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“Impact is not measured by whether or not you are amassing followers, but whether or not you are inspiring leadership.” Neema Namadamu Neema Namadamu

Maman Shujaa means "Hero Women" in Swahili. They are from Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Led by Neema Namadamu, this group of grassroots Women leaders are speaking out. We are SAFECO - Synergy of Congolese Women’s Associations - Women empowered NGOs affiliated to inspire, create, and sustain one another in our agenda that emphasizes Peace, Human Rights and the Rights of Nature. From their internet cafe and media center, Maman Shujaa are sharing their stories of healing and transformation with the world. In their words: “We have had enough. We call upon our global sisterhood to take action. We will not be quiet until REAL Peace is upon us.”

Their call out includes the designation of a Special Presidential Envoy to work with the African Union and the United Nations to construct a peace process that confronts the current crisis brought on by the recent siege of Goma by M23 rebels, and the political and economic issues that are the root cause of this war. Furthermore, Maman Shujaa demand to have a voice in this process by way of holding a seat at the negotiating table. To learn more about the work go to www.herowomenrising.org

Short Bio of Neema: “I don’t want to make a little noise—I want to change the paradigm!”

Afflicted by polio since the age of two, Neema grew up in the Eastern Congo, a region ravaged by an epidemic of sexual violence and war. Today she is an outspoken, tech-savvy woman mobilizing and empowering scores of women, including women with disabilities, to change the future of her nation. A determined visionary, she is also pushing to establish a national communication network to better connect rural Congolese people to the world. (From WorldPulse Live 2012)

"I founded an NGO called ACOLDEMHA, to support women with disabilities to integrate into mainstream society. Among other things, we currently support a team of 14 women seamstresses with disabilities who make purses for U.S. based Shakoshi Imports, found at www.shakoshi.com, and clothes for a new women’s clothing line out of Santa Fe, New Mexico called Couphaha."

10/08/2026

✨ WHAT AN IMPACT! ✨

We’re still celebrating the incredible energy, connection, and purpose of the 2025 Hero Women Rising Impact Luncheon! 💛🌍

To everyone who joined us, supported us, partnered with us, and continues to believe in the women and communities we serve in eastern DRC—THANK YOU! Your presence and generosity help turn hope into action and action into lasting impact.

We are especially grateful to those who helped make the luncheon so meaningful:

🌟 Aisha I. DeBerry, J.D. — Luncheon Facilitator
🌟 Reverend Bronson Elliott Woods, M. Div., Th.M — Assistant Pastor - Global Missions & Outreach Ministries, Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, GA)
🌟 Nadine Gasirabo — Irebe Cultural Troupe
🌟 Neema Namadamu — Founder, Hero Women Rising
🌟 Espy Nasezerano - Hero Wowmen Rising Ambassador
🌟 Ariana Francesca — Hero Women Rising Ambassador

And a very special THANK YOU to ASIKE—true sisters, encouragers, and steadfast supporters of our work in eastern DRC. Your belief in this mission and the women we serve means more than words can express. 💛

🎥 Press play and relive some of the special moments from a day filled with inspiration, community, and IMPACT!

Together, we are helping women rise—and when women rise, communities rise with them. 🌱✨

Aisha De

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Neema Namadamu

10/05/2026

🌍✨ THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US! ✨🌍

Tomorrow, we gather for the Hero Women Rising 2026 Impact Luncheon—a powerful afternoon centered on the women, girls, and communities whose lives are being transformed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

You’ll hear the stories behind the impact—stories of women building businesses, girls continuing their education, families gaining access to life-changing resources, and communities finding hope even in the most difficult circumstances.

💛 We want you in the room with us.

If you’ve been planning to attend, now is the time to purchase your ticket. To secure your seat, tickets must be purchased online in advance by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, Monday, October 5.

🎟️ Don’t wait until tomorrow—purchase your ticket today and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of impact, inspiration, and hope.

📍 Loudermilk Conference Center | 40 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Come see what impact looks like when women are given the opportunity to rise. 🌱

🎟️ Purchase your ticket online before midnight tonight: https://secure.givelively.org/event/hero-women-rising/2026-impact-luncheon

Neema Namadamu

10/01/2026

🌍💛 Come for the luncheon. Leave connected to the IMPACT.

Across the Democratic Republic of Congo, women and girls are turning opportunity into something powerful—education, entrepreneurship, leadership, greater independence, and hope for the next generation.

On Tuesday, October 6, we’re bringing those stories to Atlanta.

Join us for the 2026 HERO WOMEN RISING Impact Luncheon at the Loudermilk Center and experience the heart behind our work. Hear how lives are being changed, see what your support makes possible, and discover how you can be part of what happens next.

Because impact isn’t just measured in numbers.

It’s seen in a girl who gets to stay in school.�A woman who can provide for her family.�A community becoming stronger because women are rising. 🌱✨

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW! https://secure.givelively.org/event/hero-women-rising/2026-impact-luncheon
🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Your seat is waiting. Join us at the table—and be part of the impact.

Neema Namadamu

09/29/2026

💛 NEW BLOG | This is what impact looks like.

Even in the midst of war and uncertainty, the women of Mama Shujaa kept sewing—creating reusable menstrual hygiene kits for women and girls they knew were still waiting.

After months of trying, 1,000 kits finally reached Minembwe. Within hours, every one was gone.

That is impact—women creating solutions for other women, even in the midst of unimaginable circumstances.

🌍 Read our newest blog to experience this incredible story of determination, dignity, and women helping women.

Blog Post: https://www.herowomenrising.org/blog-1

And on October 6 at our 2026 Impact Luncheon in Atlanta, we’ll share even more of what your support makes possible. 💛

🎟️ Join us and be part of the impact!

