WONDER Foundation WONDER Foundation Discusses Mobility Mentoring During the EMPath Disrupting Poverty Conference in Boston Exploring WONDER Foundations’s Presence at the EMPath Conference: Insights and Reflections  The EMPath conference was a two-day public conference in Boston where policy makers, academics, practitioners, and philanthropists from all over the world came together to discuss topics relating to economic mobility and establish what is disrupting poverty. These topics included affordable housing, asset building, guaranteed income, and eliminating the racial wealth gap.&nbs ..read more

WONDER Foundation New Collaboration with the Chocolonely Foundation in Côte d’Ivoire Aiming to Empower Cocoa Communities WONDER’s new collaboration with the Chocolonely Foundation: Project Fleurir Project Fleurir is a two-year livelihoods project in collaboration with Yarani Professional Training School and CAYAT, a partner organisation of the Chocoloney Foundation. The Chocolonely Foundation stand firm in their commitment to supporting projects and organisations dedicated to fostering prosperous cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. They aim to instigate systemic change and c ..read more

WONDER Foundation Providing Digital Skills to Women and Girls at Wavecrest College of Hospitality in Lagos, Nigeria Introducing Project Digital Futures Project Digital Futures, supported by IDP Connect, aims to empower Wavecrest College of Hospitality and its students by providing the digital skills necessary for graduates to thrive in the 21st century work environment, and to break these students free from the cycle of poverty. Why Invest in Digital Skills and Literacy Training in Nigeria? Since 2013, WONDER has been working in Nigeria to support women and girls to reach their potential and ..read more

WONDER Foundation IWD24: WONDER’s work with Migrant and Refugee Women and Girls With the global crisis of displacement being increasingly prominent, the need for inclusive migrant integration policies become paramount. It is important to acknowledge that the lived experience of refugees and migrants is shaped by factors such as gender, race, nationality, and economic status. As a charity dedicated to uplifting and empowering women and girls from all backgrounds and communities, WONDER’s work emphasises the importance of understanding and respecting this diversity of experiences. WONDER’s Comm ..read more

The Essence of the Whole-Person Approach A whole-person approach recognises that education is not a one-size-fits-all model but a process that addresses the diverse needs of everyone. The whole-person approach views people as individuals rather than just students in the education system, aiming to highlight the impact of social and cultural conditions on individual experiences of education. The shift towards a whole-person approach challenges the traditional focus on academic achievement by connecting academics with personal values and enhancing individual skills, knowledge, and empowerment. T ..read more

In the face of rising challenges such as violence and sexual exploitation, the creation of empowering and secure spaces for young girls and women is imperative. Insufficient infrastructure, marked by incomplete roads, buildings, and sewage systems, poses obstacles to fostering a healthy and safe environment. In these circumstances, women and young girls become particularly vulnerable, underscoring the significance of providing spaces where they can feel comfortable and protected. The global imperative for empowering spaces According to a 2016 report, a staggering 70% of women and girls worldwi ..read more

What and why is family engagement important? Family engagement plays a crucial role in shaping the education of young girls and women. As the foundational unit in society, it is important to establish a positive and mutually respectful environment that supports children’s learning. According to Youth.gov, family engagement not only positively influences children’s health and development, but also has significant effects on their academic and well-being outcomes throughout adulthood. Family support is especially critical for women and girls, whose educational access can be hindered by a lack of ..read more

At WONDER Foundation, we are fortunate to partner with businesses and organisations that believe in our work. Through corporate social responsibility programmes, businesses contribute to philanthropic and/or charitable aims. Corporate volunteering is a key way for companies to get involved in our mission.  According to the 2017 Social Responsibility Journal, corporate volunteering is one of the major ways businesses meet their corporate social responsibility criteria. In corporate volunteering, employees from a corporation or business, give their knowledge and skills towards socially resp ..read more

Many women and girls face challenges in their daily lives, such as poverty, gender-based violence, and low self-esteem. Literature can provide young women and girls a space to seek refuge from the challenges they may face – but that can’t happen if they are illiterate. Language is a globally powerful tool, which we use to share our thoughts, opinions and stories with one another. Access to the written word allows us to explore this even further. Most of us know that the power to learn, explore and grow through reading knows no bounds. Literature has the power to transform lives. Whether it is ..read more

We are delighted to share our impact report for 2022/2023, showcasing the hard work of our partners and the accomplishments of the women and girls we support. One of the cornerstones of our work lies in building the capacity of our local women-led partners. By collaborating with these organisations, we foster sustainable change and empower communities at the grassroots level. In the last year, we have continued to formalise our work in mentoring, coordinating with our partners in Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Cameroon, the UK, and Guatemala to give their staff the framework to support women and gir ..read more