In Guatemala, local populations affected by extractive activities, particularly indigenous communities, play a key role in defending environmental rights. The project aims to support the Madre Selva Collective in its mission to provide human rights training, legitimize claims, and provide legal assistance to local populations.
Supporting the defense of human, social, and environmental rights in Guatemala Read More »
In Honduras, as in other sectors of the economy, women in the informal sector can be victims of psychological and physical violence. The goal of this project is to ensure the sustainability of the Centro de Atención Integral para las Mujeres Emprendedoras (CAIME), enabling the organization to continue its mission of defending and protecting women who experience gender-based violence. CAIME also has an awareness and education component to combat this form of violence.
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Ce projet a pour objectif d’accompagner des travailleuses des mines artisanales du Sud-Kivu dans la création de coopératives de travail dirigées par des femmes et ainsi contribuer à l’amélioration de leur bien-être, de leur santé et de leurs droits, alors qu’elles sont parmi les plus vulnérables du pays.
Supporting the creation of women-led worker cooperatives in the mining sector in the DRC Read More »
The health crisis caused by COVID-19 has exacerbated disparities in education and disrupted the lives of many of Africa’s most vulnerable children, young people, and adults. ANCEFA’s projects aim to support initiatives promoting the right to education in the countries where the organization operates, with a particular focus on the education of girls and people with disabilities.
Promoting the right to education for all in West Africa Read More »
Young Canadians aged 18 to 30 from certain communities may face barriers in the job market. Completing an international solidarity internship equips them with experience in communication, digital technologies, and advocacy development, while providing valuable assistance to partners and communities abroad.
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The humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic, and the education system is also bearing the brunt of the Israeli army’s bombardments. Through this project, Alternatives is supporting the creation of mobile schools for the children of Gaza in partnership with the Teacher Creativity Center and with financial assistance from the FNEEQ-CSN. The first phase of the initiative will target 360 girls and boys aged 7 to 14. Support will also be offered to families (parents and guardians) to strengthen their ability to support their children’s mental health and reduce their stress levels.
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The project aims to finance the operation of a hybrid electrical energy system that will benefit eight communities in the Zona Reina region, in the municipality of Uspantán, as part of the Colectivo MadreSelva strategic plan.
The objective of the project is to support the activities of the Comprehensive Care Center for Women Entrepreneurs (CAIME) created by Alternatives in 2020 in Honduras as part of a project aimed at empowering women in the informal sector. CAIME relies on comprehensive intervention in matters of violence, training and community building, and advocacy.
Empowerment of women and adolescent girls in the informal sector in Honduras Read More »
The project aims to strengthen the economic and social empowerment of women and girls in the municipality of Aquin by providing them with access to resources and opportunities in the agricultural and agri-food sectors. It responds to needs identified during local consultations and aims to improve the living conditions of women and girls by integrating them as key actors in the economic development of their community.
Strengthening women’s economic and social capacities in the municipality of Aquin Read More »
This emergency project aims to temporarily alleviate food insecurity and prevent or reduce exposure to STIs, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence among internally displaced women and girls in the city of Bukavu.
