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Maritza Castro, entrepreneur. San Marcos, Guatemala. Photo: Jaqueline Barrios / The Dialogue
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Guatemala: Women Building a Future, One Business Plan at a Time

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Solage Manamu (right) interacts with a customer at her kitenge stall in Koboko, Uganda. Photo: Bernards Okuyo
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Uganda: Leaving Camps, Refugees Build a New Life in Uganda Towns

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Women at the Heart of Recovery: Catalyzing Funds for Sustainable Reconstruction

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Climate Adaptation in Informal Settlements: Why Community-Led Approaches Matter

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Entrepreneur Maritza Castro, San Marcos, Guatemala. Photo: The Dialogue
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Guatemala: Women Building a Future, One Business Plan at a Time

Local Economic Development
Remittances
Migration
Gender Equality
Escaping an abusive marriage in a small town in the Western Highlands of Guatemala, mother of three, Maritza Castro faced starting over again in San Marcos from scratch with her young family. While she had long wanted to set up her own business and...
22 Jul 2025
Padma listens to children’s suggestions during a community outreach session
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Nepal: Designing Cities that Work for Everyone

Urban Planning
Gender Equality
Urban Development
23 Jun 2025
Shoppers and stall holders pictured on Apa Road, Koboko, Uganda. Credit: Bernards Okuyo
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Uganda: Leaving Camps, Refugees Build a New Life in Uganda Towns

Refugees and IDPs
Local Economic Development
Urban Fragility
20 Jun 2025
Dhangadi Municipality, Kalika Sports Club Maidan
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Cities 4 Women Nepal: International Urban Design Competition

Urban Planning
Climate Change and Resilience
Gender Equality
29 May 2025
Amira and her mother, Waris Harbi Rage pictured at their market stall in Jigjiga, Ethiopia.
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Ethiopia: New Skills Help Local Entrepreneurs Grow

Urban Planning
Migration
Capacity Development
Local Economic Development
Gender Equality
23 May 2025
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