Cologne, Germany, Aug 24, 2005 / 22:00 pm
Terry Polakovic is serious about helping young women discover their dignity. Last week, she and other representatives of the Denver-based ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women) program, traveled to Cologne to share their message at their largest venue ever--at the 20th World Youth Day.
In her talk, presented to almost 1,000 people in Bonn, Germany, 15 minutes from Cologne, Polakovic said that, “The mission of ENDOW is “to educate women towards a deeper, more profound understanding of their God-given dignity and vocation as women.” We do this by offering study materials that reflect the beautiful teachings on women which is found in the Catholic faith.”
Speaking to CNA in their Denver office just before the group left for Germany, Polakovic said that she was nervous to share the ENDOW vision before a world audience. “I’m really just praying that we reach the heart of just one girl,” She said.
“One girl”, she pointed out, “can have such an impact on her family, friends and whole community.”