Inspiring Stories
Those we serve and those who generously support our efforts make up a community of inspiring individuals dedicated to making a difference in the world.
Our New CEO
A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS We are pleased to announce the new CEO of Mothers Without Borders, Jackie Skinner. Jackie is a dynamic leader who brings impressive experience and passion to our mission of protecting the vulnerable and
Empowering Women to Change the World
I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity. And I want to be respected in all of my femaleness because I deserve to be. – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Women are capable of amazing
Mentorship That Drives Hope
A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself. – Oprah Winfrey Mentorship is a central part of our mission of bringing hope to people in developing communities. Everyone needs the wisdom and influence of
Successes & Lessons Learned from our Be That Girl Program in 2022
In 2017, the Zambia Department of Social Welfare asked Mothers Without Borders (MWB) to help address the child marriage rates throughout the country, and particularly in Lusaka East. Zambia is ranked 16th highest in the world for child marriages with
End of Year Letters from Kathy and Tanner
KATHY HEADLEE: FOUNDER Dear Friend, Browsing through my email inbox, this Cyber Monday morning a simple invitation captured my wandering attention. ‘Make the world a happier place.’ I admit to receiving this idea with an odd combination of cynicism, optimism,
2nd Annual “Be That Girl” Conference: Dream Wildly
In early September 2022, 312 of the participants in our “Be that Girl” empowerment & education program gathered with their 13 mentors and 4 of Zambia’s most successful female leaders and performers for our 2nd annual program conference. The conference
