Cynthia Breilh

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Expertise: Women and girls Cynthia has been with World Vision, as the National Director of Women of Vision, for almost three years. A nurse educator, entrepreneur and Vice President of Strategic Solutions Inc, based in Seattle, Washington, she has been a board member for several organizations including a founding board member of the Institute for Business Technology and Ethics. She has lived in Ethiopia and worked as a development officer with Agros International in support of private land reform in Central America.

Recognizing women and girls as critical partners in development, World Vision and its U.S. based mobilization effort, Women of Vision, work to equip, protect, and advocate for women in nearly 100 countries. Programs help women access health care, recover or protect themselves from exploitation, become educated and literate, access microloans and economic opportunities, and gain influence in their community to promote positive change. Cynthia is passionate to change the global story for women and girls, believing that collectively investing in women and girls is significant to the alleviation of poverty, and key to peace building and sustainable social change.

In the media

03/09/2012	Million Moms Challenge: Saved just in time - One mother's story of survival
03/08/2012	Huffington Post Blog: 7 ways to empower women, today and everyday
03/06/2012	Luv Saving Money (blog): National Women's Day - Tips & Info
Spring 2011	Fulfill Magazine: Stop, Look and Listen
10/21/2010	Associated Press: Study: Women give more to charity than men

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