Womens History Month

Shamim Jaffar, a business owner in rural Uganda, had never learned how appliances like her refrigerator use electricity. “I had no idea what the temperature dial switch does,” she explained. “I didn’t expect that opening the fridge [for long periods] could have such an impact on its electricity consumption,” agreed…

The inspiring story of Mikerlange Austin shows how USAID supports women’s entrepreneurship — In December, Mikerlange Austin was named the Best Entrepreneur Innovator by the Chamber of Commerce of Women Entrepreneurs of Haiti (CCFEH) in the South department. Her journey as a successful businesswoman began with her desire to keep alive the Haitian cultural tradition of making Palma Christi oil (or castor oil)…

Kelsie Caven is a Clifton Builders management major with a minor business analytics from Savage, Minnesota. After co-founding Women+ in Entrepreneurship, Kelsie is helping aspiring female entrepreneurs grow and build connections in the community. Talk about co-founding Women+ in Entrepreneurship. Women+ in Entrepreneurship was created to encourage women and other underserved communities to bring their entrepreneurial…

March has been declared Women’s Month to celebrate and highlight women from across the globe and their many contributions across various fields such as technology, business, art, and media. We celebrate alongside them to acknowledge equality in today’s society. And in today’s time and age, it’s no…

For today’s #WomenOfBlinqpay post, we’ll be hearing from Tolulope, a Product Manager who started out in the middle of the pandemic. What’s your name and what’s your role at Blinqpay? My name is Okesanya Tolulope and I’m the Product Manager here at Blinqpay. How did you start out your career? …

Here are five prayers for the last five days of Women’s History Month. — I cannot think of a better time to pray for women than during Women’s History Month. As a praying woman, it’s also a good time to reflect on my role in my family and society. ONE Heavenly Father; I pray for women in this storm of a weary world. Open our…

Happy Women’s History Month! Women’s contributions to society have often been overlooked and it’s important that we continue to celebrate women’s valuable contributions to society. Personally, I’m grateful for all the strong female role models that have guided me both professionally and personally. One problem that I see still is…

Throughout history, countless female scientists have contributed significantly to science, yet their stories are often overlooked. This is due to various factors, including systemic sexism and discrimination, lack of access to education and resources, and societal expectations that women should prioritize domestic roles over professional pursuits. Despite these obstacles, many…

This article highlighting the contributions of women whistleblowers and the importance of Women’s History Month was sent as part of NWC’s “Sunday Read” series. For more information like this, please join our mailing list. March is Women’s History Month in the United States and several countries worldwide. National Whistleblower Center…