by Mary Henton | Jul 8, 2025 | DRC, Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
“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...
by Mary Henton | Jun 10, 2025 | Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
“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...
by Mary Henton | May 12, 2025 | Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
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)...
by Mary Henton | Apr 24, 2025 | Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
“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...
by Lindsay Kronmiller | Feb 18, 2025 | DRC, Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project
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...
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...
