Argentina
Rescue of the Girl Child in Street Peril” – an initiative based in Rosario, a town of more than one million inhabitants, where an estimated 400 children live on the streets
Bangladesh
Health, education and vocational project for women and children living in a disadvantaged rural community. Emphasis on primary education, literacy courses and tailoring skills.
Bulgaria
“Promoting Gender Education in Central Europe” – special emphasis on the advancement of women in higher education in Bulgaria.
Cameroon
Helping physically disabled girls to develop self-esteem and economic independence.
Costa Rica
Community dental clinic and oral health education programme for elementary school pupils and their teachers.
Egypt
“Business Training for Young People” – specialized training programme to encourage and help young female graduates starting small businesses.
El Salvador
Multi-function clinic, providing medical, dental, clinical laboratory and pharmaceutical services to the urban poor of San Salvador.
Georgia
Integration and income generation project for refugee women and women with physical disabilities.
India
“Empowerment of Women in Indian Society” – career and professional counselling courses for women living in poverty.
Kenya
“Women for Peace“-project to unite and empower women, following the post-election violence in Kenya.
Mexico
Provision of community shelters for battered women and community self-help workshops, focusing on violence prevention, health, education, income generation, social & legal assistance.
Nepal
Special library and reading room for women and girls in central Kathmandu.
Nigeria
Skills training project in dressmaking and beadwork, helping young women develop small businesses and improve their economic circumstances.
Pakistan
Participation in the “Adopt a School Programme” of the Pakistan Government.
Philippines
Multi-part project, encompassing income-generation, literacy, medical and physical development activities, and working with community leaders in disadvantaged areas of Manila.
Romania
Improving the cultural and moral education of young people, particularly girls, focusing on their obligations to society.
Russia
Research project looking at best practice policies for working mothers in the private and public sector.
Rwanda
Guidance and career counselling for girls.
Samoa
Provision of a hospital library for children at the National Hospital of Samoa.
Sierra Leone
Scholarship programme for girls at the primary, secondary and tertiary level.
Thailand
Informal education project for women and children, offering courses in health care, education, career development, leadership development, consumer awareness and Thai culture.
Turkey
Basic education and skills training for women living in rural areas.
Uganda
Support for Teenage Mothers” – training courses with particular focus on health care, child welfare, parenting skills and income generating skills.
Zimbabwe
National scholarship programme for girls and young women in government schools.
