Salha Kaitesi: Recounting the Epic African Woman Story
Salha Kaitesi is a British Rwandan gender equality and female empowerment champion, who believes that it is the basic call of every human on earth to wipe the tears of the disadvantaged populace, by being a solution to the basic problems around the world. While working as a social worker for the North of England Refugee Service from 2006-2011, Kaitesi received an insight into the true situation of the disadvantaged and vulnerable people from different countries around the world. Several months later, the desire to play a role in impacting the lives of others eventually birthed Beauty of Rwanda, a not-for-profit Jewellery, and home décor organization that she founded in order to economically empower women and girls in Rwanda. Beauty of Rwanda’s “One Basket” campaign, which focuses on helping boost trade and end poverty for many basket weavers and local artisans (a predominant trade for disadvantaged women in Rwanda) in…
Brazilian women say ‘No Means No’ at carnival
“No means no” is a new battle cry for Brazilian women mobilizing against assault at carnival, a raucous party whose free-wheeling atmosphere leaves women…
THE OOREDOO SCHEME GRADUATES 16 WOMEN
Under the patronage of HH Sayyida Aliya bint Thuwaini al Said, Ooredoo announced the graduation of 16 trainees from its Incubator Programme during the…
Unity Dow: Botswana’s First Female Judge
Celebrating female trailblazers is recognizing and giving honor to women who overcame countless obstacles to become pioneers in their fields. Female trailblazers are women…
Yoga and Your Body
Yoga is a spiritual, mental, and physical practice that’s been around for centuries. While different yoga types feel different, yogis and scientists alike will…
Wan Ling Mattello: An Epitome of Excellence in Leadership
Wan Ling Martello is a Philippine woman whose success continues to stand as a reference point to many. Martello is an American citizen of…
Women Financial Empowerment Key
Ensuring that women become financially empowered and independent has been described as one way of boosting their confidence and thus enabling them to compete…
Japan Women and Technology
That was made apparent to me on a recent visit to Tokyo, where gray-haired individuals far outnumbered children in the streets. But the hustle…
Why Are You Still With Him?
Recently, I hooked up with my friend Muna, who is into a bad relationship, and when we got talking she went off about how…
7 HABITS THAT CAN IMPROVE A WOMAN’S CONFIDENCE
There are daily habits that could definitely help you crack the code of feeling more comfortable in your own skin. You don’t need to…
Women Find Hope amid Rohingya Refugee Camp Dangers
Camp administrators are working to combat abuse, violence, and exploitation of women in Rohingya refugee camp. Dressed in a safari vest, cargo pants, and…
UN Renews Push to Abolish Female Genital Mutilation
On this International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, the United Nations is calling for the eradication of the traditional practice, which…
