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July 1, 2016

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Trochet: Providing Inclusive Space for Creative Disadvantaged Women

Trochet is an innovative business designed to provide an inclusive space for creative disadvantaged women to get trained and maintain a sustainable production line.

The word Trochet was formed out of the idea of fusing Trash and Crotchet to produce a range of trendy handmade recycled lifestyle products creating globally oriented and environmentally aware city dweller style products. The organization was founded by Diana Rayan & Reem Bakheet as a social movement for women empowerment as well as a business.

Creating Much Out of Little- A Story of Raquel Wallace

Women all around the world have taken the bull by the horn as regards issues concerning their career, well-being, and aspirations. Some have failed along the long while others have gone against the fierce wind in pursuit of their life’s dreams. The success stories of these few strong women which would reverberate through the walls of the ears of women across the world will serve as strength and encouragement to those that have been discouraged by social norms and societal roadblocks.

SADC Makes Progress in Gender Equality

Gender equality has recently been viewed as not just a phenomenon, but a reality that all have to embrace if countries are to achieve international, continental, regional and sustainable development.

This idea put forward by Botswana’s Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Gladys Kokorwe who was speaking at the SADC ministers of gender and women’s affairs meeting, formed topic of discussion.

FROM THE STEAMY POTS OF HONG KONG

By: Eruke Ojuederie

Delicacies all over Asia have always served as a reference point around the world with their unique spices and age-long traditional recipes which have nourished millions of Asians over the years. One amazing aspect of having these meals lies not only in the expert and systematic ways in which they are prepared but also in the way they are served in “chinaware” dishes as the case may be, which when opened, sends an aromatic chill down the spine.