http://catapult.org – Middle East & North Africa

Living a life of dignity after divorce

Divorced women in the Gaza Strip face high rates of unemployment and violation of their rights due to attitudes that shun women out of wedlock.

Communities unite for violence survivors

Assist women in addressing the spectrum of issues that prevent them from overcoming the stigma of violence.

The social entrepreneurs of Algeria

Res’Art will train women artisans to become economically independent by putting Algerian craft expertise and traditions to work.

Give women the equal right to pass on their nationality

Removing the vulnerability and second-class status of women and their families living without the security of a nationality.

Keeping most vulnerable Afghan families connected

In Afghanistan, incarcerated women are imprisoned along with their children,.

Giving Afghan women and girls a chance at justice

Women for Afghan Women works for justice and peace for all Afghan women and girls.

Learning that women are not less than men

“We learn something new every day and they are helping us in every part of our lives” -- shelter client.

Help Syrian refugees access health care

Hundreds of refugees—mostly women and children—arrive daily at Doctors of the World’s primary healthcare center in Qah, Syria.

Support the Adolescent Girls' Legal Defense Fund

Fighting for the rights of girls to keep them safe at home, at school and in their communities.

Innovative literacy program uses mobile phones

Using phones and texting to accelerate literacy for Afghan girls and women.