When Larissa Shapiro first heard about the TechWomen program, the Arab Spring had already begun to rock the MENA region. A firm believer in the power of technology to change the world and peoples’ lives in positive ways, and inspired by the dynamic role of courageous women in these uprisings, … [READ MORE...]
Why Invest in Women?
Source: 50.USAID.Gov We saw this infographic posted on the USAID website and just had to share. Why invest in women? The answer is quite simple: A woman multiplies the impact of an investment made in her future by extending benefits to the world around her, creating a better life for her family and … [READ MORE...]
Souvenirs Marocaines
Guest post by Heather Ramsey Just about a week ago was our Morocco Delegation’s Farewell Celebration and Henna Party at the Association Solidarité Féminine (ASF), a social enterprise in Casablanca that provides unwed mothers with job skills, employment opportunities in its spa and restaurant, … [READ MORE...]