Region: Latin America and the Caribbean Since 2000, IPM has partnered with Mujer y Comunidad. This cooperative of women located in San Francisco Libre, NICARAGUA aims to promote the education, health, and well-being of women, youth, and children, as well as human rights through different programs: Scholarship Education Program, offers the promotion of women’s rights, … Read more
Region: South Asia Mary Jenkins Hospice Center (Nagercoil, INDIA) seeks to provide physical, mental, and emotional support to those who are terminally ill in this economically poor community. Over the past several years, Mary Jenkins Hospice Center has served over 3,300 individuals who have come to spend their finals days at the Center. The hospice … Read more
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
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.
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