Over £4 million in more than 1,600 projects
across 42 countries, impacting over 1,000,000 lives.
World Connect improves the lives of people, particularly women and girls, in extremely marginalized communities by connecting resources to local leaders to drive and sustain their own progress in the critical areas of Health, Education, Economic Opportunity and Environment.
Health
Partnering with communities to improve the quality of health services and infrastructure
Education
Improving access to and quality of educational opportunities for young people
Economic Opportunity
Supporting women-focused micro and small business development
Environment
Encouraging entrepreneurship and innovative approaches to sustainable development
Feature Projects
No Pads, Sew Pads
£ 682
Rwanda
100% decrease in urinary tract infection for girls who are using the reusable pads
Strong Women
£ 2,652
Ecuador
Women-led cooperative was launched and members reported a reduction in domestic violence due to new economic strength
No Sex for Fish
£ 14,225
Kenya
Women-led fishing enterprise was launched and traditional sex-trade for fish reduced by 85%
Youth Inspiration Academy
£ 18,645
Democratic Republic of Congo
Two new classrooms constructed and increase in student enrollment