Laura Somoggi, Co-CEO at Womanity, is a global growth professional with a concentrate on gender fairness, social influence, and trust-based philanthropy.
A feminist and powerful advocate for devolution of energy by means of equitable partnerships, Laura has overseen programmes with a presence in 15 nations. Coming from a colonised nation and a household of refugees, the decolonisation of information and growth is particularly private to her.
Laura joined Womanity in 2017 to guide their efforts to forestall violence towards girls and women. Her numerous profession features a decade in journalism in Brazil and one other decade managing international partnerships within the company sector with worldwide NGOs and UN businesses. Laura additionally serves on the board of Proper to Be (previously Hollaback!).
On this episode, Julia and Laura talk about hope and resilience within the face of backlash, the standing of gender equality around the globe and about decolonizing growth. Laura shares her personal tales – together with about her profession transfer – and talks concerning the work of Womanity at giant and in Afghanistan particularly.
“We all know that with out the information, the relationships, the understanding of the context, the cash in all probability received’t be utilized in a manner that’s going to be extra significant.”
– Laura Somoggi
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