by Rebecca Gallogly Wedu mentor, Thailand A few years ago, I was looking back at my journals from high school. I chuckled while reading excerpts written by my younger self which today I would interpret as ranging from profoundly trivial to remarkably insightful. And I recalled all...
Introducing our new series dedicated to Wedu Rising Stars' achievements...
NEW YORK CITY, NY– September 24, 2014 – Wedu excitedly announced its commitment to be part of a movement to create global change. As part of the annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), Wedu commits to unlocking the leadership potential of 1,000 female Rising Stars in Asia over...
Mario Ferro, Wedu’s co-founder is taking on a new exciting opportunity, playing host to a discussion centered on Innovative Investments in Education. This should come as no surprise as Wedu is preparing to launch our Future Income Sharing Agreement (FISA), an innovative financial support option...
by Ly Chhay Loem Rising Star, Cambodia I met Wedu the first time in March 2012 in a workshop in my community through Khmer Youth Association in Cambodia, the organization that I joined since I was 16. At the workshop I met founders of Wedu, Mari Sawai...
Last week the Wedu team presented to the members of NEEDeed. NEEDeed is a non-profit organization that connects qualified volunteer professionals (typically from the expatriate community) with local non-profit organizations that require expertise in a certain field (to learn more about NEEDeed visit their website:...
[caption id="attachment_1832" align="alignleft" width="281"] Rising Star Phearong with Mentor Marica[/caption] Phearong is an incredible young woman from Kampong Cham province in Cambodia. She comes from a rural village and is the youngest of five children: the first to attend university. In the past year I have...
Role models are individuals to look up to, listen to and learn from. However, having a role model in your life does not mean you should follow all the steps they have taken. Rather you take the opportunity to listen to their experiences and advice...
[caption id="attachment_1568" align="alignleft" width="150"] Phearong, Wedu's Rising Star from Cambodia[/caption] We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Global Mentoring Walk Bangkok on 16 November 2013! The Global Mentoring Walk Bangkok highlights the importance of women’s leadership and accelerates the impact of women leaders through mentoring. As Co-founder...
In December 2012, Wedu launched its first fundraising efforts through the Glory Gospel Choir Singers' concerts in Japan, in partnership with Tate Corporation in Japan....