Gendercide Awareness Project

✨ “A Dream Bigger Than Herself”
Because her story was never only about becoming a doctor — it was about helping others and improving her community.

In 2018, a girl in Guatemala sat down and wrote about her future.
Her name is Yoselin.

She was a student at Miguel Ángel Asturias Academy — one of Gendercide Awareness Project education partners — and her words were quiet, clear, and full of purpose.
She wrote about loving art and physics. About spending time with friends during recess. About her favorite place in school being the library, because she loved to read.

And then she wrote about her dream.

"I want to be a doctor so that I can give new opportunities to people without resources who do not have access to healthcare."

She was already thinking beyond herself. Already thinking about her community. Already carrying something most people spend a lifetime trying to find.
The thing that motivated her most — beyond her family — was her wish to make her country better for the future.

Today, Yoselin is an MD, serving poor and underserved patients in a safety net hospital.

That journey began with a scholarship. Not just tuition — belief. Access. The opening of a door that changed not only her life, but the lives of every patient she has since walked toward.

That is the power of investing in a girl's education.

And it is exactly why partnerships like the one Gendercide Awareness Project shares with KGPCo matter so deeply.

Megan Putrah VonRuden shared this on behalf of KGPCo at GENDAP's 2026 Gala:

"KGPCo is committed to empowering women and girls around the world, recognizing that education, opportunity, and economic independence are essential to building stronger communities and a more connected future.

As a certified women-owned business with a legacy of advancing women in the workplace, KGPCo proudly supports organizations like GENDAP in their mission to end gendercide through awareness and education. The song 'One Woman' stands as KGPCo's tribute to the resilience, strength, and potential of every woman and girl — honoring their stories while amplifying the impact they have on shaping a better world."

Yoselin's story is proof of what that commitment produces.
When a girl is given the opportunity to learn, she does not rise alone. She carries her family, her community, and future generations with her.

This is what generational impact looks like. 💫

Miguel Ángel Asturias Academy, Guatemala
https://asturiasacademy.org/

One Woman: A Song for UN Women
From China to Costa Rica, from Mali to Malaysia, acclaimed singers and musicians, women and men, have come together to spread a message of unity and solidarity: We are "One Woman".
https://lnkd.in/gEb2NKff

Suman’s story is a powerful reminder that women’s empowerment is not just about income — it is about dignity, confidence, stability, and the ability to create a better future for an entire family.

From surviving on ₹3,000 a month to building financial independence through entrepreneurship, her journey reflects the incredible impact that opportunity, support, and community can create.

At Gendercide Awareness Project, we have seen firsthand how educating and empowering women creates ripple effects that strengthen families and uplift communities for generations.

We are proud to support education partners like Pardada Pardadi Educational Society, whose work continues to transform lives across rural India. 💫

Education is no longer limited by location or circumstance.

For women balancing work, caregiving, family responsibilities, or financial barriers, distance learning is opening doors that once felt out of reach — creating new opportunities for independence, career growth, and long-term stability.

At Gendercide Awareness Project , we believe education is one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and strengthening communities. When women and girls gain access to knowledge and opportunity, the impact extends far beyond the individual — reaching families, future generations, and entire communities.

We appreciate organizations like the International Organization for Women's Rights (IOWRD) for continuing to advocate for accessible education, scholarships, and training opportunities for women around the world.

Because every woman deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and shape her own future. 💫

Distance Learning: A Golden Opportunity for Women's Future

There is no longer room for hesitation or postponing academic dreams. Distance learning represents a truly golden opportunity for working women and homemakers to reshape their future and achieve financial and professional independence from the comfort of their homes and on their own schedules.

🌐 In parallel with this digital transformation, the International Organization for Women's Rights (IOWRD) is leading an intensive campaign to support women by overcoming technical obstacles and providing scholarships and training that open doors to modern job markets and the economies of the future.

Change begins with a decision, and knowledge is your strongest shield.

👇 Read the full article and learn about the dimensions of this knowledge revolution by clicking on the link:

https://iowrd-us.org/2026/05/21/distance-learning-a-golden-opportunity-for-womens-future/


'sFuture

Mother’s Day is a celebration of love, sacrifice, resilience, and the quiet strength that holds families together.

As we reflect upon this day, we are reminded and humbled, our work is much bigger than just a educating a girl.

“When you educate a girl, you can change a family, a community, and a nation.”
— Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani education activist and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate in history. After speaking out for girls’ right to education in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, she survived a Taliban assassination attempt at age 15 and went on to become a global advocate for girls’ education and women’s rights around the world.

