Here’s what we achieved in 2015… In Rwanda: ·Women learned new vocational skills that helped them earn an income: In our urban project, women learned hairdressing and cookery and 98% said their income had increased since they joined Aspire; on average, the women were earning about £24/$34 per month by the end of 2015. […]
Two Faces Of Courage
Highlighting courageous people in Sudan and Uganda
The Wisdom Of Pooh Bear
What Pooh can tell us about the right approach to development aid
Africa, And The Cult of Mini-Me
Recognising the importance of culture in our work.
Paying Tribute To A Southern Belle
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating a trailblazer in women’s rights.
The Kardashian Test
Making sure we’re doing the most good for the most people
Celebrating Our Achievements In 2014
Here’s what we achieved in 2014… In Rwanda: ·Women started earning sustainable incomes: 98% of the women said their income had increased since they joined Aspire and only 9% of the women identified themselves as unemployed at the end of the year, down from 58% at the start of the project. The Aspire […]
A Time For Hope
In the fight against HIV/AIDS in northern Uganda, the first step is countering stigma.
Depression & Suicide – Not Just A Problem In The Global North
An update from CEO Annabel Harris about our project in northern Uganda.
‘Boys Will Be Boys’ No Longer Good Enough
Involving men in the fight for women’s equality