern Uganda

A few days ago I was sitting on the ground with a group of women…

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GoatFest 2018: In the News

Norman jumped upon a table, then quietly sneaked up on Linda Cole as she directed…

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Announcing… African Women Rising

Let’s admit it – Community Action Fund for Women in Africa — is a mouthful.…

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May 19 Pop-up: Brian Hodges’ Recent Photos from Uganda

Photographer Brian Hodges showcases poignant new photographs highlighting the women in Uganda’s war-torn region, and…

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Music in the Garden 2018

Saturday, September 15, 2018 5pm - 9pm 801 Cold Spring Road Private Event • Tickets…

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