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 | Apr 25, 2024 | Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
Christen Price, Congo Initiative-USA board member, recently shared with me the Jack Katz TED Talk, “Violence Against Women: It’s a Men’s Issue.” Watching this TED Talk was timely, as Impact Now and the Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo...
by Mary Henton | Apr 12, 2024 | Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
Navigating the intricacies of leadership expectations is sometimes like finding your way through a thick fog. In the dynamic world of for-impact organizations where passion meets purpose, understanding, managing, and communicating expectations is important for...
by Lindsay Kronmiller | Mar 15, 2024 | Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a nation often marred by conflict and political instability, the emergence of female leaders signifies a beacon of hope for progress and change. Here are some women who are making an impact in DRC and why it is important to...
