Celebrating Women Creating Ripples of Impact Through B1G1
On International Women’s Day 2025, I had the honor of hosting a LinkedIn Live series featuring incredible women changemakers across the world. These women represent B1G1 Worthy Causes and their partners, whose mission, passion, and actions are creating ripples of life-changing impact.
As you listen to their stories, you’ll discover how their tireless efforts over the years have contributed to solving complex challenges, proving that small, purposeful actions can uplift lives and lead to real, lasting change.
These conversations not only shed light on their impactful work but also revealed something even more profound: their deeply personal journeys and the consistent theme of collective action through empathy.
The Power of Impact-Driven Women in Action
Each woman I spoke with is a testament to what happens when passion meets purpose — and purpose is translated into action to create impact.
And behind every project these women represent, there is a ripple effect of contributions made by B1G1 businesses. If you have been part of B1G1 over the years, this series of powerful stories gives you a real sense of the impact you’ve helped create.
No matter how small or large, every contribution truly makes a profound difference.
We hope that you’ll choose to share these stories with your family, friends, teams, and customers and explore new ways to take even greater action alongside these amazing women.
Enjoy watching!
Cassandra Treadwell – So They Can (New Zealand & East Africa)
“Would you become a mother to 45,000 children?”
Cassandra Treadwell, the founder of So They Can, didn’t expect to dedicate her life to education and community transformation in East Africa until her fourth child was just six months old. But today, her organization provides schooling and opportunities for 45,000 children across Kenya and Tanzania — because, as she so profoundly puts it, “every child deserves a future.”
Support So They Can’s projects here.
Borany Chea – This Life Cambodia (Cambodia)
“Empowering Youth Through Education and Justice”
Borany Chea grew up in Cambodia. She saw firsthand the challenges many young people, especially girls, faced in accessing education and breaking cycles of poverty. Through This Life Cambodia, she now helps vulnerable youth find a path to success, ensuring they have access to education, safety and opportunities for a better life.
Support This Life Cambodia’s projects here.
Consolata Norbert – The Mango Tree Orphan Support Trust (Kenya)
“The Power Within: A Community-Based Solution to Orphan Care”
In rural Kenya, the HIV/AIDS crisis in the early 2000s left thousands of children orphaned. Consolata Nobert and her team at The Mango Tree Orphan Support Trust help these children not just survive, but thrive—reviving traditional practice of bee-keeping and tree-planting (and much more!) to support community practice of caregiving that ensures orphans are raised within extended families instead of institutions.
Support The Mango Tree’s projects here.
Valeria Gabor, Mariana Labik, and Antonina Bulyna (Ukraine)
“Women on the Frontlines of Hope and Resilience in Ukraine”
Since the war in Ukraine began, these three incredible women have led humanitarian efforts for displaced families in Ukraine via an NGO called ‘The Power of Uzhhorod’. Via a partnership with B1G1 Worthy Cause, ChildAid of Western Europe, contributions for winter clothes and resources have reached the lives of orphans and displaced families in Ukraine as well. Their work is a testament to the power of community and resilience of people.
Support B1G1 Projects in Ukraine here.
Natasha Johnston – Farm Angels (Australia)
“Crisis Care for Farmers, the Backbone of Our Communities”
Farmers feed nations, but we often take them for granted. And in times of crisis, who supports and takes care of them? Farm Angels provides emergency relief, mental health support, and financial assistance to Australian farming families hit by droughts, floods, and disasters.
Support Farm Angels’ projects here.
Nikita Ketkar and Vashar Soni – Masoom (India)
Can social enterprise incubation programs help solve grassroots challenges?
Indeed they can! As the CEO of Masoom, Nikita Ketkar talks about the role of night schools in lifting communities. And one of her students, Varsha, tells of how being part of such a program has transformed her life.
Support B1G1 Projects in India here.
Roselyne Mariki – So They Can (Tanzania)
“Engineering a New Future for Women and Girls in Tanzania”
As the Tanzania country lead for So They Can, Roselyne Mariki is driving education initiatives that transform entire communities. But beyond providing schooling, she is shaping an ecosystem of opportunity, ensuring girls don’t just attend school — they thrive and lead.
Help support girls’ education in Tanzania here.
Jessica Ng – Rescuing Leftover Meals (New York, USA)
“Turning Food Waste into Food Security in America”
Every day, millions of pounds of food go to waste while families struggle with hunger. Jessica Ng and her team at Rescuing Leftover Meals are tackling this issue head-on, working toward their goal of saving 10 million pounds of food (equivalent to 8 million meals) a year in U.S. cities.
Join the fight against food waste and food insecurity here.
The Big Picture: A Call to Action
Each of these women has built something remarkable. But their work is possible because of partnerships — because of people like you.
Through the B1G1 initiative, businesses all over the world can become part of these impact stories. And every time a Member makes a contribution, they’re not just making a donation — they’re, indeed, fueling real, tangible, life-changing action.
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate these women leaders, their teams AND the B1G1 Members who support these important projects.
In our collective actions, we see the true Power of Small.
And if you are new to the idea, you can consider taking action today.
- To participate as a business, schedule a conversation to learn more.
- You can also follow the Business for Good news here.
Again, thank you for joining us in celebrating brave women and communities.
Together, we really can create a better future for all our children and grandchildren.