Cecilia flores oebanda biography of abraham lincoln

Cecilia Flores-Oebanda and some of her children were jailed for four years for fighting against the Marcos regime of the Philippines.

(Former President Ferdinand Marcos was removed from power in 1986). Her organization, which helps stop human trafficking in the Philippines, was “strained and challenged” two years ago.

But she made it through. And she learned a lot.

Cecilia flores oebanda biography of abraham lincoln

And today, she’s sharing those lessons with other social entrepreneurs.

“I thought life was in prison was the worst life,” she shared during the “Down is not Defeated” panel at the 2015 Skoll World Forum. “But after I began working with women and children, I realized my life in prison was nothing compared to what they endure.”

Here are 5 learnings from Cecelia:

1. Don’t lose your endurance.

   “Fighting slave traders is a game of endurance. I am a very stubborn person and don’t run in a fight.”

2. Stay inspi