There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women
GEOF embodies the spirit of women empowerment and recognizes that it is the key to improving the lives of children, local communities, countries, and the world. "There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women. No other policy is as likely to raise economic productivity, lower infant and maternal mortality, or improve nutrition and promote health Including the prevention of HIV/AIDS when women are fully involved, the benefits can be seen immediately.
Families are healthier; they are better fed; their income, savings and reinvestment increase. And what is true of families is true of communities and eventually, whole nation "Equipping a woman with the proper tools has the ripple effects which are inevitable and that is why GEOF provides women with the skills to properly care for their children and nurture them.
They apply this knowledge and the results can be seen in healthier children, stronger families, and more engaged communities. GEOF promotion of women's individual and collective empowerment also leads to more gender balanced representation in community, organization and government, more employment and education opportunities, and increased community health awareness and disease prevention.