by Daniel Kodam | May 22, 2023 | Blog, Gender Equality, Uncategorized
No Girl Held Back Because She Menstruates “It takes enlightened men and brave women to change the world… Find the “enlightened” men, who want the best for their wives and daughters, and ask for their support”. Herta von Stiegel At any given time, more than 300 million...
by Ann Claire Gaydos | Jun 14, 2018 | Blog, Girl Program, Uncategorized
“Young people are the foundation for effective development, and if engaged they will improve many of the structural development challenges that we face today, including enhancing the cohesiveness of families and communities, reducing health risks, and advancing...
by Ann Claire Gaydos | Mar 9, 2018 | Blog, Girl Program
Press For Progress — An Interview on the Role of African Women & Gender Equality March 11, 2020 Innocent Iroaganachi from Asante Africa Foundation, interviewed Tendai, (a journalist, a writer and a magazine editor from Zambia), Assumpta (member of the women’s...
by | Mar 7, 2018 | Blog, Erna Grasz, Uncategorized
We are thankful to our Twitter and Facebook community for taking their time to engage with our CEO, Erna Grasz on February 28, 2018 in a live chat. In the spirit of celebrating women all March long, #AskErna was a great way to stimulate transformative dialogues on...
by | Aug 15, 2017 | Blog, LEI Program, Uncategorized
Jackline Nekesa was orphaned when she was just a year old. Despite having an aunt take her on, their limited means put Jackline at a disadvantage when it came to school. Though smart and eager to learn, fighting for the right to stay in class was a struggle. Once, a...