Impact Story
Breaking the cycle of period poverty: Alice’s story
On any given day, more than 320 million people around the world are menstruating (Global Menstrual Collective). Still many people around the world lack the proper access to menstrual products, services, and information. This is period poverty.
Read MorePHOTO ESSAY: A look back at the Sustainable Food Production Project (PROSAM) in Cuba over the last 7 years
Launched in 2015 in Cuba and funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the goal of the PROSAM project was to improve the diversity and quantity of food available in local markets, strengthen the capacities of municipalities to manage food production plans and support local producers, and ensure that women are involved in agricultural production in their communities.
Read MorePointing the way forward for gender-equality: Heveline’s story
See how Heveline became chief of her village in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and how she’s encouraging other women to to pursue education and join hands in community development and leadership.
Read MoreUkraine: No matter what happens, Lyudmyla stays to help
Lyudmyla Yankina is a volunteer in Kyiv. She is trained as a nurse and has now made it her mission to help people living in areas that are completely cut off from supplies.
Read MoreIn Photos: Syrian girls share how 11 years of conflict has impacted their lives
Millions of children were born in Syria since the conflict began more than a decade ago. Thousands have lost family members and been forced to flee their homes to camps in far away places and across neighbouring countries. Most continue to experience, daily, numerous violations of their basic rights to health, education and protection. These are some of their stories.
Read MoreHow one entrepreneur in Peru is keeping her Amazonian heritage alive: Mery’s story
See how Mery is celebrating her Amazonian heritage and growing her business in Peru!
Read MoreThe challenges and joys of being a woman in business: Hina’s story
Hina has been running a hostel for girls in Islamabad, Pakistan for the past eight years. Like so many women around the world, she faces challenges when it comes to work and balancing family life.
Read MoreMeet the Burundian Chief Tackling Violence Against Women
Dissatisfied with the way women’s issues took a back seat in her community, Sylvie ran for office—and won. She became chief of Kibimba in 2020, a hill community in Burundi.
Read MoreTake the wheel and drive your life to success: Dhikryat’s story
Meet Dhikryat: an inspiring entrepreneur in Yemen running a woman-operated taxi service to provide safe transportation for other women.
Read MoreHow Fouzia Qazi is blazing trails for female entrepreneurs in Pakistan
“If your mind is set on starting a business, including facing any hurdles that come your way, then you are ready. This world is very big—come and feel the sense of independence, share your creativity and contribute, for Pakistan and for your own home.” Fouzia Qazi
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