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  • Family Planning in Urban Kenya Jhpiego-Tupange empowers young women with essential women’s health services. Learn more
    Healthy Families in Nigeria Champions for Change empowers local leaders with the resources, training, and networks they need to improve health for women, children, and youth. Learn more
  • Sustainable Farms in Rural Kenya AGRA gives smallholder farmers the resources they need to improve crop yields and profits to achieve a sustainable livelihood. Learn more
    Combating Malaria in Zambia PATH Malaria Control and Evaluation Partnership in Africa collaborates with government and local organizations to combat malaria in rural and poor communities. Learn more
  • Better Farming in Ethiopia Sasakawa helps poor farmers—especially female farmers—improve their livelihoods through better agricultural practices. Learn more
    Safe Sanitation in Urban Kenya Sanergy builds healthy communities and combats infectious disease by providing low-cost, high-quality toilets for the urban poor. Learn more

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