As a sponsor, you are asked to write letters to your sister. Letters provide an emotional lifeline to a woman who may have lost everything. Many sponsors develop a lasting connection with the woman they sponsor. Your sister will be encouraged to respond to the letters she receives from you. However because the women we work with are often dealing with an array of difficulties, some find it hard to write. Letters make a profound difference in every woman's life and we encourage you to continue to write monthly even if your sister is unable to respond.

"Anne, I would like for your support and for your letters. They bring joy to my heart and I eagerly wait your letter. I got so excited and I know that your letters make me feel so important as a person because I know there is someone in this world who cares and supports me.” – Participant in Kosovo.

Letters to your sister can be emailed to us at or mailed to us at:

Women for Women International
4455 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20008

You may reach us by phone at 202.737.7705

Please remember to include the following information on your letters as this will ensure letters are delivered in a timely manner.

• your full name
• your sponsor ID number
• your sister's full name
• your sister’s woman group
• your sister’s country

This information can be found on your "Meet Your Sponsored Sister" letter you received in your New Sponsor Packet. If you have any questions about the letter writing process, please click the "Letter Writing Guide" link in the menu at left. If you have lost your New Sponsor Packet, or need a new one, please contact us at or at 202-737-7705. We will make every effort to respond to you as quickly as possible; however, please allow up to 10 business days for a response.

Below you will find links to excerpts from letters written by sponsors and program participants overseas. All of these letters touched us, and we hope that you enjoy them as well and that they help inspire you when you are writing to your sister.

• Introductory Letters

• Letters from Sponsors

• Letters from Participants