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Reflections on the 2024 US Election

The women survivors of war we work with have the least control over world events, and the most to lose.

My Name Is Mary: Daring to be the First Female Chief in My Community in South Sudan

My name is Mary Ayor. I am a mother of nine, living in Ronyi Boma in Yei River County, South Sudan. In 2016, I witnessed brutal killings and suffering when fighting broke out between the Dinka–the largest community in the country, and the Nuer, along with other tribes that were opposing the...

Where We Work

Since 1993, Women for Women International has reached more than 553,000 marginalized women affected by war and conflict. Together with you, our supporters, we invest in women in 17 conflict-affected countries around the world to help rebuild their lives from the ground up.

A Future Ahead: How Mothers are Securing a Better Tomorrow for Their Daughters 

"When my daughter grows up, I will always teach her to follow her heart, respect others, speak up, and support women." Says Khalida, Women for Women International Program Officer at Shekhan training center in Iraq.

My Name Is Mawa James: A Journey from Conflict to Collaboration

Mawa James John is a 33-year-old returnee, married to Jackline Ajonye James 29 years, equally a returnee. The couple has been married for 6 years with 2 children, and currently live in Wuluturu – Yei River County, South Sudan. Their marriage was on the brink of collapse when they were enrolled in...

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Investing in Rural Women Is Investing in Prosperity

Women like Joyce, a South Sudanese woman who experienced violence at the hands of her husband. In fact, she joined Women for Women International’s program in 2014 because she needed to get herself and her two children away from her abusive husband. After spending time learning about agriculture...

Tree Farms: A Small Role in Climate Change Mitigation, One Tree at a Time

Over the past few years, Joseph Tukube has watched the weather changing in South Sudan. As a trainer and agricultural expert, he had been used to the rhythm of the seasons, knowing what to plant and when. Now though, extreme temperatures, droughts and flooding have become commonplace, destroying...

Our Impact

As each woman participates in our yearlong program, she works to strengthen herself across four critical areas of social and economic empowerment.

My name Is Unis: Change for the Future

Unis wanted to enroll in the Women for Women program after she heard an announcement made in church. She wanted to learn how to calculate profits and losses, and how to better manage her business. The trainings have helped Unis achieve both of these.

My Name is Nema: Reclaiming My Power

Nema is 33 years old and lives with her husband and five children. In 2016, they fled conflict in Yei River County to the Hai mission area as internally displaced persons.

My Name is Regina: Mobilizing for the Community

Since joining Women for Women International, Regina has been working to improve the health of those in her community.

My Name Is Susan: Defying Family and Communal Pressures

War has taken so much from Susan – loved ones, financial security, stability – but she has always fought to protect her children. When her daughter became pregnant and faced forced marriage, Susan dared to defy her family...

Meet Three Mothers Working Their Way Out of Extreme Poverty

Around the world, mothers are united by their shared experiences, for the sacrifices they make to put their children's needs first, and for the inspiration they give us all.

Gender Equality Starts With Supporting Parents

Being a parent is hard. Parenting in poverty and places of conflict can be even harder. On this Parents’ Day, we recognize, uplift, and support parents raising the future of our world. The women we serve are paving the path to equality for their children.

Connect to Networks for Support

From village savings and loan associations to stress management sessions, women have each other to rely on for support, strength, and solidarity amid conflict and displacement.

What We Do

Our global community invests in women survivors of war and conflict, providing them with social and economic skills to transform their own lives. Women pass their knowledge to those around them, creating a more just world—a world where every woman’s voice, role, and contribution are visible and...

A Special Thanks to Our Supporters in 2015

There is an ancient saying in Afghanistan: Drop by drop, a river is formed. This is why we at Women for Women International believe that when we come together, we can create sustainable change for women and communities around the world. One of the many ways in which our supporters join us in our...

What Does It Mean to be a Humanitarian?

This blog was originally posted by WfWI President Laurie Adams on the Huffington Post on October 12, 2016. On September 30th, the Conrad N Hilton Foundation awarded its 21st Humanitarian Prize to the Task Force for Global Health, a US-based organization focused on addressing large-scale health...

3X Match for Teen Survivors of War

In countries affected by conflict and war, Women for Women International supports the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support. By utilizing skills, knowledge, and resources...