December 21st, 2023, (Doha, Qatar): Under the initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation (EAA), in a concerted effort to find immediate and practical solutions for providing humanitarian support in the Gaza Strip, the Education Above All Foundation, through its Al Fakhoora programme, and in collaboration with its...
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Last to Eat, Last to Learn
Book Review Last to Eat, Last to Learn My Life in Afghanistan Fighting to Educate Women by Pashtana Durrani; Tamara Bralo Published by Kensington Books Last to Eat, Last to Learn, My Life in Afghanistan Fighting to Educate Women is a candid narrative from a girl who was born and raised in a refugee camp...
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Dr. Jane Goodall: In Harmony with Nature
You have inspired millions of people all over the world. What does it mean to be fully human and to have meaning in our lives in this day and age of turmoil and strife? I think people need to think not about the whole picture. They just have to think about what I can do...
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On Talibans Gynophobic Misogyny & Instrumentalization of Womens Bodies for Political Ends
Taliban have continued to impose several restrictions on womens movement and bodies since their takeover in August 2021. They have already banned girls from attending school beyond the 6th grade and the recent move of banning women from universities is an egregious act of continued subjugation in the name of religion. According to Afghanistans ministry...
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25 Women From Global South Shortlisted For Anankes Empower Program
Working at the intersection of journalism, technology, communication, advocacy and development, Ananke a digital media and development platform has shortlisted 25 applicants for its Empower Capacity Building and Internship Program 2023. Final interviews and selection begin from Dec 15th, 2022. Ananke has partnered with leading organizations and world renowned field experts to kickstart...
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Gender Parity Must Start At School
As countries around the world begin to ease self-imposed restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19, they face a new challenge: reviving their economies and societies, while attempting to restore people’s living standards and the privileges they enjoyed before the pandemic. Of course, in many parts of the world, girls and women were already fighting...
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Knowledge Beyond Border at SIBF
November 5th, 2019, Sharjah (UAE): Cultural events like the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) play a tremendous role in inculcating a love of reading in the young generation through the hosting of multiple edutainment activities and interactive reading sessions, remarked Emirati author Sheikha Mariam Saqr Al Qasimi while addressing more than 50 school students at the...
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Educate HER
Ananke's Intern Ayesha Munir focuses on the issue of access to education, shedding light upon obstacles and hindrances that prevent girls education.
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STEM: Pathway to Sustainability II
To read the first article of the two-part series, click here. It is not untrue to claim that gender equality and education together form the bedrock on which sustainable development is based. It is also a fact that merely raising literacy rates or attaining equality do not solve issues in their entirety. That said, alleviating...
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Educating The Marginalized in Pakistan
Tell us about Umeed-E-Subh? Umeed-E-Subh (in hope of morning) is a social welfare entity striving to improve community literacy by offering financial and motivational support to orphans, poor and needy students in Pakistan. Our aim is to increase the countrys literacy rate and we strive to create opportunities for students in public schools. Our work...