I feel hope when I learn that women are rising When one woman has reached another in need When a woman who has been punished for speaking out Meets a sister. When girls learn that they have a right to be free To choose their…
While carrying out campaigns and training workshops in various primary and secondary schools in Nigeria, I noticed two huge gaps: lack of digital skills and poor foundation in science subjects. I then realized that the one…
Dear Madam Jensine, This story is in response to the email I received from World Pulse in connection with the Celebration of Women Empowerment from the 26th of June to the 26th of July, 2018. I shall be much obliged if you…
Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are based on the right and the ability of all individuals to decide over their own bodies, and to live healthy and productive lives. Addressing SRHR is the key element in…
Together with #comagendcameroon we have just started the first community sewing hubs for girls in hard to reach communities for them to be able to produce clean and affordable Pads to manage their menstruation with dignity.…
The COVID-19 outbreak in Jamaica had more than 50% of the cases being women and many industries such as the hotel and call centres slowing their operations and terminating contracts of many Jamaican women and affecting their…
Let me begin by sharing a chapter of my childhood from when I got head lice. I was six at the time and around three months into my mamma’s new job. The new job that my mamma got was a bit more paying, and considering our…
Life has been challenging as we uncover and metamorphose into adults. I was born into a family of 6 over Three and a Half (3 1/2) Decades ago. Growing with love and care was the other of the day. We had fun time with kids in…
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…
These are the rights of women,I responded 1. Women have a right to good education 2. Women have a right to speak and be heard. 3. Women also have a right to lead when they are fit for the position 4. Women have a right to…
Giving birth to my first child was a smooth sail for me, i didnt even know i was in labour at all although i was in pain but it never dawn on me that i was in Labour pain. But it wasnt the same with my second baby last year…
Welcome to WiseUp{PEVUKA} One of my interest in life is to encourage students to stay in school , to love education and encourage self confidence , hence I will use this opportunity given by World Pulse to help change the…
Hey sisters, greetings from the Eastern part of Uganda. Am so thankful to God for enabling us to hire a communal garden for widows in my community. Through your support and contributions we managed to hire 2 acres of land…
I learned to sew not because I loved sewing, but out of necessity for living a life free of violence and abuse. I learned to sew to survive while running from a life of terror and abuse. Has sewing made everything in my life…
"Men always think of what women go through in life. They sacrifice a lot of their time and energy more than men. They may seem to be too little yet they are our mothers. Let us give women what they deserve" ~Tata~ Always…
Women often carry heavy burdens each day, this takes a negative toll on someone both emotionally and physically. This is to say that, mental wellness is key if we are to compete with men in the struggle to make ends meet.…
Our Founder-Director Deepa Pawar has been presented with the Avantika State Award 2019 for her over 18 years of work with grassroot communities, youth, women as well as govt stakeholders in Sexual & Reproductive Rights,…
When you have to go though everyday life with permanent shaking of the land under your feet is when one realizes the vulnerability of our time in this Earth that give and take back according to its own dynamics, not ours.…
Hi everyone hope this finds you well and safe at home. During this lockdown life is not easy for the vulnerable and it gets harder everyday. But as women we refuse to dance according to it's tunes of challenges caused by…
At fifteen years old I was very active and outgoing in school. I saw teen moms passing by each day with their child or children on their way home from the Women's Centre and never thought much about what they were…
In response to The Economist, who are leading a poll for the question: Should people be free to decide where they want to live? The NO option is winning. I wrote the following post, which I do not know if they will show on…
I believe in the power of inclusion and this is my story! It is my story because sometimes, we are afraid of the ways narratives can be changed, especially when we think that no one is looking on. It was a rainy day…
It can be hard sometimes to capture the collective power of the women on World Pulse. I'm not always very articulate at helping someone who is new to this sisterhood see the tidal waves of impact that build here. But this…
The past few weeks have been the most difficult and traumatic period for everyone, especially those from the societies most affected by the current wave of chaos. The Facebook live broadcast is getting more popular and…
We know hunger is a major challenge globally and coronavirus has really added to the increase of hunger. Many has not gone to work since the lockdown, while some are struggling to survive. I and some group of volunteers with…