Daughters of the Nile is a benevolent international fraternal organization for women of goo character, eighteen (18) years of age or older, who are related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master Mason or a Daughter of the Nile. Founded in 1913 in Seattle, Washington, Daughters of the Nile is composed of 148 Temples throughout the United States and Canada, with more than 39,000 members. The members of Daughters of the Nile are committed to supporting the important work of Shriners Hospitals for Children.