Posts Tagged: Women

Helena, the BELITA founder, standing in front of the servant's quarter's old BELITA office.

Helena Lutege: A female entrepreneur transforming the lives of thousands in Tanzania

Mrs. Helena Lutege is an inspiring women entrepreneur in Tanzania. Coming from a background characterised by poverty, she was determined to work hard to break through and live a decent life. Helena is the founder of Better Life for Tanzanians Trust Fund (BELITA), a microfinance organisation which she

Helena, the BELITA founder, standing in front of the servant's quarter's old BELITA office.

Helena Lutege: A female entrepreneur transforming the lives of thousands in Tanzania

Mrs. Helena Lutege is an inspiring women entrepreneur in Tanzania. Coming from a background characterised by poverty, she was determined to work hard to break through and live a decent life. Helena is the founder of Better Life for Tanzanians Trust Fund (BELITA), a microfinance organisation which she

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“10 Women Who Inspire Me” A Special Contribution From Danielle Nierenberg

Throughout September 2012, Worldwatch Institute celebrated the crucial role that women and youth play in ushering in the just and environmentally sustainable future that we’re working hard to bring about. Even in the 21st century, women own less than 15

10 Inspiring Women

“10 Women Who Inspire Me” A Special Contribution From Danielle Nierenberg

Throughout September 2012, Worldwatch Institute celebrated the crucial role that women and youth play in ushering in the just and environmentally sustainable future that we’re working hard to bring about. Even in the 21st century, women own less than 15

Despite it being illegal, girls continue to be married off very young in Bangladesh (Photo Credit: UCSD)

Will There Ever Be An End To Child Marriage In Bangladesh?

A good proportion of girls across Bangladesh go into the bed of wedlock before reaching the age of 18, despite the practice being prohibited about eight decades ago. This is mainly due to loose intervention by the authorities to stop

Despite it being illegal, girls continue to be married off very young in Bangladesh (Photo Credit: UCSD)

Will There Ever Be An End To Child Marriage In Bangladesh?

A good proportion of girls across Bangladesh go into the bed of wedlock before reaching the age of 18, despite the practice being prohibited about eight decades ago. This is mainly due to loose intervention by the authorities to stop

Bolivia's Indigenous Women (Photo Credit: Fantastic-dl.blogspot.com)

Climate Change and Gender Inequality in Bolivia: Why We Need Sustainable Development

June 2012 saw the convergence of world leaders, powerful participants of world governments, agents of the private sector, and non-governmental organizations at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The goal – to discuss, define

Bolivia's Indigenous Women (Photo Credit: Fantastic-dl.blogspot.com)

Climate Change and Gender Inequality in Bolivia: Why We Need Sustainable Development

June 2012 saw the convergence of world leaders, powerful participants of world governments, agents of the private sector, and non-governmental organizations at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The goal – to discuss, define

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Women of the Revolution: GSDM Summer 2012 OUT NOW.

    The latest issue of GSDM is out now for free download. Focusing on the Women of the Revolution in the Middle East and Africa, contributions from Catriona Knapman, Tawakel Karman, and Ioulia Fenton take a positive look at female empowerment.

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Women of the Revolution: GSDM Summer 2012 OUT NOW.

    The latest issue of GSDM is out now for free download. Focusing on the Women of the Revolution in the Middle East and Africa, contributions from Catriona Knapman, Tawakel Karman, and Ioulia Fenton take a positive look at female empowerment.

Women of The Revolution GSDM Summer 2012

Watch This Space: GSDM July 2012 Issue

Dear readers, our July 2012 edition is going to be published next week, Monday, 23rd of July 2012! Waiting begins now and here’s a snapshot of the cover. Thanks for your continuous support and watch this space:

Women of The Revolution GSDM Summer 2012

Watch This Space: GSDM July 2012 Issue

Dear readers, our July 2012 edition is going to be published next week, Monday, 23rd of July 2012! Waiting begins now and here’s a snapshot of the cover. Thanks for your continuous support and watch this space:

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The Bio Village: Upscaling Biodiversity in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has already achieved 40 years of independence and the development of the agricultural sector has been tremendous. It has been accelerated and transformed through innovative agricultural development projects and technologies of the International Rice Research Institute, as well as

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The Bio Village: Upscaling Biodiversity in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has already achieved 40 years of independence and the development of the agricultural sector has been tremendous. It has been accelerated and transformed through innovative agricultural development projects and technologies of the International Rice Research Institute, as well as

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NGO in Focus: African Initiatives – Empowering Tanzania’s Girls

In Tanzania, there is a large disparity between boys’ and girls’ school enrollment and performance. GSDM catches up with African Initiatives, a shining example of effective solutions that empower Tanzania’s girls in the face of widespread sexual abuse and cultural preference

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NGO in Focus: African Initiatives – Empowering Tanzania’s Girls

In Tanzania, there is a large disparity between boys’ and girls’ school enrollment and performance. GSDM catches up with African Initiatives, a shining example of effective solutions that empower Tanzania’s girls in the face of widespread sexual abuse and cultural preference