Description
Hadassa Women Development Initiatives (HAWODI) is a Christian non profit organization dedicated to uplifting poor women especially widows and orphans from poverty through economic empowerment and education in Burundi. Hadassa refers to the Hebrew name for Esther in the Bible. It means leaf, shelter and star. HAWODI issues small loans to women, offers training on running small business, trains young girls on leadership skills and supports education for orphans