We live in a world where there are many fantastic female role models. These inspirational women help others be inspired to give back to their communities and achieve their hopes and dreams at the same time. They are truly pioneering a better world for everyone and ensuring that there are others to continue the work towards a bright and better future.
Anne Wojcicki
Anne is the cofounder of 23andMe. Her company is where you can have an inexpensive genetic test to inform you of your exact ancestry. This information has helped many people connect with their history. Genetic tests can tell us a lot about one another and even have an influence on health decisions, since some conditions are genetic in certain groups of the worldwide population. In this regard, Anne is a big contributor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help identify and treat those suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
Jennifer Douglas Atiku
While some may know Jennifer as the wife of the former vice-president of Nigeria, still more people know her for her charitable work with the Gede Foundation. The Gede Foundation provides services and counselling to help treat and prevent HIV and AIDS in Nigeria. They reach out to disadvantaged people who often are too ashamed to seek health services. Gede also has an Orphans and Vulnerable Children group. The purpose of this group is to help children and teens get the education and income producing skills they need to rise above poverty. For more information, see the search results for Jennifer Douglas.
Tory Burch
Fashion designer Tory Burch founded the Tory Burch Foundation to help women get the financial start-up capital they need to start a successful business and foster their innovation. Her foundation has helped many women get the advice and support they needed to make the most of their business prowess. She is a great example of someone that has seen first-hand the challenges that women face in the business world and the value of giving back.
Jacqueline Novogratz
Jacqueline spearheads the Acumen fund, which helps promising new start-ups by giving them the support and financing they need to get started. In fact, the fund has given over $90 million to jump-start businesses in many disadvantaged areas. It is their theory that entrepreneurship is one of the strongest tools in combating poverty on an international level.
Continuing the legacy of compassion
It is important that women and girls be encouraged to make the most of their hopes and dreams. Looking to great role models and realizing how they achieved their success and have helped others, can help change the world. There are many great ideas and determined people out there who are never given the chance to show what they can do. Philanthropy helps give these people the tools they need to make the world a better place for everyone. By fostering innovation and creativity you can invest in the long-term future of many people.
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