HIV/AIDS,Main Content,Microenterprise,Women 20 August 2010

African women in their early 20s represent the largest group of the adult population infected with HIV. One of the causes is that their sexual partners refuse to wear condoms. This refusal is often a death sentence for the female partner. So how can infections be reduced among these women? …

 Daily Life,Empowerment,Microenterprise,Women 5 March 2009

Foundation for Women welcomes Just Like My Child Founder, Vivian Glyck
After about 30 hours of ridiculous travel, I found my host in Liberia, Deborah Lindholm, founder, Foundation for Women.
I was brought to meet a wonderful group of microcredit (small loan) recipents who welcomed me in true African style: jubilant dance …

 Empowerment,HIV/AIDS,Medical & Health Programs,Microenterprise,Microenterprise Programs,Women 22 February 2009

January 22nd, 2009
SHANTI UGANDA is a Vancouver based organization dedicated to helping children, women and communities in Uganda find peace and health. It is their belief that in order to overcome trauma and conflict within a community, we must first allow individuals to heal and uplift their minds, bodies and …

 Empowerment,Entrepreneurship,Microenterprise,Volunteer Spotlight 15 October 2008

Maria is the care taker of the guest house that I live in on the Bishop Asili Hospital compound.
She is employed by the sisters at Bishop Asili Hospital. She has several children and an ex husband that doesn’t help her to take care of them. She recently became inspired to …