Bina Roy Partners in Development Programme - BRPID
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The Bina Roy Partners in Development Programme (BRPID) encourages international solidarity and partnerships between IFUW federations and associations. Its primary goal is to support projects empowering women and girls through education and leadership development.

In 2007 donor contributions help pay the IFUW membership fees of national affiliates in more than 30 countries. This enabled these groups to keep and invest an equivalent sum on local projects. In this way, the BRPID programme works for the advancement of women and girls while enabling groups of women graduates throughout the world to be part of IFUW - making IFUW a truly global organization.  

2008 Current Projects
Argentina New project: "Rescue of the Girl Child in Street Peril" - an initiative based in Rosario, a town of more then one million inhabitants, where an estimated 400 children live on the streets and in back alleys.
Bangladesh
Health, education and vocational project for women and children living in a disadvantaged rural community. Emphasis on primary education, literacy courses and tailoring skills.
Bulgaria Promoting Gender Education in Central Europe - special emphasis on the advancement of women in higher education in Bulgaria.
Cameroon

Project to encourage and help physically disabled girls to develop self-esteem and economic independence..

Costa Rica

Expansion of community dental clinic and oral health education programme for elementary school pupils and their teachers.

Egypt

"Business Training for Young People".  Specialised training programme to encourage and aid young female graduates starting small businesses.

El Salvador

Multi-function clinic, providing medical, dental, clinical laboratory and pharmaceutical services to the urban poor of San Salvador.

Georgia

Integration and income generation project for refugee women and women with physical disabilities.

India Empowerment of Women in Indian Society: Career and Professional Counselling Courses for women living in poverty.
Kenya New project: Women for Peace. Project to unite and empower women, following the post-election violence in Kenya.
Mexico Urban community shelter for battered women and community self-help workshops, focusing on violence prevention, health, education, income generation, social & legal assistance.

Nepal

Special library and reading room for women and girls in central Kathmandu.

Nigeria

Continuation of skills training project in dressmaking and beadwork, helping young women develop small businesses and improve their economic circumstances.

Pakistan New project: Participation in the "Adopt a School Programme" of the Pakistan Government..
Philippines Multi-part project, encompassing income-generation, literacy, medical and physical development activities, and working with community leaders in disadvantaged areas of Manila.
Romania Project concentrating on the moral and cultural education of young people and their obligations to society.
Russia Research project looking at best practice policies for working mothers in the private and public sector.
Rwanda New project: Guidance and career counselling for girls.
Samoa New project: Provision of a hospital library for children at the National Hospital of Samoa.
Sierra Leone Scholarship programme for girls at the primary, secondary and tertiary level.
Thailand Informal education project for women and children, offering courses in health care, education, career development, leadership development, consumer awareness and Thai culture.
Tonga New project: Adovcacy training workshops for women leaders.
Turkey

Basic Education and Skills Training for Women Living in Rural Areas.

Uganda New project: Support for Teenage Mothers - training courses with particular focus on health care, child welfare, parenting skills and income generating skills.
Zimbabwe

National scholarship programme for girls and young women in government schools.