I came across this documentary trailer through a group on facebook. Excited to see someone else with a similar passion and motivation to encourage our youth, I couldn't wait to share this. The founder of Women Empowering Nations, Carlisha Williams, is an 8th grade math teacher and will travel this summer with a group of her students from North Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The students will participate in the Girls Leading Our World Travel Seminar and Leadership Conference hosted by the organization. Their travels include Casa Blanca, Morocco and Banjul, Gambia to explore North and West African cultures, tour historic sites, and participate in a girls’ leadership conference with local Gambian girls. The conference will include sessions on education, social and economic justice, and global women’s empowerment.
Its so wonderful to see this especially given the criticism that I have received in creating a similar opportunity. "How do you know that 'our' kids are mature enough to leave home to spend the summer in Africa." One critique in particular is about to be proved wrong when these middle schoolers take a journey of a lifetime this summer. I commend Carlisha, and trust and pray that the students will have a magnificent time and learn alot.
Women Empowering Nations (WEN) is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of girls and women through self-esteem development, educational, and leadership outreach programs.
Please view and support!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-world-they-knew-a-documentary
The students will participate in the Girls Leading Our World Travel Seminar and Leadership Conference hosted by the organization. Their travels include Casa Blanca, Morocco and Banjul, Gambia to explore North and West African cultures, tour historic sites, and participate in a girls’ leadership conference with local Gambian girls. The conference will include sessions on education, social and economic justice, and global women’s empowerment.
Its so wonderful to see this especially given the criticism that I have received in creating a similar opportunity. "How do you know that 'our' kids are mature enough to leave home to spend the summer in Africa." One critique in particular is about to be proved wrong when these middle schoolers take a journey of a lifetime this summer. I commend Carlisha, and trust and pray that the students will have a magnificent time and learn alot.
Women Empowering Nations (WEN) is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of girls and women through self-esteem development, educational, and leadership outreach programs.
Please view and support!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-world-they-knew-a-documentary
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