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![]() More than two-thirds of the world’s poor live in Asia—a continent that is brimming with life but suffering in poverty. Women in China spend anywhere from four to eight hours a day collecting fuel and cooking for their families.In rural India, more than 90 percent of women are unskilled.Worse, many young girls are unable to get the education they need as they remain at home helping their mothers with household chores.1 Operation Blessing teams are currently working in Japan to help Asia thrive.
CLEFT LIP AND PALATE SURGERIES can transform a child’s life from one of suffering and shame to one with hope for the future. Learn more MICROENTERPRISE PROJECTS train widows, single mothers, and young adults in marketable skills that will help them obtain employment. Learn more MEDICAL AID projects offer free care to impoverished families, many of whom live in rural areas without regular access to health clinics. Learn more |
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1All statistics from IFAD Regional Assessment of Rural Poverty in Asia and the Pacific |
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