Women In Progress, Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa

Women in Progress works to achieve economic independence of women and alleviate poverty at a grassroots level in developing nations through the sustainable growth of small women-owned businesses and at the same time establishes mutual understanding among people of diverse cultures.

Women of all ages in most countries experience gender inequality within and outside the home in ways such as limited access to healthcare, housing, education, and work.

The eminization of poverty?is a growing problem in the global economy, with women facing increased social and economic exploitation. Women are 70% of the world's poor and they own just 1% of the world's wealth.

Women's poverty and economic inequality is the root cause of discrimination against women which inhibits their ability to participate in making decisions that affect them, contribute to public life, and enjoy their full array of human and civil rights. Playing the central role in ensuring the social and economic well being of their families, women who are presented economic opportunities ensure their basic survival and the survival of their children through increased access to food, housing, security, healthcare, education, and justice.