Little pictures that tell the big story
On October 17, 2005, I started a new job – and a new career – as President of Trickle Up. I arrived after 30+ years in the media business (Wall Street Journal, ABC News, New York Times). While I came with zero experience in international development, the board felt I...
Trickle Up names new president
Trickle Up has named Nathalie Laidler-Kylander as its new President, effective October 19. She will succeed Bill Abrams, who is retiring after 16 years. “Nathalie is the right leader for these times of profound global change,” said Penny Foley, chair of Trickle Up’s...
Closing the digital gender divide
Around the world today, women are 7% less likely than men to own a mobile phone and 15% less likely to use mobile internet. Women are less likely to own or know how to use information communication technology (ICT) devices, such as smart and basic mobile phones,...
The climate crisis and Trickle Up
This week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that it is “code red for humanity” if the climate crisis is not abated. The IPCC’s report, based on a review of more than 14,000 peer-reviewed climate studies by 234 scientists from 66 countries, is a...
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