Contains a foreword by the Dalai Lama Contains a call to action by CEOs of international organizations working on creative solutions to combat women's poverty and oppression

Her exquisitely reproduced photos capture a woman's strength and dignity and are accompanied by their stories. This singular book explores what work means to women--creating financial independence, purpose, and community--as well as deep-rooted cultural traditions and handicraft work. It includes a call to action to support grassroots organizations helping women create their own businesses.

Countries represented include Sierra Leone, Liberia, Myanmar, Tanzania, Congo, Haiti, Sudan, Nepal, Tunisia, Nicaragua, Mexico, Indonesia, India, Zambia, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Bangladesh, Thailand, Swaziland, Madagascar, Japan, Western Mongolia, Ethiopia, Botswana, and Afghanistan.