Women and girls face greater risk of violence during emergencies as harmful social norms intensify and women are further marginalized.
Why does violence against women and girls increase during disasters?
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There is no word “defeat” in Naima’s dictionary
Naima overcame incredible challenges to become an educated woman, including abuse and child marriage. She worked to support her education and never gave up.
They overcame poverty – and learned to love each other again
Tumpa and Devnath reached out to Nobo Jatra for help supporting their son, but the program has helped their relationship, too. “We are so happy now.”
Child marriage must end! 3 girls speak out
“I am here to show my determination to work together in ending child marriage and all forms of violence against girls.”
10 things that happen when girls stay in school
When girls stay in school, communities are stronger and poverty loses ground. Here are 10 ways the world gets better when girls stay in school!
World Vision and USAID helped this mom change her family’s lives!
“Nobo Jatra helped to make us independent. I am thankful to the American people. They changed our life.”
Moms helping moms in southwest Bangladesh
Raising a healthy baby in southwest Bangladesh is challenging, but now Monmohini and her daughter are healthier than before, and teaching other moms how!
Life skills education in Bangladesh equips teens, saves lives
Poverty takes a toll on teens. Life skills education in Bangladesh is helping them imagine a more equitable future — and giving them tools to reach it.
Child marriage: Facts from around the world
Girls and women around the world are advocating against child marriage so they can go to school and pursue their dreams. Learn the facts on early marriage.
What clean water means to the Golder family
Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene weren’t accessible to the Golders family and they were often ill. But a latrine and water tank changed their lives!