If it takes a village, then sometimes we need to build our own. I couldn’t do what I do without the help of hundreds, maybe thousands of amazing people. They support by donating to the non-profit, serving on boards, and giving their time. They also support by wearing the products from my company Bajalia International Group made by the women I call my global family. They talk and write about the work I am passionate about, they use their circles of influence, they are my cheerleaders, my sisters, and help me personally and professionally.  Here are some of the people in my world. Join our Tribe.

Iris Apfel, wears our jewelry and loves our cause
Tina Brown and Meryl Streep, WITW 2013. (If you look on Meryl’s hand you will see our lapis cuff.)
Mpule Kwelagobe, former Miss Universe, founder or MPULE Institute for Endogenous Development
Donna Karan, Designer and founder Urban Zen at WITW 2113 Love her work in Haiti
Iman is a fan, wishes we could help Somalia
America Ferrera, Actress, Activest and Sheryl, WuDunn, Author, Pulitzer Prize Winner -WITW 2012
Khalida Brohi, Activist from Pakistan encouraged by our work
Cari Coats and Dr. Amel Chakara, Global Links scholar from Iraq
Nicholas Kristof, NYT Columnist, Author, Pulitzer Prize Winner
Norma Abbeen, former chief of staff for NYC Mayor Bloomberg and Amy Hall, Director of Social Conciousness with Eileen Fisher