🎙️ Season 3 Opener: Maica Teves - Empowering Women and Advocating for Change Across the Globe

To close out Women's Month and kick off Season 3, The Loida Lewis Podcast welcomes the incredible Maica Teves, Executive Director of SPARK Philippines. In this episode, Maica shares her inspiring journey and deep commitment to women’s empowerment, human rights, and sustainable development.

Maica takes us through her impactful work with SPARK Philippines, a leading NGO dedicated to advancing gender equality and economic empowerment for women across the Philippines. From advocating for women’s rights in the Philippines Congress and Senate, to her work with women in detention at the Quezon City Jail, Maica is at the forefront of creating spaces for women to thrive, even in the most challenging circumstances.

She also shares her profound experience as a lawyer from Silliman University and her postgraduate studies in sustainability at the Swedish Institute, where she learned new tools to address the intersection of global challenges like sustainable development and gender equity.

Maica’s vision for the future is clear: she wants to help more people in need and to continue fighting for gender equality through SPARK. With her unwavering passion and dedication, Maica is determined to empower more women and ensure their voices are heard—both in the Philippines and around the world.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a true champion of change. Maica’s story is one of resilience, passion, and the power of leadership to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

Learn more about SPARK Philippines:

Instagram: @sparkphilippines

Website: https://sparkphilippines.org/

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