Following the death of her husband, veterinarian Victoria Kisyombe had no assets – just a cow. She was denied access to credit because she had no land or resources to use as collateral. So, she used the cow to generate income by selling milk and later bartering it for other necessities. This experience led her […]
Redefining Retirement: A Journey from Rest to Running When most people retire, they dream of slowing down: long lunches, quiet mornings, maybe some travel or time with family. But Charles Eugster (1919-2017) had something else in mind. The British dentist didn’t ease into retirement. He continued to stay active by publishing dental bulletins into his […]
The Lewis Pugh Foundation is making waves – literally. Having helped secure protection for over 3.5 million km² of ocean, the Foundation and its founder are a driving force behind some of the planet’s most ambitious marine conservation efforts. But their vision doesn’t stop at the shoreline. Understanding that healthy oceans begin with healthy rivers, […]
“Small, consistent steps can lead to extraordinary change. It’s not about perfection – it’s about pushing through, even when the process feels hard.”
MINA GULI
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”
Steve Jobs
Ever heard of Sarah Weddington? If you followed the news in the United States in 1973 or know a bit about the landmark legal case in the US that effectively legalized abortion nationwide, you might recognize her name. To appreciate Sarah Weddington’s important influence, it’s necessary to understand the era in which she first drew […]
Young people do many things to gain attention or to pursue their dreams, and Dr. James Barry was no different… or was he? James Miranda Barry, Irish doctor James Barry was born around 1789 in Cork, Ireland. After his father accrued debts and was sent to a debtors’ prison in Dublin, the precocious teenager reached […]
Temple Grandin’s credentials paint the picture of an amazing individual, first misunderstood before her profound insights were fully appreciated. How has society benefited from this woman’s unique perspectives and impact? Through her innovative designs for humane livestock handling equipment combined with her substantial work as an autism advocate. Born in 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts, Grandin […]
Many people’s accomplishments have been overlooked in history, but none more than the achievements of women. Here are a few examples of female pioneers who beat the odds, succeeding in their fields against all expectations despite the gender bias they suffered in their day. Alessandra Giliani (1307-1326) Alessandra Giliani was an Italian anatomist in the […]
She may not have looked threatening, but Mary G. Harris – known as “Mother Jones” – was such an indomitable activist that a US attorney once labeled her “the most dangerous woman in America.” Today, the political magazine Mother Jones is named in her honor as a symbol of passionate activism. Early life Born in […]
