Soroptimist International of Portland has awarded Laura Peterson its Making a Difference Award for Women, honoring women who are making a difference in the lives of other women. “So many women in developing countries are yearning for opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to their families and communities,” said Peterson. “When you give a woman the opportunity and tools to truly make a difference, she will without fail rise to the occasion, and the number of children the women of HHI have reached are a testament to this. I am honored to have Soroptimist International of Portland recognize all we have been able to accomplish.”

“Laura is a premier example of the power of one,” said Kathy Halfmoon, member of Soroptimist International of Portland. “Laura’s work has touched the lives of thousands of women worldwide, providing them with marketable skills that in turn drastically improves the care at-risk children in developing countries are receiving. We are very excited to recognize Laura for the great work she has done and is continuing to do.”

As part of the award, Soroptimist International of Portland also awarded HHI a cash donation of $3,000.