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KIT International

Locality: Belair, South Australia, Australia

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25.01.2022 Experts fear the pandemic may set gender equality back decades. In the article below, seven women explain the struggles it has brought and their hopes for the future. Photo credit: Rachel Glasby | The Silk Road, for KIT International, Uganda, 2019 FREE TO READ:... https://www.theguardian.com//from-hunger-to-abuse-how-covi See more

23.01.2022 In what continues to be one of the most challenging years in our history, we are so proud that our reach and impact continues to grow for women, girls and newborns around the world. Thank you to our Australian and global partners for championing our key health, education and livelihood initiatives. #Kitcommunity ##localimpact #globalimpact #partnership Graphic: @svelte_studios

23.01.2022 For every dollar that men make, women earn just 77 cents. This gap is even wider for women who are mothers. Supporting women and mothers to achieve sustainable livelihoods and demanding #EqualPay is the responsibility of all people. After all, "women's rights are human rights" - Hillary Clinton... #EqualPayDay #WomensRights #GenderEquality #Motherhood Photo Credit: Rachel Glasby | The Silk Road for KIT International 2018, India.

23.01.2022 "Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing" - Teddy Roosevelt Happy #InternationdalDayOfCharity, this photo was taken at a women's health awareness session in Bangalore during our 2018 field trip to India #womanhood #health #awareness #Impact #charity... Photo Credit: Rachel Glasby | The Silk Road for KIT International India, 2018.

21.01.2022 We are sending a big thank you to the wonderful Lisa, who recently participated in our Kits at Home initiative! Lisa told us that she enjoyed assembling the birthing kits and that she is sending thoughts of love and hope to all of the women who receive them Find out how you can get involved by following this link: https://www.bkfa.org.au/get-involved/kitsathome/ ... #TestimonialTuesday #KitsAtHome #KitCommunity

20.01.2022 Sustainable livelihoods are much more than sources of income for women; they are meaningful, they are satisfying and they enable individuals and communities to meet their needs both now and into the future. They support resilience and allow women and their families to cope when faced with unforeseen shocks or stresses. Now, more than ever, women and girls need our help to achieve meaningful and satisfying livelihoods. #Livelihoods #KitCommunity #Sustainability #Impact

20.01.2022 Supporting women to achieve meaningful, satisfying and resilient livelihoods is essential for a transformed world benefitting not only them, but their families and communities as well! Over 60% of the submissions into our Innovation Challenge are initiatives that focus on improving livelihood opportunities for women and girls. Some focus on skill development, some on enhancing networks and others on time-saving technologies. We can't wait to see these intiatives grow! #inn...ovation #challenge #womeninbusiness #livelihoods #generationequality #sustainability #transformedworld Photo Credit: Rachel Glasby | The Silk Road for KIT International 2018, India.

20.01.2022 We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our Australian and global partners for their gift of time and financial support over the past 12 months. Your contribution makes a world of difference to women, newborns and young women in our #kitcommunity. If you would like to make a donation before 30 June, please visit our website. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. https://www.bkfa.org.au/get-involved/donate/... #ThankfulThursday #givewhatyoucan #grateful

19.01.2022 The first stage of our Global Innovation Challenge is coming to a close and what a journey it has been so far! We have received submissions from 606 teams in 57 different countries all with unique, interesting and inspiring solutions Preparation for stage two is underway and we could not be more excited for the journey ahead! #kitcommunity #innovation #sustainability #impact #change... Photo Credit: Rachel Glasby | The Silk Road for KIT International, Ethiopia 2019

19.01.2022 Not all that long ago, before lockdown began, the Year 12 students at St Mary's College teamed up with Zonta Club of Mt Barker to host a kit assembly day! We couldn't think of a better way to end a crazy year! Congratulations to the students on making it through and finishing school A big thank you to students, Taite and Sabrina, for providing us with an insight into their kit experience:... "During our Birthing Kit assembly session, we were extremely grateful to practically contribute to making a change. Collaborating with Zonta volunteers enabled us to appreciate the incredible work that the organisation does for women both locally and internationally. As a class, it was amazing to become involved in the final product, rather than detached fundraising. As young women, we feel extremely connected to Zonta's goals and the many initiatives they undertake. Zonta has inspired us to reflect on the amount of support pregnant women receive in developed countries compared to those who are less fortunate, deepening our understanding of the lack of federal support for such individuals. We have learnt many valuable lessons from their incredible work, and we feel so lucky to have been involved! After meeting the faces of the Zonta team, we feel that other schools would greatly benefit from involving themselves with such an incredible organisation, and to learn of the awe-inspiring work they do for so many." #volunteer #friends #FlashbackFriday #motherhood #community

