Gender inequality
For every dollar the average man earns, the average woman earns 54 cents, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). In addition, socio-economic factors prevent women from accessing essential services such as healthcare and legal representation.
Businesses, governments, schools and other institutions must implement policies that remove the barriers to women accessing these services. In addition, women should be assisted in taking advantage of new opportunities.
We assist women with gaining access to higher paid and more secure employment through education and training programs. We also contribute to local public health efforts focused on issues that are of concern to local women. In some locations, we also facilitate gender norm discussions with local communities, including men and boys.
Currently, we don’t focus specifically on gendered issues affecting men or people who identify as trans, nonbinary or other genders. However, we’re always prototyping new programs.
Businesses, governments, schools and other institutions must implement policies that remove the barriers to women accessing these services. In addition, women should be assisted in taking advantage of new opportunities.
We assist women with gaining access to higher paid and more secure employment through education and training programs. We also contribute to local public health efforts focused on issues that are of concern to local women. In some locations, we also facilitate gender norm discussions with local communities, including men and boys.
Currently, we don’t focus specifically on gendered issues affecting men or people who identify as trans, nonbinary or other genders. However, we’re always prototyping new programs.
Our Current Initiatives
- Professional development in Nepal with local women and SASANE, Samrakshak Samuha Nepal, a woman-led, anti-trafficking organisation
- Business skills workshops in Thailand in collaboration with local women
- Maternal health workshops in collaboration with the Fiji Ministry of Health
- English for business workshops in collaboration with local women in Costa Rica
- Computer skills workshops in Peru in collaboration with local women
- Preventative healthcare skills workshops in Ghana in collaboration with local women
5252
women received educational support or assistance in skills training in 2018
380
women were trained in the foundational skills of leadership in 2018
264
women were supported in setting up micro-enterprise initiatives in 2018
Where you can contribute
Help children grow and discover their full potential when you join us in Siem Reap to assist in improving the social and educational landscape.
Contribute to the education of the Buddhist monks and local children of Siem Reap while being immersed in the Cambodian culture and gaining hands-on teaching experience.
Assist in teaching English, playing educational games and facilitating early childhood development in young students in Siem Reap.
Contribute to sustainable and long-term gender equality initiatives in Siem Reap, a bustling city in Cambodia.
Immerse yourself in the local culture and gain valuable teaching experience while you contribute to sustainable development projects.
Work on increasing gender equality awareness in Cambodia while teaching English.
Teach English and create awareness around preventative health practices.
Gain experience in teaching English as a foreign language in Cambodia.
Work with women entrepreneurs, students and small business owners from the local community in business planning and development initiatives.
Experience a cultural fusion when you volunteer in South Asia on critical childcare initiatives
Volunteer to provide much-needed public health support in Nepal.
Teach English amongst the Himalayas in support of community education programs in Nepal
Experience life in the Himalayas whilst volunteering with children in Nepal.
Sign up for this internship and help us provide much-needed healthcare support to communities in Nepal
Trek to Mount Everest’s Base Camp before contributing to global impact goals set by the United Nations.
Join our long-term and sustainable women’s empowerment initiatives in the stunning town of Pokhara, Nepal.
Start your international development career in Nepal.
Contribute to sustainable and long-term women’s empowerment initiatives in Nepal.
Volunteer on education projects in Nepal and gain additional experience on a work placement.
Trek up to the sacred Annapurna Sanctuary and contribute to local community empowerment initiatives in Pokhara.
Use your theoretical knowledge to gain practical experience in Early Childhood Development in the beautiful city of Pokhara, Nepal.
Experience a cultural fusion when you volunteer in South Asia on critical childcare initiatives
Improve health and well-being in the community of Ban Nam Khem in Southern Thailand through education.
Start your career in global health by completing our public health internship abroad in Southern Thailand.
Become TEFL certified while completing this six month English teaching internship in Thailand.
Contribute to education and childhood development in Thailand and Fiji.
Start your career teaching English abroad by completing this internship in Thailand.
Travel to Costa Rica to teach English to children and support community development initiatives.
Join teens from around the world on this high-impact Costa Rican adventure.
Volunteer on childhood development projects, learn Spanish, and explore Costa Rica in your free time.
Contribute to gender equality initiatives in Cimarrones, Costa Rica.
Travel to the coastal town of Cimarrones, Costa Rica to complete a community development internship.
Travel to Quepos, Costa Rica to teach English and other practical skills to children and adults, while gaining experience in educational techniques.
Gain work experience in community development in the Peruvian context.
Support the local community members of Oxapampa to achieve their individual goals and those of their community.
Support English education in the communities surrounding Peru’s town of Oxapampa.
Assist with implementation of livelihood strategies to protect the environment for the benefit of future generations of the Dawasamu district.
Work with young children and caregivers in rural communities in Fiji to give children their best start in life.
Immerse yourself in the local culture and contribute to community development projects in the South Pacific.
On this community development project, you will assist in maximising water security in the Dawasamu region of Fiji.
Public health support is a major benefit to any local community. This program aims to enrich the Dawasamu community through initiatives encouraging a healthier way of living.
On this program, which is based in Dawasamu, you will gain practical experience in the educational field of early childhood development.
Kickstart your international development career while immersing yourself in the Fijian culture and exploring the gorgeous tropical island landscape.
Assist in delivering global public health workshops to the local community in Dawasamu, where you will gain real-life experience to expand your career development in the field of public health.
Gain practical teaching experience while coordinating educational activities in Fiji.
Contribute to education and childhood development in Thailand and Fiji.
Gain experience in the classroom as a teaching volunteer, assisting students and local schools in the Ghanaian community to meet their educational objectives.
Gain invaluable skills related to intercultural competency, advanced communication and leadership, to set you apart and boost your resume and career development.
Work with Ghanaian women and girls to provide skills-related training, promote gendered approaches to health and well-being and improve computer literacy and English language skills.
Volunteer to assist in improving physical and mental health for women, girls and communities in Ghana, West Africa.
Start your career working as a teacher abroad by completing this three-month internship in Ghana.
Work closely with our project partners in Ghana to run skills development programs for local women.
Start your career teaching English abroad on the tropical island of Nosy Be in Madagascar.
Support conservation and economic development in Madagascar by volunteering to support English teaching.
On this program, you will be teaching various sports and extracurricular activities to children in Cape Town, South Africa.
Gain practical experience in the early childhood development field, while being based in the city of Cape Town, South Africa.
Help improve health and well-being in communities near Cape Town.
At the moment, there is an open dialogue about gender equality happening all over the world. Make your contribution to long-term initiatives in this field, while visiting Cape Town, South Africa.
Gain practical experience while teaching one-to-one literacy and numeracy classes to children from the local South African community.
This project involves providing a safe, fun and creative environment for local South African children, providing them with an educational foundation and assisting them to develop to their full potential.
Gain experience in global public health in the South African context.
Discover Cape Town, South Africa during this hands-on, two week project for under 18 volunteers.
Assist with education projects in local townships in South Africa, while also gaining additional experience on a 3-month work placement.
Assist with teaching children from the under-resourced local township schools in Cape Town, South Africa.
Travel to South Africa to assist with expanding long-term gender equality efforts in Cape Town.
Contribute to community development initiatives and workshops on this short term internship in South Africa.
Study the complex issues that lead to gender inequity in South Africa’s townships.
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