There are some great organizations helping women involved in conflict. This is a preliminary list, which will grow with the project. Check out their websites, as these organizations not only seek donations, but also suggest other ways to contribute and support, such as volunteering for specific projects. In one way or another, I have had personal contact with each of these organizations, and believe they are doing a great job!

Blue Earth Alliance: www.blueearth.org

Crafts Center: Develops sustainable micro-enterprices for women using local crafts expertise. www.craftscenter.org

Dhaka Weaves (P) Ltd: Preserving traditional Nepali weaving through women's economic development. These are unbelievable beautiful weavings!: www.ranchcreek.com/jalbert/dhaka.htm

Global Fund for Women: www.globalfundforwomen.org

ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross): www.icrc.org

IRC (International Rescue Committee): www.theirc.org

Mercy Corps: International/Iraq assistance: www.mercycorps.org

Motrat Qiriazi: Kosovo: www.motratqiriazi.org

UNIFEM (UN's Development Fund for Women): www.unifem.undp.org

Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children: www.womenscommission.org

Women For Women International: www.womenforwomen.org
Sponsors the program at Mbirwandumva Initiative, and similar programs in countries including Kosova and Bosnia.

Women in Black-Israel: www.coalitionofwomen4peace.org

Women's Edge: Iraqi Women Assistance: www.womensedge.org

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom: www.wilpf.org

Women Waging Peace: www.womenwagingpeace.net

World Learning: www.worldlearning.org

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Eritrea:

Eritrean Relief & Refugee Commission (ERREC)
Assists in humanitarian needs and resettlement of refugees within Eritrea.
Contact: Ms. Hiwet Zemichael, Commissioner
huryo@gemel.com.er
PO Box 1098
Asmara, Eritrea, Africa

National Union of Eritrean Women
In charge of women’s constitutional rights in Eritrea
Contact: Luul Gebreab: President
PO Box 239
Asmara, Eritrea, Africa

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Rwanda: Mbwirandumva Initiative (A program of Women For Women International). Works with orphans and widows of genocide to develop and fund entrepreneurial programs for self-sufficiency and provide counseling.
Greeting cards and handmade jewelry can be purchased through their website bazaar at www.womenforwomen.org/bazaar.html

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