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In Kaduna State, female tailors are becoming trusted health advocates, helping married women overcome fears about family planning. Their community approach has helped nearly 40,000 women adopt contraception for the first time.
After a decade of abuse starting at age 17, Brenna Lawrence rebuilt her life and now volunteers to help other women find their way out. Her message is simple: getting out is possible, and there's hope on the other side.
Bank of Baroda just pledged financial support to thousands of women's self-help groups across Tamil Nadu, opening doors to entrepreneurship and economic independence. The partnership announced at the Global Women Summit connects rural women with the banking services they need to build businesses and secure their futures.
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Women drop out of mid-career leadership tracks at alarming rates across India's social impact sector. Anchal Kakkar's EquiLead is changing that by helping organizations redesign their workplaces to support women all the way to the top.
Indian fashion tech company Myntra has helped over 100 women relaunch their careers after breaks, with 60% landing full-time roles. The company is building long-term pathways for women in engineering, product, and data science roles.
A collective giving circle of women in Grey Bruce, Ontario just handed $40,000 to a charity that helps struggling teens get the basics they need. The donation will help TenThirtyFive Grey Bruce keep supplying free clothing and personal care items to 125 young people who otherwise might go without.
Sujal Patwardhan and Medha Joseph are helping Indian women reclaim confidence through self-drive road trips across the world. Through their company Embarq Motorworld, they've guided over 100 women to take the wheel on international journeys they never imagined possible.
After unknowingly vaping 40 cigarettes worth of nicotine daily, Caroline Vasquez Huber built a company helping women quit differently than men. Her story shows why gender matters in addiction recovery.
Australia is expanding a program that helps women succeed in male-dominated small businesses, quadrupling its reach from 30 to 120 companies. The She Means initiative provides training, leadership tools, and support to break down barriers in traditionally male industries.
A 25-year-old nonprofit is expanding across Cape Cod to give women facing divorce, job loss, or financial crisis free access to lawyers and financial experts. WE CAN now serves three locations with help from hundreds of skilled volunteers.
Women across St. Augustine will pick up hammers and build affordable housing this March to celebrate International Women's Day. No experience needed, just a willingness to help local families find safe homes.
A common hormonal disorder affecting millions of women just got a name that finally tells the whole story. The change from PCOS to PMOS could help patients get better care and reduce years of confusion.
A Nigerian foundation brought medical care and financial support to over 70 market traders who rarely have time or resources for health checkups. Even pouring rain couldn't stop volunteers from offering blood pressure tests, diabetes screenings, and low-interest loans to help women grow their businesses.
Mary Simms thought she had the flu, but it was cancer that would test her for five years. Now she's a competitive bodybuilder helping other women reclaim their strength after medical battles.
Women-led startups generate 2.5x better returns than men-led companies but receive just 2% of venture funding. Rebalance is fixing that gap by building the missing connection between talented women founders and capital in India.
A foundation in India has transformed one million young women from poverty into entrepreneurs over the past decade. The program teaches rural women to choose their own path to economic independence.
A new app-based therapy called mylovia is giving women struggling with sexual dysfunction real relief—without the need for a specialist appointment. The randomized trial of 252 women showed results as effective as face-to-face therapy.
A new initiative in East Africa is unlocking Islamic philanthropy to better support displaced women through community-based funding and women-led governance. The approach combines centuries-old charitable traditions with modern humanitarian frameworks to create sustainable, locally trusted support systems.
The Small Business Administration just launched a $6 million grant competition to expand support for women business owners in Texas, Florida, and four other states. Applications are due August 10, with funding targeting states where women entrepreneurs are growing fastest but resources haven't kept pace.
When Dr. Ruha Shadab saw her patients powerless to make their own healthcare choices, she created a foundation that's now helping hundreds of Indian Muslim women break barriers. In just five years, Led By Foundation has trained over 1,200 women and sparked a movement.
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