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Adelante Mujer Celebrates 15 Years!
August 29, 2024
Adelante Mujer is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women through education and opportunity. Founded by Sister Ann McKean, CSA, in 2009, Adelante Mujer continues to provide assistance to women studying to become healthcare professionals in Central and Latin America. Adelante Mujer has significantly transformed countless lives in Nicaragua by empowering women to become doctors. According to their most recent Impact Report, “With dedication, in 2023, we had 71 women successfully become doctors, significantly increasing the number of female physicians in Nicaragua.”
Currently, Sisters Doris Klein, CSA, and Diane Bauknecht, CSA, serve on the board of directors as well as CSA Associate, Joan Schilke.
Starting January 2025, they hope to expand programming in Guatemala, adding three nursing school students to fund, two medical students to fund, support for an on-site coordinator, and US travel opportunities to visit the project in the winter and fall.
On Thursday, September 26, the public is invited to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Adelante Mujer at Marian University’s Stayer Center (National and 2nd Street, FDL), 5:00-7:00 pm. There will be hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with a short presentation. RSVP appreciated by emailing Barb Senn at barbsenn74@gmail.com or dir@womanadvance.com.
How else can you be part of this incredible work?
- Sign up for their monthly newsletter at www.womanadvance.com
- Sponsor a young woman’s journey to becoming a doctor in Nicaragua.
- Give specifically to their program in Guatemala and help support their growth and development there.
- Donate to the greatest need.
- Pledge to give regularly (monthly or annually) so that they know they can count on your donation.
- Join the Adelante Mujer Legacy Circle.
Adelante Mujer was founded by Sister Ann McKean, CSA. She passed away in April of 2020, but her legacy lives on thanks to the steadfast leadership of other sisters like Diane Bauknecht, CSA, and donors like you! Sister Ann always said that their biggest challenge was letting more people know about the good work and systemic change their donations make. Please help spread the word, consider your support, and stay connected.
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