It has been projected that the number of AIDS orphans, globally, could reach 25 million by the year 2010. The majority of these children are in southern Africa. Our co-founders have seen, experienced and kept learning more about the positive effect of quality programs to address the needs of orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa and other countries of Southern Africa. We often say, “We’re doing this because we’ve been there.”

In 2007, "Mothering Across Continents" raised $44,000 for three specially-designated projects in South Africa supported by 501c3 organizaitons South Africa Development Fund (SADF) and Save the Children. The 2008 goal is to raise $100,000, as well as continue to gather an energrize local women who want to cast light on a global issue, collectively demonstrate care and compassion of AIDS orphans and vulnerable children and build a model for other groups and cities to use to have impact throughout the world. It’s the spirit of what author Jean Shinoda Bolen calls, “Gather the Women; Save the World.”

Funds raised in 2008 will be distributed equally to projects in South Africa supported by Save the Children entities and the South Africa Development Fund (SADF).  Events-driven information, dialogue and discussion will give women a sense of  having an “up close” understanding of the needs of orphans and vulnerable children affected by AIDS.