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How Asha Survived the Unnecessary Cut
Asha’s luck came when Samuel Siriria Leadismo, the Director of Pastoralist Child Foundation and his team visited her village, creating awareness about female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual reproductive health....
Washing Hands to Improve Health in Rural DR Congo
COFAPRI organised handwashing sessions for school children and mothers in rural villages, with the aid of educational DVDs kindly supplied by Thare Machi Education. The word has begun to spread as neighbours are now prompting each other to wash their hands.
Safe Spaces Crucial for Women's Self-Reliance in Rural DR Congo
Increased security helps women become self-reliant and less financially dependent on their husbands. This improves the situation for the whole family and also means the women are less vulnerable to abuse.
DR Congo: Men's Inclusion in Women's Empowerment Benefits Everyone
It remains very important within communities for men and boys to be educated regarding the rights of women and girls, including their proper, fair and respectful treatment. When the women and girls become empowered, it is the whole community that benefits.
Nairobi cancer survivor has hope at last
Margaret is among many women Compassion CBO trained in 2015. She has survived breast Cancer 2 times.
New Womens Magazine for Cameroon
The first edition of the Women for a Change Magazine is now available.
19-year-old SRHR college peer educators talk Feminisms
In most parts of our society, the word “Feminism” still remains a bitter pill for so many people to swallow, however, to Wfac’s college SRHR Peer educators, the ‘F’ word is about change, empowerment of all and transforming lives.
Fempads Bring Freedom to Women and Girls in Rural DR Congo
FEMpads are made and sent by a generous UK citizen named Sharon Multani-colebrook. “Sharon has been a good mother for all of us... she is making our hearts feel at peace, feel loved." - COFAPRI member.