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Global Fund For Widows

Thematic Focus Areas

Women & Girls
Economic Development
Social Justice
GFW’s mission is to support widows and female heads of households to overcome poverty through skills-based training, job creation and micro-finance.

Website

EIN

30-0506927

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Charity Photos

  • Title: Tanzania Story
  • Charity: Global Fund for Widows
  • Country: Tanzania
  • Photo Credit: Global Fund for Widows

  • Title: Kenyan Widow Cultivating Food Security and Economic Growth
  • Charity: Global Fund for Widows
  • Country: Kenya
  • Photo Credit: Alex Kiogora, GFW

  • Title: Maasai Widows Build a Future Through WISALA
  • Charity:  Global Fund for Widows
  • Country: Tanzania
  • Photo Credit: Fatima Martin Sanchez, GFW

Charity Videos

Charity Impact

“Thanks to WISALA, what once felt like an unreachable dream is now becoming a promising reality. Today, I serve as an inspiration to other women in my community, showing that with the right support and knowledge, success is truly possible.” Julia Gakii, GFW Beneficiary, Kenya In Kenya, GFW has created 159 WISALA microbanks that are owned and run by 4,725 Widows. These WISALA beneficiaries support over 23,625 children in their households, providing them with safer, healthier futures. The personal impact of GWF’s WISALA microbanks can be seen in the story of Julia Gakii, a resident of Ukuu Village in Meru and a committed member of the Gaichugi Widows Group. Having been a widow for 15 years, she always dreamed of establishing a steady poultry supply business. Despite her ambition, she lacked the capital, mentorship and training on poultry management and marketing. Her venture remained just a dream until she joined...
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