CARE Global Report Cites Importance of Empowering Poor Women

The two daughters of Sayed Bibi, who was widowed when here husband was killed when they fled from Taliban attacks in Shamoli ten years ago,sew burkas to make a living at their home in District 7 of Kabul, Afghanistan, on the 30th September, 2009. Thousands of women like Sayed have been widowed throughout Afghanistan and … Continued

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March 8th, is International Women’s Day.

Since 1911 it’s a day to honor, promote and recognize various campaigns for women’s rights.

Tonight in Atlanta, officials with the international organization CARE are hosting a panel discussion on empowering women and the impact it has on raising healthier children.