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10 Years of PeaceTalks: What Does Peace Mean to You?

Saleforce Nonprofit

Known for her efforts to advance women’s rights in Afghanistan, Zarifa experienced an untenable career in politics. In July 2018, at the of 26, Zarifa became one of the youngest mayors and as such emerged as a role model to women in Afghanistan. Zarifa Ghafari is an Afghan activist, politician and entrepreneur.

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Research Friday: Attention Philanthropy: The Good, the Bad, and the Road Ahead

ASU Lodestar Center

To celebrate my very first blog post, I decided to be brave: I will introduce an emgerging concept: “Attention Philanthropy” (AP). Greg Mortensen, co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute (CAI), is a genius in AP. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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Break the Bias: Changing the Game for Girls & Women

Saleforce Nonprofit

The takeover by the Taliban in Afghanistan earlier this year instantly sent the future of girls and women in that country into chaos. GRLS Initiative Director at Women Win. . Nicole Matuska is the GRLS Director at Women Win. Credit: GOLEES. About the Author. Nicole Matuska. and globally.

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Women of Color Resource Center: An Interview with Anisha Desai

Have Fun - Do Good

Anisha Desai is the Executive Director of the Women of Color Resource Center. Desai came to the Women of Color Resource Center from a Deputy Director role at United for a Fair Economy. And certainly, folks have always been welcome to be part of our celebrations and our policy work.

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Interview with Zainab Salbi, Founder of Women for Women International

Have Fun - Do Good

We work in countries like Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, among others. She once took a microphone in a big celebration on Women's Day that we had at our office there, and she addressed a group of men who are the governor, and the mayor, and different government officials. That's the story of Women for Women.