by Mary Henton | Jul 12, 2024 | Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
The first module of the NYOTA program, “Time Management as a Female Leader,” concluded last Saturday. Dr. Rebecca Wasingya, a professor of economics at our partner organization, Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo (UCBC) developed and led the session. Rebecca...
by Mary Henton | Jun 14, 2024 | Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project
NYOTA has launched! Last Saturday’s event was a delightful surprise and a great success. What I thought would be a simple session turned out to be a formal public ceremony, complete with an MC, the mayor, and other local leaders. UCBC leaders were among the...
by Mary Henton | Jun 6, 2024 | Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
What a delight to arrive in Beni, DRC, after a long (but smooth) journey. People often ask, “How long does it take to get there?” This time: 22 hours of actual travel (17 via air; 4 via road). 6 hours of “transit”—layover, border crossing, check-ins, and waiting. 3...
by Mary Henton | May 23, 2024 | Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
Next week I head for Beni, DRC, to work side-by-side with the NYOTA planning team. I’ll also participate in the launch of this unique, six-month leadership development program designed with and for women in the Beni region. I’m excited to be back with people and at a...
by Mary Henton | May 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
The NYOTA Leadership Program launches in just a few short weeks, on June 8. NYOTA, Swahili for “shining light” or “star,” is a six-month program for women leaders in businesses and organizations in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)....
