Hey fam! 🌟 At this year's Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, President Xi Jinping announced a fresh wave of support for women's empowerment worldwide. We're talking a $10 million pledge to the United Nations over the next five years – that's some serious commitment! 💰🤝
So, why does this matter? Simple: these funds will back grassroots programs, tech training, health initiatives, and leadership workshops designed to lift women up in every corner of the globe. Imagine more digital skills bootcamps in rural South Asia, health camps in Southeast Asian archipelagos, and sustainable biz projects from Nairobi's Maasai plains to Dhaka's urban hubs. 🌏
Nkoile Selina, founder of the Nashipai Maasai Community Project and UNESCO laureate, says this boost is a game-changer. "This support fuels our work training Maasai women as eco-entrepreneurs and community leaders," she shares. "With extra resources, we can scale up clean-energy initiatives and digital classrooms, giving women tools to thrive in a tech-driven world." 🚀💡
For young changemakers across South and Southeast Asia – from startup founders in Bengaluru to social activists in Jakarta – this pledge is a reminder that global partnerships can spark local revolutions. When funds flow and ideas connect, today's grassroots movements become tomorrow's success stories. Ready to see more women rise? Let’s keep the convo going! 💬🙌
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UNESCO laureate on Xi's support for global women's development
cgtn.com
