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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.
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Agriculture and Food Security
Economic Growth
Economic Growth and Gender Equality
Inclusive Development
Activity Design and Implementation
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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
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.
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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
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Through USAID’s “Safe Migration in Central Asia” project and Oasis Kyrgyzstan’s “Caring for One — Caring for Everyone,” Kanykei received support, including psychological assistance, to return to school and pursue her dreams of becoming a neurosurgeon. USAID
Governments and aid agencies often focus efforts on improving access to finance, however, access to financial products does not guarantee that people know how to use them wisely.
It’s as important to ensure that people can develop healthy and sustainable financial habits and behaviors that cement a better quality of life. In Colombia, USAID INVEST and partners developed a new digital tool to guide financial service providers in designing and delivering financial education using a gender-smart and intersectional approach.
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Digital Access and Technology
Economic Growth
Education
Economic Growth and Gender Equality
Entrepreneurship, Digital, and Financial Inclusion
Inclusive Development
Women's Economic Empowerment
Activity Design and Implementation
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One of USAID’s partnering entrepreneurs points to the project name that has brought her new business. Photo Credit: Marian Siljeholm, USAID
Many women and girls around the world struggle to access high-quality, safe menstrual hygiene products. This can mean that they miss school or work when they are menstruating.
Explore this fact sheet to learn more about the Women in the Digital Economy Fund and new partner commitments to the Women in the Digital Economy Initiative.
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Digital Access and Technology
Economic Growth
Education
Economic Growth and Gender Equality
Entrepreneurship, Digital, and Financial Inclusion
Women's Economic Empowerment
Partnerships
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Buckets of charcoal on a table. Photo Credit: Clean Air Catalyst
Researchers from USAID's Clean Air Catalyst in Nairobi, Kenya are considering gender-specific factors and procedures when identifying and designing solutions for air pollution.
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Economic Growth
Energy and Infrastructure
Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
Economic Growth and Gender Equality
Inclusive Development
Partnerships
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Attendees of the Clean Air Catalyst’s ‘Women in Clean Air’ workshop pose for a group photo. Photo Credit: USAID Clean Air Catalyst
Women working in the transport sector in Indore lead air quality initiatives, sharing strategies to improve air pollution through USAID’s Clean Air Catalyst project.
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Economic Growth
Energy and Infrastructure
Climate, Environment, and Natural Resource Management
