In New York’s South Bronx, IBLF partner the Women’s Housing Economic Development Organisation WHEDCO has focussed on key areas of matching local skill to local need and formed business strategies for self-employment for women. High on the list
A total of 6.5 million people, one-fifth of the state’s population, do not have health insurance, far more than in any other state. At least one million of the uninsured are illegal immigrants, state officials say.