I am delighted to share that I have joined the Board of Trustees at WENDO, a women-led, UK-based charity dedicated to empowering women and girls, particularly in Kenya. WENDO focuses on providing tools, skills and support to help women overcome challenges and build better futures for themselves and their communities. How could I not become part of an organisation that offers that! When I first learned about WENDO (Women Empowerment Networking and Development Organisation) , I

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