Ghana: Young woman challenges women and girls to take up careers dominated by men
This story is part of a series called Stars in the Field, produced as part of the Young Women in […]
Senegal: Women fight for leadership in local government
It’s almost 10 p.m. on an October night and it’s 31 degrees in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. But the […]
Using radio to encourage teen mothers to return to school
Pernia Wahara is a radio broadcaster based in Lilongwe, Malawi, and is the senior producer of recorded programs at PLM […]
Violence against women in elections
One of our Farmers stories this week is about women’s struggle for leadership in government. Gender inequality is a barrier […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Local beliefs challenge women’s access to land
At 64, Elise Goueu has defied gender norms and achieved what many women in Ivory Coast consider impossible. Not only […]
Ghana: Grace Tetteh-Fio is lighting the way for fellow women working in the TVET sector
This story is part of a series called Stars in the Field, produced as part of the Young Women in […]
COVID-19 and conflict: Women’s meaningful participation in ceasefires and peace processes
As the world continues to experience the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, violent conflict creates additional barriers to vaccination and recovery. This […]
COVID-19 WhatsApp discussion: The stories behind COVID-19 programming
Over the past 18 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much of our daily lives, from the way we […]
Sara stays in school and Sara learns about nutrition and health at school
Our story from Ghana highlights the benefits of young women participating in training and then working in the technical trades, […]
Togo: Processing cashews to increase value
It’s Wednesday afternoon and the employees at Cajou Espoir (Cashew Hope) are dressed in blue blouses, yellow caps, and face […]