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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.

Pay Dirt ›

Country: India

Moni Das's village is referred to simply as Line 10, Deohall Division, Deohall Tea Estate, Assam. But thanks to women like Moni, it is gaining a name for itself.

Untrammeled Spirit ›

Country: Zimbabwe

Tryphine lost her father when she was seven and her home at age 12. Mercy Corps is connecting her to the help she needs to overcome the challenges thrown her way at such an early age.

Earning Money and Respect ›

Country: Guatemala

Extending credit to women in rural Guatemala has turned them into more than simply entrepreneurs.

Turning Trash into Cash ›

Country: Ethiopia

With support from Mercy Corps and a local organization called Women in Self-Employment (WISE), Tafessu and her neighbors are finding a way to transform potato skins and fruit peels into fuel.

Congo: Rainstorms, Lava and a Human Flood ›

Country: DR Congo

Emergency response manager Richard Jacquot writes about what he's seeing on the ground in northeastern Congo— and what we're doing to help.

A Lodge 'Bigger Than The Hilton' ›

Country: Sudan

A traveler's lodge run by a Wunrok women's group is one of 15 female-owned enterprises in Twic County — others include restaurants and tea stalls — that Mercy Corps has supported with trainings and grants over the last two years.

New Skills for Asha ›

Country: Sudan

By looking at 25-year-old Asha, you could never tell that she has been through so much in her young life. But despite tragedy, Mercy Corps is helping her learn new skills to support her young family.

Regaining Independence ›

Country: Indonesia

The Indian Ocean tsunami nearly destroyed Halawiyah's business — but what came afterward threatened her family's livelihood even more.

Empowerment Through Gardening ›

Country: Indonesia

The women of Mirik Lamreudup village are not only winning awards for their organic agriculture, but sharing their newfound success with other women in the area.

Annisah: An Acehnese Woman's Spirit ›

Country: Indonesia

“I will do anything to increase my family’s income as long as it’s legal,” said Annisah, a 30-year-old woman who is part of Mercy Corps' Aceh Recovery Program.

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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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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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