During a trip to India in autumn, 1998, Martha Foerch saw firsthand the plight of women and girls in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Her experience led to the founding of the charitable association
"Shoshana– Help for women in need."
The association is founded on the love of God; in the words of Jesus:
"Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me" Matthew 25,40 ESV
The association’s declared intention:
"The association has the duty to give women in developing countries help, so that they can help themselves. We help women and their families regardless of age, marital status, or religion. Through sewing centers: women gain knowledge and abilities; they also gain social skills. At medical centers: people get help in First Aid, besides they learn about hygiene and primary health care."
Established January 15, 2000
Form/Register e.V. (Registered Association) Schwaebisch Hall No. 700
Members 16 (Silke Abendschein, Gitta & Edmund Baeuerle, Martha B. Foerch, Ruth Kerkow,
Birgit Leu, Leni & Werner Schaefer, Beate Steffen, Edith & Gerhard Trinkle,
Helmut & Annette Wieland, Christel Wolf, Gertraud Zeisberger, Cornelia Gallenz, Silvain Roman)
Board Members Edith Trinkle, Germany, Rosengarten-Rieden, 1. Chairman
Martha B. Foerch, USA, Ellwood City, 2. Chairman
Gerhard Trinkle, Germany, Rosengarten-Rieden, Secretary General
Christel Wolf, Germany, Rosengarten-Rieden, Advisory Councel
Gertraud Zeisberger, Germany, Moeglingen, Advisory Councel
Annette Wieland, Obersulm, Advisory Councel
Leni Schäfer, Kirchberg, Advisory Councel
CEO Martha B. Foerch,
Administration Gerhard Trinkle,
Treasurer Edmund Baeuerle
Recognition Serving Charitable Causes
Exemption May 31, 2019 Tax Office Schwaebisch Hall, Germany (good for 3 years)
