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Women in Progress publishes quarterly updates. Hear the voices of and monitor the progress of many African women.

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WIP Update Winter 2010
  • A Leap of Faith in the Shade of a Mango Tree
  • A "Small" History of Batik in West Africa
WIP Update Archives

WIP Update Fall 2009
  • FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF ACCRA STORE
  • GLOBAL MAMAS LAUNCHS A PET LINE!
WIP Update Summer 2009
  • Launch of Trade for Change
  • New Cultural Workshops
WIP Update Spring 2009
  • Main Story: 2008 Global Mamas of the Year Awards
  • Second Saturday Warehouse Sale: A Growing Success
WIP Update Winter 2009
  • Main Story: From the North Pole to the Equator – A long awaited trip to Global Mamas
  • Moving on up: One Former Apprentice's Success through Global Mamas
WIP Update Fall 2008
  • Main Story: The Bauxite Beadmakers of Abompe: A Lost Art Rediscovered
  • Traveling the Distance for Quality
WIP Update Summer 2008
  • Main Story: VEG partner in Ho
  • Launch of GM store in Accra
WIP Update Spring 2008
  • Main Story: Fair Trade Center Launches in Krobo
  • Global Mamas of the Year
WIP Update Winter 2008
  • Main Story: Helping Hand from Customers
  • Quality Assurance - Bridging Ghana and the U.S.
WIP Update Fall 2007
  • Main Story: Ajumako - From Rags to Rugs
  • Marian Barker: Rebounding from Robbery
WIP Update Summer 2007
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Design Competition
  • Global Mamas Krobo Bead-Making Co-op Continues to Grow
WIP Update Spring 2007
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Sources Raw Materials in Africa
  • Global Mamas Receive Fair Trade Certification at Annual Meeting
WIP Update Winter 2007
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Expands to the UK
  • WIP Receives Funding from The Australian High Commission
WIP Update Fall 2006
  • Main Story: Tabeisa Partners with Global Mamas with Design4Life Competition
  • Global Mamas: Making a Difference, Differently
WIP Update Summer 2006
  • Main Story: Krobo Dreams Become Reality
  • Global Mamas at Magic Kids
WIP Update Spring 2006
  • Main Story: Fair Trade for Global Mamas
  • Women in Progress holds Fundraiser in Washington D.C.
WIP Update Winter 2006
  • Main Story: Home Décor Line Launched at Chicago Trade Show
  • Roundtable Discussion Highlights 2005 Successes
WIP Update Fall 2005
  • Main Story: Volunteers Lead Global Mamas in Design and Color Workshops
  • Global Mamas Success Story: Lydia Wright (Wright Lee Fahions)
WIP Update Summer 2005
  • Main Story: Launch of Ghana Expeditions Website
  • Global Mamas Success Story: Gifty Saah (Giftex Impex)
WIP Update Spring 2005
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Expands Clothing Line and Web Site
  • Other News: WIP Brings on Two New Members: Charlotte and Mansa
WIP Update Winter 2005
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Working to Bring in New Members
  • Other News: Eli-Emma Batik & Tye-Dye Expands to Beachfront Workspace
WIP Update Fall 2004
  • Main Story: New Global Mamas Store Opens in Cape Coast
  • Other News: WIP Helps Global Mama Rita Cobbald To Open New Store
WIP Update Summer 2004
  • Main Story: Global Mamas Exploits Local Tourist Markets in Ghana
  • Editorial: How Does the Upcoming Presidential Election Affect Small Business Women in Ghana?
WIP Update Spring 2004
  • Main Story: First Computer Class Graduates
  • Editorial: How can a family stay together?
WIP Update Winter 2004
  • Main Story: AGOA Facilitates Exporting
  • Editorial: What can a woman do to make her dreams come true?
WIP Update Fall 2003
  • Main Story: The Results are In - International Trade Pilot


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