At IDEX it is our privilege to hear many inspiring stories of women who have extraordinary vision and strength to create change in their communities.
IDEX has recently learned that the determination and dedication of 20 women in Africa has been recognized by the African Women of Empowerment Award.
We are proud to announce that three of these women are IDEX grantees.
Prudence Mabele, Positive Women's Network in South Africa;
Betty Makoni, Girl Child Network in Zimbabwe; and
Sizane Ngubane, Rural Women's Movement in South Africa.
Prudence, Betty and Sizane join 17 other women in Africa who met the criteria of an Empowering Woman which is defined by the committee as a woman who:
1. Is a positive role model and demonstrates leadership in her chosen field;
2. Has made an impact at local, national and/or international levels;
3. Has been the first to initiate an activity that made living conditions better for others;
4. Embodies excellence and leadership in her field of endeavor, and
5. Has shown courage in public life and public service or is/has been involved in a great cause for the betterment of humanity.
The award will allow the women to better document their work and receive greater visibility on both a national and international level. IDEX warmly congratulates all of the winners of the African Women of Empowerment.
For more information visit www.womenempowering.org. IDEX is raising funds for our grantees in Bangladesh who are organizing emergency relief efforts to help communities impacted by Cyclone Sidr. Cyclone Sidr hit Bangladesh on Thursday, November 15, with winds of up to 150 mph (240km/h) and a tidal surge of several meters which devastated lives, homes and crops.
Shyamoli Mazumder, Executive Director of IDEX grantee OWDEB, emailed to say:
We are in real trouble due to this natural disaster. But this time water could not touch us at Chittagong, only heavy rainfall and wind blow at the rate of 150-200km/hr.
At our field area, crops are almost destroyed, bamboo house are in very
bad condition, and in urban areas electricity and water supply is now [back on] after three days.
Packing winds over 220km an hour, the cyclone demolished houses, crops,
trees and shrimp farms along its trail of devastation, over an area of thousands of square km.
We the community, NGOs, and Govt are in action but we need more shelter to save our people in near future.
Our grantees in Bangladesh are ideally situated to respond quickly when such a disaster occurs as they have the infrastructure and ability to identify those in greatest need.
The funds will be used to provide meals and clean water to families. Our goal is to raise $50,000 that will provide 100,000 individuals with potable water and 2 meals per day.
This food and water will ensure people have enough to eat during a critical time period. In the aftermath of disaster, sickness and disease unfortunately become more prevalent. A healthy diet and a clean source of water, coupled with rehydrating salt and saline will help people fight disease. Families will be in a stronger position to evaluate what they have lost and identify resources to help them rebuild their lives.
Please give generously to provide food and potable water to those in greatest need.
To learn more visit the BBC website.
IDEX has recently learned that the determination and dedication of 20 women in Africa has been recognized by the African Women of Empowerment Award.
We are proud to announce that three of these women are IDEX grantees.
Prudence Mabele, Positive Women's Network in South Africa;
Betty Makoni, Girl Child Network in Zimbabwe; and
Sizane Ngubane, Rural Women's Movement in South Africa.
Prudence, Betty and Sizane join 17 other women in Africa who met the criteria of an Empowering Woman which is defined by the committee as a woman who:
1. Is a positive role model and demonstrates leadership in her chosen field;
2. Has made an impact at local, national and/or international levels;
3. Has been the first to initiate an activity that made living conditions better for others;
4. Embodies excellence and leadership in her field of endeavor, and
5. Has shown courage in public life and public service or is/has been involved in a great cause for the betterment of humanity.
The award will allow the women to better document their work and receive greater visibility on both a national and international level. IDEX warmly congratulates all of the winners of the African Women of Empowerment.
For more information visit www.womenempowering.org. IDEX is raising funds for our grantees in Bangladesh who are organizing emergency relief efforts to help communities impacted by Cyclone Sidr. Cyclone Sidr hit Bangladesh on Thursday, November 15, with winds of up to 150 mph (240km/h) and a tidal surge of several meters which devastated lives, homes and crops.
Shyamoli Mazumder, Executive Director of IDEX grantee OWDEB, emailed to say:
We are in real trouble due to this natural disaster. But this time water could not touch us at Chittagong, only heavy rainfall and wind blow at the rate of 150-200km/hr.
At our field area, crops are almost destroyed, bamboo house are in very
bad condition, and in urban areas electricity and water supply is now [back on] after three days.
Packing winds over 220km an hour, the cyclone demolished houses, crops,
trees and shrimp farms along its trail of devastation, over an area of thousands of square km.
We the community, NGOs, and Govt are in action but we need more shelter to save our people in near future.
Our grantees in Bangladesh are ideally situated to respond quickly when such a disaster occurs as they have the infrastructure and ability to identify those in greatest need.
The funds will be used to provide meals and clean water to families. Our goal is to raise $50,000 that will provide 100,000 individuals with potable water and 2 meals per day.
This food and water will ensure people have enough to eat during a critical time period. In the aftermath of disaster, sickness and disease unfortunately become more prevalent. A healthy diet and a clean source of water, coupled with rehydrating salt and saline will help people fight disease. Families will be in a stronger position to evaluate what they have lost and identify resources to help them rebuild their lives.
Please give generously to provide food and potable water to those in greatest need.
To learn more visit the BBC website.