In August, Penn State Extension (in the College of Agricultural Sciences) partnered with the Global Give Back Circle (GGBC), an organization focused on providing education and mentorship opportunities to young women in five African nations. Global Give Back Circle “leverage[s] the time and talent of women globally, through a Mentorship Program designed to help at-risk girls continue their education and embrace economic freedom,” according to their website.

A cabotegravir injection is nearly 90% effective in preventing HIV infection among women, according to the newly released UNAIDS study.

Zimbabwe’s First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa recently commenced a cancer screening initiative and empowerment programmes for women in Mt Hampden through her Angel of Hope Foundation.

Faiza Heidar grew up playing soccer in the streets with the boys and went on to captain Egypt’s national women’s team. Now she has become the first woman to train one of the country’s professional men’s clubs.