How the HAMORIS project offered women decision-making power
In Timor Leste, women make up 25% of community leadership positions—which means they’re performing better than the US Senate.
In Timor Leste, women make up 25% of community leadership positions—which means they’re performing better than the US Senate.
After participating in the PERSEVERE project, one woman said, “I’m now a better person, stronger and empowered. I’m not afraid of tomorrow because I know I can do it.”
“I came to understand that women have value and are equal with men because what men can [do], women can, too. For me, it is a very important help.”
“Nous avons une solution pour cela”
“[it] moved us from darkness to the light.”
We have a solution for that.
In the 5 minutes it takes you to read this, 152 girls under the age of 18 will get married—whether they want to or not.
“These days things have changed. My husband supports me and in taking the child to under 5 appointments. [Husband] cooks and prepares the food for all to eat and we even laugh together now.”
Rather than CARE setting and measuring a priority, we’re listening to what people say makes the most difference in their own lives.
In FY2023, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.