Myanmar Young Leaders Programme 2017
The purpose of this programme is to build a network of highly skilled leaders who will contribute to the peaceful development of Myanmar and establish strong links with New Zealand. They will gain English...
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Solidarity, Spring 2015
The thirteenth issue of Solidarity looks at how in Myanmar’s eastern Kachin State a lush garden has sprung up from the bare earth thanks to a project run by Lu Lu, a 2014 Myanmar Young...
Decent work – Key to sustainable development
After three years of intensive negotiations and dialogue bringing together not only governments, civil society but also millions of ordinary people around the world, UN member states have unanimously agreed what UN Secretary-General Ban...
Year 1 Countdown: Findings from our Tamil Nadu Labour Union (TNLU) Project
174 domestic workers trained Traditionally underpaid and often exploited, domestic workers in Madurai city have learnt how to use modern technology like washing machines, microwaves and food mixers. Through the TNLU training they now...
Fijian workers tackle low wages
UnionAID’s recently completed pilot project in Fiji is starting to unlock real change for hundreds of low paid garment and manufacturing workers as they find their voice again. The project’s early survey found few...
Young Leader’s field projects underway in Myanmar
Seven alumni of the 2015 Myanmar Young Leaders Programme have been awarded funding to run small field projects back in Myanmar. These projects provide an opportunity for the alumni to continue to develop their leadership, research...
Solidarity, Autumn 2015
This twelfth issue of Solidarity looks at how Dalit and Tribal children in the hillside villages of Kodaikanal are proudly teaching their parents how to write their own names in a remarkable new UnionAID project. Better together: Education...
New look for UnionAID
After a successful first five years of existence UnionAID has refreshed its branding with new colours and a new logo. The new branding designed by volunteer Zenaida Beatson incorporates the culture and ‘earthy’ colours...
Young Leaders start field work in Myanmar
Five alumni of the 2014 Myanmar Young Leaders Programme have been awarded funding to run small field projects back in Myanmar. These projects provide an opportunity for the alumni to continue to develop their leadership,...
Annual Report 2014
While most of this financial year focused on the continuation or renewal of existing projects, a number of completely new projects have been approved to commence before the year end, including one in the...