Yoga for Congo Women, sponsored by MommYoga, was created by MommYoga founders, Ann and Matthew Richmond.  Appalled at the atrocities in the Congo, and inspired by women like Zainab Salbi and Lisa Shannon, this husband and wife team decided to act.  Once they knew of the horrifying situation in the Congo, they had to do something to help.

After participating in a Run for Congo Women, the Richmonds knew that many compassionate, caring people could help the women of the Congo through yoga, as well.  This will be the first year for Yoga for Congo Women, but the Richmonds plan for it to become an annual event.

100% of the proceeds of this event (i.e., all funds gathered from registration fees, donations, sponsors, etc., minus the cost of putting on the event) will go to sponsoring Congolese women through Women for Women International’s Congo program. The women sponsored through this event will enter a one-year program through Women for Women, which will include rights awareness training, literacy and skills training, food, medicine, and clothing, as well as emotional assistance to recover and heal from the atrocities they have experienced. Upon completion of the program, they will receive seed money to begin their own small businesses, so that they may continue to sustain themselves and their families. This program could literally change and save their lives, and the lives of their children. To learn more about the program that Women for Women provides for these women, visit the Women for Women website.