Women Empowered: Inspiring Change in the Emerging World
The accomplishments of ordinary women in developing and war-ravaged countries who have broken through the barriers of oppression to make a positive difference in their communities is brilliantly told through radiant photography and riveting profiles. The heroic examples set by these women, whose bravery and determination enabled them to move beyond victimization to leadership, speak to the universal themes of courage, empowerment, and human rights. As part of CARE's campaign to empower women...
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The accomplishments of ordinary women in developing and war-ravaged countries who have broken through the barriers of oppression to make a positive difference in their communities is brilliantly told through radiant photography and riveting profiles. The heroic examples set by these women, whose bravery and determination enabled them to move beyond victimization to leadership, speak to the universal themes of courage, empowerment, and human rights. As part of CARE's campaign to empower women everywhere, Women Empowered reveals how determined women of all ages have effectively turned their struggles into triumphs.
Foreword Madeleine K. Albright 6Stirring the Fire Phil Borges 10The Women Portraits of Empowerment 14Community Voice Christy Turlington Burns 42Protecting the Environment Wangari Maathai 70Improving health Susan L. Ivey 71Economic Opportunity Sheila C. Johnson 93Epilogue Helene D. Gayle 110
