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Local Women Benefit U.S$16,290.00 Grant in Liberia

Groups of traditional women in Lofa County in Liberia have benefited from grant valued at over US$16,000 from the European Union/United Nations Women Spotlight Initiative. Three women groups comprising of 25 members each namely; Vornebah, which in the Gbandi tribe means ‘togetherness’, Winlia, also meaning togetherness in Lorma and Yalazeagawugu, also in Lorma means ‘hold my hands so I can wake up’ received the grant in the county over the weekend. The money is for a project being implemented by Plan International Liberia through local CSOs in five of Liberia’s 15 counties aimed at providing alternative income raising livelihood for traditional women, as they say, no to practice of Female Genital mutilation or FGM. Speaking at the disbursement of the grant in Vezala Town, the Program Officer of Women Solidarity Incorporated Mackins Pajibo said, implementing the Plan International Liberia project in Lofa is part of the Alternative Livelihood for FGM…

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British Council Partners with Leading UK Universities to Support Malaysian Female Students in STEM

The British Council has launched a postgraduate scholarship programme in partnership with three leading UK universities — University of Glasgow, Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Stirling, aimed at benefiting Southeast Asian women with a background in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). According to UNESCO, fewer than 30 percent of researchers worldwide are women and only 30 percent of female students select STEM-related fields in higher education. The British Council seeks to increase this number by establishing programmes to support women in STEM around the world, from inspiring young girls to stay in the field to supporting working women in STEM to reach positions of leadership. Its latest programme provides fifteen full scholarships to women from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam who can demonstrate their need for financial support and who wish to inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM. The scholarships will cover full tuition…

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Love Bites

I am sorry, I am not sorry

By Kembet Bolton I had just run 1 hour straight on the treadmill in a local gym and was frantically looking for a spot to sit my butt. The only available spot was a little space in a couch where three ladies who haven’t lifted a dumbbell since they walked in sat and were chatting heartily. I squeezed myself in as I was too tired to ask for permission, the seat belongs to the gym after all. They were chatting loudly and I wasn’t sure if it was polite to listen to their conversation. I later rationalized that this wasn’t eavesdropping, as they were aware of my presence. It was an interesting conversation that kept me glued to the couch for more than thirty minutes, when normally I will only take two to three minutes break to catch my breath after an intense workout. One of the ladies, a tall…

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Mums & Kids Zone

Seven Great Tips for Crafting with Children

By Walcott Aganu “Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.” – Pablo Picasso Research has established that craft activities are perfect for children as they develop fine skills and creativity and it encourages kids to explore different ideas. However, many parents still dread doing craft activities with young children or toddlers because of the mess and the required parental input. Are you stifling in frustration every time your child asks to paint? A little nudge and guidance in the right direction can be of great help and encouragement to kids. We have a few ideas that might help you find a comfortable compromise for you and your budding artists. Here are tips for crafting with Children 1. Early preparation and planning Prior preparation is vital to enjoyable craft sessions, just like cooking with children. When having a craft session with kids, make…

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Fitness Challenges

Four Weeks Away from Your Dream Body

By Kembet Bolton It has been a while since I holidayed with my immediate family. So, when I had the opportunity during the last Christmas break, I couldn’t help but relax and enjoy all the delicacies that could only come from a chef mum’s kitchen. When I returned to my work station two weeks later and discovered all my work dresses were now very tight on me, it dawned on me that something had to give for all that enjoyment. I normally am a very active person physically. In the past ten years, I have sign up for different gym membership, dance classes and a whole lot of other fitness activities to make sure I stay in good shape physically. But in the past few months, my schedule changed dramatically. I moved to a part of town where the closest gym was almost two hours drive away, the road was…

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African Women Leaders Network Donates $5,850 to 18 Female Candidates Vying in Senatorial Election

The Liberia Chapter of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) distributed $5,850 to 18 female candidates contesting in the December 8, 2020, Senatorial Election. Each candidate received $325 to support their campaign activities. The funding was secured from kind donors who are supportive of the cause of women’s participation in the political arena.

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