The name ‟Tanzania” was created from the names of the two states that unified to create the country: Tanganyika and Zanzibar. The name ‟Tanganyika” comes from the Swahili words tanga (‟sail”) and nyika (‟uninhabited plain,” ‟wilderness”), creating the phrase ‟sail in the...
The EndFGM Canada Network used the 2020 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence as an opportunity to shine light on the lesser known places where FGM is happening.
Your silence will not protect you. ~ Audre Lorde
Here are some summaries of the situation in Canada, Columbia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Russia, Saudia Arabia, Singapore,
An authoritative looking man sharpens his knife, getting ready to halve a watermelon. In the distance, Christmas carols are sung in Swahili and young girls are being clothed with bright-colored dresses and fed with consistent food to give them strength. Raising his head, he says:
"Get someone she trusts to take her to the ceremonial location. Perform it, and if she...
In 2015, when I first read I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, I was overwhelmed by the enormity of it. I knew little about Pakistan, bo
th geographically and politcally, and I had yet to fully realize the barriers and obstacles for millions of girls seeking educational opportunities in various areas of the world. Malala...
Education team member Mary Adams sat down with Lori Gatmaitan, Director of the SAE Foundation, to discuss her educational programs and opinions about Inspiring Curiosity in STEM. The mission of the SAE Foundation is to increase student achievement and participation in science, technology, engineering and math to build a STEM-fluent workforce.
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Searching for a unique way to express your love or appreciation for someone special this holiday season? Look no further than the list below, which highlights not only The FAWCO Foundation, but also other education-related giving opportunities from around the world. From our homes to yours, the Education Team wishes you peace and...