Fellow Features: Meet some Fellows in Tanzania, Kenya, and the Kyrgyz Republic
Growing up in the suburbs of Montreal, Mélina Nantel’s passion for social justice began at a young age and has
The challenge: We have seen significant reductions in global poverty since 1990, but not everyone has benefitted equally. Hundreds of millions of women and girls are still poor and remain disproportionately affected by poverty, including unequal access to resources, opportunities, and choices. According to UN women, not a single country in the world can claim to have achieved gender equality. Women and girls continue to face obstacles in law and culture which translate to a world where they are undervalued, work more, earn less, have fewer choices, and experience violence at home and in public.
Our solution: We strive towards a future where gender does not determine status, power to make decisions, or access to resources and services – a world where women, men, girls, and boys can all reach their full potential. We promote gender equality in all of our programs by engaging women and men, girls and boys, to address the underlying beliefs and practices that create and reinforce gender inequalities. We also empower the disadvantaged, whether male or female, to develop confidence and skills and take control over their lives, and invest in institutions and relationships that facilitate an environment that supports gender equality.
Growing up in the suburbs of Montreal, Mélina Nantel’s passion for social justice began at a young age and has
“Gender equality is not just a ‘nice to have’ but an essential component to creating lasting, meaningful impact.” – Jennifer
In areas affected by conflict and displacement, women and girls face exacerbated patterns of discrimination that affect their wellbeing. In
In the lush landscapes of Cabo Delgado, where the roads are often unpaved and health facilities are few and far
“This craft was not just a pastime; it was our lifeline.” Lalao grew up in the Antananarivo-Renivohitra district, located in
“Now, my children talk to me about their dreams and fears, just like they do with their mother.” In the
Girls in crisis settings are 2.5 times more likely to be out of primary school and 90 percent more likely to be out of secondary school.
This International Women’s Day, we celebrated changemakers who are driving social, economic, and political empowerment for women and girls.
by Victoria Dugdill, who is working as a Gender Equality Fellow in Kampala, Uganda. I had sometimes lamented the fact