Raising Women

Issue 035 – January 2026
Our spotlight on Emma Grede reminds us that the most powerful empires are not built alone. Through intentional partnerships, shared vision, and a deep commitment to lifting other women as she climbs, Emma embodies what collaboration looks like when it is rooted in purpose rather than performance

Gentle Fitness: Moving Your Body Without Punishment
By Ikupolusi Ariyike The world often equates fitness with intense workouts, strict diets, and relentless discipline; the concept of gentle fitness emerges as a refreshing

A Resolution to Show Up Differently: The Role of Intentionality in Everyday Style
By Onyi Chijioke The idea of a new beginning often arrives with energy and ambition, yet the most meaningful shifts rarely announce themselves loudly. They

Managing Your Money Like a First Daughter
By Zamie Ayo In today’s world, financial independence is more than just a goal it’s a necessity. For young women, learning to manage money effectively

The Alchemy of the Blank Page: How New Beginnings Rewrite Our Story
By Ikupolusi Ariyike There is a particular kind of magic in emptiness. It exists in the pristine white of a fresh canvas, the silent cursor

First Toasts: Cocktails and Mocktails to Start Your Year Right
By Tilly Boateng There is something inherently magical about the first toast of the year. The clinking of glasses, the sparkle in the drink, the
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Raising Women Initiative: Empowering Women, Transforming Communities .
Raising Women Initiative (RWI) is a non-profit organization that has, over the last 6 years, implemented programs that inspire, empower and advocate for greater representation of women and girls in all sectors. We work with key stakeholders to challenge the status quo on gender mainstreaming, equality and the rights of women and girls.


