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10/12/2020

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Dear Friends,
Anyone joining our FFW Circle of Giving will have the option of being connected to family in Liberia, just like our friend, banker and long-time supporter Jennifer: 

"Nearly four years ago, Deborah and the Foundation for Women connected me to the father of a family of four daughters in Liberia; one of the most impoverished countries on planet earth. At the time, the family had not eaten in days. I have provided financial support to the family, and every time I have an opportunity, I send a package of “essentials.” When I ask what the family needs, the priorities are internet/phone, toothpaste, soap, diaper cream, and candy for the kids. Imagine!" ​

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When our Liberian family has money to send their kids to school, they go; when there’s no money, nobody goes to school. There is no running water (our family is supported by community wells) or electricity in their home. I’m not sure that Americans even consider these “necessities,” because they’re so easy to have and acquire. Just walk into the grocery and buy food. Just get in your car and drive to work. Life is a lot easier when you have opportunities.

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It’s so easy for us to help this family through the Foundation for Women. I did not expect to develop a lifelong friendship with our Liberian family. But that is what it is and I will forever hold them in my heart. Over the years, we’ve celebrated life together. I’ve watched them marry and have another child. We celebrate every single birthday between us. My children get birthday greetings from across the globe every year! And now, with our financial support, this family began constructing their new home a few short weeks ago. Soon they will live rent free and have more opportunities to provide food and education for their children. ​

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In all the craziness of this world (understatement, I know), this friendship is rock solid and I feel really, really good about what my children (and me) are learning about life. And I think among our list of basic human needs is to help people. It’s really easy and it feels really, really good. The direct human connection that we have makes all the difference. I know that my financial support is truly making a difference. Please, please consider supporting the Foundation for Women in making more family and human connections so that together we can improve the quality of life for our brothers and sisters. 

Please consider joining our Circle of Giving today and, if you wish, connecting with a Liberian family.

With love and gratitude, 
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Deborah Lindholm
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    Deborah Lindholm with Deborah in Liberia

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    Deborah Lindhom is the Founder and CEO of the Foundation for Women. For over 20 years she has lived and worked in Africa, India and the United States on issues of poverty, education and microcredit. 
    "​Just a quick note to say how we appreciate all that you are doing in Liberia and wish we could do more to help. We enjoy reading your newsletters which are always so well written.
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