Image Credit: Pictured are the founders of Female Invest: Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, Emma Due Bitz and Camilla Falkenberg. Picture courtesy of Female Invest. Three Danish entrepreneurs are paving the way for women in finance and investing with the launch of Female Invest, which has evolved from a grassroots initiative into a global platform that now serves…
Image Credit: evenfh/Shutterstock.com In Botswana’s Okavango Delta, a remarkable transformation is underway as women take charge in the traditionally male-dominated field of safari guiding. This change is spearheaded by individuals like Bontle Cindy Mothogaathobogwe, a member of the indigenous Bayei tribe, who has been navigating the Delta’s waterways since childhood. The Okavango Delta, recognized as…
Image Credit: appalachianviews/123rf.com A new initiative at Carnegie Hall, called The B-Side, aims to address the stark underrepresentation of people of color in music management and executive roles. This program focuses on empowering young individuals from diverse backgrounds by providing them with essential knowledge and skills pertinent to the music industry. Launched in spring 2023,…
A transformative mental health therapy rooted in Zimbabwean culture is gaining global traction and recognition. The initiative, known as the Friendship Bench, utilizes the wisdom of older women, particularly grandmothers, to provide accessible mental health support in communities facing limited resources. The Friendship Bench operates by placing trained grandmothers on simple wooden benches in various…
