This year on International Day of Rural Women (15 October), we’re celebrating the vital role that rural women play in climate action with a spotlight on “Rural women and girls building resilience” theme As the world faces an increasingly critical need to address climate change, the important impact that rural
In Focus: International Day for Rural Women
#DayOfTheGirlChild : Meet Sarah, A Tricycle Driver (Video)
In commemorating the International Day of The Girl Child, The YWAW Foundation caught up with Sarah Johnson who spoke about how she has survived the huddles of hardship and inequality. Sarah is a Tricycle rider in Lagos, a trade she is proud of as we celebrate her dignity and undaunting
International Day of the Girl Child – 2019
“We need to uphold the equal rights, voices and influence of girls in our families, communities and nations. Girls can be powerful agents of change, and nothing should keep them from participating fully in all areas of life.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as
YWAW Commemorates World Teachers Day, Awards Outstanding Teachers
The Yes We are winning Foundation celebrated World Teacher’s Day on the 5th of October 2019 and took to the day to Award Outstanding Teachers who have dedicated their time to put in an act of selflessness and sacrifice in contributing towards the growth and development of their students. Below
World Mental Health Day 2019: focus on suicide prevention
This year, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has decided to make “suicide prevention” the main theme of World Mental Health Day. Suicidal behavior has existed throughout human history, but due to several complex factors, it has increased gradually in all parts of the world and, in the past
My Trip to Centraal Station, Amsterdam
In Commemoration of the World Tourist Day 2019, I would like to share some of my Memorable moments from my Tour to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Tourism in the Netherlands is a relatively small sector of the country’s economy with a total contribution of 5.4% to gross domestic product and 9.6% to employment. In 2017 the Netherlands was visited by
“Tourism and Jobs — A Better Future For All”
Over the past six decades, tourism has experienced continued expansion and diversification, and it has become one of the fastest growing and most important economic sectors in the world, benefiting destinations and communities worldwide. International tourist arrivals worldwide have grown from 25 million in 1950 to nearly 1.3 billion today.
WORLD TOURISM DAY 2019
On the 27th of September every year, the world celebrates the World Tourism Day. The reason for World Tourism Day is to cultivate and create awareness among the society globally on the significance of tourism, and it’s social, political, financial and also cultural worth and value. The occasion tries to address common difficulties
International Day of Democracy: UN Chief Urges ‘Active, Substantive and Meaningful Participation’
International Day of Democracy: UN Chief Urges ‘Active, Substantive and Meaningful Participation’ At heart, democracy is about people”, Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message for Sunday. “It is built on inclusion, equal treatment and participation, and it is a fundamental building block for peace, sustainable development and human rights”. While saluting all
Suicide: “I’m a survivor” – Here is my Story
They say, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel but it can be sometimes so obscure that you never think you will see the end of the tunnel, let alone see the light. When you are in the tunnel, it feels like the whole world is closing in