by Stephenie Foster | Jan 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
I am on my way back from Yemen, my first visit in seven years. Its a fascinating and complicated place, with strong tribal affiliations, ancient traditions and a challenging and defining political moment. I was there to work on a project focused on the legal framework...
by Stephenie Foster | Jan 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Terri McCullough just started as Executive Director at the Tory Burch Foundation, after serving as Chief of Staff to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. You just left Capitol Hill after many years and started as Executive Director at the Tory Burch Foundation. Before we talk about...
by Stephenie Foster | Jan 12, 2012 | Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Haitian Earthquake occurred two years ago today, January 12, 2010, and the island is still working to rebuild. Reports like the one in todays Washington Post cite progress, but there is still a long way to go. With the press of events, other problems, and our busy...
by Stephenie Foster | Jan 9, 2012 | Women in the Middle East/North Africa
Ill be in Yemen next week, working on some issues around the education of girls and young women. As much as we are encouraged by democratic changes across the globe, girls and women still can face overwhelming and appalling conditions. As todays Washington Post piece...
by Stephenie Foster | Jan 5, 2012 | Interviews, Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Several people reading my 12 Days of Giving for Women and Girls commented that they hadn’t thought aboutthe impact that Heifers work has on women and girls, and were glad I included the organization. I decided to interview Elizabeth Bintliff, Heifers Interim...
