How does Women Thrive define its current mission?
R.S.: At Women Thrive, we believe that giving women greater economic opportunity will lift families, communities, and countries out of poverty. When women are healthy and free from violence they are better able to take care of their family and household, and they have a positive impact on their communities. Our mission is to provide solutions that will help millions of women around the world to escape poverty, by advocating for changes in U.S. policy that will have the greatest impact on them. A.N.N. How would you summarize your own work with the organization? R.S. : Since the creation of Women Thrive Worldwide, I have taken a leadership role in advocating for U.S. policies that foster economic opportunities, and defend the rights of women in developing countries, guiding the organization in its mission. Thanks to our advocacy, gender and women are seen more and more as central to the success of U.S. global development efforts. . One of my most important efforts is the attempt to push
