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Young women’s safety in South London
For girls, lack of public safety can reduce their ability to participate wholly in school, affecting their attendance and educational outcomes.
Listening to and learning from Ukrainian refugees
At our transnational Being and Belonging conference, young people discussed the importance of listening to Ukrainians.
Helping Ukrainian children return to school
Our partners in Poland and the UK are working with families to help children integrate into local schools and continue their studies.
Refugee Week: How we can empower, uplift, and welcome refugees
Many of our local partners are engaged in supporting refugee and migrant women navigate life in a new country, so they can build a strong future for themselves and their families.
Designing an accessible, online resource for African youth workers
The Project GROW website has been specifically designed in collaboration with African youth workers to be mobile-first, low-data and accessible to all. In April, we launched growskills.africa, an online resource designed with
How to prevent burnout in youth workers
Many youth workers are volunteers seeking to lift up the young women around them. This is what we mean when we say that “it takes a village” — but so
Every neighbourhood needs a champion for young women
Imagine if every neighbourhood provided opportunities to young women to develop their skills and self belief. If young women were given opportunities to lead, and understand how to get better
Cultural awareness and volunteering: how to help without causing harm
For volunteers who work with people from different backgrounds, becoming more culturally aware is essential to ensure they do not cause harm.
Trauma-Informed Practice: What it is and why it matters
In recent years, the significant impact of trauma has become widely acknowledged. But what does trauma-informed practice look like, and how do we implement it? The NGO and social services
In their own words: Ukrainian refugees in Poland
In this blog, our Polish partners share their experiences of supporting families who arrive from Ukraine. Since Russia invaded, over three million refugees have fled Ukraine. Most have gone to
Empowering migrant women to thrive in Poland
As Poland opens its borders to those fleeing the war in Ukraine, we wanted to share our learning with others seeking to make migrants feel welcome. The following is a
Why mentoring is key to empowering women
A key component of WONDER’s work is our mentoring, and the individual support each woman and girl receives in our projects. We believe that education on its own is not
