The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) recently highlighted Equal Access’ national youth theater competition in Yemen on the MEPI website. Under the project, six theater groups from Yemen’s governorates of Sana’a, Aden, Taiz, Hadramout, Hodiedah, and Lahej gathered at the Cultural Center in Sana’a in December 2012 for a competition of performances that address issues of…
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On March 7, 2013 Equal Access Nepal was honored with an Avon Communications Award: Speaking Out About Violence Against Women for their work on VOICES- Samajhdari. Actress and Avon Foundation for Women Ambassador Salma Hayek Pinault presented the award during an adjunct event to the 57th session of the Commission of the Status of Women…
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Sesame Workshop recently highlighted Equal Access’ Baghch-e-Simsim, the Afghan radio-based version of Sesame Street, on their blog, along with original artwork produced by the show’s enthusiastic young listeners . In a country where many children are without television, Baghch-e-Simsim ensures that lessons about literacy, numeracy and cultural understanding reach as many young Afghans as possible….
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Learn about Youth ChangeMaker Naween Hashim’s inspiring commitment to women’s rights in at the Nangarhar Afghan Women’s Business Center… …and join our finalist Yemeni youth acting troupes as they face off for the final round of the RIGHTS Youth Theater Contest in the capital city of Sana’a. If you like what you see, be sure…
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Equal Access’ work in Chad and Niger was recently highlighted by USAID PDEV II Project Leader IRD. Equal Access is a USAID PDev II Implementing Partner. Visit IRD’s website to learn more about the project and read the full article text below. Youth and governance radio dramas, produced with the input of local youth, community…
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A Documentary entitled Photographer of an Image-less City (Akkas-E-Shahr-E-Bi Taswir) about an Equal Access Afghanistan Youth ChangeMaker has been selected for a screening at the SAFF Canada 2012 South Asian Film Festival, which will take place in Vancouver, Abbotsford and Surrey from October 31st to November 4th, 2012. The documentary tells the story of Abdul…
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From one listener who learned the meaning of mutual understanding between husband and wife…
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“Working with radio, for the first time we have found a way to express our dreams and hopes for the future. We have found our voice! We also talk to our friends about good health and life skills.”
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I feel I get lot of relevant information on safe living through At Home and Abroad.
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For the Garhwali, song is the deepest expression of life. Rajendra played Youth Forum’s signature song which calls to Uttarakhand’s youth whether they choose to migrate remain in their homeland.
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