Blog Post: Standing up for their futures ›
Country: Central African Republic
In the Central African Republic there are many young, unwed mothers and they often have a very difficult life. In many cases, their family will disown them.
Blog Post: Fighting for their homes ›
Country: Central African Republic
In the Central African Republic, women’s rights here are few, and the enforcement of the laws is almost non-existent. Most women are not even aware they have many rights.
Blog Post: 'I have never seen a place as poor as this' ›
Country: Central African Republic
I am writing from the Central African Republic, a land-locked country slightly smaller than Texas — and the second poorest country on Earth.
Blog Post: Fatou Ali gets economic independence ›
Country: Central African Republic
Today, thanks to Mercy Corps, I can support my family by providing food for our table, schooling for the kids, and being able to pay for their health care and clothing.
Blog Post: Ask me, and I will follow you down ›
Country: Indonesia
How do you recognize a midwife who's already trained to be a breastfeeding counselor? And who do you ask about breastfeeding if you go to puskesmas, local health facilities around Indonesia?
Blog Post: Ibu Durti...please don't run away! ›
Country: Indonesia
On the last day of a Mother Support Group training, 22-year-old Ibu Durti showed up with her 14-day-old baby and a bag full of clothes.
One Table: Before it was like I was blind ›
Country: Iraq
Since 2005, our Women’s Inclusion Program in Basera, Iraq has helped roughly 20,000 women develop basic literacy skills and learn about human and women’s rights.
Blog Post: A worthy cause ›
Country: Pakistan
With so many important issues out there, it is sometimes difficult to decide which ones to focus on. Every once in a while, there is a story that stands out above others.
One Table: Women take the lead ›
Country: Liberia
It’s not just the UN or farmers or the government improving food security in Liberia. Some of the most creative and effective efforts are by local women’s organizations.
Blog Post: A dedication to her profession ›
Country: Indonesia
After she trained to be lactation counselor in Jakarta, Ibu Lilis says she never forgets to remind every mother she meets to breastfeed.
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