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A caregiver and children participate in the Integrated Early Childhood Development Activity in Cambodia. PHOTO CREDIT: Thomas Cristofoletti for RTI International

Five Ways USAID Advances the Care Economy

We are creating a future where care work is valued, women and girls thrive, and economic opportunity is available to all.

    Tags:
  • Economic Growth
  • Education
  • Global Health
  • Education
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce
  • Inclusive Development
  • Activity Design and Implementation
Blog
A man in a blue shirt speaks to a group of boys.
Chola Mulenga, a coach for the Coaching Boys Into Men program, leads a session with students at Munali Secondary School in Lusaka, Zambia. Morgan Siddle

United States Assists 82,000 Zambian Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Learn how the USAID Stop Gender-Based Violence activity is working to prevent Gender-Based Violence and promote gender equality in Zambia.

    Tags:
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Adolescent Girls/Youth
  • Engaging Men and Boys
  • Gender-based Violence
  • Partnerships
Research and Reports
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Courtesy of WiDEF

Effective Practices For Closing The Gender Digital Divide

The “Effective Practices for Closing the Gender Digital Divide” report is a resource for funders, organizations, and practitioners working on strategies and programs to bridge the gender and technology gap for women, girls, and marginalized populations.

    Tags:
  • Digital Access and Technology
  • Education
  • Adolescent Girls/Youth
  • Education
  • Inclusive Development
  • Training
  • Activity Design and Implementation
Brief
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Msijute Primary School Teacher and Students USAID/Tanzania

FY 2023 Snapshot of Results: Advancing Education

Explore this brief to learn how USAID is advancing education for children and youth around the globe.

    Tags:
  • Education
  • Adolescent Girls/Youth
  • Training
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Blog
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Hafsa standing in her classroom at Mohammed V Middle School in Marrakech, Morocco. Photo credit: Katie Bercegeay/USAID.

Hafsa's Story: How a Moroccan middle schooler is leading the charge for climate action

Read the story of Hafsa, an eighth grader at Mohammed V Middle School in Marrakech, Morocco, who is inspiring her community to conserve water.

    Tags:
  • Education
  • Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene
  • Adolescent Girls/Youth
  • Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
  • Education
  • Partnerships
Blog
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Najia and U.S. First Lady Jill Biden during her visit to the Ennakhil Association in Marrakech, Morocco. Margaret Sullivan and Katie Bercegeay

The Blue Cape, “Selham Zreg:” A stitch of love and pride

When Najia crafted the blue cape, she fashioned a way into the hearts of her village’s women.

With support from the USAID-funded Cooperative Financing Program, Moroccan entrepreneur Najia—president of Iminouzreg, a women’s cooperative specialized in traditional clothing—procured raw materials and new, automatic sewing machines to meet increased demand. Inimouzreg was one of 1,400 cooperatives selected to receive the direct cash assistance.
    Tags:
  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Economic Growth
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Inclusive Development
  • Activity Design and Implementation
Blog
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Women Healthcare Workers and Health Services Workers Union Members Present the Women’s Charter. UNIGlobal Union

Advancing the Rights of Women Health Workers in Ghana

How the USAID-Funded Together We Care Activity is Strengthening Ghana’s Care Economy

Read to learn more about how the USAID Gender Equity and Equality Action Fund (GEEA Fund) activity Together We Care (TWC) is enabling systemic change for care workers in Ghana.
    Tags:
  • Economic Growth
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Global Health
  • Gender Equality in the Workforce
  • Gender Equity and Equality Action Fund
  • Gender-based Violence
  • Women's Economic Empowerment
  • Activity Design and Implementation
  • Partnerships
Blog
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Touria Abounaouafil, president of the Women’s Cooperative IATIBAR, displays products in the recently refurbished shop of her Cooperative in Ain Nafad, the Marrakech region of Morocco. Andrew Monahan, USAID

Women-Led Cooperatives Drive Resilience in Morocco

A USAID and GiveDirectly partnership supports rural cooperatives to bounce back from multiple crises

Women-led cooperatives in Morocco are fostering resilience in their communities. Through collective efforts in agriculture, artisanship, and sustainable practices, these cooperatives empower women economically and socially. These success stories highlight the impact of USAID’s initiatives on local development and gender equality, illustrating a transformative path toward sustainable livelihoods and community strength.
    Tags:
  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Economic Growth
  • Economic Growth and Gender Equality
  • Entrepreneurship, Digital, and Financial Inclusion
  • Inclusive Development
  • Women's Economic Empowerment
  • Activity Design and Implementation
Blog
Woman in a white dress standing on a patio with potted plants and modern furniture.
Co-Founder and Secretary General of Ennakhil Association Zakia Mrini stands on the rooftop patio of the organization’s solidarity restaurant, where women in vulnerable situations are trained in the culinary arts Maggie Sullivan, USAID

Empowered Women Power Communities

How USAID’s partnership with one Moroccan organization is supporting thousands of women.

A partnership between USAID’s Mission in Morocco and a local organization is empowering community members to address the impact of gender-based violence (GBV) while inspiring positive change. With USAID support, Ennakhil Association developed an online platform for virtual support to GBV survivors and their families.
    Tags:
  • Economic Growth
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Adolescent Girls/Youth
  • Engaging Men and Boys
  • Gender-based Violence
  • Women's Economic Empowerment
  • Partnerships
Research and Reports
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Parisa (11 years old) pictured near a window in her home. Before the Taliban took control, Parisa’s mother worked hard to ensure she attended school every day. Now, her future, and the future of all Afghan girls remain uncertain. Too Young to Wed (TYTW)

The United States Global Strategy to Empower Adolescent Girls

Read this report to learn about U.S. government efforts to ensure all adolescent girls are educated, healthy, empowered, and free from GBV and discrimination.

    Tags:
  • Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance
  • Education
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Adolescent Girls/Youth
  • Child, Early, and Forced Marriage or Union
  • Gender-based Violence
  • Policy Formation
  • Strategy