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TWB Team Meg North TWB Team Meg North

Bread Knowledge

I am confident that my colleagues will take what we have built and the lessons we have learned to build better systems and make more sound decisions that will make the business grow bigger and stronger than we ever could have imagined when we started.

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Noel Ntabanganyimana Noel Ntabanganyimana

A Proud Walk

“ Then… now we are just getting started,” one of the women said as she reflected on how far TWB has come. Indeed, we are just getting started. 

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Noel Ntabanganyimana Noel Ntabanganyimana

Working for Future Generations in Rwanda

In Rwanda, we also say, "in every seed, there is hope to grow a forest." I am grateful to be working with TWB and to grow this vision and work - together. 

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Heather Newell Heather Newell

TWB's Next Big Ad(venture)

TWB inspires hope wherever they go. I am excited to be a part of that energy and positive momentum in Denver. Our program will provide opportunities for women to thrive in the United States, learning tangible, marketable skills, while building and strengthening essential social networks.

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Heather Newell Heather Newell

Cooperative Women

Though, the cooperative model is something that our groups of women are used to – developing this into a business model takes time, but it’s happening.

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Aime Nshizirungu Aime Nshizirungu

Bread & Humanity

The first incidence of bread is assumed to be over 6,000 years ago in Egypt, when naturally occurring yeast accidently mixed with porridge and it rose. We think this might have been the best accident ever.

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Heather Newell Heather Newell

Women Can!

We believe that teaching women to ride bikes and to use them for the development of their business will empower other women who are still shy to try to do something different. We believe in women’s capabilities. We believe in empowerment for all. 

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Heather Newell Heather Newell

Everyone Is A Teacher

I’m in awe of the tenacity and commitment that this kind of work requires. Small business development is hard anywhere, but the women we work with are making it happen.

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Julie Greene Julie Greene

Bread, Hands & Flying Money!

At a small-business expo in the Western Province of Rwanda, TWB won THIRD place for our show-case of nutritious bread products. Bread Power. It's a real thing. 

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Heather Newell Heather Newell

Together, women and men, we rise.

When women and men are able to work side by side in a bakery, equality begins to take shape. Women – and men- are equally capable in kneading dough, in marketing products, and in tracking inventory. Identifying areas of gender inequity and previous assumptions based on gender, TWB actively is seeking to empower women – which in turn, empowers us all.  

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Aime Nshizirungu Aime Nshizirungu

Carrot Bread...Really?!

Bringing a nutritious, delicious product to Kigali's bread market. Carrots included! 

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Julie Greene Julie Greene

Yvonne's Dreams

Yvonne is a new intern with TWB - and she has big dreams for where she is going. 

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Heather Newell Heather Newell

The More You Know

We get by with help from our friends! Here's how TWB's commitment to education and empowerment is sparking interest with different individuals, groups, and organizations. 

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