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FFW Liberia Featured on "Forefront"
This 25 minute video illustrates the work of FFW in Liberia. Meet Liberian Project Director Emily Peal, local hero fundraisers, and Liberian program participants.
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Vice President Boakai Extols the Foundation for Women
The Foundation for Women is excited to share a recent Press Release from the office of the Vice President of Liberia, Joseph Boakai:

"Monrovia, Monday, June 15 - Liberia's Vice President Joseph N. Boakai has commended the California based Foundation for Women (FFW) for partnering with the Liberian Government to empower Liberian women. He observed that by extending micro-loans to market women, the FFW was contributing in small measure to the Unity Party-led Government's Poverty Reduction Strategy, otherwise known as 'Lift Liberia'.

Vice President Boakai made the commendation at the weekend when an intern from the headquarters of the Foundation for Women, Mr. Andrew Hapke, who is in Liberia as guest of the Foundation for Women, accompanied by the Foundation's Country Director, Madam Emily Peal, paid a courtesy call on him at his Capitol Building Office.

Vice President Boakai paid homage to the Founder of FFW, Madam Deborah Lindholm whom he described as a true humanitarian. He said her foundation has transformed the lives of many women who had lost hope after losing everything, including their husbands during the conflict.

Earlier, Madam Peal disclosed plans by the Foundation to increase the Foundation's capacity to empower more Liberian women. She said the Foundation which has empowered over 500 women with micro-loans in Bong, Nimba, Bomi, Grand Bassa, Montserrado and Margibi Counties will, this month extend its micro-credit loan program to Lofa County.

Madam Peal said apart from extending micro-loans to small marketers, the Foundation has offered over 100 scholarships to students from kindergarten to college, and is also offering adult literacy classes for marketers. She said about 58 women have graduated from the Foundation's literacy program from Bong, Grand Bassa and Nimba Counties.

Also briefing the Vice President, Mr. Hapke, a candidate for the MBA in Micro Credit, said he was in the country on a two-month tour of duty. He said while in the country, he will help make the Foundation more effective to enable it reach more women.

Mr. Hapke said he will structure the Foundation's financial systems and internal processes as well as work on grant proposals. - Terrence Sesay, Press Secretary"

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Parties with a Purpose Would you like to help the Foundation for Women? All you have to do is have a Party….with a Purpose! You (and maybe a friend or two) would be asked to host a gathering at your house with the stated purpose of raising funds for microcredit loans for entrepreneurial women. Invite all your friends who might be interested in our mission to a casual get-together and help us spread the word! Download a flyer with more info or visit our Get Involved page to download a Party Kit.
Le Cirque 2009 Marks the Beginning for Many Women Thanks to your generous support of the Foundation for Women's Le Cirque 2009, $60,000 was raised, which includes loan sponsorships for 40 women. More than 200 guests gathered at the warm and inviting home of Melissa & Wyatt Chapman of The Chapman Collection Antiques on May 8, 2009. Missed the Event? View the photos and recap.
Money Matters Not to get too personal, but – Are you 70 ½ years or older? If so, and if you have an IRA, we have good news for you! You can make a gift directly from your IRA to FFW of up to $100,000 in 2008 and again 2009. These gifts count toward your required minimum distribution, which could save you money in taxes. For details see our IRA Opportunity page for more info.



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