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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.

One Table: Women take the lead ›

Country: Liberia

It’s not just the UN or farmers or the government improving food security in Liberia. Some of the most creative and effective efforts are by local women’s organizations.

Blog Post: A dedication to her profession  ›

Country: Indonesia

After she trained to be lactation counselor in Jakarta, Ibu Lilis says she never forgets to remind every mother she meets to breastfeed.

Blog Post: U.S. ambassador visits women's peace-building program in Iraq ›

Country: Iraq

Last Wednesday, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill met with six participants of a Mercy Corps program that empowers women as peace-builders.

Blog Post: Today's Afghan businesswoman ›

Country: Afghanistan

Since I first met her eight years ago in Kabul, Storai has grown into the confident and competent leader of an institution that provides small loans to 9,800 clients, 65 percent of whom are women.

Blog Post: Hot as an anvil in Afghanistan ›

Country: Afghanistan

On this visit to Afghanistan, I headed out to an area I have not visited before: Jalalabad, a two-hour drive to the east that requires winding through gorges and sharpened mountain terrain.

Blog Post: Secretary Clinton Visits the Most Dangerous Place To Be a Woman ›

Country: DR Congo

While her husband's trip to North Korea to release two American women journalists has recently dominated headlines, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton takes on a mission that has the potential to save countless women's lives.

Blog Post: More happiness and laughter ›

Country: Indonesia

I feel a bit odd talking so much about happiness but, honestly, that's what I'm feeling here in Banda Aceh.

Blog Post: Today is sweet ›

Country: Indonesia

Banda Aceh's miraculous recovery was driven by things as small and sweet as a cake.

One Table: Invest in Afghanistan's mothers ›

Country: Afghanistan

After years of war and oppression, the mothers of Afghanistan can now step out of their homes and into the marketplace. Microfinance helps mothers, who in turn build stronger, healthier families and communities.

Blog Post: Invest in Afghanistan's mothers ›

Country: Afghanistan

After years of war and oppression, the mothers of Afghanistan can now step out of their homes and into the marketplace. Microfinance helps mothers, who in turn build stronger, healthier families and communities.

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  • 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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