Blog Archive
See, Think, Understand, Do.
“Some people see, think, and go…Others see, think, understand, and try to do something.”
Music & Bread: Reflections on 'Bread Beats' in Boulder
'Bread Beats' was a resounding success; with music from Emily Robinson, stories about TWB, and other power-house women in the audience, bread power definitely came to life!
Success Comes In Different Slices
A question we often receive is “Can a woman run her own baking business using the skills she learned in training, without start-up capital, and without a fancy oven?” The answer is a resounding Yes she can!
Road-tripping with TWB
Educating, sharing, and promoting our work is on the rise - and we're going anywhere and everywhere to talk about it! #riseup #sharetheloaf
TWB: A Life-Long School
For Yvonne, the opportunity to work and intern with TWB had given her the opportunity to continue to learn - and to share this knowledge with others,
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.
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.
Carrot Bread...Really?!
Bringing a nutritious, delicious product to Kigali's bread market. Carrots included!
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.
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!
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.
Teach a Woman, Feed a Nation
“You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.” —Brigham Young
Yvonne's Dreams
Yvonne is a new intern with TWB - and she has big dreams for where she is going.
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.
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!
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.
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.