“Nothing will mean anything if you don’t live a life of use to others — my mom will always say..” “My mother loved art and music, and she wanted me and my sister to know what is like to live a life like an artist” Angelina Jolie, accepting her Academy Award at the 2013 Oscars. When I first heard of Angelina Jolie…
Who is Malala? An Education Activist, Harbinger of Change, Leader — and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient. This is the story of Malala Yousafzai, born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan and how she became synonymous with the word Education. She is a worldwide sensation, known as a true face of courage. Her life so far is no…
Angie Cox is a Woman on Fire with Purpose. As Mother Teresa once said “We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty.” Angie Cox knew well how it felt to be unloved. Far too well. Born in a prison in London to parents…
Oprah Winfrey, a Billionaire TV Host use Influence as a Platform for Philanthropy and Girls Empowerment. In the year 2007, Oprah Winfrey established a $40 Million “Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girl” in South Africa. With an aim of providing a world-class educational experience and leadership skills to underserved high school girls in South Africa. The educational curriculum also include an…
For Black History Month, the Global Connections for Women Foundation (GC4W) is paying a special tribute to the “leading ladies” in the award winning film “Hidden Figures“ – featuring Oscar nominated Actress Taraji P. Henson (@tarajiphenson), Oscar winning Actress Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae (@janellemonae). “The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African American women working at NASA, who…
Meet GC4W’s Business Woman of the Year, Korede Edih. The Global Connections for Women Foundation (GC4W) celebrates Mrs. Korede Edih as the “Business Woman of the Year” — her business acumen, leadership, smarts, discipline, and commitment puts her on the very top of our list. GC4W meet up with Mrs. Korede Edih in Nigeria, to learn more about her, her background, and business operations. “When I…
“You are enough, whatever is inside you is enough. Just own that and make that the most amazing thing possible” Bozoma Saint John, Head of Global Consumer Marketing iTunes/Apple Music and Billboard’s Executive of the Year honoree. The above short film includes interviews with Tori Kelly, Michelle Obama, Bozoma Saint John, and other powerful women about the evolving influence of women in the…
The first summit on The United State of Women represented an important moment for women and girls domestically and internationally, as well as for all proponents of gender justice and equality. Following the summit, The United State of Women remains committed to giving a megaphone to the importance of gender equality and providing a platform for addressing these critical concerns.…
The Dance Movie Project (TDMP) Africa’s First Afrobeats Motion Picture premieres this Saturday (7.23.16), at the famous Helen Mills Theatre in New York. The Global Connections for Women Foundation, Nestle and The Dance Movie Project unite in amplifying the voices of women in the fight against Diabetes. Africa’s 1st Afrobeats Dance Movie, The Dance Movie Project (TDMP), the Most Anticipated Dance Movie of the Year. GC4W,…
Join The All Female Festival Event at the Brooklyn Mirage, New York. On June 11th, 2016 at the Brooklyn Mirage, The Other Festival will showcase a new era of women disrupters in music, leadership, entrepreneurship, and several marketplace creators. RSVP Today with “OTHERFESTGC4“ for an incredible experience. “This is a one-of-kind event, a place to be inspired and to discover what’s next. Women in music, fashion, art and technology are…
