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Standing in Solidarity When the World Turns Away

Standing in Solidarity When the World Turns Away

We cannot fix every broken system. But we can choose to stand in solidarity with those who cross our path. This choice, this posture of care and action, is what fuels us at One Day’s Wages. And it’s why we need each other, now more than ever. Recently, our Global...

What Was USAID, and What Now?

What Was USAID, and What Now?

USAID has made news headlines constantly over the last few months. You may find yourself wondering: what is USAID, and is One Day’s Wages affected by its dismantling?  As a global development organization, we at ODW care deeply about the people who depend on foreign...

Why We Invest in Women

Why We Invest in Women

There’s an old Ghanaian proverb: “If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate a family.” On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of women—how their resilience, leadership, and determination transform not...

The Case for Social Inclusion

The Case for Social Inclusion

Today is the World Day of Social Justice! Never heard of it?  Never fear, we’re here to fill you in. In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly launched the World Day of Social Justice to recognize our on-going need for inclusive economic development and decent work...

From Captivity to Care: Supporting Cambodian Women in Crisis

From Captivity to Care: Supporting Cambodian Women in Crisis

In Cambodia, women facing unplanned pregnancies often experience severe stigma and isolation. Unlike in many Western countries, single mothers are frequently judged as promiscuous or morally corrupt. Many of these women come from vulnerable backgrounds, including...

           

 

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