The Blue Sweater- Bridging the gap between the rich and poor in an interconnected world
On January 19, 2022, WIL had a discussion about this book. This is an inspiring book by a remarkable woman - Jacqueline Novogratz. She...
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The Force Behind Global Force for Healing
Kay Sandberg is the founder and executive director of Global Force for Healing, an organization which focuses on ensuring access to high...
From Kidnapped in Mexico to Human Rights Activist
Community activist Carmen Guerrero has been described as a dedicated and tireless iron warrior. The single mother of three daughters,...
Hispañola Health Partners: Women's Health Care Systems in Haiti
The Haitian woman is the backbone of her family; if she becomes ill, its crucial structure collapses. Nurse Practitioner and Hispañola...
BE HEALTHY: WIL's Program in Cambodia
On February 16, 2021 WIL presented an educational program with the Community for Khmer Villages, highlighting the Health Literacy...
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ECONOMY: J-PAL
On January 20, 2021, Priyanka Varma, a Senior Policy Associate at J-PAL, and Maike Pfeiffer, a Policy Associate at J-PAL Global, shared...
Spotlight on Service Think Locally, Act Globally Showcasing Urban Promise International and Juntos
On October 14, 2020, we hosted representatives from Urban Promise International, one of our partner organizations, and enjoy an...
Spotlight on Global Education featuring guest speaker Anna Bowden from Street Child
WIL shone a spotlight on global education on Wednesday, September 16 with a presentation by Anna Bowden, CEO of Street Child USA, an...
Spotlight on Empowerment Grant Awardees: Mwangaza Education for Partnership and Sueños
Program was held on August 16, 2020, featuring an interview with Amy Cohen, volunteer with both groups and WIL member. Each year the...
Global Trends in Microfinance
On July 28, 2020, the Microfinance Committee discussed the transformation of the microfinance industry over the last decade. Presenting...
You Don't Have to be Melinda Gates
On March 3, 2020, WIL member Carol Cunningham moderated an inspiring panel discussion, YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE MELINDA GATES, on how to make...
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Community Health and Wellness
Women International Leaders of Greater Philadelphia (WIL) continues its education programming with A Multidisciplinary Approach to...
The Pad Project
On Monday, December 2, 2019, WIL members and guests had the opportunity to hear Claire Sliney from The Pad Project speak about this vital...
Save Three Lives: Fight Famine and Ease Population Pressure: Break the Chains of Women of the World
Women International Leaders of Greater Philadelphia (WIL) continues its educational programming with Save Three Lives with NPR gardening...
WIL Education Program: Renewable Energy and Quechua Women in Bolivia
Created in 2003, Etta Projects is a non-profit public health organization dedicated to working with rural communities in Bolivia to...
Key to Women's Empowerment: Heifer International
Women International Leaders of Greater Philadelphia (WIL) welcomed Valerie Danzey of Heifer International on March 27, 2019. Heifer...
The Chain Collaborative and Coffee Tasting
Women International Leaders of Philadelphia (WIL) welcomed Nora Burkey, Founder and Executive Director of The Chain Collaborative. The...
Women Change Agents: Get Involved and Make an Impact
Women International Leaders of Greater Philadelphia (WIL) welcomed a unique panel discussion generated to guide and inspire global change...
Is There Another Viewpoint? Discourse on Female Genital Mutilation
WIL strives to educate our members and the public about cultural differences in the developing world as it affects women. This program is...
Reaching the Furthest Behind First: Women for Women International
May 14, 2018 Laurie Adams, the Chief Executive Officer of Women for Women International, presented how Women for Women International...
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