News from #Pakistan. Professor Peter Scott @peter_scott, President of @COL4D, made a visit to BEDARI – an NGO focused on women's empowerment.
For nearly a decade, COL and BEDARI have collaborated, notably through the GIRLS Inspire activity, now a long-term initiative of COL.
During his visit, Professor Scott was briefed by Ms Anbreen Ajaib, Executive Director of BEDARI, on the ongoing collaboration under the Empowering Women and Girls project, financially supported by @GAC_Corporate.
The highlight? Conversations with the trainees of BEDARI's skill development programmes. Their stories of transformation through skill acquisition and entrepreneurial spirit were inspiring.
#resilience #CHOGM2024 #COL4D #globalaffairscanada #bedaripakistan
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Professor Peter Scott, @peter_scott President and CEO of @COL4D, recently visited the headquarters of SPARC (Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child) @SPARCPK in Islamabad, #Pakistan. This visit underscores the strong partnership between COL and SPARC @sparcpk – an independent NGO dedicated to women's empowerment and child rights.
During his visit, Professor Scott engaged with Ms Asia Arif, SPARC's Executive Director and the senior team. They discussed the ongoing activities under the COL project on Empowering Women and Girls, which is supported by Global Affairs Canada @GAC_Corporate.
The focus was on SPARC's implementation of the Open Schooling programme and various skill development activities, showcasing how non-formal and flexible learning and advocacy can transform lives.
#reslience #CHOGM2024 #COL4D #globalaffairscanada #sparcpaksitan
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Every year, on 11 October, the International Day of the Girl Child highlights the need for more opportunities for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide.
#COL4D’s Empowering Women and Girls project @EWG_23, with funding from Global Affairs Canada @GAC_Corporate, are investing in girls’ empowerment, gender equity and skills training through open and distance learning in five Commonwealth countries. This year’s theme, ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future’, celebrates the power, potential and rights of girls around the globe. Read the full COL blog, here: www.col.org/news/girls-vision-for-the-future-giving-girls-a-voice/
#GenderEquality #DayOfTheGirl #CHOGM2024 #Resilience #GirlsInspire #EducationForAll #SkillsForGirls #WomenEmpowerment #InclusiveEducation #GirlsEducation
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