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Gisele Bolton

Gisele Bolton (Vikalp Women’s Group in India and CONCERN in Nepal): Prior to her fellowship, Gisele earned a BA from the University of Minnesota and an MA from City University London. Gisele volunteered in Honduras and Kenya, where she taught English and developed a connection to children with special needs. She also interned in the US with The Advocates for Human Rights and The Nonviolent Peaceforce. After working with transgender people at Vikalp, Gisele wrote: “One size doesn't fit all and we must always remember that.” About her fellowship at CONCERN she wrote: “(It was) enriching both professionally and personally! I always felt very supported and learned so much more about grant writing, fundraising, communications and development. I feel that is an area I'd now like to work in.” After finishing her fellowship with CONCERN, Gisele accepted another job in Nepal. gbolton@advocacynet.org



Video Diary 1.5 VISA!

02 Jul

While waiting for my visa, I shared the work that Vikalp does to promote women’s rights in India with the women in my family.

It is a beautiful connection; a bridge between strong women from Wisconsin and strong women in India.

I asked all of the women in my family to share one word that represents women’s rights to them. Here’s what they said… 

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It is a beautiful connection; a bridge between strong women from Wisconsin and strong women in India.<\/span><\/p>

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