Archive for the ‘health’ Category
04.23.2024
Redefining Tradition: Women Challenge the Dowry System
A field report from READ Executive Director Sanjana Shrestha, March 2024 “In our community, we do not have money, people are not educated, we cannot speak elegantly, that’s why we […]
12.01.2023
Shattering Menstrual Stigma in South Asia
Did you know that almost 45% of girls in Bhutan report missing school due to menstruation (UNICEF and the Ministry of Education of Bhutan 2018)? Across South Asia and the […]
07.30.2021
COVID Update: From Emergency Response to Fostering Equitable Recovery
READ Centers play a pivotal role during a crisis, providing disaster response and relief during emergencies, and promoting equity during recovery. Our READ Bhutan, READ India, and READ Nepal teams […]
05.13.2015
Nepal Earthquake Relief & Rebuilding Efforts
Please donate to READ’s Nepal Earthquake Fund. 100% of funds directly support our partner communities and Nepal team so they can provide relief services and information through READ Centers, help […]
05.11.2015
READ Nepal Earthquake Relief Updates: April-May
We will continue to post updates on this page as we learn more about relief efforts in our partner communities. Click here to donate to our relief fund. Click here […]
04.30.2015
Libraries in Nepal Provide Support for Earthquake Victims
Donate today to help our partner communities rebuild through READ’s Nepal Earthquake Fund As of April 30, over 5,800 are known dead with injuries surpassing 10,000 following the earthquake and […]
02.06.2015
Women in Nepal receive prenatal care via mobile app
In Nepal, it is difficult for expecting mothers to regularly visit their doctors for prenatal health check-ups. They often have to travel a long way on foot to the nearest […]
08.28.2014
Understanding Your Body – A Practical Guide to Women’s Health in Bhutan
With limited health education available to them, many women in Bhutan do not know basic health and hygiene skills. Some health issues are taught in schools, such as hand washing […]
05.29.2014
Digital tools raise awareness on maternal health in Nepal
This article was written as part of the Women Weave the Web campaign of our partner organization WorldPulse, and is written by Sanjana Shrestha, the Nepal Country Director of READ […]
10.30.2013
Libraries Provide Health Services in India
Health is vital to the prosperity of rural villagers, who are often isolated from critical resources that are only available at hospitals in larger cities. Simple treatments like vaccinations, eye […]
