“This is a necessity that all human beings should have, especially women. Under no circumstances should a woman’s dignity be compromised. Girls as young as 10 are reported to have been raped, this is unacceptable and we will not sit back and watch” Mani Kaur, Project Manager What we are doing and why: · Implementing safe toilets worldwide · Building […]
You Matter! Everyone experiences some kind of pain in their life at some point. I am just happy to be able to plant a seed of hope in one’s life, and what greater joy it is for me to see the growth of that seed. [Sasha Ali, Outreach & Support Manager, Forgotten Women] As much […]
“Advocacy is an integral part of our overall mission.” The Forgotten Women Team Grant Liberty is the official advocacy wing of Forgotten Women, a global voice for women who have been silenced – worldwide women tirelessly fight for change to create an environment where basic human rights are recognised. Loujain al-Hathloul, who campaigned to win […]
We would like to thank our youngest and most passionate volunteer Sara Keteb, she has dedicated her precious time to spread awareness and raise funds for vulnerable women around the world. Much love and respect, keep up the good work for the sake of humanity. forgottenwomen.org
Some leaders are born women – Much love and respect Jacinda Ardern (Prime Minister of New Zealand) New Zealand’s Prime Minister May Be the Most Effective Leader on the Planet – Jacinda Ardern’s leadership style, focused on empathy, isn’t just resonating with her people; it’s putting the country on track for success against the coronavirus. https://bit.ly/2yyk4Ew
Dear Supporter, It has been a tough few weeks so I would like to start this email by sending my best wishes to you and your loved ones. Never have we experienced a time like this and never has there been more need for people to come together, if anything what we have learnt in […]
Ayesha Waheed, 35, Pakistan Her passion and chosen business is crochet, tailoring and embroidery. Ayesha’s husband is mentally ill and unable to work, she has 4 children.
“Thank you Forgotten Women for giving me this wonderful opportunity to have my own business, please do help others in the community as many women need help and many women hope to have businesses of their own so they too can have a secure income for themselves and their family” Beitha is 26 years old […]
“I would love for you to visit my area and see the conditions we live in but the area is too dangerous.” Fatima Ibrahim Ishaq, Somalia Fatima lives in an IDP camp, an area of Qahida where poverty is widespread. She has 4 children and no additional support of income. She earns little through cleaning […]
Please note we have changed the names featured in this story to protect those personal identities. Sara’s Story – Ex Syrian Prisoner of War We met Sara who had been relocated to Reyhanli with her 2 sons, having formerly lived in Homs, Syria. What immediate struck us upon meeting her was how beautiful but also […]