When Boko Haram attacked their village in northern Nigeria, Hassana and her family were forced to flee. With support of UK aid from the UK government, she enrolled on our programme last November.
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Women for Women International helps women survivors of war rebuild their lives
519,700 women survivors of war reached in 8 post-conflict countries
1 in 3 women experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime
84p of every £1 we raise supports women survivors of war
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"Thank you so much for supporting me. I want to help others in the future, the way you have helped me." Faith, graduate of the Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme in Nigeria, expressing her gratitude for her sponsor.
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FEATURED BLOGS
The amount of forcibly displaced people has reached a staggering number—nearly 80 million according to UNHCR—and the number only continues to increase. This World Refugee Day, learn about the state of refugees today.
For millions of women in conflict-affected countries, starting a business is a necessity, not a choice. Our DRC team recently spoke to a number of women taking part in the training about how it has impacted their businesses and lives.
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Since our origins during the Bosnian war in 1993, Women for Women International has reached over 519,700 marginalised women in 8 conflict-affected countries.
When war and insecurity take hold, women bear the heaviest burden of violence, poverty and inequality. Learn more about why supporting women survivors of war is so important.
Read the stories of the incredible women survivors of war that Women for Women International supports.