Tag: International Day of Education
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International Day of Education 2024: Stories of Challenge and Triumph
International Day of Education 2024 The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. Without inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all, countries will not succeed in achieving gender equality and breaking the cycle of poverty that…
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International Day of Education: Soroptimist International Africa Federation
Blog of Mary Muia, SI UN Representative in Nairobi. Another Child Bride: My Education Journey as a Girl in Rural Africa. I have always loved school. My relationship with learning has always been positive. I have had the privilege to access education to University level despite the unfortunate circumstances in my early childhood. At the…
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International Day of Education 2024: Soroptimist International Europe
The SIE Federation is host to a range of inspiring projects which support the education and empowerment of women and girls. For International Day of Education, we hear from Soroptimists of Follo in Norway in collaboration with SI Rygge (Norway) and SI Nisporeni (Moldova) who wish to strengthen and support solutions to effectively meet the…
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International day of Education: Soroptimist International Africa Federation
As we explore further the initiatives of education and empowerment across our five federations, we showcase three remarkable stories from SIAF. Fatoumata, Hawa, and Hanane have overcome financial barriers in the pursuit of education and the achievement of academic excellence. These stories underscore the profound influence of Soroptimist initiatives in promoting education, gender equality, and…
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International Day of Education: Soroptimist International South East Asia Pacific
Hearing from beneficiaries of projects coordinated within the SISEAP Federation, we step into the heartfelt journey of Syifa, a determined student whose educational aspirations were met with unforeseen challenges. Through the support of SI Penang, Syifa shares her gratitude for the financial support that not only made her dreams of studying at the Management Science…
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International Day of Education: Soroptimist International of the Americas
In our exploration of the transformative impact of education and community support, SIA unfolds the inspiring journey of Lisa, a resilient single mother of three. Lisa’s story, fuelled by the support of SIA’s initiatives and programs, epitomizes the Soroptimist mission of empowering women through education and community advocacy. From receiving the prestigious Live Your Dream…
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International Day of Education: Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland
SI Leeds, within the SIGBI Federation, unveils the transformative impact of its three-year scholarship program in collaboration with Leeds Beckett University. This initiative, aimed at addressing the gender gap in STEM fields and supporting young women from disadvantaged backgrounds, has empowered individuals like Laura, a scholarship recipient pursuing Occupational Therapy. Laura’s inspiring journey reflects the…
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To invest in people, Prioritise education
Blog of Evelyne PARA, UN SI Representative at UNESCO, Paris. “Education is a basic human right that works to raise men and women out of poverty, level inequalities, and ensure sustainable development. Yet, millions of people worldwide continue to be excluded from education for reasons that are often beyond their control; for instance, some individuals…