In celebration of Women’s History Month, this episode features Angela Feng, organizer of the “Empowering Women Through Education and Community Action” panel, a UN CSW69 Parallel Event in New York City on March 14th. Joining her are panelists Cindy Wu and Dr. Remi Duyile. They discuss how education and community initiatives empower women, share their work, and reflect on early role models and career challenges. The conversation touches on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Business and Professional Women (BPW) organization.
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- Angela Feng, Cindy Wu, and Dr. Remi Duyile are the organizers and panelists for the Empowering Women Through Education and Community Action Panel.
- The panel’s theme is “How Education and Community Initiatives Equal Empowerment.”
- The session will explore how education and grassroots programs can significantly transform lives, particularly for women and girls.
- Angela Feng is the president of Soroptimist Taipei International, Girls Power, a female non-profit organization recognized by the UN and Taiwan.
- Cindy Wu is a trilingual financial management professional, singer-songwriter, and motivational speaker, involved with the International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW).
- Dr. Remi Duyile is a Nigerian-American, a UN ambassador of peace, and the founder of Legacy Premier Foundation, a global developmental non-profit.
- The discussion will delve into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how these goals relate to women’s empowerment
- Angela, Cindy and Dr. Remi the work that they have done with each of their respective organizations
- Angela, Cindy and Dr. Remi talked about their early role models and the challenges they have overcome in their careers.
- The panel aims to provide practical insights and inspire action, moving beyond abstract concepts of women’s empowerment.
- The women want to provide action steps, and resources to the audience
- Soroptimist International of Taipei Girls Power focuses on education for young women, from elementary school through college.
- The Legacy Premier Foundation focuses on financial literacy, and providing access to resources to underserved communities, and teaches skills that are needed in the market place.
- The International Federation of Business and Professional Women works to create opportunities for women through promoting employment, and protecting rights.