Archive for the ‘womens empowerment’ Category
02.28.2020
How We’re Empowering Women – International Women’s Day 2020
In the 25 years since the signing of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for Universal Women’s Rights, READ Global has strengthened its own commitment to advancing gender equality. […]
07.27.2019
Invest in Women, Elevate Communities: A Closer Look at the Financial Impact on Women at READ Centers
“Thanks to READ Centers, women are more confident, have greater self-esteem, and are able to start and run their own businesses.” ~ READ Nepal staff member Supporting women’s empowerment and […]
04.29.2019
April 2019 Update: Empowering Women and Youth in Asia
In 2019, we’re excited to share news about bold initiatives tackling human trafficking and ensuring youth and girls participation in the growing tech sector leveraging the extensive network of READ […]
05.08.2017
Dining for Women – Helping READ Bhutan Spur Women’s Entrepreneurship
Thanks to a generous $48,000 commitment from Dining for Women, READ Global will be a featured organization during the month of August. As a featured organization, READ Global will have the opportunity […]
03.07.2017
Celebrating Women Change-Makers in Rural Asia
On International Women’s Day 2017, READ stands committed to working towards gender parity and making women’s work visible at all levels of development. Working in South Asia for over 25 […]
03.03.2016
Six Years Celebrating Women’s Strength and Resilience
Six years ago today, I became the Executive Director of READ Global, the amazing organization that I am still honored to lead. It didn’t dawn on me until years later […]
02.20.2015
How education impacts women’s leadership in India
This January, the Indian State of Rajasthan passed an executive order barring anyone with less than eight years of formal education from running for election for head of village council […]
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 […]
10.14.2014
Volunteering for Environmental and Social Change
This blog post was written by Sara Mitsinikos, who volunteered with READ in Bhutan and India in the summer of 2014. Our world is globalizing at an increasingly rapid pace, […]
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 […]