IMPACT NOW: WHEN WOMEN LEAD BLOG
WOMEN LEADING CHANGE—CONGO CONVERSATIONS
Reading the stories is one way to learn. Another way to learn is to talk directly from the women themselves.
Next Saturday, September 13, 11am-noon EDT, you’ll have that opportunity. Adelphine Adelphine Angemito and Vivian Bwirabuli will be dialogue partners for Congo Conversation: Women Leading Change. This is a live, one-hour conversation, where you can meet two of DRC’s female leaders and hear their experiences firsthand.
TURNING IDEAS INTO IMPACT— AND CHANGING THE NARRATIVE
The current Nyota cohort recently completed the Project Management module of the Nyota curriculum. This module, like all six modules, is structured over four weeks. And, as happens throughout the entire Nyota program, participants grow in confidence as they strengthen...
A Bold New Voice – What Women Leaders Are Learning about Communication and Advocacy
“What do I want to say? Why am I saying it? Who needs to hear it—and how?” These are the kinds of questions Nyota participants wrestled with in Effective Communication and Advocacy, the third module of the Nyota Leadership Program. This was the first time that many...
FINDING ONE’S VOICE: COURAGE IN CONGO
“I could feel the power in the room,” said Marc Salama Asobee, Nyota Co-Director. “Women were sharing honestly about their struggles at home. One woman spoke about how her husband doesn’t support her work. He doesn’t understand the weight of her professional...
LEARNING TO LEAD: INSIDE NYOTA’S FIRST MODULE
The Women and Leadership module places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where participants can share experiences, learn from each other, and build a strong network of like-minded professionals. (Curriculum Description)...
Empowering Women, Transforming Communities: Inside NYOTA Leadership Cohort 2
“Wow, I made a good decision to participate in this NYOTA Leadership program!” —Blandine, Investigator with Mercy Corps, and member of NYOTA Cohort 2 When 25 women from 22 organizations gathered April 5 for the launch of NYOTA Cohort 2, there was a sense of...
From International Women’s Day to Women’s History Month—Accelerating Impact
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...
International Women’s Day 2025—Accelerate Impact!
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. ...
Accelerate Impact
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...
Transforming Leadership in Times of Crisis
Staying informed about global crises can be overwhelming. e recognize the rapid pace of change. This newsletter provides key updates on the ongoing conflict and highlights how Nyota participants are leading with resilience and hope. (Congo Initiative is putting out...
DRC in the News: An Update
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...
5 Steps to Success for the Young Female Professional: Insights from NYOTA Graduates
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...