Leadership and Empowerment

New Light is a non-profit community development project and charitable trust based in Kalighat, Kolkata, India one of the oldest red light districts of the city. … Read More»

The Somaly Mam Foundation (SMF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the eradication of sex slavery and the empowerment of its survivors, led by the vision and life's work of Cambodian survivor an … Read More»

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through life-changing programs and experiences that help girls navigate gender, economic, and social barriers. Girls Inc. … Read More»

Shabana Basij-Rasikh was born and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan. Under the Taliban, she dressed as a boy to escort her older sister to a secret school - with dire consequences if they were caught. … Read More»

For some time now, I have been looking for a certain medium in which to express myself. … Read More»

I was 7 years old when the first democratic elections took place in South Africa. I wept, because I was not old enough to vote and wanted to be a part of history in the making. … Read More»

This year is going to be an interesting year for the Maldives. It is the second time the President of the country will be elected by the public through a democratic vote. … Read More»

I am re-posting my reply to Carrie Lee's recent journal entry, because I believe in it's power. … Read More»

I wanted to write today, after reviewing the videos and documents of 10 extraordinary women honored by the US Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. … Read More»

These past few weeks have been mentally disturbing for people with a heart. … Read More»