1st Gather the Women San Francisco

These scenes are from the inaugural San Francisco Gather the Women event.

The concept of Gather the Women was started when Carol Hansen Grey was Executive Director of Women of Vision and Action (WOVA), which provided a network for women leaders who shared a commitment to "be the change you want to see in the world." Numerous women suddenly began contacting her describing the same vision: we needed to begin to gather the women of the world. Though these women came from diverse backgrounds, with diverse interests and beliefs, all shared a deep passion for awakening the power of women in service of a better world. They felt they needed a gathering place for women and women's organizations who share a belief that the time is now to activate the incredible power of women's wisdom on a planetary scale.

They started by inviting the women of the world to create gatherings to commemorate March 8, 2003 International Women's Day. Women were encouraged to create large or small gatherings of communities to hold conversations about their needs—economic needs, spiritual beliefs, and cultural requirements. The model was one of an expansive flow of creative ideas generated through the collaborative partnerships and addressing issues of concern to those in community. It centered on the belief that collaboration does not divide our resources but multiplies them.

On March 8th, 2003, over 4700 women in 67 countries participated and over 450 events were held so women could share their visions, hopes and prayers.

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