Foxglove is an Australian charity supporting sustainable
women and girl projects in the developing world
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Addressing the face and the heart of poverty
“The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of woman who are valued.” – Michelle…
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Cleaning up Cambodia’s canals
“I am not trying to be a hero. But work together with others. Anyone who wants to join us –…
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How self-help groups are breaking the poverty mindset
“I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.” ― Socrates At Foxglove, we are keen to make…
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Why is Foxglove working in Cambodia?
People often ask about the connection between Foxglove and Cambodia. How did it start? Is it luck or strategy or…
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Why keeping girls in school matters
“…overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a…
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The coming together of the old and the young
Do you ever wonder about the generation gap experienced in the West? The all too often separation of the young…
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Reflections on Rwanda by Jenny Lenard
It’s 4am here in Rwanda and this seems to be my wake up and think time here – so before the…
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Why Rwanda?
Why Rwanda? It’s a reasonable question. Most people aren’t even exactly sure where to find Rwanda…somewhere in Africa. But Rwanda…
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Reflections on India – Courage in the Slums of Chennai
It has been a week that I have been home now. Time taken to resettle and find my feet again,…
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Thoughts on Women’s Equality Day
There are times when I find it hard to believe that we’re still giving a headline to a news story…
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Remembering Rwanda
I remember my first visit to Rwanda. My flight descending through the mid-morning clouds and seeing the country for the…
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Birds Nest 2017 Impact Report
It’s REPORT CARD time. It’s almost the end of financial year and time to look at what has happened in…
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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…
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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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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…
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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.
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…
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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….
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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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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
