Becoming stronger together

Strong moms are advocates for their children and use their resources wisely for their familes. We know that moms know best — they intimately know their family’s needs, and the daily struggles to provide for those needs.

Unbound believes in the power of these moms and in their collective wisdom and strength. When they join forces, leaning on and supporting each other, mothers transform their families, their communities and themselves.

How we work with moms

Unbound mothers groups were established in India in 2001. Today, there are over 12,000 groups across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Mothers create change in 3 stages of development:
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Self/Family
Each mother in the group receives a monthly cash transfer. Together with her family and the support of social workers, she assesses their levels of poverty. She then sets goals and plans their path out of poverty.
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Group
The mothers group forms relationships of mutual accountability and support. They elect leaders and develop their blueprint for success, accessing trainings and workshops and starting and expanding small businesses.
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Community
The group broadens their focus beyond their families and small group. Together, the moms identify community needs and lead local development initiatives. Some develop cooperatives focused on savings and microloans.

Fast facts

20-30

Mothers form each group

$200,000

Supports one group for 10 years

90%

Of mothers surveyed believe they have the power to change their families’ lives

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Who we are

Unbound is an international nonprofit committed to honoring the dignity of every person and putting the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first. Since 1981, we’ve been building relationships of mutual respect that bridge cultural, religious and economic divides. Working side by side with people in Africa, Asia and Latin America, we bring people together to challenge poverty in new and innovative ways.

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Unbound is awarded 4 out of 4 stars by Charity Navigator, with the highest score of 100 in the area of accountability and transparency.
Unbound is the only child sponsorship organization to receive CharityWatch's highest rating, an A+.
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