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Trained Elected Woman Representative Emphasizes Importance of Educating Girls

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An example of the benefits education and a giving spirit, Dalimba Majhi has succesfully run in local elections. She is now a widely respected as a community health activist and a strong proponent of girls' education.

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May 29, 2009
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Ta' Kun Kun: Indigenous Woman Finds Self-empowerment, One Step at a Time

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A young Tzotzil woman used to wonder why it was that men in her community thought that they were right, and women always wrong. As she grew up and joined THP workshops for women, she learned that anything is possible and has surrounded herself with people who respect women's abilities and ambitions.

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May 29, 2009
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A Mexican Woman Finds the Power to Make Changes in Her Community

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Raquel Hernández has learned that leadership begins by liberating oneself. She is now mobilizing her community to earn income for a community savings fund to improve their health clinic.

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May 26, 2009
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A Young Woman Learns the Power of Community Building

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Evelin Acuna is an indigenous leader that believes that training, education and information about indigenous rights strengthens her community and enhances self-esteem.

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May 26, 2009
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A Quechua Woman Leading by Inspiration and Clear Vision

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Lola Bellido's rise as a community leader began with developing her own core self-esteem. Now, she helps other women cultivate their own leadership.

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May 26, 2009
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Leading to Greater Health Access in Senegal

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A natural leader, Pene Diarra has been critical to improving access to medical services at Dahra Epicenter. She leads a large women's organization and set up a health mutual in her community.

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May 26, 2009
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Ugandan Woman Food Farmer Chairs Women's Group and Village Loan Committee

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Mukama Hajira has seen her enterprising efforts grow since joining THP in 2003, and she is now putting her children through school, diversifying her income and chairing the Village Loan Committee.

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May 26, 2009
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Solving Problems Together in Mozambique

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Caetano Malhaule is the President of Chokwe Epicenter Committee and is at the center of improving his community. He has mobilized other members of the community to fix the irrigation system at the epicenter.

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May 26, 2009
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Community Leader in Burkina Faso Stresses the Importance of Self-reliant Development

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After Yabré Belemgnégré participated in THP-Burkina workshops, she learned that development requires preparedness including a vision, a commitment and due actions. Yabré says, "If anything has to be done in our villages, it will have to be initiated and sustained by us, the local population, first and above all."

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May 26, 2009
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Building a Farm from the Chicks Up in Benin

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Anagonou Hounzavi started with a dream two years ago, and thanks to planning, hard work, and a training program through THP, he has built a successful chicken farm starting with just six chicks in 2007. He is now expanding into rabbit breeding while supporting his family and proudly continues to train others on chicken farming.

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May 26, 2009
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