It’s a fundraising opportunity for nonprofit organizations working around the world. Now through September 18, if W.E.A.P.O.N can raise at least $4,000 from at least 50 donors, we will earn a permanent spot onwww.GlobalGiving.com, the internationally recognized marketplace for philanthropy that connects individual donors to the causes they care most about.

Every donation helps, and no donation is too small. You can support W.E.A.P.O.N for as little as $10 and make an impact. In addition to helping us earn a spot on GlobalGiving, the organizations that raise the most money will earn a bonus $1,000-$3,000. The organization that recruits the most donors will earn an extra $3,000.

We are so excited to have this amazing opportunity to reach a whole new network of donors to help ensure opportunities for African women and girls to become more self reliant by providing resources that we often take for granted. Help us achieve our goal of $4,000 from 50 donors by September 18 by making a donation to W.E.A.P.O.N on Global Giving at

http://www.globalgiving.com/projects/weapon/

We can win with your support!

LOS ANGELES, April 20 (Reuters)

By Jill Serjeant

A group of African first ladies began a two-day meeting in Los Angeles on Monday to forge U.S. partnerships to try to improve health and education of women and girls in African communities afflicted by AIDS.

The wives of the presidents and prime ministers of Kenya, Nigeria, Angola, Zambia, Cameroon and 10 other nations teamed up with U.S. health experts, nonprofit groups and a clutch of celebrities to promote their work. Read more