The Week That Was: AdventHealth Welcomes Dr. Bing-Xue Lin, US Embassy in Kingston & YFDN Launches AWE 2025 & More
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The Week That Was: AdventHealth Welcomes Dr. Bing-Xue Lin, US Embassy in Kingston & YFDN Launches AWE 2025 & More

By: GWL Team | Sunday, 3 August 2025

Women are increasingly taking the lead across industries, rewriting leadership with meaning and creativity. Shattering the old paradigms, they are emerging to the forefront, not only as players but as pivotal decision-makers and game-changers. The last couple of years have seen a seismic shift, with more women starting businesses and rewriting the workplace. Their impact is sparking progress and breaking new ground in ways unthinkable before.

Global Woman Leader highlights this week a new generation of powerful women leaders who are breaking ceilings and opening doors for others to walk through. As they keep on leading with courage and honesty, we honour their fearless journeys.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Rihanna-Backed Gather Ventures Champions Women-Led Climate Solutions Across Africa

Rihanna-backed Clara Lionel Foundation-backed Gather Ventures has become a prominent supporter of women-founded businesses focusing on climate action on the African continent. Founded by Kenya-born CEO Jo Opot, the fund focuses on firms that integrate climate resilience and economic empowerment.

BRAC Bank & Bangladesh Bank Facilitate Entrepreneurial Workshop for Women

Bangladesh Bank and Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) Bank recently held a strategically designed session for women leaders in Lakshmipur Community Centre, Bangladesh. This one-day purpose-driven initiative aimed at equipping women leaders with crucial skills development and resources.

AdventHealth Welcomes Dr. Bing-Xue Lin to New Women's Health Practice in Hendersonville

AdventHealth is delighted to have Dr. Bing-Xue "Jasmine" Lin, MD, FACOG, join its medical staff at the new AdventHealth Medical Group Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hendersonville. This new practice is focused on delivering full-service women's health care to the people of Hendersonville.

Report Finds Impact on Women Following US Companies' Cutback on DEI Initiatives

A recent survey conducted by Resume.org, sampling from 965 US companies through Pollfish in July 2025, reveals that 20% of organizations eliminated their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs after former President Donald Trump’s re-election.

US Embassy in Kingston & YFDN Launches AWE 2025 Jamaica Program for Women

Recently, the US Embassy in Kingston has launched the 2025 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Jamaica Program while being in collaboration with the Youth for Development Network (YFDN). This particular program aims towards empowering women with knowledge as well as tools to start and grow sustainable businesses within the island.

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