International Day of the Girl: Where are the girls in the development space?
*Disclaimer: this post reflects the personal opinions of the author, not of the event’s organizer. This October I had the...
Hilton Prize Scholar Empowers Nicaraguan Youth and Girls through Gender Transformative Programs
Today we speak with Hilton Prize Scholar Maria (Nicaragua, Org: Casa Alianza Nicaragua). Read on to learn more about how Maria is applying her Atlas Corps experiences towards her work in development and gender equality.
Rethinking Women’s Empowerment
The last two decades have seen women’s empowerment being informed by theories and interventions bordering on empowerment in relation to...
Hilton Prize Scholar Empowers the Future Leaders of Kenya
Join us as we speak with Hilton Prize Scholar Mary (Kenya, Org: Shining Hope for Communities [SHOFCO]) from our inaugural cohort of the Hilton Humanitarian Prize Laureate Virtual Leadership Institute.
Every Girl. Everywhere!
Earlier this month, International Day of the Girl was celebrated across the world. The day is commemorated annually on October...
People Power: Kyrgyzstan’s Satellite Girls
Kyrgyzstan plans to launch its first satellite in 2021. What’s intriguing about it is that it’s not going to be...
#BecomeaSuperhero: Fellow Implements Gender-Transformative Programs in African Countries
With a network of around 775+ Fellows from 96 countries specializing in a diverse array of professional fields, many Atlas...
#BelieveinSuperheroes: Alumna Supports Women’s Rights in Nepal during the Pandemic
Medha founded Visible Impact, a non-profit organization that aims to create Visible Impact on the lives of women, girls, and youth by unleashing their social and economic leadership.
Alumna Wins ‘Golden Women’s Empowerment Award’ at Rishikesh International Film Festival
With a network of around 775 Fellows from 96 countries, the Atlas Corps family is growing every day. It is...
#believeinsuperheroes: Alumna Supports Marginalized Groups in India During COVID-19
It is time to celebrate achievements of amazing Atlas Corps Alumni who are making inspiring impacts against COVID-19. Today we...
Alumna Founds CaterpillHERs, A Social Enterprise for Women Entrepreneurs
With a network of around 750 Fellows from 95 countries, the Atlas Corps family is growing every day. It is...
Why Is It Important To Engage Men In The Conversation Of Women Empowerment
To shake the current scenario, the way together is the way forward. Currently, around the world, men hold decision-making positions in all key areas, such as in the executive, economic decision-making, media, academia, and the judiciary. The top to bottom change is necessary to fill the leadership gap and to have our next-generation to be more inclusive and diversified. The involvement of all ‘humans,’ regardless of the gender they identify with, is necessary to have a future which is bright, open and free of any inequality.