4/4 And a special thanks to the artists whose work graced the background of such a meaningful day. Corinne Wasmuht, Pathfinder, 2002 | @PetzelGallery | Photo credit: Heinz Pelz. Asta Gröting, Acker, 2012

3/4 A heartfelt thanks to @AlbertinaMuseum for opening its doors & guiding our graduates through the museum after the ceremony—a thoughtful gesture to mark their achievement. With gratitude to our implementing partners @diakonieAT & to @bkagvat for making this project possible.

2/4 These courageous women completed a 10-week journey of growth and transformation—not only for themselves, but for their families & communities & we couldn’t be prouder!

1/4 Last week, we had the honour of hosting the latest MotherSchools cohort at the Albertina Modern (@AlbertinaMuseum) in the heart of Vienna. A space that celebrates art, culture, and now — the strength and dedication of mothers who are at the heart of their families.

3/3 A heartfelt thanks and appreciation goes to our steadfast partners, base Graz. This project was made possible through the generous support of the Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs.

2/3 . the brave graduates reflected on their learnings from the last 10 weeks, acknowledging their own growth & development on preventing & combatting gender-based violence, in the home & in the community. We cheer for you as you take this knowledge & share it with your networks

1/3 “Security starts at home & peace starts at home. But love is unbalanced by power. Gender-based violence is the silent pandemic that affects us all & we must do more.” — @EditSchlaffer, Founder & Chair, Women without Borders. At our latest Women Know How graduation in Graz.

3/3 A heartfelt thanks for sharing your stories and experiences. This project is made possible through the generous support of the Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs.

2/3 A big thank you to our local implementing partners Die Nachbarinnen for a fantastic collaboration, the Urania for hosting the graduation on Monday, and to the graduates for their courage and hard work over recent months.

1/3 Hats off to our ‘Women Know How’ programme graduates in Vienna who are now a part of a growing network of confident women committed to ending cycles of gender-based violence across Austria.

4/4 . as well as cultivating strength and resilience within their families and communities. 💪🌟. The ongoing MotherSchools project in India is funded by the L’Oréal Fund for Women.

3/4 . powerful experience-sharing and deeper learning. In the coming months, the newly trained Teachers and Notetakers will be preparing to lead their own sessions, supporting their groups in recognising and building up their own safeguarding potential.

2/4 This milestone workshop – implemented by our wonderful partners Fourth Wave Foundation – marks the first time local trainers have led a ToT in MotherSchools history! By harnessing the grassroots knowledge and strong leadership of these local trainers, the workshop fostered.

1/4 📚 MotherSchools India Training of the Teachers Workshop | Four former MotherSchools Teachers in India recently stepped into new roles as Trainers, leading a two-day ToT workshop with 20 new Teachers and Notetakers for the fifth round of MotherSchools in Kerala.

At our latest Open House Talk, writer & historian @BlomPhilipp contemplated “the end of the West as a European challenge”. He reflected on how states that remain committed to liberal democracy & human rights can survive & thrive in our new world order.

4/4 The ongoing MotherSchools projects in Bangladesh, India, and Zanzibar are funded by the L’Oréal Fund for Women.

3/4 🔜 Stay tuned for more updates on the individual MotherSchools implementations throughout the year. Special thanks to our wonderful partners Fourth Wave Foundation, @manusherjonno, @Zayedesa for their ongoing dedication and support! 🌟

2/4 With both new and experienced Teachers & Notetakers in attendance, it was a dynamic session for sharing previous experiences, exploring common challenges, & exchanging effective strategies for MS groups. A wonderful opportunity for cross-cultural learning and connection! 🌎📚

1/4 WwB recently hosted a Global MotherSchools Training with Teachers & Notetakers from Bangladesh, India, & Zanzibar, along with the WwB team in Austria. Over 50 participants joined the online workshop to further explore the MS curriculum and how to adapt it to local contexts.

3/3 MotherSchools in Hessen are funded by Hessen – aktiv für Demokratie und gegen Extremismus.