Comments on: Women of the World: A Best of Slideshow

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:30:31 +0000

@Kelly: Thank you! So glad you enjoyed this post and photos.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:16:20 +0000

Wow, what a wonderful post for Women’s Day! Those photos are so stunning and so moving!

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:41:45 +0000

@Marta: Thanks for your kind words about our photos!

@Don: I remember listening to an NPR story earlier this year that highlighted a group of women in Liberia who were reaching out to mothers in Palestine and Israel. The common theme was that they had all lost children to violence and wars. But instead of focusing on their individual loss and situation, these women in Liberia had the compassion to reach out to other women suffering from similar losses and try to turn this loss into a hope for peace. Truly moving.

We continue to be amazed both by the initiatives of individual women and by the community movements started by women in places where traditionally women have not been public figures. Their focus is on a better life for their children, and know what needs to change to support that.

By: Don

Don — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:57:03 +0000

Audrey and Dan: Thanks so much for the beautiful photos of these amazing
women of the world. Strength, humor, enthusiasm, optimism, endurance. They continue to bring all of these and many more to this badly fractured planet of ours, and, despite all they have endured, are showing us that a more compassionate way is possible. In our community as
well as many other communities the initiatives to move in a different direction are overwhelmingly being led by women. So lets celebrate all women of the world for the hope they bring, and, in doing so, not forget the
ones that are standing right next to us.

By: marta

marta — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:20:10 +0000

great portraits and great pictures, so intriguing and so intense

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:34:30 +0000

@Nisha and Dave/Deb: Thanks for the kudos on the photos. I’m so glad to hear how the spirit of these women come through the images. We’ve found so much inspiration in women in some really unexpected areas. I can’t wait to see what we find in Africa.

By: Dave and Deb

Dave and Deb — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:52:45 +0000

Beautiful photos you two! I Agree with Penney, the natural beauty of these women shines through and you captured them beautifully.

By: Nisha

Nisha — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:42:36 +0000

That was fantastic to watch. And everybody’s comments made me so happy.

Currently I am on a solo backpacking trip and meeting lots of women from every walk of life. Absolutely amazing to watch them work, enjoy, and try to fulfil dreams.

thank you for sharing these photos.

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:14:01 +0000

@Agne: I realize this is a bit belated, but thanks for your Women’s Day greetings! Hope you had a good one in Vilnius!

@Penney: Thanks so much for your comment! I completely agree about natural beauty and the pride that comes through these women. Beautiful.

@Kyle: Studies have also shown that programs (e.g., microfinance) that target women tend to result in a higher likelihood that those women will send their daughters to school as well. The ripple effect goes for generations.

@Nomadic Chick: I do agree with you that there is certainly so much knowledge that is not learned in school, but instead passed on in families and cultures. However, I’ve also met many women who were so thankful for an opportunity to become literate in adulthood. Being able to read and write really changed the confidence they had in themselves and how they were able to manage their small family businesses. There are still many places where girls are discouraged to go to school, even though some really would like to have an opportunity to education.

@Lori: “Happiness and determination” – you summed up very well what we’ve seen in so many women around the world. It’s humbling at times to see this incredible spirit even in the face of many hardships.

@Matt: Very kind words about our photos…and your wife! I am also very fortunate that I have an incredible mother who has served as a role model for me my whole life.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Great post for Women’s Day, and some amazing portraits. I’m proud that I don’t have to look far for inspiration–my wife constantly inspires me.