Category: Changemakers
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Using Storytelling to Capture the Journey to Follow Happiness
#OYW2018 delegates who attended on behalf of their businesses were challenged to return to their home countries and come up with initiatives based off of their experiences. Here’s Konceta’s story.
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MANAVA: Transforming Female Artisans’ Lives in Cambodia
If you’re looking for a unique holiday gift for your friends and family, take a look at #MANAVA, a social enterprise that empowers female #artisans in #Cambodia. These women craft exquisite works of art you can wear or display in your home – check out their campaign https://igg.me/at/manava
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One Woman’s Efforts to Advance Gender Equality in Sudan
Across the globe girls and women still encounter challenges due to gender roles that were set from generations past. The evidence is there: achieving gender equality is beneficial for the economy, can decrease poverty and gender-based violence, and more. Mai Khidir participated in the Milead Fellowship run by the Moremi Initiative, and was tasked with implementing…
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How One Woman is Making the Case for Inclusion in Employment for Women with Special Needs
Of the 624,000 people living with disabilities in Azerbaijan, according to Chairman of the State Social Protection Fund Salim Muslumov, over 290,000 are women, and a majority of them are unemployed. Sara Rajabli recognized this issue and sought to address this lack of inclusion in employment for this population. She founded BUTA Art & Sweets…
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How One Organization in Bangladesh is Tackling Youth Unemployment through STEM
Youth unemployment is one of the biggest issues facing young people today, with rates as high as 13% in 2016. In Southern Asia, there were approximately 13.9 million youth who were unemployed in 2017. Recognizing that 25% of Bangladeshi youth do not complete their education for a variety of reasons such as limited financial resources, and being …
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