Through World Vision's Active Fatherhood Program, which challenges traditional male values in the community and teaches fathers to be involved with their kid’s lives,  Lucio Mamani Katari has learned to be a better parent.  He learned the value of education, and even went against cultural norms and encouraged his 13 years old daughter to pursue higher education.  

 

Gender based violence is pervasive throughout the world, one in three women report having experienced physical and/or sexual abuse at some point in their lifetime.  To create a better world for both boys and girls, we must address negative gender norms that result in injustice and systematic poverty.  Through our Gender Equality approach, World Vision is working with women, girls, men and boys to to transform discriminitory practices together.

Strong Women Strong World exists to bring awareness to issues facing women and girls, to raise resources, support programs and cultivate a movement of women and men in the U.S. who are committed to restoring dignity to women and girls in order to create a stronger world for all people.