She Leads the World Photo Exhibit

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For International Women’s Day, CARE and acclaimed photographer Nigel Barker traveled to Sierra Leone to meet and photograph powerful women leaders who are changing their lives and all those around them.

Nigel joined CARE President & CEO Michelle Nunn on Monday, March 4th at Spring Studios in NYC to officially debut the portraits collection and launch the 2024 International Women’s Day campaign – She Leads The World.

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We get inspired by the women we work with around the world every day! Who inspires you? Check out the links below and find out how to share your story, learn more about the women behind the portraits, and donate to ensure #SheLeadsTheWorld.

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A woman sits in the driver seat of a kehkeh car. A woman smiles while holding two babies close to her chest. A woman wearing bright yellow is surrounded by children wearing green school uniforms. Portrait of woman in blue dress, resting her head on one arm and looking at camera. A woman wearing light pink dances and points her finger. A woman sits outside surrounded by bags of rice. A woman wearing bright pink leans against a doorway.
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Adama

Adama is something few women are - a kehkeh driver. Working in the Kissy neighborhood of Freetown, Adama is the primary breadwinner for her family, including her son. She keeps her riders safe in other ways, too, by selling condoms. With HIV threatening to increase its spread, this is a vital service to the community.