Lunch to Empower Global Women

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Time:
Check-In: 11:45 AM
Program Begins: 12:00 Noon

Location: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Join us for lunch and inspiring stories of hope, hard work, and perseverance.

Your support for this event allows Self-Help International to continue investing in and empowering women and girls in rural Ghana and Nicaragua.

Why Attend?

This event is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who value education, financial literacy, and access to banking services for women and girls. Our attendees are prominent professionals and dedicated philanthropists in the Central Iowa area who support charitable causes and community initiatives.

Become a Sponsor!

You can show your commitment to supporting local organizations and making a global impact by becoming an event sponsor for Self-Help International’s Annual Lunch to Empower Global Women.

What could your sponsorship do?

• A Country Sponsor ($20,000) could sponsor more than 50 business skills group training sessions for women small business owners across Self-Help International communities in Ghana.
• A Region Sponsor ($10,000) could sponsor one-on-one advising and follow-up to more than 100 women microcredit loan recipients in Nicaragua’s Rio San Juan region.
• A Community Sponsor ($5,000) could sponsor a year of after-school reading and writing lessons for the approximately 40 Teen Girls Club members in Timeabu, Ghana.
• A Family Sponsor ($2,500) could strengthen more than 30 families through technical skill development trainings, such as oven construction or cake decorating, for women small business owners in Nicaragua.

Sponsors will enjoy benefits including recognition on the Self-Help International website, within the event program, and on social media, depending on sponsorship level.

Download the Lunch to Empower Global Women 2026 Sponsor Packet for more information about how your business can support Self-Help International’s mission through a sponsorship.

Questions?

For additional information or inquiries, contact Kassi Bailey at [email protected].