CARE and Mars’ Women for Change program works with women and their families in cocoa-growing communities to improve livelihoods so that communities can thrive. The program started in Côte d’Ivoire in 2016, founded on CARE’s Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) approach. The program aims to increase gender equity in households and communities, while supporting increased savings, improved skills, income growth and diversification, improved school enrollment rates and increased nutrition. The program also works to shift social norms and reduce gender-based violence by engaging men to encourage joint saving and decision-making. This innovative approach uses a smart mix of solutions to reinforce women’s role in the cocoa supply chain.
“Her Money. Her Future.” showcases CARE’s accomplishments in advancing economic justice for women worldwide, including a new financial return on investment (ROI) metric. CARE's savings groups generated $9 in women’s income for every $1 invested. Read More
A delegation of five senior congressional staffers traveled to Honduras with CARE to explore firsthand the root causes of migration in the region and learn about how key strategic community based interventions backed by U.S. investments are fostering greater gender equity, expanding economic opportunity, and strengthening citizen protection. Read More
From August 12th-16th 2024, a bipartisan delegation of ten congressional staffers traveled to Cambodia with CARE and World Vision to explore how U.S. investments are working to address Cambodia’s key development challenges and improve the health of vulnerable populations. Read More