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PCI’s 2012 Annual Report
Published 01/01/1970 by Global Communities
Published 01/01/1970 by Global Communities
This week, the world paused to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, a time to focus on the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women worldwide. This year’s IWD theme “Gender Parity” resonates strongly with me based on trends I have witnessed around the world. Despite pervasive challenges, I’ve seen women making…
By Charles Kenny, Justin Sandefur PCI BLURB
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] By: Rolf Rosenkranz, Editor at Devex Bill Clinton is in a reflective mood. This week, with his wife and daughter at his side, the 42nd president of the United States is…
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]A tablet may be a small device, but for women in Jaipur, India, it’s become a powerful one. PCI, along with Planned Social Concern and Qualcomm’s Wireless Reach Initiative, have successfully launched ‘Micro Lekha,’ a tablet application that allows women in Jaipur to quickly enroll for business loans. These business loans,…
Marcelo Martín Mendoza and his wife, Carmelina, had a small farm in the Western Highlands of Guatemala and a family of six to provide for. They were struggling. Through our food security partnership with Save The Children, PAISANO, Marcelo and Carmelina received training in sustainable agricultural practices as well as in health and nutrition. Since…