118. Together Women Rise: Communities Creating Change with Barb Collins and Beverley Francis-Gibson

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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world - it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Do you doubt your power to make positive change in your workplace or community? Then you need to listen to this episode.
Barb Collins, a visionary leader and co-founder of Together Women Rise, has dedicated two decades to empowering women and girls across the globe. Barb's passion for change was ignited during her life-changing trip to Tanzania, where she was inspired by the resilience and determination of local women. Alongside her co-founder, Marcia Wallace, Barb created an organization that would harness the power of collective action to make a lasting impact.
Beginning with a single dinner party and a small group of women 20 years ago, Together Women Rise capitalized on the power of community to grow exponentially. Today, Together Women Rise, led by CEO Beverley Francis-Gibson, has provided over $11 million in funding to 250 projects in 60 countries, positively affecting the lives of 5 million women and girls.
In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand the power of uniting communities to achieve transformative and sustainable change.
• Dive into the world of women empowerment through the remarkable efforts of Together Women Rise organization.
• Investigate how gender equality can be furthered by extending grants to ground-level organizations.
• Learn how you can support Together Women Rise AND your own leadership development through Coaching for Good.

Get the show notes for for exclusive episode insights, resources, and the transcript here.

Coaching for Good!
Support the work of Together Women Rise with a donation (suggested minimum of $25) and get a leadership coaching session with Teri for FREE!

1. Donate: https://togetherwomenrise.org/give
2. Send your donation receipt email to [e-mail] before May 10th and we'll send you the link to book your FREE 45-min. leadership coaching session

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