June 20 marks the World Refugee Day. Oppression, persecution and war create refugees which largely affects women and children. They are running to escape fighting, human rights abuses, terror and…

Mae Hong Son, Thailand- The WEAVE (Women’s Education for Advancement and Empowerment) Foundation will launch and unveil its Mae Hong Son Fair Trade Showroom on Wednesday May 2, 2012 from…

by Mitos Urgel, WEAVE Executive Director The month of March is indeed a very busy time at WEAVE. Every March 8 on the occasion of International Women's Day, we commemorate…

By Mitos Urgel, Executive Director, WEAVE Foundation On March 8, 2012, WEAVE Foundation celebrated women around the world for International Women's Day. Together with our refugee community partners, simultaneous peace…

In solidarity with the rest of the women in the world, WEAVE in cooperation with the Karenni National Women's Organization (KNWO) in Karenni Site 1 and Site2, Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP), Women Study Program (WSP), Karenni Further Studies Program (KnFSP) and Karen women refugee artisans in Umpiem Mai celebrates International Women's Day during the month of March to mark the economic, political, and social achievements of women.