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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
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
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...
The U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze: What It Means for our Grassroots Movement
From the beginning, One Day’s Wages has defined itself as a grassroots movement: all of our donations come from ordinary donors, and all of our program funding goes directly to local partners. We come alongside partners that design their own poverty-alleviation...
More Than Soap: A Hygiene Center Bringing Health and Opportunity to Bukamba
Indigenous ethnic groups in Rwanda, including the Batwa, face significant barriers to health and economic well-being. Traditionally living in the forests of central Africa, the Batwa were evicted in the 1970s to protect endangered gorillas and were relocated to...
Rowing for Change: How One Teen is Turning Cardio into a Force for Good
What if your daily workout could help change the world? For high school student John Zhang from Washington State, this isn’t just a hypothetical - it’s a mission. Through his unique fundraising initiative, John is using his passion for rowing to raise funds for...
ODW Updates, February 2025
February is often celebrated as a month of kindness — a time to express care and affection for those we love. This message feels especially meaningful to our team this year. The past few weeks have been particularly challenging for those of us in the humanitarian and...
Threads of Change: A Woman’s Bold Business in Post-Pandemic Congo
While the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) boasts a wealth of natural resources, 62% of Congolese live below the poverty line, and the country has endured decades of political instability. High unemployment rates fuel conflict, with youth frequently targeted by...
Impact Beyond Numbers
At One Day’s Wages, impact is one of our core values—and we believe it goes beyond the number of wells drilled, classrooms built, or farmers trained. It’s about long-term, sustainable changes that shape communities for generations. As a movement committed to locally...
ODW Updates, January 2025
A new year brings a renewed sense of possibility—a chance to refocus and recommit to the mission that unites us. As we embrace 2025, our team is resolved in our efforts to strengthen and support our global partners. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and dive into...
Roshina’s Resolve: A Midwife’s Quiet Fight for Afghan Women
In Afghanistan, where opportunities for women have become increasingly scarce, Roshina stands as a quiet force of resilience. At 27, she is not only a trained midwife but also the sole provider for her family, working tirelessly to care for over 100 patients a week....
RAIN for the Sahel and Sahara
I’ve been trying to grow vegetables in a small household garden for nearly 15 years now, and you’d think that I’d be much better at gardening than I am at this point. Some years I have greater success than others, but most of the time I manage to eke out at least a...
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