Introduction
Women at the Forefront is a multimedia service company focusing on conflict zones. The success of this organization stems from strong relationships with local partners and a shared goal of giving a voice to marginalized communities.
What We're Doing
As founder of Women at the Forefront, Roshini Thinakaran has been recognized for her work researching and documenting the lives of women in conflict zones all over the world.
She is a TED Global Fellow and will be attending TED Oxford 2010.
In August, her work and images will be featured in a National Geographic School Publishing English proficiency text, distributed to schools around the country. She will also be featured in a short film to air on all incoming flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Read her National Geographic Emerging Explorer profile at www.nationalgeographic.org.