Carol Hendricks, Director of the Snoqualmie Chapter of Days for Girls and Jennifer Barthels address the Club this past Friday, April 19th. Last month, the Club heard from another Days for Girls member. Each share a different perspective on the Global work of Days for Girls. Recently, their trip to Eswatini a local woman named Lindiwe found the organization and has since taken over the local organization to create a more stable and sustainable chapter. Local leadership is always the goal of Days for Girls and the best way to obtain success locally.
In May 2017, following a four day Enterprise training session, the local Eswatini leadership was established. In November 2017, ambassadors of women's health trained local women to sew and now have their own sewing teams that used to be done by Carol and Jennifer. The women who are sewing now are receiving an income. As a result, more and more distributions are being made to women and girls. Role models are being established at the local level.
Debbie Bodal and Janet Leister, Rotary Club of Lynnwood were present looking for support of a Global RI grant they are preparing. Tracy DeLorm, International Committee chair visited with our guest and is preparing a recommendation to the Board this month.