by Mary Henton | Mar 8, 2025 | International Women's Day, Nyota Leadership Project, Uncategorized, Women Who Lead, Women's History Month
Every March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD) (IWD). That’s today! First celebrated in 1911, IWD honors the social, political, economic, cultural, and scientific contributions of women around the world. IWD also advocates for gender equality across all sectors. ...
by Mary Henton | Feb 27, 2025 | International Women's Day, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead, Women's History Month
Amazing stories of impact pour in from graduates of the NYOTA Women’s Leadership Program. NYOTA graduates have— Secured financial aid for survivors of sexual violence. Negotiated fair pay and better conditions for domestic workers. Eased the anxiety of women and...
by Mary Henton | Jan 29, 2025 | Nyota Leadership Project
You may have seen recent news about conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The M23 rebel group has intensified its attacks in Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu, DRC. Thousands of residents have fled the city. Water and food are becoming...
by Mary Henton | Jan 24, 2025 | Decision-Making, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
NYOTA graduates are doing remarkable things in their organizations and in Beni, DRC. They also have experience and wisdom that benefits people outside their immediate context. With that in mind, I asked NYOTA members what they would advise young women who are early in...
by Mary Henton | Dec 30, 2024 | Giving Tuesday, Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
As 2024 draws to a close, I am awestruck by the effect of your support on Impact Now and the NYOTA Leadership Program. When I started to write this letter, the song “Ripple” from Spirited, (my favorite Christmas movie) came to mind. The song is about how small...
