Posted 08 March 2024 in EMpower News | Share
In Mexico, nestled within the community of Guaquitepec, shines a beacon of hope and change: Patronato Pro Educación Guaquitepec. This grassroots organisation was born out of the community’s need for better education and mainly serves the Tseltal people, a prominent ancient Mayan population residing in the Chiapas highlands. For over two decades, Patronato Pro Educación Guaquitepec has offered a uniquely tailored educational model which goes beyond traditional curricula, empowering students and parents—particularly from a gender lens. This International Women’s Day, I am heartened by all that they have achieved and are setting out to do. I recently witnessed firsthand how they transform attitudes and beliefs about gender and the role of women and girls.Posted 23 February 2024 in EMpower News, Careers | Share
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Recently, EMpower’s President & CEO Cynthia Steele spoke with Lilian Wang, Research Director (Impact & Engagement) at Arisaig Partners and a Trustee of Arisaig Partners Foundation —an early and consistent supporter of our participatory work with girls in India. They spoke about Arisaig’s forward-thinking approach, prioritising gender, and more.Posted 17 January 2024 in EMpower News | Share
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