Thought Leaders and Agents of Change
We are Moving to Africa. Why Should You Care?
Written by Janine Maxwell Tuesday, May 08 2012
In 30 days, Janine Maxwell will give up all the comforts of home (including electricity) as she, her husband and 15-year-old daughter will move from Alpharetta, Ga. to Swaziland to care for abandoned babies at a home she helped create, the El Roi Baby Home.
Jacki Zehner - Global Advocate for Women and Girls in True Superhero Fashion
Written by Janece Shaffer Tuesday, May 01 2012
In the spirit of Wonder Woman, Jacki Zehner is a true superhero. The first female trader to become a partner of Goldman Sachs, she is now working 24/7 to advocate for women and girls as she spearheads the follow-up movement to Women Moving Millions.
A Canadian Guide to Gender Equality and American Foreign Policy
Written by Astrid Pregel Tuesday, April 17 2012
Astrid Pregel, founder of Feminomics, tracks how Secretary of State Hillary Clinton strategically propelled “nothing less than a revolutionary forward movement in U.S. foreign policy – in fact, forward movement that sets a new benchmark for the entire world.”
South Africa’s Naomi Tutu Speaks Personally on Women’s Empowerment
Tuesday, March 06 2012
As we mark International Women’s Day, we turn to human rights activist Naomi Tutu – who grew up black and female in apartheid South Africa as the third daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu - for inspiration, insight, humor and hope.
Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians Give Peace a Chance
Written by Jan Jaben-Eilon Friday, December 09 2011
Robi Damelin’s son was killed by a Palestinian sniper, but instead of lashing out with hate, Damelin chose to work with the families of both Israelis and Palestinians who have lost family members in the ongoing conflict.
