From expanding businesses to becoming small-scale farmers, Rural Women Peace Link found Kenyan women have big dreams! Yet, many face challenges in accessing formal employment opportunities. Let's recognize and support the vital role these women play in their communities and economies.

💬 Amplifying Women’s Economic Ambitions 💬 "I want my business to prosper." - A woman from Niger State, Nigeria "I desire to expand my tailoring business." - A woman from Nandi, Kenya Let's listen, amplify their voices, and support their dreams! #EconomicEmpowerment

🌍 Our final event as White Ribbon Alliance Global sparked powerful conversations on decolonization, localization, and community wisdom in development work. Couldn't join? Watch the recording: hubs.li/Q02rKK_g0 #DecolonizeDevelopment

These stirring words shared by Merette at our recent event underscore the need for inclusivity in our efforts towards shifting power and decolonization. Let's ensure every voice is valued as we strive for a more equitable world. #ShiftingPower #Decolonization #Inclusivity

At our recent event, Dr. Aman of Forum for Safe Motherhood said "We need to believe in the power of the grassroots and the local organizations...acknowledge their experiences and their inputs into the processes and also into the programming." #GrassrootsPower #InclusiveLeadership

We were privileged to engage with women leaders from Real Compassion CBO, which came to be as a result of our collaborative partnership under the ECCES Program supported by Act Change Transform & the What Women Want Program funded by White Ribbon Alliance #SuccessStory #empoweringwomen

It's hard to believe it's been a month since we hosted our final event! We're thrilled so many were able to be a part of important conversations that don't happen enough, or as honestly, in the health & development sector. Check out the recording ➡️ hubs.li/Q02sWG450

Our journey may be ending, but our impact lives on! 💫 Discover the World We Want—a collection of resources honed over 25+ years of experience. These resources are a global good for anyone to explore and carry forward! Visit hubs.li/Q02tk1p40 to learn more.

Our foundation recently commissioned a survey asking more than 200,000 women in Kenya and Nigeria about their greatest economic ambition. The number one answer we heard? Women wanted to own or expand a business.

But when we asked them what was standing in the way of those dreams, nearly two-thirds had the exact same answer: They couldn’t get the startup capital or resources they needed.

The Gates Foundation is working with partners to ensure women entrepreneurs across Africa can get the capital they need. Read more: gates.ly/3JoFk0N

When women are empowered, society benefits. The #WhatWomenWant campaign provided a unique platform for women to amplify their voices and share their most pressing needs to improve their health and well-being. We are glad to have been part of this crucial campaign 🙏🏽 White Ribbon Alliance

The World We Want is a resource hub housing tools to help you transform systems. A cornerstone of the World We Want is the Data Exchange - a dynamic data hub of over 4 million demands (and growing!) from people all around the world. Check it out! hubs.li/Q02tF1hS0

Any economy is better off when women are able to access the capital they need. Melinda French Gates captures the survey Gates Foundation recently commissioned asking more than 200,000 women in Kenya & Nigeria about their greatest economic ambition. A must read: nhwat.ch/3WoB2y4

On this International Midwifery Day, let's acknowledge the work they have done and commit to enhancing their capacity. Let's ensure they have access to continuous education, supportive working environments, and recognition for their crucial role in maternal and newborn health.

We are excited to announce the success of the inaugural virtual meeting of Askforce members, held on July 1st, 2024! This meeting convened 46 distinguished Askforce members from across the globe, enabling a vision dedicated to fostering a more equitable, healthy, and just world

The Global Midwife Education Foundation (GMEF), our distinguished Askforce member, is tackling maternal & infant mortality in rural areas through sustainable midwife training, medical supplies & access to birth control. Watch their full documentary! youtube.com/watch?v=0KpChH…

#SuccessStory: Congrats to Askforce Member DeSMAS. Ghana's 🇬🇭 Parliament passed the Affirmative Action Bill! DeSMAS is leading efforts to enhance credit for young women entrepreneurs and secure free healthcare for girls, addressing gender imbalances. #WorldWeWant

Our Askforce member Center For Health Development and Reasearch made a significant impact by organizing the 'Unifying Midwifery in Africa' Summit and establishing a continental midwifery entity led by African midwives, unifying the profession and advocating for better MNCH. #WorldWeWant 🌟

#EventAlert📣 Big Sisters Liberia, our esteemed Askforce Member from World We Want project, is hosting the National Forum on Adolescents & Young People focused on empowering Liberia’s youth, especially women. Be a part of this transformative journey on 20th Sept 🌟#worldwewant