Akhaya Women is a local initiative, led by and for women. Akhaya Women provides the tools and support mechanisms necessary for women in Myanmar to challenge gender stereotypes, to bring gender equality into their family homes and communities, and to campaign for a safer and more equal environment for women to live in. Akhaya Women is based on a model of strengthening women’s self-confidence in the
context of small women’s support groups, to enable women to enjoy their rights to engage in the broader social environment with self-awareness, and new knowledge. For Akhaya Women, the starting point is empowerment through individual and experiential learning in small group settings. Akhaya also works with parents and children to create a gender balanced environment within the home and to support young children to develop to their full potential through early learning opportunities. Akhaya has an existing and growing women-led social business initiative, which supports Akhaya’s vision, and which aims, in the long term, to provide enough income to maintain and expand Akhaya operations, and to provide the women involved with a decent income. [email protected]
