Foxglove is an Australian charity supporting sustainable
women and girl projects in the developing world
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Focus Cambodia – the beginning
Have you ever wondered why the Foxglove Project supports the Focus Cambodia project? Like so many things, it all comes…
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Rwanda – the other side of COVID
Late last month, life in Rwanda was returning to its new form of normal. People were returning to working life…
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Why the focus of international development needs to start with women
With the rise of technology, social media and globalisation have arrived stories of poverty and international crises bringing us ever closer…
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COVID-19 Chennai Appeal Update
As Australia looks forward to plans that will reconnect people and kickstart our economy, countries like India continue to agonise about…
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A tribute to Lesley Hewett
It’s been a tough patch for Foxglove in many ways across the first half of 2020. In most respects we’re…
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Standing Up Against Racism
A foxglove is a plant; it’s hardy, resilient & as it grows, it shades and protects other plants in the…
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Why give to overseas aid?
Australia is one of the most desirable holiday destinations on the planet with sites like the Great Barrier Reef, Ayer’s…
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Treating ‘Donor Frustration’ – The Top 5 Questions for Charity Donors
I have heard the term ‘donor fatigue’ in recent years. It’s a reference to people struggling to cope with the…
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Help the women of Rwanda survive this crisis
The COVID-19 crisis is creating uncertainty for everyone, but the effects are potentially devastating for the women we support in…
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Progress on gender equality: International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, provides a great opportunity to look at equality, more specifically gender equality, in the Developing World.
Equality is most simply explained as “the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities”. Simple enough right? But it’s actually a lot more difficult to address.
What is women’s empowerment?
What does women’s empowerment really mean? If you want to address poverty, then your best investment is women. It’s true. They’ll…
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Meet a remarkable leader – Mrs Gariyali
“I met Mrs Gariyali online. Yep, it was Facebook! But, the background story is amazing. I had been to Rwanda…
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Stand Against Racism: Remembering Peter Norman
Peter’s Norman was the greatest 200m sprinter Australia has ever seen; and yet, that is not what he is most…
Read More COVID-19 Chennai Appeal Update
As Australia looks forward to plans that will reconnect people and kickstart our economy, countries like India continue to agonise about…
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COVID-19 Chennai Appeal
There is an urgent need to help very poor families survive COVID-19. Foxglove has established the Birds Nest India project…
Read More Progress on gender equality: International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, provides a great opportunity to look at equality, more specifically gender equality, in the Developing World.
Equality is most simply explained as “the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities”. Simple enough right? But it’s actually a lot more difficult to address.
Foxglove Film Fundraiser: Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears
Calling all Miss Fisher fans… join us on the opening weekend for the much-anticipated screening of Miss Fisher and the…
Read More What is women’s empowerment?
What does women’s empowerment really mean? If you want to address poverty, then your best investment is women. It’s true. They’ll…
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This Christmas, give a gift that will change a woman’s life forever.
This Christmas, if you’re looking for a meaningful gift that will change lives, then a Foxglove Gift Card is ideal….
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Meet a remarkable leader – John Kalenzi from AEE Rwanda
John Kalenzi is smart, driven AND compassionate. It’s an unusual combination in a world where many are consumed with personally getting ahead….
Read More Meet a remarkable leader – Mrs Gariyali
“I met Mrs Gariyali online. Yep, it was Facebook! But, the background story is amazing. I had been to Rwanda…
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Be part of something wonderful with the Foxglove Crew
Join us on Sat 26th October for the ‘Foxglove 2020 Sundowner’ at the South Perth Yacht Club. You will hear…
Read MoreGrassroots Rwanda
ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
Women’s Self Help Groups
More than 180,000 women in Rwanda have already joined an SHG and report amazing social, economic and human rights benefits... READ MORE
Birds Nest India
SHELTER:
Slum Homes for Pavement Dwellers
Before the women can access vocational training, take out small loans and start businesses they are required by Government... READ MORE
Focus Cambodia
EDUCATION:
Secondary School Sanitation Project
Poor sanitation in Cambodia is commonplace, up to 80% of people living in rural Cambodia have no access to toilets... READ MORE
