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180 women: 180 small businesses in Mexico

wecatapult — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Fund a day of business and leadership training for 180 female micro-entrepreneurs in Mexico.

Women and the Environment

wecatapult — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:41:41 +0000

Although it is recognized that women are critical to implementing sustainable solutions, their voices are often the last to be heard.

Detecting preeclampsia early in pregnant women

wecatapult — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Help provide blood pressure cuffs to help detect high blood pressure in expectant mothers living in the rural areas of Chihuahua, Mexico.

Ultrasounds to reduce pregnancy complications

wecatapult — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Ultrasounds are an essential tool in preventing women and infants from dying of largely preventable causes related to pregnancy complications.

Getting down to business

wecatapult — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Women in Rarámuri communities face high levels of illiteracy, violence, unemployment, and malnutrition.

Opening the lens on indigenous rights in Mexico

wecatapult — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Support indigenous girls in Mexico build valuable life skills through photography.

Energize Mexico’s women’s movement

wecatapult — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Mexico has become one of the most violent countries in the world for women.

Sisters singing for diversity and change

wecatapult — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Help use art, music, and human rights workshops to change the lives of LGBT women in Mexico.

Increasing the organizing impact of lesbians in Mexico

wecatapult — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

In Mexico, lesbians are still extremely marginalized and face discrimination for being women and lesbians.

The Red Alert System

wecatapult — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The number of women and girls disappearing in Latin America is increasing at an alarming rate, especially in communities under the control of cartels and organized crime.