Wings shares the story of a retired speech therapist and special-education teacher, Rosalie Giffoniello, and her tireless efforts to educate children and adults in the slums of Kolkata, India. Her journey, inspired by the humanitarian work of Mother Teresa, began in the summer of 1999, when she visited one of Mother Teresa's homes, an orphanage for physically and mentally challenged children. She was shocked by what she found.

Wings shares the story of a retired math teacher, Margo McAuliffe, and a group of Northern California girls and mothers, led by Rebecca Bloom. With inspiration and action, these “Kenya Help Girls,” ages 7 – 14, have raised over $35,000 since 2006. The Kenya Help mission: improve the future of girls in Kenya by providing education and support. an>

Wings has interviewed both remarkable women. Let their stories move you, then share your own experiences of creativity, compassion, and leadership. The sharing is a form of mentoring, a crucial gift we give each other to perpetuate positive change. Because of people like Margo and Rebecca, women helping women, girls helping girls, we will see significant economic and social change in our lifetimes.

Photos were provided by both Ms. McAuliffe of Kenya Help and Ms. Rebecca Bloom.

The liberation of women could help solve many of the world's problems, from poverty to child mortality to terrorism.