Empowering Young Women Entrepreneurs in Mozambique
Both Ana Paula (24) and Rosinha (21) grew up in the same town of Chimoio — and in similar circumstances of economic hardship, negative gender norms, and domestic violence. But… Read More
Announcing the Launch of the Bantwana Regional Network!
The Bantwana Initiative is pleased to announce that it is transitioning to local leadership through the new, independent Bantwana Regional Network. The Network brings together Bantwana Initiative national organizations…
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From School Dropouts to Independent Entrepreneurs: A Tale of Three Young Women
THERESIA ASKWAR Theresia was expelled from school when she became pregnant in 2016. While pregnant, and even after the birth of her child, Theresia encountered considerable stigma and condemnation from… Read More
Helping Girls Pursue their Potential in Science & Digital Technology
October 11 marks the annual International Day of the Girl celebration, with the theme for 2021 being “Digital Generation, Our Generation.” Yet, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF),… Read More
POY Club Life Skills Enable Student to Avert FGM
February 6 marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), part of a global effort to end this long standing violation of human rights by 2030. We’d… Read More
Gimbi’s Story – Combating Forced Marriage
Gimbi is a Protect Our Youth Club member from Baray Secondary School in Karatu District Council. When in Form II, she noticed that her father started processing her school transfer… Read More