The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth Initiative (SDSN Youth) announced the launch of the call for applications for the 2020 cohort of its Local Pathways Fellowship program. The Fellowship is one of the…
We stand beside our sisters around the globe who are both physically & mentally abused.We are here to light the lamp of hope in their hearts.We can find the tragic stories of our sisters' lives because of : mental &…
November 8, 2013, exactly 6 years ago when the most devastating weather system smashed the heart of the Philippines the Visayas Region. Six years had passed but the memory is still clear, the terror is still there and I can’…
Continuation to my previous post regarding adulthood, I am writing this post to vent out some strong emotions I have been feeling for months. I am a simple girl from a traditional family, a family which is supportive about…
The event was organized by Nation Building Initiative in collaboration with IT Ministry of Pakistan . It was a full day event where IT Experts, Educationalist, Tech Entrepreneurs, Startups and Students participated. The…
In real life, it’ is a struggle. It is an ongoing battle you have to fight day-in, and day-out. And you don’t have to win every day, you only have to pick yourself up more times than you were put down. That’s winning at life…
Why celebrate International Lesbian Day? Here are some reasons, beginning with: Honouring the life and death of Monica Briones A creative and different woman," titled a magazine of the time with a small profile of the artist…
Today we celebrate Dusshera which is the celebration of Good over Evil "Shumbha Nishumbha vidarini Mahishasour ghati" This are part of the verses sung in praise of Goddess Durga. It says she is the slayer of the demons named…
You may break me down everyday with your stinging words, crabby lies and twisted norms. And, Still like a wind I will rise again I seek freedom to live more. Does my brazenness upset you? For what reason would you say you…
Have you ever stopped to think about the possibility, the possibility, just throwing it out there, that you actually married the wrong person? Or that you might have married the right person but at the wrong time in your…
Children rarely remember what we do. They do remember how we make them feel. If you have made them feel loved – you can be assured that despite any other decisions you have made that day – you have succeeded as a parent.…
The Marketectcs Club (TMC) supported the women entrepreneurs and artisans from less developed areas of the province in collaboration with Ministry of Women Development Department, Government of Sindh . Female volunteers of…
Dear blossoming flower; A major concern for young women and girls leaders is access to leadership skills for those aspiring to go into influential roles and positions. They have a clear sense and understanding of what…
One of my friends has just fulfilled her dream to build her foundation on empowering indigenous people and hope to raise world changers. She has impacted Indigenous peoples, particularly women. The name of her foundation is…
" Malala Haider, seven years old ,student of one grade, in remote area of Pakistan is striking to save Earth. " Hello, My Name is Malala Haider. I live in Pakistan. I am studying in grade 1. I'm seven years old. I love My…
For my love of Women Empowerment I have coordinated, "BoardTalks" women leadership development program initiated by Pakistan Stock Exchange. Presently, like never before, the time has come to return to women leadership…
Being 4th baby girl of my parents with no single brother at that time, I used to become more picky about being a TomBoy girl. For me, it was like awkward to be called as a girl. Perhaps, it was the people and society around…
This September is child protection awareness month this episode on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/nicolehealthandwellness/?modal=admin_todo_tour we talk about plastic surgery misconceptions anxiety and more. this…
Global objective: to deepen financial inclusion by promoting inclusive and responsible Digital Financial Services (DFS) ecosystems that can benefit people living in poverty and entrepreneurs (in particular women and youth).…
The soil around my soul Take me as a whole The heart is full of pain Your no attack is in vain While killing my race Put yourself in my place When you shoot bullets No gun asks you first How many have you sent They were too…
In the wake of the stories of sexual assault of a young Filipina writer at a national writers workshop, social media was abuzz. Three writers who are colleagues of the alleged perpetrator wrote notes on their Facebook…
This is an update on the incident of sexual assault at a national writers workshop in the Philippines. About 800 writers and cultural workers have signed an Open Letter to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (…
An inspiring true story of one of our beneficiaries: At the age of 14, Kadzo got married to her husband Kazungu, a 25-year-old herdsman. The couple had a daughter and lived in a small hut in Adu, Magarini sub-county, Kilifi…
Do not weep at my grave because I am not there I am not dead and I did not die You can find me in the winds that blow You can find me in the sunrise when you wake up in the morning You can find me at night with shiny stars…