19.01.2022 Thanks to the wonderful team at Bowden Print Group for brightening up our flyers

19.01.2022 Did you know that, during the initial phase of the pandemic, temporary school closures impacted 91% of students across the globe leaving 1.6 billion children out of school? (United Nations) Ensuring inclusive and quality education for all and promoting lifelong learning is one of the key #GlobalGoals - education opens up a world of opportunity for all people and is essential to escaping the poverty cycle. #InternationalLiteracyDay is a reminder that we must not let the pandem...ic overshadow our efforts to better global education. Instead, we must scale them up and protect the future of all people #EducationForAll #SDG4 #QualityEducation #GlobalGoals Photo Credit: Rachel Glasby | The Silk Road for KIT International 2018, India.

16.01.2022 A beautiful moment captured in the Kalvarayan Hills, India during our 2018 field trip #flashbackfriday #motherhood #womanhood #childhood... Photo Credit: Rachel Glasby | The Silk Road for KIT International 2018 India

16.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday to last year when we celebrated 20 years since the first Birthing Kits were assembled and sent to women around the world! #TBT #throwback #Humanitarian4Her #KitCommunity

16.01.2022 To meet the increasing demand for our Clean Birth Kits, we are proud to be working with Orana Australia Ltd to create opportunities for South Australians living with a disability. Kits assembled by Orana employees like Monica, Maria and Chloe (pictured) now deliver twice the impact for the local and global community. #kitcommunity #socialimpact #maternalhealthmatters

14.01.2022 Education is one of the most powerful tools that we have to spark positive change. At KIT International we believe that access to quality education is essential for women and girls' empowerment. In collaboration with our global partners, we provide learning opportunities in response to local needs, with a focus on women and girls participation. ... Education is embedded in our programming at every level, whether by raising awareness of womens rights, developing the capacity of the workforce or equipping girls with the knowledge and skills to take charge of their lives. #Education #GlobalGoals #Goal4 #KitCommunity

14.01.2022 Collaboration is a key element of our work here at KIT International. The dedication of our global partners and our Australian supporters is absolutely essential in our journey to make motherhood safer. So, from our global partners to you, thank you for continuing to support us, for engaging with us and for dedicating your time to help women & girls! #SafeMotherhood #KitCommunity #TransformedWorld #motivationmonday #thankyou

13.01.2022 Our wonderful partner, Think Humanity, distributing clean birth kits and mosquito nets to expectant mothers in Uganda Collaborting with organisations who work within their communities and respond to local needs is a key component of our clean birth kit initiative. Without them, this work would not be possible #community #safemotherhood #peoplepower #humanity

13.01.2022 That #FridayFeeling Photo Credit: Rachel Glasby | The Silk Road for KIT International, Ethiopia, 2019.

12.01.2022 We are so excited to have people packing clean birth kits within their communities again! This photo was taken during a KIT Event at St Ursula's College in Yeppoon, Queensland Whether as an individual, a family or a group - we provide opportunities for everyone to get involved! kit.org.au/get-involved

11.01.2022 Sadly, 295,000 women die every year from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, and close to 2.5 million babies die within their first month of life. This is preventable. This is why we exist. We are dedicated to supporting girls, women and their families in their efforts to realise better health, especially throughout adolescence and motherhood. This means working with partners and communities to identify local issues that are linked to poor health and suppo...rting long-term solutions that optimise womens health and well-being. #universalhealthcare #safemotherhood #community #SDG3 #globalgoals

11.01.2022 Today is a very exciting day for our team, as we launch our new brand and embark on a new era of transformation for women and girls around the world! We can't wait for you to explore our new website and join our movement! https://www.kit.org.au/... #KIT #knowledge #innovation #transformation #kitcommunity

