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About Us
Women in Progress works to achieve economic independence of women and alleviate poverty at a grassroots level in Ghana through the sustainable growth of small women-owned businesses. Women in Progress believes that the best way to improve the standard of living for those living in poverty is by introducing innovative solutions to expand women-owned businesses in order to generate new jobs and increase income levels.

Women in Progress carries out our objectives through our deep-rooted values and guiding principles.


Corporate Values
  • Unyielding integrity
  • Commitment to performance
  • Aspiration for global change
Guiding Principles
  • Be accountable for all that we do
  • Measure our success by that of those we help
  • Promote teamwork
  • Respect the diversity and contributions of each individual
Nonprofit Status
Women in Progress, also doing business as Global Mamas is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation established in 2002. We are a non-endowed public charity that relies on the annual support of many generous individuals, foundations, corporations, and the U.S. government.

In Ghana, Global Mamas operates as a separate entity and is recognized as a local non-governmental organization (NGO) by the government of Ghana.


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volunteer abroad: international volunteer programs, volunteer opportunities abroad, international internships, volunteer vacations, and volunteering overseas
Louisa "Esi" Dadzie
Cape Coast, Ghana
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Program Consultant for Sustainable Fundraising

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