Blog Archive

Heather Newell Heather Newell

Technology & The Future of Bakery Sales for TWB

Following three intensive days of collaboration, innovation, and pitches by nearly 15 professionals across professional sectors in Denver for the Posner Center Hackathon, TWB was selected as the winner and recipient for funds to implement the prototype application. 

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Julie Greene Julie Greene

Bread in the Hills

Committed to combating malnutrition, team TWB is expanding training outside of Kigali and venturing into new, rural communities in the Western Province of Rwanda. 

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Heather Newell Heather Newell

Defying Cultural Boundaries

The boundaries of maps may indicate political designations, but as the work of TWB engages us further with different aspects of culture, I realize more and more that boundaries are quite fluid – particularly in the realm of international development and women. 

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Meg North Meg North

Changing the Local Palate

Behavior change truly does take time. Slowly, we can improve daily nutrition choices, helping individuals to make a dietary change from fried dough to a protein rich banana and peanut bread!

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Meg North Meg North

Gathering Their Stories

I became interested in the experiences of the Rwandan women involved with the project. I was curious about the situations they had come from, what they felt they had gained in training with TWB, and what had changed in their lives as a result.

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Julie Greene Julie Greene

Yvonne's Dreams

Yvonne is a new intern with TWB - and she has big dreams for where she is going. 

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Heather Newell Heather Newell

The More You Know

We get by with help from our friends! Here's how TWB's commitment to education and empowerment is sparking interest with different individuals, groups, and organizations. 

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Heather Newell Heather Newell

bread is for everyone.

Our Denver team had the opportunity to deliver a lesson on thinking & learning styles with African Community Center - realizing that the power of bread is everywhere! 

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Meg North Meg North

Interning with TWB

In just two weeks of my internship, I have already learnt a lot not just about bread, but a lot about administration, working in a team, and finance and I think, this is just a beginning.

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Meg North Meg North

The Work You Do Matters

On the days when our jobs become too challenging and we struggle to remember our own value in this world, think of Alex, think of his work, and remember, what you do in this life does matter.

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Markey Culver Markey Culver

Confidence Rising

After visiting TWB headquarters in Kigali and celebrating a launch in Denver, Founder Markey Culver reflects on the growth and possibility for The Women's Bakery. 

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Meg North Meg North

It’s All About the Oven

With a successful metal, inexpensive, charcoal-fueled oven working well for our Tanzania group, we went on a scavenger hunt throughout Gakinjiro, Kigali searching for skilled oven builders. 

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Guest User Guest User

Christmas in Kigali

TWB reflects on Christmas, holiday traditions in Rwanda, and hopes for the new year. 

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