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[ICS @ICS_UK]

We’re delighted that former ICS volunteer @abel_odeke has been awarded a @PointsofLight for his work with @EqualAqua. Since volunteering, Abel and a team of eight ICS alumni set up the NGO to improve access to water and sanitation in Uganda. Congratulations to Abel and the team!

[VSO @VSO_Intl]

When girls do well, we all do well. #DayoftheGirl

[Bloody Good Period @bloodygood__]

"During the lockdown, I was unable to buy sanitary pads. When we were in school we would get it there, but during the lockdown we were unable to go to school."

Experiences of periods in a pandemic in Nepal.

https://t.co/y63MhoVm8j

[Period! @PeriodMagazine]

#Periodstigma has long blighted the lives of young women in Nepal, but the pandemic is making things worse, says Geeta Pradhan (global lead gender advisor at Voluntary Service Overseas @VSO_Intl) #menstrualhygiene https://t.co/dyTX5MlH9f

[Global Development @GdnDevelopment]

Blow for Bangladesh's female crab farmers as Covid stops exports https://t.co/jyj6VUhmyX

[VSO @VSO_Intl]

As schools remained closed around the world, girls are at increased risk of gender-based violence and child marriage.

The focus must remain on keeping girls in education. More in @guardian.

https://t.co/MHMCytTfzJ

[di:ga Communications @digacomms]

Striking article in today's @guardian on how #Covid19 school closures risk pushing up rates of child marriage in Nepal, featuring the fantastic @VSO_Intl @VSOUKPress Sisters for Sisters project.

More here: https://t.co/HQuV5Jyj14

[Philip Goodwin @PhilipUNICEF_UK]

Good piece on the impact of school closures on young girls in #Nepal drawn from @VSO_intl research. Sadly, the same impact will apply in many other countries around the world. We need to focus on helping girls to stay in school https://t.co/9Xg2cFSjV6

[VSO @VSO_Intl]

"Being made redundant in my 50s was the best thing that happened to me.''

VSO volunteer Diana Holmes shares how volunteering later in life set her on a new path. Read more in @Telegraph: https://t.co/j7ZpRqrCP5.

[VSO @VSO_Intl]

Today, with 16 other organisations, we sent a letter to @DominicRaab and the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office calling on the government to ensure the UK continues to lead the way on disability inclusion. #LeaveNoOneBehind

https://t.co/I2jtiTNxLi

[Nepali Times @NepaliTimes]

Pandemic deepens period poverty

#Nepal must tackle menstrual hygiene and taboos during the #lockdown, or risk losing a generation of girls, writes Geeta Pradhan, #gender adviser at @VSO_Intl @VSONepal.

#MenstruationMatters

https://t.co/0y7ddg4G4i

[di:ga Communications @digacomms]

And our @charliejking was really pleased to work on it with you!

There's long been a lot of hype about the importance of empowering female entrepreneurs - but @VSO_Intl is serious about getting to the heart of what that means in the real world.

[Amina Abdirashid @AbdirashidAmina]

Checking out Going above and beyond to support women entrepreneurs on Business Fights Poverty https://t.co/4WZ7zVCSAP

Great piece @DawnVSO
@digacomms @charliejking @VSO_Intl

[VSO @VSO_Intl]

Unlocking Talent through e-learning in Malawi.

Hear how VSO Malawi is supporting learners continue their education during lockdown through app-based learning.

https://t.co/yo5r5hGGlY

[Philip Goodwin @PhilipUNICEF_UK]

Around the world, we're seeing how important youth networks are to build national resilience. https://t.co/CIN5hiKV8B These networks are the result of long-term investment. The risk is short-term, financial concerns mean we stop that. That would be v short-sighted @VSO_Intl

[VSO @VSO_Intl]

Tackling menstrual taboos and supporting young girls maintain menstrual health during lockdown in Nepal. #UKaid

https://t.co/A1mlniOm75

[Nepali Times @NepaliTimes]

Ensuring #MenstrualHygiene during Nepal's lockdown.

The Sisters for Sisters' Education program makes older girls mentor younger ones with safety and accessing period products during the pandemic.

@VSO_Intl @VSONepal

https://t.co/8GdT8j0w1n

[Global Citizen ⭕ @GlblCtzn]

All women should have what they need to manage their periods safely and with dignity. https://t.co/L8VixGC9ct

[Philip Goodwin @PhilipUNICEF_UK]

Helping Nepali girls maintain menstrual health under lockdown https://t.co/bbUL8lpVs1 @VSO_Intl @DFID_Education

[VSO @VSO_Intl]

Supporting adolescent girls maintain menstrual hygiene during lockdown in Nepal. @VSONepal

Project funded by @DFID_UK #UKaid

https://t.co/SilCabEGNk