HUM

Region: South Asia HUM (Ahmedabad, INDIA) is a microenterprise project run by Dalit and Muslim women who make kites, rakhis (traditional string bracelets), sewing beads, soap, and other products to sell to homes and small businesses. HUM works to bring people of different backgrounds together, particularly those of Hindu and Muslim backgrounds, with the goal … Read more

Esperanza Threads

Region: United States Esperanza Threads is a program that provides job training in industrial sewing, employing low income individuals with barriers to employment. Currently the program is working with both migrant and refugee workers alongside other Cleveland residents. Find out more at Esperanza Threads’ website.

El Cercado Community Development

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean Since 1995, IPM has partnered with El Cercado Community Development. Located in El Cercado, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC aims to improve the quality of life for people in El Cercado and surrounding communities by promoting education and health, improving agricultural initiatives and supporting the community and faith-based organizing initiatives. Their work … Read more

Dandora Women’s Forum

Region: Sub-Saharan Africa Since 2004, IPM has partnered with Dandora Women’s Forum located in Dandora, KENYA, aims to eradicate poverty, creates health awareness, and transform the lives of a majority of the Dandora population, especially women, children, youth, and vulnerable members of the society through different programs:  Handcraft Program; Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC); Feeding … Read more

CEPROSI

Region: Latin America and the Caribbean Since 2004, IPM has partnered with Center for the Promotion of Integral Health (CEPROSI). This women organization located in Nindiri, NICARAGUA supports grassroots micro-enterprise projects that provide sustainable economic opportunities for women as well as to improve the nutrition and health in three communities, Campusano, Portillo, and Papayal, where … Read more