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Ms Naw K’nyaw Paw (left) unexpectedly meets an old friend at a meeting with the Karen Organization of San Diego

Woman of Courage: Naw K’nyaw Paw

Courageous women inspire others, and Naw K’nyaw Paw is no exception. Born displaced in Burma, she spent her childhood constantly on the run. After settling in a refugee camp on the Thai-Burma border, she distinguished herself as a human rights activist.

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2019 Emerging Leaders Exchange Announced!

ECA and USAID Announce the 2019 Emerging Leaders Exchange for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

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Empowering Women Economically Around the World

Last year, ECA committed over $25 million and reached over 150,000 women around the world in programs specifically designed to empower women and girls.

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