Biography
A former screenwriter and independent filmmaker, Jenny Bowen founded Half the Sky (now OneSky for all children) in 1998 and served as CEO until her retirement in 2020. OneSky partners with governments and communities in Asia to provide responsive care and safe learning environments so that marginalized young children can thrive.
Among other awards, Jenny has been honored with the American Chamber of Commerce’s Women of Influence Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Nonprofit Leader of the Year, and the Purpose Prize for Inter-generational Innovation. In 2021, she was selected as one of Forbes inaugural 50 Women over 50 who are leading the way in Impact. She serves on China’s National Committee for Orphans and Disabled Children and on the Expert Consultative Committee for Beijing Normal University’s Philanthropy Research Institute. She is the author of the memoir, Wish You Happy Forever: What China’s Orphans Taught Me About Moving Mountains, published by Harper Collins.
Expertise
Early Childhood to Primary EducationEconomic OpportunityEducationHealthWomen's and Girls' Education
Regional Focus
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
