Volunteer Abroad / Women's Empowerment
While the status of women and girls around the world is improving, significant work remains undone. 60% of the world's poorest people are women and girls, and girls account for the majority of children not attending school. The status of women in the developing world impacts the entire family and community. Help to make the future brighter as you work to empower mothers and daughters.
The following are examples of volunteer projects. Projects are dynamic and change throughout the course of the year, as well as the volunteer needs at each project. Final project placement for volunteers (especially during the peak season months of May-August) will be determined by site teams based on community need, while also taking into account your skills and interests.
Projects
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Peru
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Teach girls and women to expect respect
Description and Impact
Girls from impoverished backgrounds that are left on the streets with little resources suffer from malnutrition, constant stress and risk of...
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Teach young moms to support themselves and care for their babies
Many pregnant teenagers in Peru have no place to call home. This ProWorld program gives teenage moms and their babies hope for a brighter future through job training and...
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Stop the Cycle of Poverty and Abuse
This ProWorld program provides refuge for women, children, and adolescents who are victims of exploitation and sexual violence. Guests are invited to stay as long as they...
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Help Foreign Prisoners Navigate Peru’s Jail
Description and Impact
This project works with women prisoners in one of Cusco’s local jails. The inmates range in age from 18 to 60, and have been convicted of...
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Description and Impact
Although Peru has seen significant economic growth in the 21st century, this progress has yet to translate into a great reduction in poverty. In...
Thailand
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Protect Girls and Women at Risk for Trafficking and Abuse
Thailand’s international sex trade wreaks havoc in the lives of young girls and women. Despite recent government efforts to reduce it, sexual exploitation is too...
Belize
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Stop the Cycle of Violence and Abuse
This ProWorld program provides emergency shelter for women and children who are escaping domestic violence. Guests receive medical attention, food, clothing,...
Costa Rica
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Empower Women as They Escape a Life of Prostitution and Victimization
Beneath the smiling and friendly visage of Costa Rica's tourism industry lies a dangerous and demoralizing secret: the sex trade. Boosted by immigrant workers and sex tourism,...
Philippines
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Teach women new practical skills to help them in life
Many Filipino women suffer from domestic abuse, trafficking, and abandonment. Sadly, most cases go unreported leaving the victims feeling isolated, or worse, leaving them in...
Morocco
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Teach Women to Read through Creative Community Outreach
Despite large investments in improving the country’s literacy rate, illiteracy is still widespread among the populations and most notably among Moroccan women....
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Train, educate, and encourage local women to sell their crafts and artwork
Recently celebrating 50 years of independence from France, Morocco is a cosmopolitan...
