Ra’edah Abu Alhalaweh has an unusual keychain, especially for a Jordanian woman. Among the keys is a miniature adjustable crescent wrench. This mother of six carries it as a sign of her chosen profession – plumbing.
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Watch VideoMacimilla used to grow sugarcane on her farm in western Kenya, but it was expensive and crop yields were meager. Today she grows 18 varieties of sweet potatoes. Who knew there were so many types? She did.
Watch VideoEjure's community in Ghana suffered from iron deficiency. Then she learned how to prepare more nutritious meals. Today, we call her Chef Ejure.
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CARE and P&G work toward creating a more empowered world which fosters educational and economic opportunities for women and girls as well as improves access to clean drinking water and proper hygiene.
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