RYTHM Launches Literacy Project in Rural North Bengal to Combat Poverty
RYTHM Foundation and Parinaama Development Foundation embark on a foundational literacy project in North Bengal, India.
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From Poverty to Promise: The Venture Giving Candlemaker Lurdhu Mary a Brighter Future
Learn about the inspiring story of candlemaker Lurdhu Mary from Sri Lanka, whose small business helped ease her family’s financial burden with the help of RYTHM Foundation and the Women’s Development Centre (WDC).
Breaking the shackles of poverty through education in Vietnam
Thi Dien (not her real name) is from the northwestern mountainous province in Vietnam, one of the poorest areas in the country. Many of her schoolmates and friends have dropped out of school to work in the fields or other...
Education is the best tool to break free from the cycle of poverty – Sharon Panimalar, Maharani Camp Alumni
“My name is Sharon Panimalar and I grew up in Rawang, a quiet town located just outside of Kuala Lumpur.
Seen, Heard, Supported: A New Film on RYTHM’s Work with Nepal’s Chepang Community
What does it mean for a community to be seen, heard, and supported? A new short film from RYTHM Foundation and the National Forum for Advocacy Nepal (NAFAN) offers a moving look at this question through the lives of Nepal’s...
4 Reasons Why Inclusive Education for Children is a Powerful Family Wellness Strategy
Find out how inclusive education for children strengthens families and communities by improving access, equity, and long-term opportunities across Southeast Asia.
How STEM Is Powering Women-Led Climate Solutions in Southeast Asia
As climate change intensifies across the region, women-led climate solutions in Southeast Asia are becoming more critical than ever. For hundreds of millions of people, climate change is no longer an abstract concept, but a lived reality shaped by rising...
Sustainable Food Security Solutions: How RYTHM is Supporting Growing Families
With climate change affecting sustainable food security and water supplies, and global hunger on the rise, addressing food insecurity has never been more important. The United Nations estimates that with 673 million people experiencing hunger in 2024, the world could...
Inclusive Nation-Building: How Equitable Access and Inclusive Policies Drive Progress
Inclusive nation-building is often discussed in terms of policies, infrastructure, and economic growth—but at its heart, it’s really about people. It’s about ensuring that everyone has equitable access to education, social protection, and opportunities to thrive. Yet in many parts...
How STEM Is Powering Women-Led Climate Solutions in Southeast Asia
Women-led climate solutions in Southeast Asia are gaining urgency as climate change intensifies across the region. For millions of people, climate change is no longer an abstract issue—it is a daily reality shaped by stronger storms, rising temperatures, and environmental...
Community Advocacy Toolkit: How to Be a Voice for Change in Your Community
Community advocacy is about individuals using their voices, skills and networks to create positive change where they live and work. Creating meaningful change in society doesn’t require a formal title, specialist expertise or a large platform. Instead, communities evolve when...
RYTHM Champions Inclusive Education in Malaysia at Conference
Inclusive education in Malaysia is increasingly evident in real classrooms rather than only in policy, a momentum that was recently furthered at the International Conference on Inclusive Education in Kuala Lumpur in October. Themed “Inclusive Sustainable Development Goals,” the conference...