Pardada Pardadi Educational Society (PPES) improves the lives of girls in rural India.

It uplifts and empowers girls from the poorest sections of society by providing free education and vocational training, and thus creates a new generation of self-reliant and educated girls who will break the cycle of poverty in the region.

Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Girls on the Run is a transformational learning program for 8 to 13 year-old girls. We teach life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. 

Girls Learn International®, Inc. gives American girls a voice in the movement for universal girls’ education.

Girls Learn International®, Inc. (GLI) pairs American middle and high school-based chapters with international partner schools in countries where girls have traditionally been denied access to education.

October 4, 2012: Here's a round-up of nine thought-provoking (and sometimes shocking) women-related blog posts and articles I've stumbled upon recently. Two are by one of my favourite feminist bloggers Soraya Chemaly.

I've included an excerpt from each to give you a taste of the content. Click on the headlines to go to the full stories. Find 13 more in the same vein here.