Stories to inspire you:
Half the Sky, by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WeDunn
A passionate call to arms against our era’s most pervasive human rights violation: the oppression of women
Monique and the Mango Rains, by Kris Holloway
The true story of the life and death of a remarkable West African midwife, seen through the eyes of a young Peace Corps volunteer
Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson
One man’s mission to promote peace…one school at a time.
Infidel, by Hirsi Ali
Hirsi Ali, who grew up in the Muslim world, shares the evolution of her beliefs and identity.
Between Two Worlds, by Zaina Salbi
An engrossing memoir about a young woman growing up in Baghdad beneath Saddam Hussein’s watchful eye.
The Blue Sweater, by Jacqueline NovogratzThe inspiring memoir by Acumen Fund’s founder and CEO, who has spent her life on a quest to understand global poverty
Experts to inform you:
Out of Poverty, by Paul Polak
Polak is a passionate proponent of giving the poor the tools to succeed.
Banker to the Poor, by Muhammad Yunus
Yunus’s memoir of how he decided to change his life in order to help the world’s poor.
Portfolios of the Poor, by Morduch and Rutherford
A fascinating look at how the world’s poor live on $2 a day
Stanford Social Innovation Review
An award-winning magazine covering best strategies for nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible businesses.
Fascinating Clips/Interviews
The Girl Effect A little video clip that mobilized thousands. See what a difference a girl can make!
Sunitha Krishnan has dedicated her life to rescuing women and children from sex slavery.
Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of Acumen Fund tells a moving story of an encounter in a Nairobi slum with Jane, a former prostitute, whose dreams of escaping poverty, of becoming a doctor and of getting married were fulfilled in an unexpected way.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala former Finance Minister of Nigeria talks about the value in investing in women
Interesting Articles and Links
Invest in women, reverse poverty
Why Investing in Women is MORE Important
