http://catapult.org – Sub-saharan Africa

Empowering Tanzanian girls through emerging media

In Tanzania, girls face three critical challenges affecting the trajectory of their lives: HIV/AIDS, unwanted pregnancy and violence.

Equip grassroots women with digital empowerment training

Help train a new generation of grassroots women leaders in digital empowerment and citizen journalism.

Halt FGM

Efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) must include educating and enlightening all members of society, including men and boys.

Dolls for dads

Promote gender equality in the home and overall family wellbeing by helping men participate in workshops focused on transforming norms around fatherhood and masculinity.

Using vinegar to fight cervical cancer

Less than $5 can cover the cost of a cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer is the #1 cause of cancer death for women in the developing world.

Help the Tamale Fistula Centre perform more surgeries

Support the Tamale Fistula Centre by building its capacity to conduct more fistula repair surgeries.

Building financial independence in rural Senegal

Give women in Senegal a chance to put their skills to use and provide an income for themselves their families and communities.

Well brings clean water, new hope to 300 people

Tigray is one of the most drought prone regions in Ethiopia. Less than half of the people living there can access clean water.

Providing 35 secondary school scholarships

Give girls in Ethiopia a chance to go to school - and to stay healthy, avoid long work hours, and possibly get a job. 

Launch of Entrepreneurship Diploma

Help young entrepreneurs gain understanding in how to design and launch a new business.