Around the world, we have seen firsthand how investing in girls’ education creates ripple effects far beyond the classroom. An educated girl grows into a woman with greater confidence, opportunity, and independence. She becomes a stronger advocate for her children, a contributor to her community, and often the foundation of a healthier, more stable family.

Many of the girls supported through GENDAP’s education partners will one day become mothers themselves. The education they receive today will shape not only their own futures, but also the futures of the generations that follow them.

That is why girls’ education matters so deeply.
Because empowering a girl does not impact just one life.

It strengthens families.
It uplifts communities.
It changes generations.

Today, we honor the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, mentors, and women around the world whose love, perseverance, and sacrifices continue to shape lives every day.

And we remain committed to helping build a future where every girl has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and one day pass that strength forward. 💐

The Gendercide Awareness Project Gala 2026 was not just a celebration — it was a powerful reminder of why this work exists.
Founded in 2011 by Beverly Hill, GENDAP.org began with a bold vision: a traveling art exhibit to bring attention to the world’s 143 million “missing” women. By commissioning women to create baby booties for the exhibit, the initiative raised awareness in 3 countries while providing economic empowerment. We were honored to showcase a small part of this exhibit at the Gala.

We celebrated impact:
• 338 girl-years of education delivered
• 40+ girls supported across all levels
• 7 graduates in professions
• 3.9 million people educated on gendercide
• 4 film screenings with expert panel discussion

Beyond the numbers, the evening brought to life the real stories behind the mission — girls who have gone from limited opportunity to becoming doctors, nurses, and leaders in their communities. Stories like Yoselin, now an MD serving underserved patients, and Sreynoch, a nurse-midwife improving outcomes in Cambodia.

These success stories are generational change in motion.

We are proud to work alongside our eight education partners where relationships are built on trust and shared commitment.
Cambodian Village Fund • Daughters Rising (Thailand) • Hands in Outreach (Nepal) • Pardada Pardadi Educational Society (PPES) (India) • Uganda Empowers • Invisible Children Uganda •
Miguel Ángel Asturias Academy (Guatemala) • Our Little Roses Foreign Mission Society (Honduras)

The evening reflected that same spirit of generosity — from inspiring leadership conversations to performances by artists who donated their time and talent for this cause.

As Susan Johnson of AT&T shared:
“Educating girls is one of the most effective long‑term strategies to end gendercide and strengthen communities. At AT&T, we share this belief in the power of education as a driver of economic mobility and long‑term change.”

None of this is possible without our incredible sponsors: KGPCo (Megan Putrah VonRuden) • AT&T (Susan Johnson) • Fujitsuu (Vibha Chhatwal, Russell Keith) • Tarana Wirelesss (Tim Arocho) • Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Seth Lynch) • Blume Foundation (VAISHALI DEV) • Asian Culture And Education Society USA (Jian Xie) • Mindfl Tea (Sheela Singla) • Restore Logistics (Michael Murphy) • RP Dallas MTV Valet (Mo Ghomi) • Park Hill Fine Art Portraits

Megan Putrah VonRuden of KGPCo shared:
“As a certified women-owned business with a legacy of advancing women in the workplace, KGPCo proudly supports organizations like Gendap in their mission to end gendercide through awareness and education”

Your support is not just sponsorship — it is investment in futures.
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, partners, and the GENDAP team for making this mission possible.
Together, we are not just supporting girls —we are shaping generations. 💫

If you're in Washington D.C. this weekend, we need you there.

We're holding a butterfly vigil for Virginia Roberts Giuffre this Saturday, April 25 at 2pm — a survivor who told the truth, named the powerful, and fought for every woman and girl who couldn't. She deserves our remembrance. Her legacy and work deserve to live on.

RSVP: https://act.womensmarch.com/signup/remembering-virginia/. (Location provided on RSVP)

Today our team repackaged and secured our nearly 12,000 baby booties and art exhibit materials to ensure their preservation for future global awareness initiatives.

The Gendercide Awareness Project addresses this by educating vulnerable girls -- girls who otherwise could not afford school! Educating these girls through high school (and if possible the university) prevents child marriage and teen pregnancy.

Adolescent pregnancy is the leading cause of death among girls aged 15–19. If they get pregnant, teenage girls face greater risk of

🔴 Complications like eclampsia, infections & haemorrhage,
🔴 Preterm births & related health consequences,
🔴 Poorer quality care & mistreatment