Two 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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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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