by Shilpa Krishnan | Aug 25, 2015 | Awareness, Program, Blog
Report by Aryashree Aryal Post by Shilpa Krishnan “When we talk about “reproductive rights” this is what we mean. It’s the difference between people as objects, and people as agents: between regarding people as pawns on the policy chessboard...
by Shilpa Krishnan | Jul 20, 2015 | Program, Blog, Event
Just recently, the US Women’s Soccer Team won their third World Cup title. All over the world, thousands of people cheered as the team beat Japan 5-2. These athletes provide a powerful example of what it means to empower women through sports, an idea that has...
by Prabritti Nepal | Apr 7, 2015 | Event, Program, Blog
Post by: Prabritti Nepal and Harinee Suthakar The Rukmini Foundation Didi (elder sister) Program held another monthly program on Saturday, April 4, 2015. This was an exciting event for all Rukmini scholars and Didis. Scholars – new and old – were in attendance and...
by Prabritti Nepal | Dec 15, 2014 | Awareness, Program, Blog
A Day of Reflection, Fun, and Empowerment This mentoring session covered a lot of serious topics like HIV/AIDS, Slavery, and Violence Against Girls/Women The 6th of December was a warm winter morning when we, the Didis (Nepali for elder sisters and what the girls call...
by Prakriti Nepal | Nov 29, 2014 | Blog, Success Stories, Awareness
When she was thirteen, Anju lost her mother due to illness. Without her mother, Anju had to take over as the homemaker.There was serious pressure on Anju to get married in order to reduce the economic burden on her family. Anju with Mentor, Rasmita (Didi) as they...
