I was impressed by how resilient and dedicated these women are to the Women in Action community. The story Ana shared about the woman who kept the plastic chairs for the meetings at her house struck me the most— it saddens me that she didn’t want to report her husband to the police for fear of what he would do. This way of thinking only further proves that organizations like Women in Action are vital to the empowerment of women across the globe. By promoting health and education reform in their neighborhoods, they are providing opportunities for girls like the seven who are part of the Daughters of Corn Dance Troupe, who in turn are able to raise awareness in the US through their performances/talks.

After reflecting on this talk, I realized that I take so much for granted here in the US. These women display unflinching bravery in the face of domestic violence and threats to themselves and their children. I admire them for their courage and am thankful that they are able to share their story with people outside of their community whom they can inspire and educate on issues of poverty as well as issues of sexism and abuse.