In Isabelle’s* home country in central Africa, not every girl was able to go to school, much less complete her education and enter the legal profession. So when she began practicing corporate law after her graduation, she didn’t take...
Mothers and daughters treasure doing many things together...but escaping abusive partners should never have to be one of them. Yet, tragically, finding a path out of violence can be one of the life events that mothers and daughters share.
She might have been born in Botswana, but in many ways, Naledi was you.
Like so many other girls, Naledi Marope* grew up dreaming of marrying a handsome, kind, successful young man and having a beautiful family. She knew that married life wouldn...
“Why would you settle for a job like that with all your education and experience?”
At first, Beyhan didn’t know how to answer her son. Yes, she had experience in business management and bookkeeping, and had graduated with an...
You have no idea how you helped me with the course I attended last year. I took your advice and your words of encouragement and faced the world. In short, I applied for a job and I got it! I nailed the interview. I was told by the interviewer that I...
When Alex and Emma* arrived at Interval House several years ago, Rubina Khan, Children's Counsellor Advocate, remembers, they cried and begged to leave. Their mother had been afraid to tell them where they were going and that they weren’t...
“Good afternoon, Indranie Williams speaking. How may I help you?”
This fall, if you're seeking help in leasing residential or commercial real estate, you just might find yourself speaking with Indranie Williams. She'll be delighted to...
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