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About Women for Women International
In its 16-year history, Women for Women International has provided nearly 200,000 women survivors of war, political upheaval and conflict with training in rights awareness, leadership development, and vocational skills development, disbursing more than $79 million in direct aid and microcredit loans. For more on Women for Women International's programs around the world, visit www.womenforwomen.org or contact Lyric Thompson at lthompson@womenforwomen.org or 202.449.9440.
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