Altrusa International of Greenville partnered with House for a Home to construct three sustainable homes in Kisumu, Kenya. Inspired by a local presentation, the project was funded through realtor donations and club fundraising. By using local labor and materials, the initiative directly improved living conditions for ten individuals, stimulated the local economy, and fostered cultural exchange. The project demonstrated Altrusa’s global outreach and commitment to community empowerment. It also elevated international awareness of Altrusa’s mission through collaborative service and cross-cultural impact.

 

Days for Girls is impacting over 3.5 million women and girls all over the world through providing access to sustainable fabric menstrual products and menstruation education. This year, Altrusa Richardson assisted the Highland Village Days for Girls (DfG) Team assemble over 600 kits, many of which were distributed in Honduras. Altrusa Richardson by providing over 402 yards of flannel, 102 yards of polyurethane laminate fabric, and 559 pairs of panties. The donations were so significant that the Highland Village Team was able to share the fabric with 2 neighboring Days for Girls Teams for a pad-making event.

 

San Antonio: "Altrusa San Antonio Builds a Bridge of Hope for Mexico"
Casa Hogar Rio Bravo in Reynosa, Mexico helps children that have been abandoned, neglected or abused giving them as normal of a life as possible. Each home has 2 house parents living with them helping all the way through High School. We started helping by donating $200 and they inscribed donor brick paver with our Club name. We collected & delivered school supplies, Spanish books, underwear, coats & hoodies. We also collected l00lbs of plastic caps for Banco de Ta pitas to send to Mexico & sold to help children with cancer.