Empower Kenyan girls with a WISER education
Only 5% of girls reach secondary school in Muhuru due to pregnancy, HIV orphanage, and early marriage. Few receive the support necessary for success.
Win back 6 weeks of school per year for girls in Kenya
ZanaAfrica is innovating a radically affordable sanitary pad to help more Kenyan girls stay in school.
Fighting everyday sexism
The Everyday Sexism Project fights gender imbalance worldwide by collecting testimonies, raising awareness and speaking out.
Solar heaters for single Native American mothers
Solar air heaters provide warmth and economic security to single mothers’ families during winter on Native American reservations on the Great Plains.
Going mobile to fight extreme poverty in Guatemala
Support mobile technology to monitor and evaluate programs for women in Guatemala to start businesses, form savings groups, and plan for the future as a pathway out of poverty.
Using Mobile Phones to Accelerate Literacy Education
Using phones and texting to accelerate literacy for Afghan girls and women.
Fuel-efficient stoves for the safety of women
With wood scarce in Darfur, a new stove promises safety for women, girls, and the conservation of the environment.
Vertical gardens for Magsasaka
Vertical Gardens help boost the health of families who don't always have enough money to buy nutritious food.
Make laws keep their promises!
While many countries have legislation addressing violence against women, few countries enforce these laws. Vital Voices makes laws keep their promises.
Give a boost to social enterprise!
All over the globe individuals are developing innovative ideas that can solve some of the world’s thorniest and hardest issues.