ABOUT US

Daughters of the Nile is an international fraternal organization for women 18 years or older who are related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master Mason, or Daughter of the Nile or is a majority member in Good Standing of a Masonic-related organization for girls; or who was a patient, with or without Shrine or Masonic relationship, at a Shriners Hospital for Children®.

Founded in Seattle, Washington, in 1913, Daughters of the Nile has over 25,000 members in 136 cities throughout the United States and Canada. The members are proud of their long association with Shriners International and their continuing support of Shriners Hospitals for Children®.

Daughters of the Nile maintain two permanent endowment funds to benefit Shriners Hospital for Children®. The Daughters of the Nile Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity in the United States. In Canada, the Supreme Temple administers the Canadian Foundation.