Women Make Change

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Investing in women is smart economics. Research has repeatedly revealed that whenever women are actively involved in their local economies, a positive ripple effect is felt throughout their communities. But how does this actually work and could it be the solution to the extreme poverty that continues to plague millions of people around the world? This series seeks to find out by following six women who are doing just that – in Kenya, Brazil, Ghana, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea and Rwanda.

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From: Women Make Change
Meet the woman freeing Mauritania’s slaves
In a country where slavery can be as much a psychological state as a physical one, Salimata Lam tackles it holistically.
Published On 9 Dec 2015
From: Women Make Change
Meet Afghanistan’s first female fixed-wing pilot
Pursuing her dreams has brought Niloofar Rahmani more trouble than she imagined, but she’s determined to succeed.
Published On 9 Nov 2015
From: Women Make Change
Meet the Nigerian woman taking on Boko Haram
Hafsat Mohammed uses hope to counter hate, but the activist knows the threats she faces are all too real.
Published On 4 Nov 2015
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Going Places: Girls’ Education in Ghana
In rural Ghana, bursaries and extra training are helping girls stay in secondary school and shape their futures.
Video Duration 24 minutes 52 seconds
Published On 31 Oct 2015

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