by Milena Fraccari | May 17, 2024 | Heartivist Of The Week
In South Africa, the daily challenges faced by people with disabilities are both numerous and daunting. From limited physical access to public spaces to deeply ingrained societal stereotypes, the barriers are immense. For those living in the townships, poverty...
by Milena Fraccari | May 10, 2024 | Empowerment of Women and Girls, ShiftHappens
Location: NIGERIA Beneficiaries: visually impaired women The Project “Break the Bias” is a transformative initiative crafted to bridge the gap experienced by visually impaired women in acquiring fundamental skills necessary for navigating today’s...
by Milena Fraccari | May 3, 2024 | Heartivist Of The Week
“You trusted me. With your grant you encouraged me in continuing a work that now is international, you showed me that what I was doing was important, nonetheless the difficulties. You help me to find the ways to carry on.” – Stefania Prandi Stefania Prandi is an...
by Milena Fraccari | Aug 26, 2022 | Heartivist Of The Week
“When teachers and students work authentically together to promote early literacy in communities that are underserved and under-resourced, they can help equalize education for all children.” Chris McGilvery is an educator, connector, and kindness crusader. He...
by Milena Fraccari | Feb 17, 2022 | ShiftHappens
It was nearly ten years ago when I found myself at a crossroads. After years of monastic life – the only world I had known as an adult – I felt a pull in my heart that it was time to move on. I didn’t know what the future held, but I knew that I had grown...