At the end of this year, White Ribbon Alliance — an international coalition focused on maternal, reproductive, and women’s health — will be saying goodbye to its U.S. team.
But unlike many organizations, the secretariat isn’t cutting its staff due to failing finances. It’s doing so to trigger a shift in power, and to make room for the groups closest to the women White Ribbon focuses on.
“Decisions won't come from the top. They will come from us, as a bottom-up approach,” said Dr. Amanullah Khan, who heads up White Ribbon’s national chapter in Pakistan. “It’s just beyond imagination — that’s what the national alliances are feeling.”