09/30/2024
Climate Week and UNGA are never dull, and this year was especially charged. The world faces unprecedented challenges in climate, equality, technology, conflict, global health, and access to basic services. Yet, in the face of these challenges, there is joy and hope. Global experts, investors, and leaders are coming together to collaborate and commit to meaningful action now.
WRTHY had the privilege of gathering team members, collaborators, clients, and partners in NYC, providing a chance to strategize and enjoy time together! Here are a few highlights
1️⃣Our partners at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation hosted the “Greater Than The Sum” film screening, a powerful series on investing in Women’s Economic Power. MC’d by WRTHY team lead Janet Mbugua, it was a great chance to hear from a high-powered team of economists and thought leaders. Find out more and watch the films at gatesfoundation.org
2️⃣Several Kenyan and Nigerian champions working towards gender equality were in town, , and . We were thrilled that our WRTHY Nigerian team lead, was in town to hear the announcement that the Nigerian National Women’s Economic Empowerment Policy will be domesticated across the 36 states!
3️⃣ co-founders, , hosted so many powerful events throughout the week. We are thrilled to see the momentum continue to grow and the campaign come to life. The Project Dandelion reception hosted 150+ climate leaders. These leaders are embracing Project Dandelion’s ambition to build and support a global climate campaign that unites the world to pressure leaders to follow through on their commitments for a climate safe world for all. We’re just getting started! Be a Dandelion at projectdandelion.com
4️⃣ The highlight of our week is always our annual WRTHY cocktails! It provides great opportunity to come together,catch up and laugh with our global team, partners clients and friends. We ended the week intensely focused on the challenges ahead and more determined to develop creative solutions to the issues we face.
