Program Associate for Archives and Knowledge Management (USA)
Jessica Molander (USA) manages WLP’s archival project, “Women Making History: Archives of Changemakers in the Global Women’s Movement”. She also supports WLP’s knowledge management processes. Prior to joining WLP, Jessica worked as an educator and librarian. Jessica holds a BS in Secondary Education with a specialization in History from Towson University and a MS in Library and Information Sciences with a specialization in Archives from San Jose State University. She is passionate about history, women’s rights, learning and teaching and is thrilled to be a part of the WLP team.
This International Day of the Girl, WLP had the honor of speaking with Zala Ahmad, advisor to WLP's Cross Border Coalitions Initiative and co-founder of Safe Path Prosperity (SPP), an incredible organization dedicated to empowering Afghan women and girls through menstrual health education and access to essential products. Operated by Afghan women, SPP produces Safepad, a locally-made reusable sanitary product, in production centers located in Kabul and Kandahar. The organization is dedicated to creating pathways to employment, prosperity, and dignity for Afghan women and girls through various initiatives, including employment opportunities, mental health support, and educational awareness programs. To date, SPP has generated over 100 jobs and distributed more than 250,000 hygiene kits to women and girls across Afghanistan. In this interview, we delve into the work of Safe Path Prosperity and the organization's vision for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. Read more about the inspirational work of SPP below.
In the month of March people around the world celebrate the many ways that women leaders have contributed to shaping our world. This women’s history month we invite you to explore and share the stories of activists who have dedicated their lives to advancing the rights of women and girls and safeguarding human rights.
