Earning and saving
In Photos: Women’s economic empowerment in action
Women’s economic empowerment means that women have the knowledge, tools and opportunities to unlock their full potential to earn and save money. Here are just a few of the amazing women we at CARE have had the privilege of working with and learning from over the years:
Read More15 Minutes on Women’s Economic Empowerment
In this episode, we speak with Anjum Sultana, the National Director, Public Policy, Advocacy and Strategic Communications for YWCA Canada. Anjum discusses women’s economic empowerment: what it means, why women’s inclusion and leadership benefits everyone, and YWCA Canada’s work to empower women in the workplace and create systemic change.
Read MoreHow Fouzia Qazi is blazing trails for female entrepreneurs in Pakistan
“If your mind is set on starting a business, including facing any hurdles that come your way, then you are ready. This world is very big—come and feel the sense of independence, share your creativity and contribute, for Pakistan and for your own home.” Fouzia Qazi
Read MoreCARE shares learnings from latest impact analysis of contributions to the SDGs
CARE International releases “CARE and the SDGs: Impact and Learning Analysis 2015-2020” a report demonstrating the contributions of CARE and our partners towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read More“I can help women raise their voices”: Halatu’s story
Concerned that women had to trek nearly 10km to the nearest food distribution point, Halatu, a South Sudanese refugee and her women’s group in the Omugo refugee settlement in Uganda, helped to organize a peaceful boycott to successfully advocate for the food distribution point to be moved closer to the community.
Read MoreVideo: The world is better when she leads too
Women are on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis—as health care workers, community leaders, caregivers—mobilizing the individuals, communities and support needed to build a more equal, more resilient world.
Read More“We must trust ourselves and support each other”: Loujain’s Story
See how Loujain, a Syrian refugee living in Turkey, has become a leader in her community, producing face masks for children and supporting and empowering other women.
Read More15 Minutes on Localizing and Decolonizing Aid
In the final episode of our March4Women series, we speak with Everjoice Win, an activist in feminist and social justice movements in her country, Zimbabwe, the African continent and globally for over 30 years. Everjoice speaks passionately about decolonizing aid and localization in the context of international development and humanitarian work—and how women are leading the charge in this very critical area.
Read MoreCARE Partner Profile: Las Hormigas (“the Ants”)
Las Hormigas (“the Ants”) is a women’s grassroots organization in Intibucá, Honduras covering the municipalities of the Department of Intibucá and now also in Lempira and La Paz.
Read More15 Minutes on Financial and Corporate Inclusion
In the third episode of our March4Women series, we speak with Cindy Karugia, Financial Advisor at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), about financial and corporate inclusion and leadership. Cindy also lends her time and expertise to nonprofit organizations like G(irls) 20, YWCA Canada, and Equal Voice Canada, and we are thrilled to have her as a Board member at CARE Canada.
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