EDUCATE ONE EMPOWER THOUSANDS 2016 We women foundation is committed to empowering women from marginalised groups in Myanmar. Through our campaign, Educate One Empower Thousands, we provide scholarships to women from ethnic communities so they can influence change and empower thousands more like them. We assist women obtain quality education and leadership positions within policy-making organisations • We provide scholarships to enable women to complete tertiary education • We provide training to develop skills in project and business management, and helps women start their own social businesses • We create multi-disciplinary networks across ethnic areas to link women together to form a powerful voice We believe the way to create lasting and positive change is to ensure women are educated and free to take on leadership roles within the community, government, and in business. In these positions, women can contribute to public discussion, promote equality, and give back to their communities. We need your support so the women of Myanmar can bring about economic, social and political reform on their own terms. Donate, fundraise, and follow our campaign on our PIFworld page: www.pifworld.com/en/projects/ZBlACcJNzng/educate-one-empower-thousands-20/about Follow us on Facebook and Twitter: facebook.com/Wewomenfoundation and twitter.com/wewomenfound Be inspired by our alumni wewomenfoundation.org/page/campaign The Challenge • Women are disadvantaged within the traditional culture of Myanmar; they are heavily underrepresented in education, business and politics. • Women need access to higher education. Education is the main route to leadership positions and political empowerment. • Women need to be economically active. Currently only 38% of women in Myanmar are active in the workforce; mostly as unskilled labourers. Our activities are aligned to the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 5: to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.