HEART for Widows
Introducing and establishing self-empowerment programs for widows
Mission
HEART for Widows was founded with the aims of improving the lives of the widows across the nations and offering them a better place in the societies, because Widows are a large part of the female population worldwide, most especially in developing countries. Seeing this, being a voice for the widows is our main objective. We aim not only to raise awareness of this situation, but also network with other governmental and non-governmental institutions. Consequently, the foundation has set as it goals to guide in setting up of Self-empowerment programs for widows in the countries of interest. Because of that it is important for us to work with volunteers on ground, wherever we start.
Ruling year
2020
Principal Officer
Britt Schulze-Adesida
Main address
P.O. Box 235442
Encinitas, CA 92023 USA
EIN
82-3983813
NTEE code
Women's Centers (P83)
Christian (X20)
Vocational Technical (B30)
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
HEART for Widows was founded with the aims of improving the lives of the widows across the nations and offering them a better place in the societies, because Widows are a large part of the female population worldwide, most especially in developing countries. Not only this, but many widows and their children are even homeless and living on the streets. Because of that we can see, widows often suffer with just a meal per day or without any at all. Furthermore, many widows are jobless and destitute. Seeing this, being a voice for the widows is our main objective.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Widows Training Center
Running widows trainings center with the aim and objective to produce products who can be sold from the widows in the country as well international
Shop for widows products
Selling products, produced from widows locally and internationally.
The widows work in weekly shifts, each shift 3 widows, and run the shop in autonomy.
The shop is located in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Widows Farming
Our widows started farming their own products for selling in our shop, but also for own usage.
basket waving
our teams in Chennai wave baskets and sell them in India, but also exporting them Internationally
knitting widows
our widows in Bulgaria meet in small groups and knit different products. Starting with baby cloth, blankets, winter hats, but also knitting beautiful and colorful summer hats
traditional kings products
A group in Ipinsa, near Akure, specialized in kings beads and other old traditional products
Where we work
External reviews
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Average number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Low-income people, Extremely poor people, Widows and widowers, Unemployed people
Related Program
Widows Training Center
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
we started in 2017 with one group of widows in one country. In the meanwhile, about 320 widows are regularly participating in our monthly activities
Number of workers with union affiliations
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Widows and widowers, Extremely poor people, Low-income people
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Since the start of the program in 2017 with a small group of workers and voluntary workers, we have now about 75 helpers in the work all over the world
Number of countries in which the organization operates
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Extremely poor people, Low-income people, Widows and widowers
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The work started with the registration in two countries and is now officially active in 13 countries
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
1.) Voice for the widows
Being a voice for the widows is our main objective. We aim not only to raise awareness of this situation, but also network with other governmental and non-governmental institutions.
2.) Self-empowerment programs for widows
In addition the Foundation was established to serve as instrument of self empowerment programs for the vulnerable widows.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
HEART for Widows is introducing and establishing self-empowerment programs for widows.
We establish groups of widows who work together and sell their products at the local markets. This is important, as it gives many widows the needed social umbrella and strength to sustain. Therefore, widows gain hope and self-confidence.
Setting up of Self-empowerment programs
Consequently, the foundation has set as it goals to guide in setting up of Self-empowerment programs for widows in the countries of interest. Because of that it is important for us to work with volunteers on ground, wherever we start.
Besides that we are making use of existing environments and institutions, and most importantly this is helping us not only to save expenses, but as a result also creating responsibility in our local leaders.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are registering and establishing partner organizations in the respective countries, with whom we are working together.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We established partner organizations already in Rwanda, Tanzania, Nigeria, India, Netherlands, Germany and Bulgaria. All together about 70 voluntary helpers and leaders are caring for about 300 widows
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HEART for Widows
Board of directorsas of 01/10/2023
Britt Schulze-Adesida
Britt Schulze-Adesida
Adetayo Adesida
Soleya Dagnon
ANJA Exler
MATEBOHO DU VIVIER
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