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Women's Empowerment

Mercy Corps sees investing in women as one of the smartest ways to fight poverty — and improve the well-being of entire families.

Photo: Miguel Samper for Mercy Corps
Women are the foundation of every society. Yet for many women in the world's poorest regions, life is extraordinarily difficult. Through innovative health, agricultural, business and education programs, Mercy Corps builds on the courage and resourcefulness of women to help them realize their potential and improve their families and communities.

Kirkuk Women Are Building Peace ›

Country: Iraq

Mercy Corps is training women in Kirkuk, Iraq to become leaders and work cooperatively against violence and hatred.

Special Report: Reinterpreting Tea Leaves ›

Country: India

Mercy Corps and Tazo Tea Company are helping almost 13,000 people empower themselves and find opportunities to build better lives for themselves, their families and communities.

Perfect Harmony Family ›

Country: China
The 500 pounds of homemade noodles that Guo Guifen sells each market day keep local cook-pots full - and have won her family the village's top honor.

A Woman's Touch ›

Country: Indonesia

Five years after the tsunami, life has returned to the village of Klieng Meuriah — thanks to the hard work of 24-year-old Fiza Khalida and her neighbors.

Blog Post: I am here, Boss ›

Country: Indonesia

Her name is Marhamah, but people call her May. She works full time, takes care of three children and is a breastfeeding motivator.

Blog Post: The hands that rock the cradle ›

Country: Indonesia

Yoyo Maesaroh takes care of three children and all her housework while also leading efforts to clean up her neighborhood in West Jakarta.

Blog Post: For the activist on your list ›

This time of year there are always lots of gift guides published — what to get for Mom, Dad, the hostess and the fashionista. Suggestions abound. But what about the activist?

Blog Post: Fine, friendly Faroe ›

Country: Indonesia

What was recognized in an award ceremony in the Faroe Islands began months ago — and half a world away — in North Jakarta, Indonesia.

Blog Post: Leaving the past behind ›

Country: Indonesia

Much of the beauty and peacefulness of Lamteungoh village is the result of tsunami rehabilitation and reconstruction programs — and hard work.

Blog Post: Panic in my neighborhood ›

Country: Indonesia

Suddenly, on a hot Sunday afternoon in north Jakarta, many scattered crowds of people rain through our neighborhood while shouting “Fire...fire!”

One Table:
How You Can Help

  • Donate $50 by buying a Women's Small Business Kit and help give women in our programs the resources to turn their ideas and energy into successful small businesses.

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Mercy Corps believes that women and men should engage equally in the process of creating positive social change, and we have developed programs in which men and women work together to address the problems of gender inequality. We are committed to the empowerment of women and girls by ensuring they are active stakeholders in every aspect of our programs.

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