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Safe Motherhood, Shared Responsibility

February 12, 2026 No Comments

For Nang Win Kyi, childbirth was once filled with fear, uncertainty, and financial strain. Today, it tells a different story; one of preparation,

New Women’s Self-Help Groups Taking Root in Zambia

January 23, 2026 No Comments

Working Together Beyond financial support, these groups create a space for learning and connection. Women share ideas about health, livelihoods, leadership, and family well-being, often

Khai Goes to Whitman

January 5, 2026 No Comments

Witman Panel In December, Shanta’s Global Program Manager, Khai, was invited to participate with a team to teach a one-week intensive class at Whitman College

Unlocking the True Potential of Women’s Leadership

December 2, 2025 No Comments

Until just a few years ago, Nan Khan Raim never imagined herself sitting in a village meeting, let alone speaking up, managing funds, or helping

Small Library, Big Impact: A Village’s Path to Confidence and Connection

November 12, 2025 No Comments

Nestled in the quiet hills of Taunggyi Township, Ham Phoe Pay Village is home to about 500 people across 100 households. Life here revolves around

Building Local Capacity: Empowering Villagers to Lead

October 29, 2025 No Comments

Building local capacity is one of the foundational concepts in Shanta Village Partners’ six-year Village Partnership Model. It reflects our belief that lasting