President: Kavita N. Ramdas
Editors: Leanne Grossman, Theresa Hwang
Contributing Writers: Adaora Ikenze,
Katrina Muñiz, Alex Teixeira
Proofreader: Maitri Morarji
RESOURCES
Dare to Travel the World: A Mini Manifesto for Globetrotters, by Jessica Stockwell, provides tips on heightening awareness when travelling in unfamiliar situations. The book includes a Reality Check, Cultural Check and a Communications Check for its 12 featured countries in Asia, Europe and Africa. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Global Fund for Women. To order, call (800) 451-1923.
Loud, Proud and Passionate, by Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a resource book that offers perspectives, recommendations and strategies of women with disabilities who are taking grassroots leadership in development countries. This book is a valuable resource for individuals with disabilities seeking to become involved with international development programs, people working with women's and disability organizations and readers who want to learn from women with disabilities. Contact the MIUSA office for copies: Web site: www.miusa.org, or (541) 343-1248. Available in English, Spanish and Russian.
Leading to Choices: A Leadership Training Handbook for Women, by Mahnaz Afkami, Ann Eisenberg and Haleh Vaziri in consultation with Suheir Azzouni, Ayesha Imam, Amina Lemrini, and Rabea Naciri provides an alternative leadership model for leaders who aspire to create egalitarian, democratic and pluralistic societies based on collaborative decision-making, coalition building and gender equality. The flexible curriculum may be adapted to suit diverse cultural needs of women and men and is designed for use in interactive workshops. To order, visit www.learningpartnership.org or phone 301-654-2774. Available in English. French, Arabic, Hausa, Persian, Russian and Uzbek forthcoming.
