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Women’s Empowerment by the Numbers
Unlocking the potential of women and girls is proven to be the most effective way to break the cycle of poverty.
$25
Helps a woman start her own business
99,000+
Women & Girls Trained Since 2010
18
Countries With Women’s Empowerment Programs
$300
Provides Seed Capital for One Woman to Start a Business
Lisa’s Trip With Convoy to the Dominican Republic
More stories about the women we serve.
Victoria Felt Alone, Then She Met Convoy
The joys and challenges of motherhood are common threads between people who may have nothing else in common. The highs and the lows of raising children can be particularly intense right after a baby is born. The thrill of holding…
One Opportunity Changes Everything for Gebeyanesh
Before she met Convoy of Hope, Gebeyanesh worked in a factory in Ethiopia. The money she earned wasn’t enough to fulfill her basic needs and support her family.Â
From a Humble Start, Business Is Booming at Sophie’s Petrol Station
Sophie’s determination to provide for her family brought her to a local Convoy of Hope Women’s Empowerment group. There, she learned the business principles she needed to start her own business selling beans and corn.Â
Alondra’s Cosmetology Business Has Changed What She Thought Was Possible
Alondra’s cosmetology business has changed her life. After receiving training from Convoy, she is now changing what she thinks is possible.
From the Dark Days of Displacement to Better & Brighter Days: This Is Ayinalem’s Story
Fighting between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army, an armed opposition group active in the Oromia area, has caused thousands of deaths and displaced millions of people.Â
Convoy’s Program Equips Women for the Workforce
Globally, women do more than three times as much unpaid care and domestic work as men. Worldwide, 1 out of 5 girls is married before she turns 18. In Guatemala, only 37 percent of women participate in the formal labor market, as opposed to 85 percent of men.
