Courageous Conversations: How Can the Power of Local Leadership Be Best Leveraged?

Posted by on Sep 22, 2023

In this Courageous Conversation, we explored how to best harness the transformative power of local leadership. Globally, there is a growing recognition that Global South community leaders, often labeled “local leaders,” hold the key to effective and sustainable systemic development. The experience of the participants of the Girl Child Long Walk Kenya Reading Journey illustrates ...

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Courageous Conversations: Beyond English—Why Translation Is Critical to Social Change

Posted by on Feb 21, 2023

In various countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, “official languages” aren’t spoken by lower-income and rural communities. This especially impacts girls and women, who often don’t have access to formal education. Language, therefore, is an essential tool of empowerment. But what can we do to overcome the language barrier, foster inclusion, and share about the ...

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