Six months ago, the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. For Sweeta Noori, she knew what was to come. For Afghan women leaders and activists like Sweeta, the Taliban’s first regime, which lasted from 1996 to 2001, was devastating.
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Davis College recently co-hosted its third ‘Education for a Changing World’ Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. Many of the recommendations from the event came from young people themselves who suggested that higher education institutions be more flexible and adaptable academically to meet real world demands.
Read MoreTwo US beverage companies are working to empower tea and coffee growers in Rwanda, many of whom are women. Both companies are working to engage Akilah Institute students in hands-on learning in the coffee and tea industries, to open their eyes to the possibilities in their country.
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How Jeannine Mukabashimye Overcame All Odds to Graduate from Davis |Akilah as Valedictorian of the Class of 2019
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As a first-time author, I have newfound respect for writers! These are all wildly different, fantastic reads.
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Changing the Status Quo for Women and Girls Worldwide. A recap of a recent symposium on education, skills and employment held in Washington, DC, co-sponsored by the Akilah Institute, alongside powerhouse institutions including: Brookings Institution, the International Center for Research on Women, the International Labor Organization, UNICEF and the United Nations Girls Education Initiative.
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Akilah and Accenture Partner to Match Student Aspirations with Future Workforce Demands
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