There are plenty of risks when we encourage "investment" or commoditization of natural resources, as power dynamics may mean that poor people (who are often marginalized and have less power) are sidelined by more powerful interests when money is involved. — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
There are plenty of risks when we encourage "investment" or commoditization of natural resources, as power dynamics may mean that poor people (who are… — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
We always say at CARE that we would love to see if we can work ourselves out of business. — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
We know that if you educate a girl, as the saying goes, you educate a nation. That girl will get married later, she will… — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
Early marriage is most prevalent in communities suffering deep, chronic poverty. — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
A big part of leadership is just being comfortable with the fact that some decisions really are only yours. — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
At the Centers for Disease Control, I rose up fairly quickly into management positions. The first team I led there included many people who… — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
What keeps me motivated is going out to the field and seeing programs that incorporate a focus on both people and the planet, and… — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
The difference between rich and poor is becoming more extreme, and as income inequality widens the wealth gap in major nations, education, health and… — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
When a child is starving, a family may not be able to think about long-term sustainability or damage to ecosystems that support endangered species. — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
My father had the main barber- and beauty-supply business in the African-American community in Buffalo. — Helene D. Gayle Copy Share Image
