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EMPOWERMENT
FOR WOMEN

Child Marriage

Top Gift Prevention and Services

Financial Empowerment Girls under 18 who are forced into marriage
for Women are less likely to go to school and more
likely to be abused, contract HIV and face
For a woman struggling to feed her family, joining life-threatening complications while pregnant
a CARE Village Savings and Loan Association is or giving birth. On a global and a local level,
one fast way to turn her life around. With help from CARE is working effectively to combat child
CARE, she will find a supportive community, training, marriage and its devastating impact. CARE
a secure place to save money, and access to small also offers much-needed support for married
loans for a fresh start for her whole family. girls and adolescents to stay healthy and
follow their dreams. Your gift will help provide
#0501 $25 training in reproductive health, financial
#0502 $250 literacy and economic opportunities for child
brides, among other critical programs.
“I was scared and angry because no one told me
#0503 $100
I was going to be married … I didn’t have time
#0504 $500 to think about how being married would impact
#0505 $1,000
my life and dreams,” – EL EN I *, age 13
*Name changed to protect identity

“Now, there is more love Things were hard for their family before Immaculate joined a CARE
in the house.” Village Savings and Loan Association. Now, not only is she renting
her oxen and cart to farmers and running a small shop, but she is
M B E WE (not pictured), Girls’ Leadership Training Sewing Machine and Training
Immaculate’s husband also no longer the shy woman she once was. Her husband, Mbewe,
is proud of her and smiles broadly when speaking of how their life In many countries, girls often lack opportunities to gain CARE provides training, business skills development and
I M M A C UL AT E self-confidence and leadership skills. CARE trains adolescent equipment like sewing machines to help women start their
(pictured above), age 24 together has changed.
girls to build their assertiveness and serve as leaders in their own tailoring businesses.
“I encourage all the other women to start businesses,” Immaculate says. villages and schools.
“I can support my family, and I feel good.” Sewing Machine #0509 $150
Leadership Training for 1 Girl #0506 $26 & Training

Leadership Training for 5 Girls #0507 $130 Share of a Sewing Machine #0510 $50
& Training
Meet Immaculate and Mbewe when we travel to Malawi in December! Leadership Training for 10 Girls #0508 $260
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