Why Women?

Why are we helping Women? Here are some of the stats.

•  Woman’s income more likely than a man’s to go toward food, education, medicine, and other family needs.

•  Women in many countries make important family decisions about nutrition, healthcare, and use of resources.

• One girl in seven in developing countries marries before the age of 15.

• Children have a 14 times higher chance of dying in first year of life without a mother. 

• Women contribute to economic growth; their UNPAID work at home and on the farm equals about 1/3 of global GDP.