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There has been an overall lack of investment in civic engagement efforts geared toward rural America and some of these communities are, literally, beginning to cease to exist because of declining population, poverty, and limited occupational opportunities. Despite these barriers, many opportunities exist to see that these communities are represented, for example, by fully engaging the leadership that exists in these communities and  specifically focusing on empowering and engaging women.

The Rural Women Rising Coalition is working to build power for women in the areas of women’s rights, economic justice, civic engagement, immigrant and migrant community members’ rights, and civil rights and civil liberties, among other issue areas.  Together, the coalition members are joining forces and employing a range of tactics to accomplish our mission, including grassroots organizing, training, community education, narrative and culture shift work, direct service, and policy and advocacy initiatives.

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