Zahria
Afghanistan
Dafroza Baleberaho
Congo
Myint Aye
Myanmar
I finished the book last night. It was incredibly moving and powerful. Although much of it was tough to take, I found myself unable to put it down.
Talking with our children about all the countries in the world is something that we can all do to ensure the next generation grows up understanding how they can make a difference and how they can help.
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to read Half the Sky. Prior to reading this book I was aware of some of these issues but did not realize the pandemic proportions of the problem.
Delbar spent the past several months teaching women how to construct simple greenhouses and grow vegetables in them. As a result, they're getting earlier harvests and families are eating more healthy foods.
Half the Sky authors Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn were on Oprah yesterday.
The Obama Administration reveals more on their approach to addressing hunger and food insecurity.
These are your words, Book Clubs! Here are some snippets from emails I've received from you. You are all inspiring and I admire your willingness to get involved by supporting Mercy Corps and the women we serve around the world.
In the Central African Republic there are many young, unwed mothers and they often have a very difficult life. In many cases, their family will disown them.
In the Central African Republic, women’s rights here are few, and the enforcement of the laws is almost non-existent. Most women are not even aware they have many rights.
I started the long overland journey to Bouar from Bangui, the capital city of the Central African Republic, where Mercy Corps is intervening in response to the global food crisis.
One Table is a Mercy Corps campaign to fight world hunger by investing in the world's women.