Dale Hanson Bourke, Foundation President and Author
Title: Strong Girls, Strong World

In most developed countries girls have made great strides, but globally they continue to fall far behind boys from the very first days of life. Not only is this tragic, it is short-sighted. Experts tell us that educating girls and protecting them from early marriage are key to ending the cycle of poverty. How are churches and Christian nonprofits helping and hurting? What are specific ways each of us can make a difference?

From her experience serving on several boards of several international development organizations, and running a foundation focused on the health of girls and women in Africa, NPC member Dale Hanson Bourke gives us practical and hope-filled ways to support girls and help them thrive.

Dale Hanson Bourke is an award-winning writer, editor, business owner, and foundation president who has served on the boards of several international development organizations, including World Vision, Opportunity International, MAP International, International Justice Mission, and others. She is the author of 12 books, including Strong Girls, Strong World (available 10/23). She has also written “Embracing Your Second Calling” as well as The Skeptic’s Guide series.

Having traveled to 62 countries, she has written about the people she met and the issues they face for a variety of national and international publications. A graduate of Wheaton College (IL) with an MBA from the University of Maryland, she has also served as president of the CIDRZ Foundation, SVP at World Relief, and publisher of Religion News Service, and has been a syndicated columnist.