Submitted by Julieta Larios, Executive Office & Operations Manager International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate women’s political, economic, and social advancements while also shining a light on the issues and inequalities affecting women across the world. International Women’s Day is held annually on March 8th, bringing together […]
6 Women Who Make Esperança’s Mission Possible
International Women’s Day 2021 – Celebrating the Women of Esperança Around the world, Esperança empowers women through health education programming, microloans for small businesses, leadership positions for community water and housing projects, and more. We choose to challenge the norm, working towards health equity for all women in every community. […]
Microloans and Women Empowerment in Nicaragua
My name is Celestina Gutierrez Herrera and I live in Rinconada, Nicaragua. Thanks to the partnership of Esperança I am finally able to live my dream of owning my own store at age 60. Being a woman in my country, there is no support to open a business or have your produce […]
Making Rural Women a FORCE in Peru
Growing up in the district of Rondocan, Peru, Grimaldina witnessed first-hand what food insecurity can do to families and children. When she had her son, she determined to make a difference, for her child and her community’s sake. Grimaldina may only have a sixth-grade education, but your support has helped […]
Esperança Empowers Artisan Dairy Farmers in Bolivia
Five years ago, Maria owned a single cow to produce milk for her family. An idea sparked when talking to other women around her community in Rosillas, Bolivia also struggling to make ends meet. Most families in the community are dedicated to agricultural and livestock activity, all families have milk-producing […]