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On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, let us all work together to build a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Women entrepreneurs have the confidence, skills, and drive to succeed—so why do financial systems keep holding them back? From limited access to credit to outdated biases, the barriers are real, but change is possible. It’s time to shift the narrative and build inclusive financial systems that invest in women’s success. Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, Mastercard Strive https://ow.ly/wNTs50Vg7wM

🎨 Meet Jyesha Javed, a 26-year-old artist from Pakistan, blending tradition with innovation. From painting with organic pigments to growing her business online, she’s redefining creativity with sustainability. Thanks to Mastercard Strive Women workshops, she’s gained digital and financial skills that help her market her art, manage transactions, and connect with clients worldwide. Learn more: https://ow.ly/bA5V50Vc82k Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

A little #WomensHistoryMonth inspiration for your feed 🫶

More than 400 people, including many women and children have been killed in Israeli strikes on various parts of Gaza, marking the collapse of the ceasefire two months after it went into effect. This recent escalation comes on the heels of Israel’s decision to block aid from entering Gaza on March 2. Critical lifesaving supplies are being prevented from reaching families. Medical equipment, tents, cooking gas, fuel for hospitals, water stations and trucks used to remove garbage are all being blocked. We call again for hostages to be released and all parties to comply with their obligations under international law. https://ow.ly/3zF650Vkihw

This week's episode of the She Leads with CARE podcast with Bellamy Young is now live! Our guest this week is Lilian Mkusa. As a Tanzanian mother of two, Lilian empowers women and girls to reach their full potential while driving sustainable economic development. Listen to her full story 🎧👉 https://ow.ly/VTuO50VjRcU

More than 122 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence, or extreme weather. No parent chooses this path for their children lightly.

The first episode of the She Leads with CARE podcast with Bellamy Young launched earlier this week with our first guest, Daria Khrystenko! When conflict broke out in #Ukraine, Daria fled with her family to Poland. Today, she works as a teacher, keeping Ukrainian kids in schools in partnership with the Polish education system. Listen to or watch the full episode at care.org/SheLeads

For six years, actress and activist Bellamy Young has served as a CARE Ambassador. Now, she's the host of a new limited-series podcast featuring women leaders. Young reflects on how CARE has deepened her understanding of global inequality, resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling. https://ow.ly/PJmY50Vi5UW

Women entrepreneurs are driving change—but financial resilience is key! 💰 Short-term stability? Only 16% of women would use business specific savings in a crisis, with most others relying on personal savings or borrowing. 📱 Digital tools? Only half of respondents use digital tools for their business. 💳 Debt stress? Over 70% worry about loan repayment. CARE’s Strive Women program, supported by Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, is equipping women with the financial tools they need to thrive. Stronger businesses mean stronger futures. 🔍 See how we can build long-term resilience together. 👉 Explore the report now: https://ow.ly/OvM050VhxTp #WomensHistoryMonth #FinancialResilience #StriveWomen