Around the world, 388 million women and girls live in extreme poverty, making them vulnerable to exploitation and early marriage. We’re on a mission to change that—providing safe housing and education to create real opportunities. With the support of people like you, we’re making an impact every day.

When a woman reaches her potential she helps others reach theirs

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girls in safe housing, attending school, and surrounded by a community where they feel valued, supported and loved.

Hear empow-HER stories

The communities we serve are filled with some of the most inspiring women and girls you’d ever want to meet. Their stories of ingenuity and resilience are examples for us all.

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The story of meeting grace
The story of meeting grace

After nearly three years of waiting, I boarded a flight to Uganda. As you know, the pandemic closed doors to traveling, but it also opened doors to new ideas and opportunities.

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the reminder we all need
the reminder we all need

A woman met us at the van and directed us toward the back of a concrete building. I turned around to see the driver and the men who rode with us staying behind. At that moment, I knew this was something intimate.

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Teamwork makes the dreamwork.

We 100% believe sustainable change happens when we work together with the same vision and are locally led. Our centers are led by local partners because if anyone is going to transform communities, it is going to be by empowered people living in it.

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