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March 8th 2017, launching of the guidebook The World of Women Switzerland
/in News English pll_5873f176c1991 /by Women in Action WorldwideInterview with Le Petit Journal
/in News English /by Women in Action WorldwideLe Petit Journal, a french magazine for expatriates, interviewed Carin Salerno, author of The World of Women Myanmar. Check out the article here!
Order your travelogue: The World of Women Myanmar
/in News English /by Women in Action WorldwideGet a new insight into Myanmar, with an unprecedented travel guide and joins us on a journey of fascinating encounters with courageous and inspiring women. The World of Women Myanmar was successfully launched at the Chatrium Hotel in Yangon on 26 November 2016, together with most of the women of the book and 100 invited […]
Mark your calendar: Myanmar Travelogue Book Launch
/in News English /by Women in Action WorldwideWe are launching the World of Women Myanmar on Saturday 26 November at the Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon. We cordially invite you to a breakfast talk with the 30 women whose stories are featured in the travelogue, with the author, Carin Salerno and the photographer, Giuseppe Salerno. You can RSVP by e-mail us at myanmar@womeninactionworldwide.org
Coming soon in November: The World of Women Myanmar
/in English /by Women in Action WorldwideAfter our adventure in Tanzania, meet the 34 incredible women whose life story and determination shape what is today, Myanmar. From the woman who owns a precious stone mine in Mogok to the national acclaimed rock singer in Yangon; these stories will keep you reading until the very last page. Take a sneak peek and […]
Swiss farmer with a vision
/in Non classé English pll_573f876600b68 /by Women in Action WorldwideMélanie Ramser and her husband moved to organic farming. WaW team has met them on their Horbermatt farm in canton of Bern. The report will be published in “The World of Women Switzerland” in March 2017.
The woman whose cheek was kissed by Aung San Suu Kyi
/in Non classé English pll_56e57899c01a0 /by Women in Action WorldwideIn the deep South of Myanmar, on an island of the Myeik archipelago, the WaW team has met with the woman whose cheek was kissed by Aung San Suu Kyi. You will discover her story in the book The World of Women Myanmar that will be published in autumn 2016.
Chocolate workshop with Geraldine Müller Maras, best Woman Chocolate Chef in the World
/in Non classé English pll_56d389a48bf9f /by Women in Action WorldwideChocolate workshop at Maison Cailler (CH) with wonderful Geraldine Muller Maras, nominated in 2015 as best woman chocolate cheffe in the world.
Conference in Confignon (Geneva) February 4th 2016
/in Non classé English pll_568bebd2b6dc1 /by Women in Action WorldwideElisabeth Thorens will present the book “The World of Women Tanzania” in Confignon (Geneva) Thursday February 4th 2016 Salle communale de Confignon, chemin Sous-le-Clos 32
Our reporter at Tristan’s chocolate factory (CH)
/in Non classé English pll_5669f7178a555 /by Women in Action Worldwide