Here are three storiesfrom our partner organisations that inspire hope for the future.
The power of collective action in times of crisis
One positive side effect of COVID-19 lockdown has been the resurgence of community spirit- friends or neighbours coming together to run errands or simply to check in on one another. In a recent blog post, we looked back at times when women have come together against extreme adversity to make change happen. Read blog post here > >
Meet determined disability rights activist - Agness Chindimba
Agness Chindimba (pictured right) is the founder and Executive Director of Deaf Woman Included (DWI), a grassroots organisation that works with deaf women across Zimbabwe. Agness travels the length and breadth of Zimbabwe increasing the knowledge and information available to women with disabilities about their rights. Read our interview with Agness here > >
Putting women at the heart of story telling
Womankind partner LOOM Nepal works to unlock the collective power of women by involving multiple generations of Nepalese women. At their workshops women of all ages and experiences connect, organise and challenge structures that are barriers to equality. In their latest series of workshops, LOOM Nepal aim to boost confidence and agency of participants through storytelling. Read more here > >
I hope you have enjoyed reading these three stories of women coming together to make change. They give us hope, that even in the midst of a crisis we can pull together and adversity together.
Wishing you a safe and restful August.
Hannah Little
Fundraising & Marketing Officer
Womankind Worldwide
P.S. We continue to distribute urgent resilience funding to our 42 partners in Africa and Asia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Further details are available here or to support our relief efforts, please donate via the links below.
