Real, sustainable community change requires the initiative and engagement of community members. Helene D. Gayle changecommunityengagement Change image and share on social
I always knew that I wanted to do the most that I could for the most people. Helene D. Gayle knowpeoplewant Change image and share on social
At the Centers for Disease Control, I rose up fairly quickly into management positions. The first team I led there included many people who had been my supervisors in previous roles or were more senior than I was. So it was kind of a daunting challenge. Helene D. Gayle centerchallengecontrol share on social
The difference between rich and poor is becoming more extreme, and as income inequality widens the wealth gap in major nations, education, health and social mobility are all threatened. Helene D. Gayle differenceeducationextreme Change image and share on social
I was the middle of five children, and we were five very opinionated siblings. That probably pushed me to learn to speak up for myself. Helene D. Gayle childlearnmiddle Change image and share on social
My father had the main barber- and beauty-supply business in the African-American community in Buffalo. Helene D. Gayle africanamericanbarber Change image and share on social
We always say at CARE that we would love to see if we can work ourselves out of business. Helene D. Gayle businesscarelove Change image and share on social
With political will and strategic initiatives, we can prevent more and more of our global neighbors from falling into the abyss of poverty and instead give future generations the opportunities they need to rise to their fullest potential. Helene D. Gayle abyssfallfull share on social
At CARE, a leading humanitarian organization, we recognize people live their lives in a holistic manner. Issues such as health care, education and economic empowerment cannot be addressed in a vacuum. Thus, effective programs need to tackle the multiple root causes of poverty. Helene D. Gayle addresscareeconomic share on social
We know that if you educate a girl, as the saying goes, you educate a nation. That girl will get married later, she will have fewer children, she's more likely to earn an income, and that income is more likely to be plowed back into the family so that the family benefits. Helene D. Gayle backbenefitchild share on social
