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 Mary Henton | Mar 18, 2025 | International Women's Day, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead, Women's History Month
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...
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 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 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...
