Foxglove is an Australian charity supporting sustainable
women and girl projects in the developing world
Our Stories
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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Foxglove Movie Fundraiser – Downton Abbey
Calling all Downton Abbey fans! We’re sure you are just as excited as we are about the long-awaited movie coming…
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Foxglove is on the move…in the 2019 Perth City to Surf
Foxglove is on the move…. in the 2019 City to Surf Fun Run! The best part is, YOU can join…
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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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This Christmas give a gift that lasts forever
Buy a Christmas gift that lasts forever. When you purchase a Foxglove gift card you support one woman into a self help group for life.
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Twenty Reasons to Believe
Foxglove’s first book, Twenty Reasons to Believe, is available now. It’s a book about the impact of the Self Help…
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Our Story in The West
The West published an article after interviewing Kelly about the Foxglove Project. It’s a good read about who we are…
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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
