Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services

Mission: To inspire women around the world by promoting wellness, education, and economic opportunities.

Results: SowHope was founded in January of 2006 and since then has directly impacted over 95,000 women by funding measurable, time-limited, and outcome-based projects in 20 countries.

Target demographics: women

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 7,000 women

Geographic areas served: The poorest nations in the world

Programs: The Wellness program includes, but is not limited to, supporting women through physical and emotional projects such as: clean water projects; AIDS care and prevention; women’s maternal/healthcare; prevention of abuse, rape, and sex trafficking; counseling and recovery centers for victims of gender-related abuse issues. The Education program includes, but is not limited to: basic literacy classes; vocational training, and technical training. The Economic program includes, but is not limited to, : micro-economic loans and small business training.