Tag: equality

Menstrual Justice, Sexual Health Education, and Girls Leading the Way

by educatengogmailcom, posted in Our work in Honduras

In the rural communities of Santa Bárbara, Honduras, girls face significant barriers to education and access to information about their bodies, rights and health. By reaching girls early with tailored workshops about menstrual health, sexuality, and other topics, we can ensure that girls understand the changes in their bodies and approach them with confidence rather than shame. This is a first step towards preventing adolescent pregnancy, reducing gender based violence, and ensuring girls are able to make informed decisions about issues that affect their lives.

Latin American Children’s Books: Why Representation Matters (+ Book Recommendations!)

by educatengogmailcom, posted in Development Philosophy and Ethics, Our work in Honduras

“When children see their lives reflected in the books they read, they feel they and their lives are not invisible.” - Malorie Blackman. At the very first educate. library inauguration, in July 2018 at the Adrian Mejia School in El Progreso, children were clambering on their friends’ shoulders to peek through the window into their … Continue reading Latin American Children’s Books: Why Representation Matters (+ Book Recommendations!)

Access to the Unimaginable: Equality of Opportunity for University Scholarships

by educatengogmailcom, posted in Development Philosophy and Ethics, Our work in Honduras

It is our responsibility to ensure that the scholarships we offer are actively promoted amongst communities where university may not be on the radar for today’s youth. With this in mind, we recently gave presentations at two public high school in Honduras, reaching almost 100 students from extremely underprivileged backgrounds.