Hair Trade

12/02/2025

This is more important than ever. Girls' education in India has seen significant progress, but challenges remain as the world is rolling back on its commitments to the most vulnerable.

We can all do more to continue to empower girls through education.
now to # and . Details at www.Hair-Trade.org

10/02/2024

On this and do something loving, something kind. Let it grow over this year into more acts that lead to justice and peace for all.

"In a gentle way, you can shake the world." Mahatma Gandhi

02/21/2022

Devastating loss and my deepest condolences to his family and the millions who were impacted by his work. Dr. Paul Farmer gave everything he had to make the world more equitable and inspired countless people (myself included) to fight social disparities. We must do our part to keep the work going.

“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” Dr. Paul Farmer

Partners In Health announced that its founder, Dr. Paul Farmer, unexpectedly passed away today in Rwanda from an acute cardiac event while he was sleeping.

Dr. Farmer was 62 years old. He is survived by his wife, Didi Bertrand Farmer, and their three children.

Partners In Health CEO Dr. Sheila Davis released the following statement:
“Paul Farmer’s loss is devastating, but his vision for the world will live on through Partners in Health. Paul taught all those around him the power of accompaniment, love for one another, and solidarity. Our deepest sympathies are with his family.”

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02/16/2022

Thanks Asia Society for a great discussion today from Teach For India and Boston Consulting Group on the impact of the pandemic on Indian children ("India Needs to Learn- Schooling in a Post-Pandemic World"). Alarming data on the increase in poverty, malnutrition, learning loss, and so much more. We need to do more to prevent a lost generation!

https://www.bcg.com/en-in/publications/2022/challenging-government-school-closures-in-india

11/09/2021

Read the inspiring stories of four students from a school for poor kids in India called Shanti Bhavan Children's Project that made it into a top U.S. university with full scholarships.

They came from families that have faced seemingly insurmountable hardships and were admitted by top U.S. colleges. A school in India gave them their chance.

10/15/2021

Handwashing with soap is an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

# calls for donors to invest in programs that are hygiene sensitive, promote behavior change, and drive hand hygiene habits.

Throw back to my work in WASH in

October 15, 2012 is the fifth anniversary of Global Handwashing Day, which is a particularly special year because it marks a major goal in a child’s life- reaching their fifth birthday. The importance of washing hands with soap cannot be overstated; research has shown that it is among the most eff...

10/09/2021

Thank you to the office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee for meeting with us on ! We are lucky to have a like Congresswoman Lee fighting for girls and women's rights. Congress must pass the to promote girls’ leadership worldwide. Girls must express themselves in political and civic life, not only to improve their own lives but create lasting social transformation in their societies.
Save the Children US ChildFund Futures Without Violence The Borgen Project

09/24/2021

How do we support ? We must center the voices, knowledge and experience of Afghan educators and advocates. Attending the Panel Event: Supporting a future for girls’ education in Afghanistan. UNICEF Afghanistan Malala Fund

08/16/2021

The world is watching in horror as the unfolds in . Let us not abandon the women and girls who need us now the most. Please join Hair Trade in supporting immediate life saving work by donating to https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/afghanistan https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/onetime.cfm

The latest on the conflict in Afghanistan August 11, 2021—As violence surges across Afghanistan, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are working to sustain urgent medical services. “The situation in the country has deteriorated to a point that in some cities, like Lash...

04/28/2021

The in India is heartbreaking (though preventable and due to poor governance but that's a battle for another day). Here is a list of grassroots organizations that you can support. Please give what you can and help save lives 🙏🏽 https://docs.google.com/document/d/10ca5YH5YUtp7Qe63sVNX1SlepQcvzc4RCwLhMBvTJyE/edit?usp=drivesdk

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03/09/2021

Thank you DC Student Consortium on Women, Peace and Security
for an inspiring and emotional workshop with , , and !
The Graduate School of Political Management