International Women’s Day!

So many women have influenced our lives. Some are relatives; some are internationally famous for their tireless achievements toward an equitable world. We interviewed some of Shanta’s courageous leaders about their experience as female leaders. Tricia Karpfen, Co-Founder of Shanta Foundation My leadership values have likely looked different from more conventional ideas of leadership approaches. [...]

Empower a Woman, and You Change the World Forever!

"When you educate a girl, there is a ripple effect that goes beyond what you would get from a normal investment…When you educate a girl, you educate a village." --Sheryl WuDunn in "Half the Sky" It is axiomatic to say that the secret to eliminating extreme poverty is to educate girls and economically empower women. [...]