Family planning and sustainable economic growth are two sides of the same coin, and earning an income can be the catalyst for women to find their voices. As the pandemic forces tens of millions back into absolute poverty, it is more important than ever that private and public organizations invest in both.
Author: Kate Schecter
Kate Schecter is president and CEO of World Neighbors, a U.S.-based international development group that works with local partners in Burkina Faso, Mali, Kenya, Haiti, Nepal and eight other countries to train CHVs as part of comprehensive economic development programs.