WOMEN IN PROGRESS

Objectives

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.

Our philosophy is that the best way to improve the standard of living for those living in poverty is by assisting in the development and expansion of women-owned businesses in order to generate new jobs and increase income levels of women.

Women in Progress programs support the development of micro and small woman-owned enterprises through workforce training, new technology, and in-depth projects that focus on improving internal efficiencies, competing more effectively in existing markets, gaining access to new markets, and engaging in international trade.

Grassroots Solutions to Global Issues

Women in Progress believes that producing self sufficient micro and small businesses is the means to achieving economic justice and globalization of free markets. Similarly, creating a sense of global citizenship based on social justice is best achieved at the grassroots level by advancing women’s human rights and promoting cross-cultural understanding through volunteerism. Women in Progressis committed to implementing grassroots solutions to global challenges that advocate economic development and social change, both of which are required to achieve international peace.
We believe the world will be closer to social and economic justice if businesses are self sustainable, women enjoy their full human rights, and people understand and respect diverse cultures. Women in Progress implements grassroots solutions to global issues.

Self Sufficiency

Sustainable development and economic growth in emerging nations is required to obtain globalization of markets. Self-sufficiency can only be achieved at the grassroots level by establishing capacity of individuals and businesses to solve their own problems that alleviate poverty.

Women's Empowerment

The inclusion and empowerment of women is essential in the pursuit of forming sustainable enterprises. Since women already drive a large part of the economy in Ghana through managing micro enterprises, they are critical to establishing economic independence on a national level and promoting economic justice on a global level.

Cross-Cultural Understanding

Cross-cultural understanding and respect for diversity are fundamental to creating a more just and peaceful world. Cross-cultural cooperation at a grassroots level promotes global citizenship through establishing mutual understanding among people of diverse cultures.