International Women’s Day may be over, but the Accelerating Impact campaign continues. March is Women’s History Month here in the U.S., and an opportunity to share stories of women who are making history now—women like Charline.
When Charline was asked to work in Lubero—an area marked by instability and daily trauma—she was, understandably, hesitant. The presence of armed militias destabilizes the region and threatens safety. Charline reached out to her NYOTA cohort members for advice.
With the support of her cohort colleagues and the skills she developed during NYOTA, Charline stepped confidently into a new leadership role in an insecure part of the country. She led a well-received workshop for 188 women and men on International Women’s Day.
Charline’s work in Lubero has made such a positive impact that other agencies in the area are seeking her out to serve their staff. “Thanks to what I learned in NYOTA,” Charline says, “I am able to facilitate these trainings and make a real impact.”
This is what accelerating impact looks like.
In crisis-affected regions like Lubero, women’s leadership strengthens communities, improves local economies, and fosters resilience in the face of instability. When women play an active role in leadership and decision-making, communities are better equipped to recover from crises and prevent further violence. Charline’s work—equipping others with the tools to lead—amplifies this effect, influencing individuals, organizations, and the communities they serve.
You can be part of this story.
The next NYOTA cohort begins in two weeks. Join others in the Impact Now community to ensure that 25 more women like Charline can accelerate impact.