More than 70 percent of women worldwide are at risk of poverty. In some countries, up to 7 out of 10 women experience violence. Women have less access to land or credit than men - and still produce up to 80 percent of the food in many regions. Together with partner organizations, we are committed to strengthening women's rights. Because empowering women also means fighting poverty.
Growing together
The Isingiro district of Uganda is home to many refugees from neighbouring countries. Together with our partner organisation COVOID, we are strengthening the food security of refugees and local communities, reducing poverty, and helping people face the challenges of the climate crisis.
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Empowering women and girls in Nepal
AWO International and CEAPRED are improving women's health in Kapilvastu, Nepal, by providing sustainable solutions for nutrition, hygiene, and preventive care, and by combatting undersupply and health risks for women and girls.
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New perspectives for the residents in the red light district of Kolkata
Bowbazaar is one of the oldest and largest red-light districts in the metropolis of Kolkata in West Bengal, India. We work here with our partner organisation, South Kolkata Hamari Muskan (SKHM). Our project aims to reduce gender-based violence, offering women the opportunity to seek refuge in a safe space where their privacy is respected. We also provide healthcare and educational services, as well as showing residents alternative employment opportunities.
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Guatemala: Protecting and empowering women in the Polochic Valley
In northern Guatemala, many families live in extreme poverty and insecurity. Natural disasters, land grabbing and displacement threaten their livelihoods, with women and children being particularly affected. In collaboration with our partner organisation ECAP, AWO International empowers women in the Valle del Polochic, protecting them from violence and helping them to develop new perspectives.
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Guatemala
Guatemala is severely affected by climate change. Frequent storms, droughts and landslides further exacerbate the already precarious food situation. In addition, social and economic inequalities, poverty and widespread violence put further strain on the population. These challenges result in high migration rates. Guatemala is a country of origin and transit for migrants.
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Strengthening resilience and food security in Uganda's West Nile region
In Uganda's West Nile region, we are working with RICE West Nile to strengthen refugees and local communities - through food security, climate-resilient agriculture and targeted support for women and young people. For better living conditions and a brighter future.
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Acting in solidarity, creating lasting change - for a just future in Uganda
Lamwo District in northern Uganda is one of the poorest regions in the country and at the same time a place of refuge for many people from neighboring South Sudan. Together with the Ugandan organization UCOBAC, we support refugee and local communities in securing their nutrition, generating income, and strengthening social cohesion.
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Stronger together: Securing food and promoting peace in Uganda
Bidibidi in northern Uganda is one of the largest refugee settlements in the world. Many people there live in poverty and are affected by hunger. Together with our partner organisation AFARD, we support refugee and local families and work to improve their living conditions.
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Climate-active and crisis-proof: model villages in Uganda focus on sustainable agriculture
Together with our partner organization AFARD, AWO International empowers small-scale farmers in northwestern Uganda – through climate-resilient agriculture, cooperative farming groups, and innovative cultivation methods.
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Shaping the future in Uganda with community and sustainability
The people of Otuke, a rural region in northern Uganda, are struggling with malnutrition, social inequality and the effects of the climate crisis. Women are particularly affected. This local project strengthens the resilience of families and promotes sustainable agriculture and financial security.
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Combating human trafficking in the Philippines
The COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects increase the risk of Filipino domestic workers becoming victims of trafficking and other forms of exploitation. In 2021, AWO International and the Philippine NGO Ople Center formed a partnership to respond to these new challenges for Filipino migrant workers.
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Promoting the rights of migrant workers in Southeast Asia
Labour migration in Southeast Asia is a phenomenon that has existed for centuries. Despite the economic benefits for countries of origin and destination, the situation of migrants and their access to social services is often precarious. Since 2021, AWO International, together with its local partner organisation Migrant Forum Asia (MFA), has been campaigning for the rights of migrant workers in Southeast Asia.
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Protecting migrant women from Lombok from human trafficking and violence
Poverty and a lack of job opportunities in many communities on the island of Lombok push people to migrate to seek better economic prospects; a large percentage of these migrants often become victims of human traffickers. Together with our partner organization – ADBMI, we are implementing a project to protect migrating women and men.
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