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One Year Ago Today

Nepal’s post-earthquake reconstruction has been a difficult one, hampered by a blockade on imports, and entangled in the red tape of bureaucracy.

Written by Jane Carter - 25. April 2016

Speaking out About Menstruation: “Blue” Schools in Nepal

Providing a platform to gain and share information and knowledge on how to manage menstruation with dignity and without fear, discomfort or shame.

Written by Jane Carter - 21. March 2016

The Business Case for Women

Three youth employment in the Western Balkan share a common goal: greater participation of women in the workforce. How can they persuade skeptical businesses that women have a valuable role in the workforce?

Written by Nathalie Gunasekera - 02. March 2016

Engaging Religious Authorities as Advocates: Experiences from Afghanistan

Through opening up a dialogue with religious scholars, Helvetas was able to gain their support for basic literacy, English and computer courses taught by the local madrassa teachers.

Written by Sarah Byrne - 17. February 2016

Girls’ Initiation Rites in Mozambique: Opposing Views

Achieving widespread change in attitudes towards women’s role in society takes a sustained, concerted effort over a longer time frame.

Written by Jane Carter - 10. February 2016

Is Context Really Everything?

What do horse racing on a frozen lake and a knowledge management workshop have in common? At first glance, not a lot. But over the past few days I was a curious observer of one and a facilitator of the other, and they both sparked similar thoughts as I was remembering the experiences.

Written by Riff Fullan - 01. February 2016