10.01.2022 Kits at Home is our COVID-safe activity designed to boost well-being, social connection, and sense of purpose. Every clean birth kit you assemble has the power to save the life of a mother and her baby. Make a global impact for women and newborns, all from the comfort of home join our #kitcommunity today. https://www.kit.org.au/get-involved#birthingkit

09.01.2022 The effects of volunteering on your mortality and your longevity are about as strong as eating six or more servings of fruit and vegetables a day volunteering is definitely one the things that you can do for your health Science Journalist & Author, Marta Zaraska Banksia Park International High School, July 2020 #volunteering #kitcommunity #FridayFeeling

07.01.2022 The wonderful women of the Zonta Club of Macarthur Inc showing us that it is possible to socialise, social distance and contribute to social impact all at the same time! Follow their lead www.kit.org.au/get-involved#birthingkit #FridayFeeling #volunteer #socialdistancing #socialgood #kitcommunity

07.01.2022 Question - if the Pinard Horn (pictured above) is kind of an instrument, does that mean that unborn babies are kind of musicians? Photo Credit: Rachel Glasby | The Silk Road for KIT International 2019 Uganda #Womanhood #Motherhood #MusicToMyEars #Midwife

06.01.2022 The second stage of our Global Innovation Challenge is coming to a close next week and our team is working hard to prepare the mentorship prorgram that we will take winners through. The 10 week course will be conducted online and will involve 17 professional mentors with an abundance of expertise Stay tuned to hear more about the talented teams involved & their innovative solutions that support women and girls ... #innovation #challenge #mentor #socialimpact #transformedworld Photo Credit: Rachel Glasby | The Silk Road for KIT International 2019, Ethiopia.

05.01.2022 Here is a #throwback from our 2019 field visit to Uganda! At BKFA we really value the partnerships that we have with organisations in the field, meaningful collaboration is a key component of our work! #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #Partnership #Community

04.01.2022 We are thrilled to welcome BAE the label to the KIT+ family! Thank you for joining our movement to help women and young girls access better health, education and meaningful employment. You can join our campaign and become a KIT+ supporter by visiting our new website. https://www.kit.org.au/get-involved#kitplus... #WomensHealth #MaternalHealth #KitPlus #KitCommunity

04.01.2022 Just some of the sweet babies born to mothers using clean birth kits packed by our Australian volunteers Photo from global partner, Redefined Ministries International DRC. How's that for #MotivationMonday?... #volunteer #smile #baby #motherhoodmoments #socialimpact

03.01.2022 Did you know that 26% of health facilities do not have basic access to water supply? And that 43% of facilities do not have hand hygiene stations at the point of care? Health care workers are the unsung heroes of everyday life, yet they often have to work in conditions that put their lives and the lives of those they care for at risk, simply due to low quality water supply, sanitation and hygiene facilities. Simple things like gloves, soap and sterile equipment, as included ...in our Clean Birth Kits, can support cleaner environments and help health care workers promote #patientsafety. Check out the following link and find out how you can contribute to making #safemotherhood universal. https://www.kit.org.au/get-involved#birthingkit #WorldPatientSafetyDay #Water #Sanitation #Hygiene #HealthHeroes

02.01.2022 Sometimes the simplest things can have the greatest impact. Now, more than ever, we must focus on helping mothers and newborns in under-resourced settings to stay healthy and safe. Volunteering your time to pack Clean Birth Kits at Home is just one way to do this Click the link in our bio and find out how you can get involved today #volunteer #motherhood #womensupportingwomen

02.01.2022 "Breastfeeding provides every child with the best possible start in life. It delivers health, nutritional and emotional benefits to both children and mothers. And it forms part of a sustainable food system. But while breastfeeding is a natural process, it is not always easy. Mothers need support both to get started and to sustain breastfeeding. - Henrietta H. Fore @unicef, & Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus, @who. Anytime, anywhere - we must support mothers to breastfeed #wor...ldbreastfeedingweek #breastfeeding #flashbackfriday #motherhood Photo Credit: Rachel Glasby | @thesilkroad_ for KIT International 2019, Uganda.

01.01.2022 Finding motivation on a Monday is not hard when we get to hear stories like this from the field This video was sent to us by our global partner, Future Warriors Project, who provide our clean birth kits to women in remote villages of Tanzania. Find out how you can contribute to this initiative by clicking the link in our bio ... #MotivationMonday #KitCommunity #SafeMotherhood"