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This Woman Stopped Making Dresses and Started Sewing Masks to Help Fight COVID in DRC

By David Mutua · November 29, 2021

As of September 2021, Françoise Mbweki had made 1,000 masks to help protect her community.

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How this Entrepreneur Diversified to Save Her Business During the Pandemic

By CARE Staff · November 15, 2021

When COVID-19 disrupted the supply chain to devastating effects, Marlita Tenorio Gonzales pivoted her business model to stay afloat.

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How This Woman Entrepreneur in Peru is Keeping her Amazonian Heritage Alive

By CARE Staff · November 15, 2021

Through her family's artisan business in Peru, Mery Neli Salazar Pedro celebrates her Amazonian identity.

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The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet the Photographers and Hear Their Stories

By Photography mentees Winona, Talula, Ann Ruth & Elisa and photography mentor Valerie Fernandez · November 12, 2021

Follow the journey of four aspiring young ni-Vanuatu women photographers, eight participants in CARE Vanuatu’s Young Women’s Leadership Program, and one professional photography mentor.

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How This Entrepreneur in Pakistan is Achieving Her Goals and Paying It Forward

By CARE Staff · November 12, 2021

Seeda Begum, a single mom, runs her own business and teaches other women the tools they need to succeed.

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The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet Ann-Ruth & Florence

By Ann-Ruth, small business owner for painting and sewing services · November 12, 2021

“Most importantly, through it all, I came to discover who I am and what I want," says Florence.

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The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet Elisa and Alicia

By Elisa, passionate photographer, aspiring writer, and 2019-20 YWLP graduate · November 12, 2021

"When you respect another, you attract the same respect."

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The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet Talula & Louisa

By Talula, 2020-21 YWLP graduate who manages the local business Eliane Passion Sewing and Designs · November 12, 2021

"Include me, include all of us."

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The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet Elisa & Eshina

By Elisa, passionate photographer, aspiring writer, and 2019-20 YWLP graduate · November 12, 2021

"I wonder how much difference this can make if we hear stories of young women leaders in our communities and villages, and how inspiring this would be for the younger female generations,” says Elisa.

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The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet Ann-Ruth & Jacqueline

By Ann-Ruth, small business owner for painting and sewing services · November 12, 2021

"Though we face challenges every day, we must not give up too easily on turning our dreams into reality," Jacqueline says.

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