A Glimpse into the Life of a Tea Shop Owner

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“If you educate a man, you educate an individual. If you educate a woman, you educate a family.” -African Proverb I had the privilege of working with women and girls in Southern Sudan during the summer of 2010. During that time, I conducted lots of interviews which I later transcribed, wanting to hear more about… Read more »

Men’s Participation in Women’s Empowerment

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The movement for women’s and girls’ empowerment requires commitment from all of us, including men.  Men’s participation in this movement is increasing around the world creating solid and sustainable efforts toward gender equality. Men are also powerful allies in the movement.  Take for instance former President Jimmy Carter, founder with wife Rosalynn, of The Carter… Read more »