Although this is not the case in the nation where we serve, women still suffer limitations and inequalities to some extent and lack of opportunities for their development.
“All the misfortunes of the world come from the forgetfulness and contempt that until today has been made of the natural and essential rights of being a woman”
– Flora Tristán
Realidades
- Two thirds of those infected with AIDS (HIV) are women.
- Of the 110 million children in the world who do not go to school, two-thirds are girls.
- At least one in three women has survived some form of gender-based violence.
- It is estimated that around 500,000 girls under the age of 18 are victims of sex trafficking.
- Every year Female genital mutilation affects 130 million girls and women around the world.
- 1,400 women die every day from pregnancy-related causes, 99% in developing countries.
- More than 80% of the 35 million refugees and displaced persons in the world are women, children and girls.
Main goal
Promote all possible means and mechanisms for the integral development of women. Especially relatives of people with disabilities we serve.
How we achieve it
Vocational Training Workshops
We promote professional development workshops in manual arts, through development workshops in arts, painting, embroidery, computing, language learning, and literacy. And others on personal growth, providing tools to help you face daily situations at the social and family level and employment opportunities.
Prevention
A prevention, orientation and comprehensive health program is being carried out with women at risk through conferences and continuous health programs.
Micro ventures
Supporting Microcredit project initiatives where women improve their working and economic situation and therefore their active participation in society