Nov 30, 2019
Freshta Sarwaree has an immense passion to build economic security and independence for women in Afghanistan. She does this through her business and school, building a support network for the women in her community..
Sarwaree’s company, Green Choice, provides processed food, fruit, and spices for her customers. She...
Nov 26, 2019
Frida Kansime was only three years old when her family was forced to flee due to the Rwandan genocide. When her family returned, she learned she had lost her grandmother and other members of her family.
With her close family and support system, she was able to build a life through achievement at university, culminating...
Nov 23, 2019
Nazila Kakar is realizing the dream of being a woman business owner in Afghanistan. She’s tapped into the agricultural resources of the country to build a food company, producing yogurt, cheese, butter, james, and pickles. Her mom made jams and pickles when she was young, and it’s been satisfying to transform that...
Nov 19, 2019
Yvette Muhayemariya is a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, losing many members of her family. As time went on, she found a sense of purpose in creating her own identity and owning her future by starting her own business.
It grew out of struggle she experienced when building her home, realizing a need for businesses that...
Nov 16, 2019
Agnes Muhanus owns Nova Coffee, which is grown in the volcanic regions of Rwanda. As a mom to four children, she is an example to her family about how a woman can build a successful business and make her own path.
Her husband offers advice on agriculture, and is sometimes needed for obtaining credit due to existing...