AT THE HEART OF THE WORLD
We, the Daughters of Wisdom, present on five continents, wish to intensify our commitment towards Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation, and to defend the rights of women and children. Thanks to the generosity of donors, men and women will be able to see their lives transformed.
The Laura Vergara Institute in Palmira - Columbia
EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN COLOMBIA
The Laura Vergara Institute in Palmira, Columbia, also known as The Home of the Widow has been under the direction of the religious Congregation of the Daughters of Wisdom for 48 years. The Home is meant for women who are left alone with the responsibility of raising their children in the midst of hardship and extreme poverty.
SERVICES FOR WOMEN HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS
- A place of welcome, accompaniment, holistic approach and technical training for work.
- A place to experience evangelical solidarity in a family atmosphere
- A place with opportunities to regain strength, courage and self-confidence
- A place to develop skills, abilities and talents for autonomy.
Hundreds of women, heads of families, had the opportunity to receive services for themselves and for their children. Children also live in the Home with their mothers. Eventually, mothers and children may leave the Institute when they are ready.
THE INSTITUTE HAS AN URGENT NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- To offer women, heads of households, formation for their empowerment.
- To provide training and to enable women to acquire skills that will give them opportunity to seek stable employment.
- To ensure the formation of their children and adolescents
- To prevent children from falling into vandalism and drugs, thus contributing to build a just society.
Open your heartand Care for Women and Children!
The Development Office works in collaboration with the JPIC Office of the Congregation
(Justice, Peace and Integration of Creation)
(Justice, Peace and Integration of Creation)
