Violence against women is highly prevalent in Peru: approximately 83% of women are victims of physical or psychological abuse. This project works to decrease domestic violence through educating families about their rights, providing counselling and helping women develop income-generating skills. This program is done in partnership with local churches, empowering them to practically reach out to families in their community. Read more >
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Food for the Hungry's (FH) mission is to walk alongside the most vulnerable in an effort to eradicate poverty. One way we are pursuing this huge task is by investing into mothers around the world. Volunteer "Leader Mothers" are trained to teach, serve and promote health and wellness to others in their communities, especially pregnant women and mothers with children under the age of two, where the burden of illness is the greatest. The Leader Mothers each train at least 10 women who agree to train 10 more until the knowledge has rippled out to the entire community. One by one, women are recognizing strengths and resources they didn't even know they had. Read more >
