WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS

One of the deepest roots of chronic hunger and malnutrition is the subordinate status of girls and women in many societies. One of the most potent antidotes to chronic hunger therefore is improving the status of girls and women. The projects below exemplify our work in this area.

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Women sewing and working with fabric in a vibrant setting.

Vocational Training for Widows in Sangrur, India 2021

This project supports a vocational training program for 125 women whose husbands committed suicide because of their indebtedness. This grant will add computer training and vocational support to ongoing training, as the women seek service sector jobs.