My new project is a book that seeks to explore the difference education has made in the lives of women in America and Africa. I want to use the success stories of educated women to inspire parents in Africa to send their daughters to school. Sharing heart-warming stories of women’s successes is more likely to soften the hearts of reluctant African parents towards girls’ education. Ladies, your stories give me the tool I need to approach parents whose daughters are begging to go to school. Please share them! Below are some of the women who have been so gracious to grant me interviews for this book project. I’m grateful for their enthusiasm and moral support.
When people learn about Rethink Africa, or the Food for School initiative, they’re touched. Some are moved to tears when they watch our videos, or attend our events. They want to help. They care. But, then, doubts start to creep in. Are things really that bad? Yes, they are! And the best way to find […]
Her name is Nami and she would do anything for the kids. She heard. She saw. She acted. The kids got backpacks. And pencils. And erasers. And sharpeners. And uniforms. And notebooks. And shoes. And food. Never seen a woman who gets more excited about children, any children! The founder of Rethink Africa may be […]
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we were unable to engage on this platform for quite a while. Thank God, we’re only down, but not out. While our social media were down, our good work continued non-stop. Today at Thanksgiving, we count our blessings and say THANK YOU for your support, love, and goodwill. In […]
Last week, a whole container of school supplies and basic necessities (food, clothes, shoes, hygiene products, feminine care, books, backpacks, notebooks, etc) was sent to the Benin Republic. Our goal is to put an end to a situation where talented and highly motivated students are forced to give up on their education because of privation. […]
Ever experienced a kindness that blew your mind? Humbled you? Filled your heart with so much joy and gratitude, you cannot wait to tell the world? A kindness that changed not only your life, but the lives of an entire community thousands of miles away? That is the type of kindness Allen and Julie (the […]
Some nurses are in the medical services not just to make money, but to care for people. I’m fortunate to meet one of such compassionate nurses and deeply greatly for her contributions.
Her name is Crystal and I’m very grateful for her contributions. Thank you so much Crystal for sharing your thoughts and experiences about women empowerment for this book project.
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