Global Activism: Developing women leaders in West Africa

Global Activism: Developing women leaders in West Africa
Global Activism: Developing women leaders in West Africa

Global Activism: Developing women leaders in West Africa

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As a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger in the late ‘80’s, Leslie Natzke noticed that there were very few young women and girls going to school. Since then, she’s launched a non-profit aimed at developing leadership skills in young women in West Africa to empower them to become pillars in their communities. Natzke introduces us to her organization, Expanding Lives. (Photo courtesy of Expanding Lives)