Promoting Women’s Entrepreneurship to Drive Economic Growth: Perspectives from India
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by Global Communities
3h ago
By Irina Sinha, Project Concern International (PCI) India India has grown into the fifth largest economy in the world. The growth of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) indicates the existence of a plethora of opportunities that people can leverage to partake in the economy. Over the past decade, there has been a notable increase in the rate of women’s labor force participation. In 2023, this rate stood at nearly 33% as compared to 27% in 2013. It is pertinent to pause and reflect where the growth in women’s labor force participation is coming from. Approximately 51% of women entreprene ..read more
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Strengthening Economic Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs through Cooperatives
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by Global Communities
3d ago
By Ashley Holst Cooperatives are leaders in promoting inclusive economic growth by providing equitable and accessible solutions to economic and social stressors. Two of the seven principles of cooperatives are “voluntary and open membership” and “concern for community,” both of which call upon cooperatives to create opportunities for all people and to put the betterment of their communities at the forefront. Cooperatives are also a proven avenue for women’s economic advancement, because they provide them with opportunities to become business owners and share in the risks and rewards of entrepr ..read more
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‘Game-Changing’ Water System Introduced in Northern Ghana
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by Global Communities
5d ago
In the heart of the Bole District in Northern Ghana lies the serene and welcoming Mandari Community, a place that has seen significant transformation thanks to Global Communities and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). A solar-powered mechanized water system was introduced there as part of the USAID-funded WASH for Health program, making daily life better and more manageable for more than 4,780 people. “We no longer trek for hours in search of water,” said Barikisu, a proud native of Mandari. “It’s right here, within our reach. This project is a blessing, a game-cha ..read more
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Unlocking Economic Empowerment: Insights from Gender Analyses in Guatemala and Kenya
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by Global Communities
1w ago
By Chloe Pan Globally, nearly 2.4 billion women do not have the same economic rights as men, and on average, only have three-fourths of the legal rights. Harmful gender norms and discrimination present immense challenges to women’s access to economic opportunities. To discover more specific barriers to women’s economic access, gender analyses are conducted. Through these studies, intersecting layers of marginalization, differences in socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression are discovered. Gender analyses are critical in determining and analyzing the root causes of gender inequali ..read more
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Promoting Economic Advancement as a Pathway to Preventing HIV and Violence against Adolescent Girls and Young Women
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by Global Communities
2w ago
By Betty Adera This month, as we observe International Women’s Day 2024, it is imperative to reflect on the multifaceted challenges that adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), aged 15 to 24, face. Under this year’s theme, Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress, we must consider how the intertwined issues of HIV/AIDS and violence halt their advancement and what tactics can be used to address these challenges. Globally, 46% of all new HIV infections were found in women and girls. In 2022, it was estimated that 1.9 million AGYW were living with HIV, compared to 1.2 million adolescent boys and you ..read more
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Bridging Healthcare Gaps for Island Communities in Ghana
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by Global Communities
3w ago
In a momentous step towards revolutionizing healthcare accessibility for secluded island communities in the Oti region of Ghana, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with Global Communities, orchestrated the commissioning and handover ceremony of the groundbreaking “Health Voyager” boat. The event was held on Feb. 29, at the Volta Lake Transport Company in Akosombo, and marked the fruition of collaborative efforts aimed at addressing long-standing healthcare challenges. “As we commission this boat today, let it sail not just through the waters but into ..read more
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A Holistic Intervention to Overcome Multiple Barriers to Women’s Entrepreneurship in Guatemala
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by Global Communities
3w ago
Toribia – a 54-year-old mother of eight from the Western Highlands of Guatemala – has long been a leader in her family, who strives to make a consistent income with their land and livestock. Because families in the Western Highlands are typically producers and consumers of their own food, they are reliant on agricultural activities to survive and can be heavily impacted by cyclical climatic shocks and natural disasters. They also face high levels of food insecurity, child malnutrition, low literacy rates and health crises. Like many women of her generation raised in the Sierra de los Cuchumata ..read more
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Global Communities and Bank of Palestine Scale Up Support for Families in Gaza with Essential WASH Units 
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by Global Communities
1M ago
Gaza Strip — In the spirit of sustained cooperation and a shared commitment to supporting those displaced by war in the Gaza Strip, Global Communities is reinforcing its partnership with the Bank of Palestine. This collaborative endeavor is set to launch the development of 20 essential Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) units, aimed at mitigating the health risks and severe challenges faced by the population due to the scarcity of such critical facilities. By introducing these sanitary installations in non-UNRWA camps, the initiative seeks to improve living conditions, uphold dignity and saf ..read more
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Guatemalan School Kitchens Reopen After COVID-19 Shutdown
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by Global Communities
1M ago
By Chloe Pan For the first time in nearly four years, school meals are once again being prepared in Guatemalan school kitchens following their total or partial closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an important milestone for the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, UNIDOS (“United” in Spanish), led by Global Communities in the departments of Huehuetenango and Quiché. Parents in the school community are once again supporting this program at the local level, as they have in previous phases of the s ..read more
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How to Develop Climate & Disaster Risk Finance Strategies: Reflections from the COP28
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by Global Communities
1M ago
By Patricia Inga Falcón & Noah Steinberg-Di Stefano At the end of last year, more than 80,000 world leaders and climate justice advocates gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). Since the first COP in Berlin in 1995, these forums have provided an opportunity for a wide range of stakeholders to come together and discuss global initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and confront the rapidly evolving climate change challenges. Global Communities was present at the COP28, parti ..read more
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