Jul 20, 2023
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What Exactly is Community-Led Development?
Community-led development (CLD) is the active involvement and participation of local members in the decision-making, planning,...
Jul 5, 2023
community-led - economic development - female leaders - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - womensempowerment - zambia
5 Years Ago- VNM’s Save the Day
Nang Pe’s Story My name is Nang Pe, and I live in Ga Naing Nge West village. I have three children, and my husband is Khun Lan. We...
Jun 9, 2023
community-led - economic development - female leaders - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - womensempowerment - zambia
Meet Janet Nyoni
Meet Janet Nyoni, Program Manager for People’s Action Forum, Shanta’s implementing partner organization in Zambia. How long have you...
May 23, 2023
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Nang No and her Tofu Business
Nang No, a 33-year-old mother from Htee Kan Laung is one of five family members with only an elementary education. Her three children are...
Dec 22, 2022
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Zambia Expansion Update: Remembering The Main Thing
Two weeks ago, Shanta signed an MOU with the People’s Action Forum (PAF), a local, non-profit development organization in Zambia. This...
Nov 10, 2022
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Women’s Leadership Success in Pauk
Khin Mar Myint, a 42-year-old woman with a 6th grade education, lives in Aung Si Thar village in Pauk Township. Her family's main business...
Aug 18, 2022
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2021 Impact Report
We are eager to share the results of Shanta's hard work this year, in collaboration with Muditar, all of our village partners, and you,...
Jun 9, 2022
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Becoming a Village Nurse Midwife
Nang Thein Oat grew up in Pin Laung Township in Southern Shan State. She went to school through 10th grade but struggled to pass her state...
Mar 8, 2022
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Empower a Woman, and You Change the World Forever!
"When you educate a girl, there is a ripple effect that goes beyond what you would get from a normal investment…When you educate a girl,...