Purchase your tickets TODAY: https://secure.givelively.org/event/hero-women-rising/2026-impact-luncheon

Neema Namadamu

09/25/2026

🌍💛 Come for the luncheon. Leave connected to the IMPACT.

Across the Democratic Republic of Congo, women and girls are turning opportunity into something powerful—education, entrepreneurship, leadership, greater independence, and hope for the next generation.

On Tuesday, October 6, we’re bringing those stories to Atlanta.

Join us for the 2026 HERO WOMEN RISING Impact Luncheon at the Loudermilk Center and experience the heart behind our work. Hear how lives are being changed, see what your support makes possible, and discover how you can be part of what happens next.

Because impact isn’t just measured in numbers.

It’s seen in a girl who gets to stay in school.�A woman who can provide for her family.�A community becoming stronger because women are rising. 🌱✨

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW! https://secure.givelively.org/event/hero-women-rising/2026-impact-luncheon

🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Your seat is waiting. Join us at the table—and be part of the impact.

Neema Namadamu

09/22/2026

🌍✨ Impact that reaches all the way home.

✨ As we prepare for Hero Women Rising’s 2026 Impact Luncheon, we’re sharing a closer look at what IMPACT truly means—and how even the most practical resources can transform everyday life.

For families in the Democratic Republic of Congo, something as simple as preparing a meal or having light after the sun goes down can make a meaningful difference.

Through Hero Women Rising, improved cookstoves give families a practical way to cook meals while also bringing warmth into their homes. Solar-powered lights provide reliable lighting—giving families more time to gather, work, and allowing children to read and study after dark without relying on electricity. ☀️📚

These may seem like simple resources, but their impact reaches far beyond the stove and the light.

🏠 A warmer home.
🍲 A place to prepare meals.
💡 Light when darkness comes.
📖 More time for a child to learn.
💛 Greater possibility for an entire family.

This is what IMPACT looks like.

At our 2026 Impact Luncheon, we’ll share more of the stories behind this work—the women, children, and families whose everyday lives are changing because people like you choose to stand with them.

🎟️ Join us October 6 at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta. Come see the impact. Hear the stories. And discover how you can help create what comes next.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/hero-women-rising/2026-impact-luncheon

09/15/2026

💛 Small Acts. Big Impact. Her future is the impact.

For a little girl growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, childhood can carry burdens no child should have to bear. Conflict, displacement, poverty, and limited access to education can make even the simplest dreams feel out of reach.

But hardship does not have to be the end of her story.

At our 2026 Impact Luncheon on October 6 in Atlanta, we invite you to come closer to these stories and see what your support makes possible.

Through Hero Women Rising, children and families are being surrounded with opportunities that create real, lasting change. Education opens doors. Women gaining skills and economic independence strengthen families. Community programs create stability, dignity, and hope where uncertainty once lived.

And sometimes, what feels like a small act to us becomes something life-changing for her.

A book. A computer. A safe place to learn. A mother empowered to provide for her family. The freedom to dream about who she might become.

Every opportunity created today can change the story of tomorrow. 🌱

Because impact isn’t only measured in numbers.

It’s measured in lives. In possibilities. In her future. 💛

🎟️ Join us at the 2026 Impact Luncheon and become part of the impact.
https://secure.givelively.org/event/hero-women-rising/2026-impact-luncheon

Neema Namadamu

09/10/2026

🎟️✨ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! ✨🎟️

Every woman empowered. Every girl who stays in school. Every family building a more hopeful future. Every community growing stronger.
This is the impact of HERO WOMEN RISING—and you are invited to be part of it. 💛🌍

Join us on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta for the 2026 HERO WOMEN RISING Impact Luncheon.

You’ll hear powerful stories from the Democratic Republic of Congo and discover how investing in women creates a ripple effect—transforming lives, strengthening families, and changing entire communities. 🌱

This luncheon isn’t simply about celebrating what has been accomplished. It’s about helping make what comes next possible.

🎟️ Tickets are ON SALE NOW! PURCHASE TODAY!
https://secure.givelively.org/event/hero-women-rising/2026-impact-luncheon

🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Reserve your seat and come see what happens when women rise!

Neema Namadamu

09/08/2026

🧡 Behind every number is a woman whose story is changing.

When a woman learns to sew, gains digital skills, or discovers how to build a small business, she gains more than a skill. She gains another way to provide for her family, make choices for her future, and believe in what is possible.

Through Hero Women Rising, more than 100 women have received training in economic skills designed to strengthen their financial independence.

But 100+ is more than a number.

It’s a mother creating income for her family.
It’s a woman rebuilding after displacement and hardship.
It’s someone discovering that she has the ability to create a different future—for herself and for those who depend on her.

This is what it looks like when women rise. And when women rise, communities rise with them. 🌱

On Tuesday, October 6, we invite you to join us at the 2026 Hero Women Rising Impact Luncheon at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta and come closer to the stories behind the impact.

Come hear. Come see. Come be inspired. And most importantly, come be part of what happens next. 🧡

🎟️ Tickets ON SALE NOW: https://secure.givelively.org/event/hero-women-rising/2026-impact-luncheon
🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Neema Namadamu

09/03/2026

🌍✨ The countdown is almost over!

Something extraordinary is happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo—and soon, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the stories, impact, and hope behind it.

Join HERO WOMEN RISING on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta for our 2026 Impact Luncheon—a powerful celebration of women rising, communities transforming, and hope taking root. 💛🌱

Come be inspired by what’s possible when women are given the opportunity, resources, and support to lead. 🙌🏾

⏰ This is your last reminder before tickets go LIVE!

🎟️ Tickets go on sale THIS SUNDAY, September 6!
🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are available now.

Mark your calendar. Tell a friend. And get ready to join us!

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Flagstaff, AZ
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http://www.herowomenrising.org/

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