Lebanon: Meals for Students, Income for Mothers
IOCC, in partnership with the UN World Food Program (WFP), is running a school kitchens program that provides healthy meals for students in public schools.
Category: Women’s Empowerment
What Does Hope Look Like?
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“My Dream Is Coming True”
Can you imagine putting in the effort to get your bachelor's degree only to have a difficult time finding work post-graduation?
Fighting Stigma by Investing in Girls
In many countries, menstruating women are subjected to discrimination or ...
“I Can Now Fix Things Myself”
IOCC's community kitchens across Lebanon are part of a long-running initiative to improve access ...
Jordan: Resilience, Healing, and Hope
“In five years, I see myself opening my own business,” said Asma, “sewing and selling new fashions for women. ” Since battling—and beating ...
Lebanon: Stepping into Sustainability
“I can now do things myself, such as fixing my children’s clothes,” said Sourayya, a 35-year-old mother of five from Syria. “Most of the time ...
Women Beekeepers Tackle Challenges Together
Beekeeping is a local tradition and source of income in Shpati, Albania, and women manage between 4 and 30 beehives each.
Ethiopia: Growing Hope in Her Own Backyard
“Who knows what I will become! I am now strong and can dream big,” declared Meseret, age 15. In Bishoftu City, Ethiopia, where she lives with her parents, Meseret’s family has struggled to maintain a reliable income.
Uganda: Addressing Stigma Helps Girls Finish School
Girls and women worldwide often face cultural and social barriers around their menstrual cycles. In sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated one in 10 girls misses school ...