MADRE Statements

You and MADRE in 2010

Posted on: Thursday, January 7, 2010

Keywords: Sudan, Kenya, Guatemala, Palestine, Nicaragua, Panama, Iraq, Colombia, Afghanistan, Emergency Relief

Make this the year that you become an unstoppable force for women’s human rights.

When you partner with MADRE in 2010, you’ll:

In 2010, we will:

Save lives

Provide an escape route to Afghan women whose lives are in danger.
Deliver disaster relief, including food, shelter, emergency medical attention and other critical resources to women and families.

Build peace

Conduct trauma counseling workshops and art therapy projects for former child soldiers in Colombia.
Support Iraq's first women’s radio station to empower Iraqi women to claim their rights and rebuild their society.

Protect the planet

Bring clean water to women and their families in Nicaragua, Kenya and Palestine.
Provide seeds and equipment for women’s organic farming projects in Sudan, Panama, Nicaragua and Guatemala.

Defend reproductive and sexual rights

Ensure that sex workers in Nicaragua have access to condoms and healthcare services.
Equip midwives in Palestine to ensure that women have a safe and healthy birthing experience.
Conduct sexual and reproductive rights trainings for women in Guatemala and Palestine.

Provide women and children with an education and income