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Category Archives: Women & Girls In Nepal
Chaupadi- Dealing with difficult cultural differences
For a travel-lover, living in the midst of another culture is exciting and intriguing. It can also be downright awkward and call into question one’s own value system. One of the things I struggled with during my stay in Nepal … Continue reading
Spike Lee’s Documentary Short: Throw Like A Girl
A terrific look at a young lady who’s become a beacon for girl empowerment. Honor student, athlete, big sister, already a leader in her circle. “Throw Like A Girl” film Stories like this are happening worldwide, be a part of … Continue reading
Empowering Women Undoes Centuries of Injustice and Enriches Societies
David Rothkopf CEO and editor of the website Foreign Policy Group outlines the fight to get everyone an education. Among the heroes, Malala Yousafzai who continues to lead the charge for educating women.
Posted in Combatting Injustice, Educating Women, Women & Girls In Nepal
Tagged Empowering Women, Foreign Policy Group, Friends of Volunteers Initiative Nepal USA, Girls education Nepal, giving back, Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize for Education, Save the world one girl at a time, volunteer programs in nepal, Women's Entrepreneurship
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Women’s Entrepreneurship also Empowers Others
Great article from Megan Foo, president of the Hong Kong Chapter of Women LEAD, on Women’s Entrepreneurship. http://www.thenextwomen.com/2014/09/29/shining-hope-communities-furthering-economic-opportunity-women
School Tuition Paid For Nepali Girls Through FVIN Grants
Binita is going to school! The materials and her tuition were paid for through fundraising efforts of Friends of Volunteers Initiative Nepal and their online fundraising campaign sponsored through crowdrise.com VIN provides regular reports and photos from the girls. Presently, … Continue reading
Women and Girls Matter! By Sadie Green
“What we are learning around the world is that if women are healthy and educated, their families will flourish. If women are free from violence, their families will flourish. If women have a chance to work and earn as full … Continue reading
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