Women's Empowerment

Meet the Entrepreneur Fighting for Change in East Darfur

By As told to Emma Langbridge · October 22, 2021

In her own words, Hawa shares how she grew the confidence to "speak out like a man" and captured the attention of other tribes

Taking action against violence and sexual harassment at work through gender-lens investing

By Ayesha Khanna, Virginia Schippers, and Minh Nguyen-Hiltunen · October 18, 2021

Our CARE-SheTrades Impact Fund will provide both financing and gender expertise to help our investee businesses implement policies and practices that address the safety and success of women in the workforce and urge investors to do the same. The fund will provide debt financing to growth stage companies that are creating value for women as employees, consumers, and business owners in South and Southeast Asia.

Meet the Somali Government Minister Motivating Young Women to Speak Out

By CARE Somalia Staff · October 15, 2021

Hodan Said leads by example as she advocates for young women in her community to have a voice in local politics

Meet the Couple Confronting Domestic Violence in Their Community

By CARE Rwanda Staff · October 15, 2021

Marie and Herman became role models in their community after embracing gender equality at home and work

Meet the Community Worker Reducing Child Marriages in Pakistan

By CARE Pakistan Staff · October 6, 2021

Shanti's work to raise awareness of harmful practices like early marriage has kept more girls safe and in school.

Meet the Burundian Chief Tackling Violence Against Women

By CARE Staff · October 5, 2021

Dissatisfied with the way women's issues took a back seat in her community, Sylvie ran for office — and won.

This Family Gym in Northeast Syria is Fostering Wellbeing in a Warzone

By CARE Syria Crisis Response Team · August 6, 2021

“Finding the space to do something for yourself in an ongoing warzone is a rarity.”

5 Principles for Powerful Partnerships: Where Profit Meets Social Impact

By Ha Thi Quynh Nga · June 30, 2021

How does a non-profit like CARE team up with profit-driven organizations to support women entrepreneurs and still deliver socially impactful products and services?

Displaced by Crises, These Women are Reclaiming Their Rights, Challenging Social Norms and Leading Their Communities

By Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro · June 17, 2021

For World Refugee Day, CARE International’s Secretary General shares stories of strength and resilience from displaced women around the world.

This Health Worker is Helping Empower Women in her Northwest Syria Community

By CARE Staff · June 15, 2021

“Our society needs more women leaders who can play a role in raising awareness about women’s rights and responsibilities.”

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Women's Empowerment

Meet the Entrepreneur Fighting for Change in East Darfur

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Taking action against violence and sexual harassment at work through gender-lens investing

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Meet the Somali Government Minister Motivating Young Women to Speak Out

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Meet the Couple Confronting Domestic Violence in Their Community

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Meet the Community Worker Reducing Child Marriages in Pakistan

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Meet the Burundian Chief Tackling Violence Against Women

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This Family Gym in Northeast Syria is Fostering Wellbeing in a Warzone

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5 Principles for Powerful Partnerships: Where Profit Meets Social Impact

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Displaced by Crises, These Women are Reclaiming Their Rights, Challenging Social Norms and Leading Their Communities

Read More

This Health Worker is Helping Empower Women in her Northwest Syria Community

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Women's Empowerment

Meet the Entrepreneur Fighting for Change in East Darfur

Taking action against violence and sexual harassment at work through gender-lens investing

Meet the Somali Government Minister Motivating Young Women to Speak Out

Meet the Couple Confronting Domestic Violence in Their Community

Meet the Community Worker Reducing Child Marriages in Pakistan

Meet the Burundian Chief Tackling Violence Against Women

This Family Gym in Northeast Syria is Fostering Wellbeing in a Warzone

5 Principles for Powerful Partnerships: Where Profit Meets Social Impact

Displaced by Crises, These Women are Reclaiming Their Rights, Challenging Social Norms and Leading Their Communities

This Health Worker is Helping Empower Women in her Northwest Syria Community

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