Education and Work for Women

Four reasons why your vote matters in 2024

By Melanie Kibunja · October 25, 2024

Your vote in 2024 could shape global change. From fighting poverty to promoting gender equality, learn how your voice can drive real impact for millions worldwide. Discover why your vote matters now more than ever.

A ‘window of hope’ for the women of Afghanistan: business training to address missing jobs

By Anisa Husain and Sarita Suwannarat, translations by Arezo Nabizada and Zarmina Hakimi · June 3, 2024

Learn how women in Afghanistan are getting around strict employment restrictions by starting their own businesses.

The “Amazons” of Côte d’Ivoire

By Aisha Rahamatali · May 23, 2024

The 18th century Amazon women of the Kingdom of Dahomey were known for their bravery, their audacity, and their innovation. Like their ancestral sisters in Dahomey, these Amazons of Côte d'Ivoire are modern-day warriors.

How a women-led textile business is weaving a lasting legacy in Peru

By CARE Staff · May 9, 2024

In Peru, it’s common for banks to require men as co-signers on loans, even loans for women-owned businesses. This is a story of one woman's success, despite the odds.

Fighting for girls’ rights in Afghanistan

By Anisa Husain, translations by Arezo Nabizada · January 13, 2024

In Afghanistan, CARE's Accelerated Learning Program offers a lifeline to girls, empowering them through education. Despite challenges, this program symbolizes hope, nurturing dreams and challenging gender-based educational barriers.

Ukraine: ‘This is how most Roma girls live’

By Halyna Bilak · November 3, 2023

Throughout her childhood and adolescence, Svitlana had lived in Roma settlement. Only recently, at 28, has she learned to write her own name.

Beyond the violence itself: Fighting for women’s rights in Sudan

By Shakir Elhassan · September 6, 2023

How community activists in Sudan empower women through education and vocational training, while also engaging men to shift their mindsets.

Honduras: ‘Women need to know these things’

By Pamela Villars Nehring · June 21, 2023

Rural women producers face specific barriers that prevent them from forming associations and gaining equal access to credit to start or improve businesses. In response, CARE, together with USAID and Cargill, launched Properous Futures to offer a comprehensive response in the most affected areas, focused specifically on building women leaders.

How to fix the sexist future of work

By Emily Janoch · June 8, 2022

The first three industrial revolutions opened up rights and equality. The fourth one threatens to roll them all back.

Documenting women garment-industry leaders: photographers reflect on a fashion revolution

By CARE Staff · April 21, 2022

We asked women photographers in three countries in Asia to document the stories of women working in the garment industry. Yen in Vietnam, Fabeha in Bangladesh and Anita in Indonesia each spoke to women holding different roles in garment factories to learn what matters most to them. Their stories are inspiring and clearly show the importance of ensuring women’s voices are respected and valued in the garment industry. Here the photographers tell us in their own words what drew them to this project and why their favourite images made such an impression.

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Education and Work for Women

Four reasons why your vote matters in 2024

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A ‘window of hope’ for the women of Afghanistan: business training to address missing jobs

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The “Amazons” of Côte d’Ivoire

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How a women-led textile business is weaving a lasting legacy in Peru

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Fighting for girls’ rights in Afghanistan

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Ukraine: ‘This is how most Roma girls live’

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Beyond the violence itself: Fighting for women’s rights in Sudan

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Honduras: ‘Women need to know these things’

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How to fix the sexist future of work

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Documenting women garment-industry leaders: photographers reflect on a fashion revolution

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Education and Work for Women

Four reasons why your vote matters in 2024

A ‘window of hope’ for the women of Afghanistan: business training to address missing jobs

The “Amazons” of Côte d’Ivoire

How a women-led textile business is weaving a lasting legacy in Peru

Fighting for girls’ rights in Afghanistan

Ukraine: ‘This is how most Roma girls live’

Beyond the violence itself: Fighting for women’s rights in Sudan

Honduras: ‘Women need to know these things’

How to fix the sexist future of work

Documenting women garment-industry leaders: photographers reflect on a fashion revolution

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