…of their rights to work or recieve an education. Related On a Mission To Educate Girls in Afghanistan Now, 20 years after the U.S. forces had removed the Taliban from…
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Helping Tomorrow’s STEM Leaders Reach for the Stars
…(Credit: Facebook.com) Every first Thursday of the month, Girlstart – a nonprofit STEM education organization — hosts “Starry Nights,” a planetarium show with varying themes and accompanying activities designed to…
Meet the 25-Year-Old Powerhouse Behind Malala Fund
…York-based non-profit that aims to improve girls’ access to education. In the past year, the 25-year-old CEO has been named to two 30 Under 30 Lists, one at Time and…
TSE Quick Take: Some Gains, Some Worries in the Push for Equality
…25 percent. In 2016, the index came in at 72.2 percent. To arrive at its index values, researchers at the organization process numerous data points related to the economic, education…
1000 Stories: H.S. Students Play Games to Learn Entrepreneurship
…I run a small marketing firm that works with many educational instiutions and public health agencies. My work has allowed me to better understand the impact education & economics have…
These College Grads Are Showing Us How to Navigate a Pandemic Job Market
…right: Isabella Philippidis, University of South Florida; Maha Ahmed, Mount Holyoke College; Jessica Wang, New York University) Am I really learning anything on Zoom? Is an online education worth thousands…
This London Startup is Tackling Period Problems
…handle menstruation, their educational and professional prospects suffer if they stay home during their periods. Even in the United Kingdom, where Freda is based, one in 10 girls between ages…
Military Mom’s ‘KinderJam’ Program Inspired by Autistic Son
…annual summit. As a military spouse, El Brown spent 10 years using her master’s degree in early childhood education to teach at U.S. bases in Japan and South Korea. Once…
Inspiration Minute: Make Mistakes and Laugh
…education she started Becky’s Pet Care in 1998, walking dogs with her infant son strapped to her back. Her business has grown steadily ever since and today she employs 85…
Stephanie Thomas: Left Hand Style– Advocacy Through Fashion For People With Physical Disabilities
…to ten years there will be no need for a disability stylist, because dressing people with disabilities (PWD) will be common place. EDUCATION SUCCESS The fashion industry will begin to…
Chioma Madueke: Study Abroad for African Students
This story is part of our 1,000+ Stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Chioma Madueke Business: Zidora Consults Location: Lagos, Nigeria Industry: Education & Training Reason for starting? I love…
Meet the Rock Camp Founders Who Are Teaching Much More Than Music
…other and the world better. “Our mission statement on paper is ‘to empower girls through music education,’ but it’s so much more than that,” Tavakoli says. “It so experiential —…
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Wearable Good
…will be used to fund manufacturing of her first full clothing line. 2. Bags to Promote Girls’ Educations (via iFundWomen) The Business: Using proceeds from selling her handbags, entrepreneur Alice…
Ava Anderson of Ava Anderson Non Toxic: Quality Products Without Harmful Chemicals
…in this country, as well as changing lives through our education, products and business opportunity. I also believe sales are an indication of the amount of people we are able…
Title IX Turns 50, but Fight for Equality Continues
…left an indelible mark. Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark legislation known for championing equal rights for women in sports and education. Tennis icon Billie Jean King, one…