World Vision believes that ending extreme poverty is possible, but it won’t happen as long as half the population is held back from reaching their full potential. Strong and empowered women and girls create a stronger world.
The evidence is indisputable, when girls and women get equal access and opportunity - progress is accelerated, families are stronger, and communities are more prosperous.
The reality is, women and girls living in poverty face significant barriers in every area of their lives. That’s why we focus on equipping and empowering women and girls in every aspect of our work. In fact, no matter which area of World Vision’s work you invest in, you are helping girls and women. It’s integrated into everything we do.
World Vision’s mission, strength, and holistic long-term community development approach uniquely enable us to propel meaningful and sustainable change - at scale, in the name of Jesus Christ. In everything we do, we seek to build people up, all people.
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Every day, an estimated 830 women die from preventable causes associated with pregnancy and childbirth. And 7,000 newborns die every day mostly from birth-related complications. (World Health Organization, UNICEF) |
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The global water crisis disproportionately impacts women and girls who spend an estimated 200 million hours hauling water every day - time that they could be spending going to school, (UNICEF) |
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In the least developed countries, 41% of girls under 18 are already married. And 200 million girls and women have experienced female genital mutilation. Right now, 5 million girls younger than 15 are at risk. (UNICEF, World Health Organization) |
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Nearly 1 billion women do not have access to financial services. And 80% of labor on smallholder farms is done by women. (World Bank, World Food Program) |
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Two thirds of the world’s 750 million adults without literacy skills are women. (UNESCO) |
Strong Women Strong World confronts injustice and tackles broken systems to equip girls and women to rewrite their stories, becoming powerful change agents that transform their families and communities.
The movement is a response to the needs of women and girls living in poverty in developing countries. We’re focused on sustainable, community-driven, long-term solutions in health, water, protection, education, and economic opportunity — combined with sharing God’s love. This frees women and girls to achieve their potential and build healthier families and communities.
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Your involvement in Strong Women Strong World sustainably transforms lives for good. To learn more about the Strong Women Strong World movement, please contact us at swsw@worldvision.org.
World Vision is a multi-disciplined organization with decades of experience and demonstrated impact. Because of our holistic and integrated approach, we are uniquely equipped to drive positive change in every area of a woman’s life.
In just the last two years (fiscal years 2017 and 2018), we’ve reached more than 6 million women and girls around the world who are now living safer, healthier, and more productive lives. Here’s how:
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HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH We deliver this life-saving information and care through World Vision Community Health Workers. These local women and men are trained and supported to reach the people in their own neighborhoods. Today, we have more than 220,000 CHWs in 48 countries. Video: A Solution that is Saving Lives, Video: Water in Healthcare Facilities |
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WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE |
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JUSTICE, RIGHTS, AND PROTECTION |
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OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS |
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EDUCATION AND LITERACY |
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CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP |
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EMERGENCY RELIEF Video: Disaster and Refugee Response featuring Patricia Heaton |
Creating environments for rightful relationships between girls and boys and women and men is the path to long-term, sustainable change that will end extreme poverty.
Edgar Sandoval Sr. President, World Vision U.S.
I have seen firsthand the impact that my investment has made in the lives of women, their children, and entire communities. My commitment to Strong Women Strong World and the amazing work being done has deepened through the years as I have witnessed the success that has been experienced thus far.
Kathleen Treat Founder and President, Speranza Foundation and chair of Strong Women Strong World
