by Lindsay Kronmiller | Jul 1, 2026 | Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
Speaking is not the same as being heard. And for women in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the gap between the two can be vast. Module 3 of the NYOTA Leadership Development Program, Communication and Advocacy: Finding Voice, is where participants often say something...
by Mary Henton | Jun 16, 2026 | DRC, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
In much of the world, leadership is still synonymous with authority—who speaks, who commands, who controls the room. For women leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo, that model has rarely left space for them at all. Module 2 of the NYOTA Leadership Development...
by Mary Henton | Jun 11, 2026 | DRC, Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
What does it take to build a sustainable leader? According to the women of the NYOTA Leadership Development Program in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo, it starts not with strategy or influence — but with self. Module 1 of the NYOTA curriculum, Work/Life Balance:...
by Mary Henton | May 12, 2026 | Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead
Please meet Clémence Doty, an English teacher at Bungulu Institute, a secondary school in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Clémence is a dedicated, highly respected educator. Because she is talented, capable, and trustworthy, she is often given extra...
by Mary Henton | Apr 8, 2026 | International Women's Day, Newsletters, Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead, Women's History Month
March is a season to celebrate women. It’s Women’s History Month, and there is International Women’s Day on March 8th. In much of the world, the day passes as a social media moment. It’s a hashtag, a quotation on Instagram, a story from history, and brief...
by Mary Henton | Mar 5, 2026 | Nyota Leadership Project, Women Who Lead, Women's History Month
March gives us a moment to pause and celebrate Women’s History Month. March reminds us to honor women like Marie Curie, Wangari Maathai, and Gladys West —women whose bold steps changed the world. These courageous were compelled to improve the lives of others....
