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Meet Gicumbi Bakery Operations Manager, Charlotte!

We are excited to announce our newest Program Manager at the bakery in Gicumbi: Charlotte Musengimana! Get to know Charlotte and read why she is passionate about her role at The Women’s Bakery.

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The Next Normal: Adapting Programming During Covid-19

Our Whole Woman Programming is modifying to fit the changing circumstances that a pandemic presents. Find out how Ruth Uwera (pictured), Social Impact Officer, successfully adapted mental health counseling with bravery and grace.

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Neighbourhood Bakes

Read about The Women’s Bakery’s collaboration with Neighbourhood Bakes, a bakery in London!

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2019 Video Recap: A Year of Social Impact

Thanks to YOU The Women’s Bakery experienced tremendous success in 2019, particularly through the steps we took to further empower the lives of our women bakers.

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Uncovering Hope

In times of uncertainty, it can be easy to fall into a feeling of helplessness. But have hope:  there are examples of strength everywhere. Read our blog post to hear the good news within our organization and around the world. 

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Update from Rwanda

Now more than ever, we are reminded that in our unity there is strength; in our hardship there is compassion and kindness; in uncertainty there is resilience to see our mission through.

Read our important update from Rwanda regarding COVID-19.

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2019 in Review

Thank you for your contribution to a wildly successful 2019! Please join us in celebrating The Women’s Bakery’s most noteworthy highlights.

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Gender Equality Training at Gicumbi Bakery

“I am going to love and trust myself” -Gicumbi baker. 

Learn more about the Paper Crown Rwanda training at the Gicumbi bakery last fall, where strong women baking bread discussed gender equality and how to transform gender norms.

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Measuring Social Impact

We want our strong women baking bread to achieve positive change economically and socially. Read about the home visit process, which provides which provides an in-depth look at how increases in income are so important.

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What does bread power mean?

For one TWB manager, bread power is a way of life. Tessa Soni manages the bakeries in Gicubmi and Ruyenzi. Her commitment is inspirational, and also sheds light on why we must invest in women at all levels of the bakery. 

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Why Women?

When people ask me “Why women?” I am often perplexed, discouraged and frustrated. Are we still having this conversation? Yes, yes we are. And we must continue to have this conversation.

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