One of four international projects sponsored by the New Britain Council of Catholic Women, in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, is the Madonna Plan. This Plan provides funds to support families by providing income-generating workshops such as teaching sewing and weaving, and providing small loans that stimulate income-generating activities. The Madonna Plan also provides mother-child health centers, and education and training for girls in societies that exclude them from education. Clean water projects are also provided. Disadvantaged women in Third World countries have been greatly helped.
The New Britain Council of Catholic Women welcomes donations for the Madonna Plan as wells as new members to the Council. Contact Terry Zovich, 860-828-0667 for additional information.