For our Live Your Dream  award, we seek applicants who have overcome obstacles and are trying to get their lives back on track, build a better life for themselves and their families, and lift themselves and their families out of poverty through education and skills training. These women—who have dependents—have overcome obstacles including domestic and sexual violence, teen pregnancy, addiction, health issues, the death of a family member, or mental health issues. They want to increase their standard of living but lack the financial resources to access the education and training to succeed.

Around the world, head of household women have the highest poverty rates. Helping these women improve their education and skills offers them the best chance of improving their lives and the lives of their children—ensuring more positive outcomes for generations to come.