The British High Commission, Colombo, has partnered with Advocating the Rights of Children to support the GRACE Campaign on the empowerment of the girl child in the Maldives. GRACE helps Girls build Resilience, Aspirations, Capabilities and Empowerment, and equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary for further study and employment. GRACE will also actively empower girls by building their confidence to navigate social, cultural, economic and gender barriers.
An agreement was signed between ARC and the British High Commission today, to formalize the partnership for a duration of 8 months. Through this partnership, ARC aims to invest in girls through practical skills development sessions to increase their capacity to compete for scholarships and job opportunities, and to enter careers that are non-traditional and that involve decision-making roles. The project also includes a campaign-specific website, information sessions for parents, as well as a media campaign to raise awareness on the importance of the women’s empowerment.
ARC wishes to express sincere appreciation to the British High Commission for their generous support and commitment to promoting the rights of children in the Maldives. It is ARC’s hope that through projects such as the GRACE Campaign, gender stereotypes that exist in the Maldivian society can be reduced, and a foundation be laid for establishing a more conducive environment for women to make a bigger contribution to the national development of the country.