These training workshops bring together concerned citizens to further expand their knowledge of trade and development issues, build skills in community education, and strategize on how to reach out to local organizations, press and politicians. Site visits and technical assistance. The staff of Partners of the Americas and Women's EDGE continues to work with local activists after the trainings. The staff provide technical assistance and guidance as these committed citizens take what they have learned in the trainings to their local communities. Small grants for public education, media, and advocacy campaigns.
Small grants are available to local groups to support education and advocacy projects.
Contact your Representative and Senator to let them know that you care about the women of the world and that you support international aid for women. Also, let them know that you think that U.S. trade policy should include the concerns of women. Besides providing technical assistance and training to communities in Latin America, the Caribbean and the U.S., Partners' network of volunteers promote collaboration in the region's social and economic development through working relationships among professionals and institutions across the hemisphere. Women's EDGE is a dynamic coalition of individuals and respected organizations that is giving women and families around the world an economic edge. Women's EDGE organizes for economic, political and social change by mobilizing American women and men through educational activities, bringing together like-minded people and organizations to promote equitable international aid and trade policies and by giving women a say in political decisions.