International Women's Day 2010

Equal rights, equal opportunities

March 8th marks International Women’s Day. But the celebration of women’s achievements and potential continues throughout the month of March. Please join us in celebrating and honoring amazing women from around the world.


Health Extension OutreachTraining an army of women to teach rural families about healthy living.	The BarbershopLearn how 33-year-old Mestawit used her wits and resources to run a thriving business.	Athanasie's JourneyLearn how a TechnoServe project helped one woman improve her crops and her life.	Lakshmi's StoryA business is built out of dirt and worms in Andra Pradesh, India.

Online Resources

Vital Voices: 2010 Global Leadership Awards United Nations Celebrates International Women's Day

CARE.org: One Woman's Story of Empowerment