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“You shouldn’t play with cars because you are a girl.”
Tue, September 20, 2022
Education Equity
“You shouldn’t play with cars because you are a girl. You must play with your dolls. They are preparing us to be mothers rather than to find jobs!”
Read moreTaking time to reflect on the sea
Tue, September 6, 2022
Chile program
More than five thousand people enjoyed the activities of Puerto de Ideas Biobio Festival 2022, held in late August for the first time in Chile.
Read moreAdvances in protection of rarest most threatened landscapes in Chile
Tue, August 23, 2022
Environmental Resilience
Last year, Tierra Austral and the owners of the Parque La Giganta property joined together to permanently protect 228 hectares of beautiful landscape by entering into a Derecho Real de Conservación agreement. La Giganta is located in the Panquehue commune, near San Felipe, comprising the Mediterranean habitat that is Tierra Austral’s highest ecological priority.
Read moreMenstrual hygiene program designed to increase girls school attendance
Wed, August 17, 2022
Education Equity
According to UNESCO, in sub-Saharan Africa, one in ten girls do not attend school during their menstrual period – which according to some estimates, equals 20 per cent of school time lost in a year.
Read moreAustralians voice concerns over growing mental health pressure points
Tue, July 26, 2022
Australia program
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on us all, with outbreaks and lockdowns disrupting people’s lives. Education systems, social interactions, job losses and housing affordability are just some of the drivers for the high rates of mental illness and psychological toll, particularly on young Australians.
Read moreAn inspiring coalition that will guide Ukraine's reconstruction
Thu, July 7, 2022
Natural Resource Governance
RISE Ukraine, a new coalition of Ukrainian organizations and international partners, was launched this week at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Lugano, Switzerland, with inaugural funding from the BHP Foundation.
Read moreRevitalizing Indigenous language for current and future generations
Wed, June 15, 2022
Canada program
Language is the fundamental way Indigenous peoples share their knowledge, communicate their understanding of the world and connect with their spirituality. Evidence suggests that language plays a critical role in Indigenous peoples’ well-being, including their mental health and sense of community belonging.
Read moreIndigenous Governance Awards celebrating Indigenous-led excellence
Fri, June 10, 2022
Australia program
The winners and highly commended organizations of the 2022 Indigenous Governance Awards were announced on Wednesday 8 June at a ceremony in Sydney. The BHP Foundation has a long standing association with the Awards since their inception in 2005.
Read more3500 students in Chile to access computer science education
Fri, May 13, 2022
Chile program
To give children every opportunity to succeed in the 21st century, they need computer science.
Read moreMina's second chance for a brighter future
Tue, April 19, 2022
Education Equity
Mina Devi is boldly taking her second chance at education and working towards a brighter future.
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