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Equipping Women for Self Sufficiency
USA

Poverty, incomplete education and domestic abuse are daily realities for many American women. In addition to the stigma of relying on government aid, women with prison records or drug addiction also struggle to overcome their past. Attempting to re-integrate into society is not easy. There are organizations that provide vocational and emotional support in many US cities; these three programs typify what is needed for women to start a new life. They will share the proceeds of this project equally.

LA MUJER OBRERA (The Working Woman) in El Paso, TX provides micro-enterprise and language training. It is unique for its bilingual, integrated approach to study-skills preparation. THE ENTERPRISING KITCHEN (TEK) in Chicago, IL combines on-the-job training in personal care item manufacturing and mail-order operation, along with personal counseling for career development. WOMAN’S INITIATIVE NETWORK (WIN) in Wichita, KS specializes in education, job training and life-skill training to help women survivors of domestic violence gain confidence and become stronger and more independent. Comprehensive programs like these make a difference for more than 250 women and the lives they touch.

Women learn production & packaging of natural
toiletry items in TEK’s practical setting.

$108 - One week support for one woman
$8 - One hour training for one woman

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