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Program seeks to get Maldivian women into the swim of things

Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

April 12, 2024 |

Nikkei Asia |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Maldives, Rasdhoo

Ocean Women is a training program by women, for women that teaches swimming and snorkeling and empowers them to become instructors to teach others. Five women have participated in the program and completed the Scuba Schools International exam to earn their swimming and snorkeling instructor certificates and have taught 19 children and five adults in the community how to swim.

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How women are breaking poverty circle using tricycle in Ilorin

Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus

April 10, 2024 |

Sundiata Post |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ilorin, Kwara

In an effort to break the cycle of poverty and combat gender stereotypes and stigma, several women are entering the commercial transportation industry by driving tricycles around the city to offer rides to locals. By working, these women are earning more money for their families, helping to ensure there’s food on the table and that they can afford to send their children to school.

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Ugandan Women Team Up To Change 'Men-Only' Real Estate And Construction Industry

Hellen Kabahukya Richard Mugambe Elisha Kizito

March 19, 2024 |

Solutions Now Africa |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Uganda

Mutindo Women aims to increase representation in the construction and real estate industries by connecting women to networking and job opportunities. Mutindo Women has built over 15 houses across the country since forming in 2019, and has even collaborated on projects with men in the field.

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'Wraparound Support' Meets Black and Hispanic Girls' Overlooked Mental Health Needs

Kathleen Hayes

March 08, 2024 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Waukegan, Illinois

Working on Womanhood (WOW) hosts weekly, school-based meetings for Black and Hispanic girls in grades six to 12 to connect, work through personal problems and build a sense of self-awareness and confidence, as this population is largely underserved by mental health programs. Research shows that WOW participants experience decreased anxiety and depression and WOW counselors also report seeing less anger and fights among the participating students.

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The fight to keep Black moms and babies alive

Elana Gordon Taylor White Akilah Johnson Martine Powers

February 28, 2024 |

The Washington Post |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Texas

Black parents are at greater risk of experiencing serious complications during pregnancy and childbirth, which is why preserving Black birth care, like doulas, is so important to preventing unnecessary deaths and medical interventions. The doula community is growing and there’s currently a push among local doulas and providers to grow the network of doulas of color to increase the accessibility of relevant and representative birth care.

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The Black Immigrant Women Who Bought a Minneapolis Mall

Oscar Perry Abello

February 20, 2024 |

Next City |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ignite Business Women Investment Group and the nonprofit African Career, Education & Resources Inc. (ACER) are working together to raise funds to collectively acquire commercial real estate for members of the group and other small businesses — particularly those owned by African immigrants — in the community. Joint efforts allowed members to acquire and revitalize an old strip mall, providing retail space for local small business owners.

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Indigenous women reclaim traditional birthing practices

Amelia Schafer

February 17, 2024 |

ICT News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, South Dakota

In rural areas where obstetric care is hard to access, Indigenous women are opting for traditional birthing practices and building a community around pregnancy and childbirth education. Groups like the He Sapa Birth Circle and the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board provide spaces for Indigenous parents to seek advice, receive support and education and get connected with traditional care options.

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The all-women crew fighting Indonesia's peatland fires

Aseanty Levi

February 16, 2024 |

BBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Indonesia, West Kalimantan, Borneo

The Power of Mama is an all-female firefighting unit that protects the health and livelihoods of the local community and environment by working with village authorities to educate local farmers on safe practices to prevent wildfires and preserve the ecosystem. The unit formed in 2022 with just 44 volunteers, but has since grown to 92 members aged 19 to 60 across six villages.

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What Does Reproductive Health Have to Do With Climate Vulnerability?

Veronika Perková

February 02, 2024 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Philippines

Organizations around the world are using an integrated approach to empowering women by addressing climate justice and health issues in their communities. PATH Foundation Philippines, for example, helped implement sustainable marine management practices to increase the fish stocks in fishing communities so families were less inclined to send their daughters away for financial support.

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The township caravan tackling South Africa's femicide problem – the African way

Monica Mark

January 24, 2024 |

Positive.News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: South Africa, Johannesburg

Phola uses narrative therapy practices to empower women to overcome gender-based violence by sharing their stories and connecting with others. Participants report that Phola has helped ease their anxiety and depression and has given them the strength to leave harmful situations at home. The project began in 2016 and the Phola methods are now used in 40 countries.

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