Women of Influence
Sixty years of friendship across borders. Generations of women—one Mission. Throughout its travels, the Delegation for Friendship Among Women has had the privilege of meeting remarkable women whose ideas, leadership, courage, and commitment are creating meaningful change in their communities and countries.
They are leaders, advocates, educators, entrepreneurs, artists, public servants, and changemakers. Their work and life experiences offer perspectives that deepen our understanding of the world—and of one another.
They are leaders, advocates, educators, entrepreneurs, artists, public servants, and changemakers. Their work and life experiences offer perspectives that deepen our understanding of the world—and of one another.
Visit to Mother Teresa’s orphanage in Calcutta in 1988.
1982 India. Delegation with Indira Gandhi
1975 visit with Farah Pahlavi - the wife of the last shah of Iran
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1982 St. Paul. Jehan Sadat, former 1st lady of Egypt
1987 Delegation visit with Suzanne Mubarek, former 1st lady of Egypt
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1980 University of Ok. Delegation hosting Delegation from South Africa after our visit there
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Women That Inspire
Conversations That Matter. At the heart of every Delegation visit is conversation. We meet woman-to-woman, exchanging experiences, asking questions, listening, and learning from one another.
These conversations often reveal both the differences in our lives and the experiences we share. They challenge assumptions, broaden perspectives, and create connections that can continue long after a Delegation returns home.
These conversations often reveal both the differences in our lives and the experiences we share. They challenge assumptions, broaden perspectives, and create connections that can continue long after a Delegation returns home.
