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This year, we were meant to be in New York. In the rooms where global decisions are shaped.In the spaces where women’s voices rise together in urgency and hope. But sometimes, the journey to impact is not linear. Due to visa challenges, we were unable to attend the 70th Session of the Commission on the […]

During the Summit, the United Nations interviewed Pasha in her capacity as Co-Founder of EmpowerHer Life Foundation, sharing both our journey and the reflections that shaped our vision for social development. Seeing our story highlighted by the UN was not a moment of pride – it was a moment of responsibility. A reminder that the […]

The Second World Summit for Social Development (Doha, 4–6 November 2025) was more than a high-level global gathering – it was a reminder of why we choose this work, and why integrity, justice, and inclusion must sit at the heart of development. Standing in a space filled with world leaders, heads of state, UN representatives, […]

With profound honor and deep gratitude, EmpowerHer Life Foundation is proud to share a historic milestone in our journey of empowering women and girls across Africa. Our Co-founders Dr. Leonard Besong and Diana Pasha have been officially invited to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, taking place from 4–6 November 2025 in […]

June 2025 marks a defining chapter in the journey of EmpowerHer Life Foundation. With great honor and responsibility, we proudly announce that our organization has been officially accredited with consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This milestone does not merely recognize our efforts – it affirms our vision, our mission, […]

Attending the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja (25–28 June 2025) AAM2025 was not just an event – it was a profound journey into Africa’s future. Set under the stirring theme “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience,” this historic gathering brought together over 6,000 leaders from governments, finance, and academia to chart a bold […]

Attending the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day in Turin, Italy (11–12 June 2025) was transformative – not only as a milestone in my journey but as a moment that deeply connects with EmpowerHer Life Foundation’s mission. A Global Gathering of Visionaries At this landmark event, over 650 global leaders, innovators, and changemakers convened – coordinated […]

Attending the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Sevilla, Spain – from 30 June to 3 July 2025 – was nothing short of transformational. As Co-Founder of EmpowerHer Life Foundation – an accredited organization with the United Nations, I was proud to represent our mission at this historic convening. FFD4 brought together […]

In the heart of Nairobi, a city vibrant with life and resilience, a shadow has loomed over our sisters, mothers, and daughters. As the co-founder of EmpowerHer Life Foundation, I have stood alongside countless women and girls, raising our voices against the harrowing surge of femicide in Kenya. Over the past 16 days, our activism […]

At the Summit of the Future held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on September 22nd and 23rd, the world witnessed a defining moment—a collective resolve to build a resilient, equitable, and inclusive future. As I stood before global leaders, diplomats, and changemakers, I was honored to contribute to one of the most […]

As I stood before the Kenya National Youth Forum on Corruption, reflecting on the outcomes of the Conference of State Parties (COSP) resolution on the negative effects of corruption on women, I felt the weight of both the challenge and the opportunity before us. This moment was not just about summarizing a high-level resolution; it […]