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World Youth Skills Day | Empowerment through skilling up
“Let us renew our resolve to invest more in empowering young people. When we do, they can better advance the broader mission of the United Nations for lasting peace, sustainable development and human rights for all.” Those are the words … Read more
Kiwoko Hospital supporting women widowed by HIV/AIDS
Widowed mother Winifred* was diagnosed with HIV in 1994, very shortly after her husband passed away. Before his death, Winifred’s husband had claimed he had been bewitched, but after he died, Winifred’s mother insisted on her getting HIV tested. After … Read more
Adara Partners is a Certified BCorporation: What it means and why it matters
By Rachael McVean, Corporate Advisory Director, Adara Partners I first had the opportunity to work with the Adara Group 10 years ago, when the Adara businesses were still based in Bermuda. I was working at PwC at the time and … Read more
Student, Teacher Helper: Meet Prem
Quality education hasn’t always been easy to come by in the village of Ghyangfedi. However, for Prem Syangtan’s family, it was a priority – no matter the cost. Ghyangfedi was one of the areas most affected by the 2015 earthquake … Read more
AXIS Capital helps Adara reach people in need
By Pamela Barit Nolan, Partnerships Manager Bermuda, ADara Development Every day at Adara we are touched by stories of hope across the globe and grateful for the generosity of the people and organisations who help make our work possible. Stories … Read more
Menstruation: Time to break the silence
The average woman will spend 3,000 days in their lifetime menstruating. Yet all too often menstruation is hidden and not talked about, which can lead to damaging misconceptions. May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day. It’s a day to break the … Read more
Adara Week of Culture and Friendship 2017
By Rosie Gallagher, Adara Partnership Manager “So what do you want to do after school?” I ask Maya* and Sarita*, two of the “Adara Kids”, while we wait at the airport for our guests to arrive. We have to wait … Read more
Nurses: A Voice to Lead, Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
At Adara, we count ourselves lucky to have an amazing group of nurses as part of our team, or working for the local development partners we support. This group is spread across the world – in Uganda, Nepal and the … Read more
International Nurses Day Series: Meet Brandie Giles
Nurses are the heart of healthcare. They recognise the connection between social conditions and individual health. They know that to provide the best quality care, they need to look at the bigger picture. And they provide empathy and compassion when … Read more
International Nurses Day Series: Meet Najjujo Winnie
Nurses are the heart of healthcare. They recognise the connection between social conditions and individual health. They know that to provide the best quality care, they need to look at the bigger picture. And they provide empathy and compassion when … Read more
