“I was looking for a chance to complete #MyBodyMyMind 1 with YWCA leaders.” Listening to these comments, I initiated three virtual study groups to read the #MyBodyMyMind toolkit. About 20 YWCA leaders from around Japan read it. The aim was to gain basic knowledge about mental health and SRHR, as well […]
Mahi Gurram is from the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. She has always been inspired by the strong, independent women in her life, including her mother, teachers, and aunts. Mahi realized what she was passionate about early on; as a young Indian-American girl, she noticed discrepancies in the way she […]
Serelle Carr is from the Boston area in Massachusetts. She is currently studying at Colgate University, pursuing a major in peace and conflict studies and a minor in french. Serelle is passionate about advocacy, justice, and the international sector. She is studying the disproportionate effects of war and conflict that […]
“What encourages me to continue advocacy is an intergenerational dialogue where everyone across all generations learn, understand, and stimulate each other. It enables me to recognize that we young women have the potential to transform society. Without the dialogue, an inclusive society can never come true.” Nanako Tojo, Japan. Just […]
