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Young Women Take on the Mantle of Climate Activism
…in Africa, a continent that is responsible for only 3 percent of global emissions, but whose people are suffering some of the most brutal effects of the climate crisis. Nanvati…
Meghan Markle Joins Fight for Paid Leave for Caregivers
Meghan Markle visiting ActionAid, a nonprofit that supports women and children, in South Africa in 2019. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons) Meghan Markle has added her voice to the growing chorus of…
These 5 Industries Are Exploding for Women Entrepreneurs
…device field. To date, the company has raised $1.5 million in “equity-free” seed money, which means she retains full control. Prosthetics are now available in Africa, India and the Philippines….
Report: America Leads the World in Female Entrepreneurship
…vast majority of nations around the world. The Gender GEDI, however, is a pilot program that incorporated 17 countries in all (including France, Mexico, South Africa and Russia). Related: How…
Cleaning Up Our E-Waste Mess
…Africa, where workers are paid sweatshop wages to smash and burn electronics, says Mandy Knudtson, business manager with e-Stewards. “It ends up poisoning people and the environment,” she says. Others…
Who’s Better in Business — Men or Women?
…The majority of males in countries like Egypt, India, Russia, Turkey, Korea and South Africa think men are superior when it comes to business leadership — a strong cultural norm…
Opening the Eyes of High School Graduates
…“bridge year” by immersing them in developing countries in the world. Each May, her program picks and trains a diverse group of new grads to live with families in Africa…
This Woman’s Skincare Empire Struck Gold by Serving People of Color
…dearth of black teachers leading classes. “Even though Charlotte has a large African-American population, the aesthetics industry was still very Caucasian.” Likewise, the demographics of her classmates stood in stark…
Glossier, the ‘Millennial Pink’ Makeup Line, Just Became a $1 Billion Brand
…Founder Funlayo Alabi makes her products using shea butter sourced from women farmers in western Africa. We recently profiled Alabi’s startup tale, with its own dramatic ups and downs, here….
She Creates Group Travel Adventures Across The Globe
…their own, YouTravel.Me. They began offering tour packages in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America. Bookings came pouring in, as did rave reviews from customers as Bortnikova…
Opening Doors: The Business Benefits of Women-Owned Certification
…2009, currently operates in 15 countries in the Americas, Asia, Australasia, Europe, and Africa. Its corporate members, 50 in total — including well-know giants such as Walmart, Verizon and Pfizer…
Kudzai Chaka: Finding the Perfect Housekeeper or Nanny With a Click
This story is part of our 1,000 stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Kudzai Chaka Business: FindaKeeper Industry: Personal Services Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Reason for starting: FindaKeeper was born…
Sheila P. Coates: BYOB (Be Your Own Brand)
…ability to enjoy life and all its pleasures… From spectacular pleasures like visiting South Africa to enjoying a movie in the middle of the day when everybody else is at…
A Nigerian Entrepreneur Teaches Women to Farm and Grow in Self-Confidence
…widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. The deficiency can impair vision and lower immunity. Otu sells the cassava she grows to fund her outreach programs, which train women in rural communities to…