An Exhibit of Diversity, Community, Humanity and Environment
Interview Were there event(s) and/or individual(s) that triggered the decision to become a social activist? Can you describe the passion that you feel about in your work? Has your work changed your life? Have there been obstacles along the way? What have you learned along your journey? Are there any associations or camaraderie that have been particularly important in the exchange of ideas in your career? What personality traits were most helpful for success in your career? What advice would you give a person interested in pursuing a career in your field? What connections do you see between all people? How is CARE working to improve the condition of women and why is it important? How will global warming affect poor populations? How does CARE work with communities to solve problems and give them the ability for lasting change? |
© Nova Starling 2011 Helene Gayle
"We know women and girls have a unique power to reshape societies. When you invest in a woman's health and empowerment, it has a ripple effect, helping families, communities, and countries achieve long-lasting benefits" |
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What About Helene Gayle HELENE IS AN EXPERT ON HEALTH, GLOBAL
DEVELOPMENT & HUMANITARIAN ISSUES Helene Gayle was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. We met in Atlanta, GA for the interview and photo shoot in preparation for the painting. DR HELENE GAYLE has accomplished much in her career. This site will focus on her work at Care as President and CEO 2006 - 2015. At CARE, she headed one of the world's premier humanitarian organizations, with programs in nearly 70 countries to end poverty. She developed programs that focused on the health of mothers, education of girls and microfinancing for women's small businesses. HELENE SAYS ON CHALLENGES: "The global moral challenge of this century is gender equality." HELENE SAYS ON POTENTIAL: "Ultimately, the imperative on all of us is to allow everyone to have their full potential as human beings. And that we can leave the world a better place than when we got on." HELENE SAYS ON CONNECTIONS: "In my career, the more I go, I see we really are all the same species and interconnected. There is a connection between all people no matter what the external circumstances, I realize how similar we all are and how connected we are as a human species. We all want the same thing." HELENE SAYS ON POVERTY: "No matter how you measure it, women and girls bear the brunt of poverty. But it's also clear that women are also our greatest hope for ending it. We at CARE have long believed that if you change the life of a girl or woman, you don't just change that individual, you change her family and then her community." Find out more about Helene by listening to her Interview and reading her Bio and Quotes.
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Related Links Helene Gayle, The History Makers Girl Rising, Documentary Half
the Sky, How To Make The Greatest Impact On The Most People / Video Member of The Council on Foreign Relations Recipient of the 2012 J & R Carter Humanitatrian Award see pg 4 Helene Gayle, President and CEO of CARE USA, on Empowering Women and Girls Worldwide |
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