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One in five girls globally is married as a child. The leading cause of child marriage is #poverty. Families facing financial hardship view early marriage as a way to reduce economic burdens or secure their child's future. Emerging crises like climate disasters, conflict, and new pandemics exacerbate these risks. Girls married as children face lifelong consequences: lack of education, early pregnancy risks, maternal health issues, and social isolation. Those consequences are generational – her children are also more likely to grow up in poverty. The best defense is to build economically resilient households. The #GraduationApproach tackles the root causes of child marriage, such as poverty and social norms while fostering long-term economic resilience and empowerment for women. Creating safer spaces for women and girls starts at home. At Trickle Up, we’re proud to support families in extreme poverty by helping them build resilience. When households thrive, child marriage becomes a thing of the past. #NoExcuse #16Days #PartneringWithWomen #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #EmpowerWomen #GenderEquality #16DaysOfActivism #UNiTE #GenderEquality #HumanRights #EmpowerWomen

María Lorenzo Martínez is a single mother who survived domestic abuse. As the head of her household, she also takes care of her mother who suffers from a bad heart condition. With the help of the FUERTE project and savings groups, she is running a shaved ice business and dreams of buying her mother a better house. Despite constant challenges, María keeps pushing forward. Through our economic empowerment and financial inclusion programs, we support survivors of Gender-Based Violence like María to gain confidence, resources, and social networks to rebuild their lives. María Lorenzo Martínez is a single mother who survived domestic abuse. As the head of her household, she also takes care of her mother who suffers from a bad heart condition. With the help of the FUERTE project and savings groups, she is running a shaved ice business and dreams of buying her mother a better house. Despite constant challenges, María keeps pushing forward. Through our economic empowerment and financial inclusion programs, we support survivors of Gender-Based Violence like María to gain confidence, resources, and social networks to rebuild their lives. The results speak for themselves. 82% of our participants report increased agency and decision-making power. By helping women succeed at home and in their communities, we can prevent gender-based violence at its roots—one household at a time. #NoExcuse #16Days #PartneringWithWomen #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #EmpowerWomen #GenderEquality #16DaysOfActivism #UNiTE #GenderEquality #HumanRights #EmpowerWomen

The tragic murders of Rebecca Cheptegei, Agnes Tirop, Damaris Mutua, and Edith highlight a harsh reality: for many women, success can be dangerous. Across the globe, when women defy traditional roles or achieve too much, they risk retaliation by the men in their lives. ? Having lived and worked in developing countries, I’ve seen this dynamic unfold repeatedly. Women across the globe are making decisions, large and small, based on what will be acceptable to the men in their lives. Every opportunity for a woman has to pass through the gatekeepers of male approval. As the president and CEO of Trickle UP, a global NGO dedicated to forging pathways out of poverty for women, I know that as vile as we find violence against women, it is a symptom of a larger problem: some men’s belief that they have the right to control women’s behavior. Some exert control through violence, some through financial dominance, others through the threat of divorce and social isolation. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (November 25–December 10) is a vital opportunity to confront this crisis. We desperately need to redefine manhood in a way that doesn’t involve dominating women. The world will be a very different place when all women were free to pursue their ambitions without fear of retaliation. https://lnkd.in/eMeXjZQZ #NoExcuse #16Days #PartneringWithWomen #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #EmpowerWomen #16DaysofActivism #UNiTE #GenderEquality #HumanRights #EmpowerWomen #UNWomen

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H.R. 9495 is a threat to free speech, civil liberties, and the ability of nonprofits to advocate for the communities we serve. The US House of Representatives just passed H.R. 9495, a bill that would grant the executive branch unprecedented authority to investigate, intimidate, and dismantle nonprofit organizations — including news outlets, universities, and nonprofits like Trickle Up. We are deeply concerned about the chilling effect this legislation would have on the nonprofit sector and civil society at large. The ability to speak out, organize, and advocate is fundamental in the fight for social justice and against poverty.?? If passed, this bill could be used to silence critics, curb free speech, and punish organizations that work for causes deemed controversial. Any administration would have the power to target political opponents and punish those who stand up for the most marginalized.? ?? Trickle Up is standing with more than 130 organizations like Oxfam America,? ACLU, NAACP, and the National Women's Law Center urging Congress to reject H.R. 9495 and allow us to serve the world’s most marginalized without threat or intimidation. Now is the time to act.? ? I urge you to tell your representative to protect our right to free speech and reject this dangerous bill. For information on contacting your elected official, visit https://lnkd.in/eDZETtyE.? ?? ?#HR9495 https://lnkd.in/e9ExhEBR

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a global crisis, affecting 1 in 3 women, with those in poverty facing even greater risks. The solution starts at home. ?? With the support of MetLife México, we are working with #IndigenousWomen in extreme poverty to break the cycle of violence and #poverty in Mexico. Our approach fosters women’s self-reliance and independence. By building financial literacy, income-generating skills, and strengthening social networks, we create pathways for women to achieve economic and social inclusion. #NoExcuse #16Days #PartneringWithWomen #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #EmpowerWomen #GenderEquality #16DaysOfActivism #UNiTE #GenderEquality #HumanRights #EmpowerWomen

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Across low- and middle-income countries, there are 265 million fewer women than men using mobile internet (GSMA, 2024). Safety and security concerns are a key barrier to women’s mobile internet adoption and the top barrier to further use. On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Trickle Up, together with EQUALS - The Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age recognizes that the digital world can significantly empower women and girls, yet it can also be a space where they face significant risks. We are committed to bridging the digital gender divide by promoting safe, inclusive, and empowering online environments for all women and girls. Today, let’s reaffirm our dedication to ending violence against women in all forms—both offline and online. #16Days #OrangeTheWorld #InternationalDayToEndViolence #EQUALS #NoExcuse #PartneringWithWomen

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is the most pervasive human rights violation affecting women worldwide, and women living in poverty are especially vulnerable to all forms of abuse. But the solution starts at home. ?? Through the #GraduationApproach, we work directly with women in individual households to create safe, supportive, and empowering environments. When women feel secure, they’re more likely to engage in the economy, contribute to their communities, and break free from the cycles of violence and poverty. This #16Days, we’re sharing powerful stories and initiatives that foster women’s self-reliance and independence—and how we can prevent violence at its roots, one household at a time. Follow us to learn more and join the movement! ? #NoExcuse #16Days #PartneringWithWomen #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #EmpowerWomen #GenderEquality #16DaysOfActivism #UNiTE #GenderEquality #HumanRights #EmpowerWomen

“Saving is important and it is good to learn about it so that our children will also save. Even though we never went to school we understand the importance of saving and of belonging to a savings group.” At Trickle Up, we believe that savings groups are a cornerstone of #FinancialResilience. Through our #GraduationApproach, we empower participants to develop the skills and resources necessary to build savings and protect themselves from financial shocks. By facilitating #SavingsGroups, we help participants strengthen their financial foundations, ensuring they are better equipped to navigate life's challenges. #PartneringWithWomen#EndPoverty #Resilience #FemaleEmpowerment #donation #inspiration #quote