Let’s help more women like Janeth

Leslie iZōsh: Women Investing in Women April 20, 2016 | 0

Our next iZōsh event is one week from today, and we hope you are planning to be there, and have invited your friends and neighbors. We are excited to gather again for many reasons, and one of the main ones is our loan recipients.

There is a great amount of diversity among our loan recipients. They come from many countries and many walks of life. This is the story of Janeth in the Philippines. We funded her loan at our October, 2014 event.

For the last six years, Janeth has run a general store, and she buys and sells flowers to earn additional income. Janeth has worked closely with Opportunity International, borrowing and paying back nine microloans to date. She hopes that her expanded inventory will help her grow her business and save enough money to send her children to college.

One week from today we will gather to grant more microloans to women like Janeth at our next iZōsh event, April 22nd at 7 pm at Huron Hills Church.

Christine Chan Downer, a consultant with International Justice Mission, will be educating us. Also, Huron Hills’ own Hannah Klinkman will be performing two dance works that address the effect that human trafficking has on families, and the sense of empowerment that iZōsh aims to help women discover. You’ll want to arrive early enough to do your stone voting and get your seat so you don’t miss anything!

It’s guaranteed to be a meaningful evening and we hope you can join us.

See you next Friday!

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Testimonials

“With so many women in developing countries facing challenges with extreme poverty, it is very encouraging to see women get together to do something about 'it' - iZōsh is phenomenal . Keep up the good work!”

Mercy Niwe
Program Management Officer
Economic Development
World Vision

"The women of iZōsh are making a difference in women's lives before they become vulnerable to human trafficking. As the director of the Human Trafficking Clinic in Ann Arbor, I see the "after" situation, when women are victims, and I hope that someday iZōsh can help eradicate the need for what I do."

Bridgette Carr
Clinical Assistant Professor
Human Trafficking Clinic
University of Michigan Law School

"I was absolutely overwhelmed by the commitment of the women of iZōsh to serve others who live in poverty. I was equally touched to see teenage girls sharing this passion alongside women in their 90's. Caring for the poor connects us together in so many powerful ways, and to experience the excitement and determination of these American women who made it possible was priceless."

Joan Mussa
Senior Vice President
Director of Mobilization
World Vision

"I’m so impressed with all the work iZōsh has done around the world to advance education, health and opportunity."

Carly Fiorina
Opportunity International Global Ambassador
Founder of the One Woman Initiative

Let’s help more women like Janeth