Archives for May 9, 2012
CARE – Honor your mother and empower another
A mother is a nurturer, protector and so much more. But too many mothers suffer a cruel fate: their own death or the death of their child because the world is failing to help. This year, 1,000 mothers a day will die during pregnancy and childbirth. And 21,000 children younger than age 5 will die every day. Nearly all of these deaths occur in poor countries — and the biggest tragedy is that we know how to prevent almost all of these deaths. You can be the difference for a … [Read more...]
SOUTH AMERICA – ‘camelids for sustainable rural development’
In Bolivia’s cold and harsh altiplano - a high-altitude plain at 4,000m above sea level - llamas, alpacas and vicuñas are big business. Llama prices are up, demand for shawls and scarves made from vicuña and alpaca fibre is increasing, and, as it turns out, llamas eat less grass, take a smaller toll on the environment than other animals like sheep, and taste good too. But how do smallholder farmers capitalise on these optimal market conditions? One answer comes from the Bolivian government’s … [Read more...]
DR Congo: UN envoy concerned about possible sexual violence
“immediately cease all forms of violence, including sexual violence, and human rights abuses against the civilian population…, lay down their arms and demobilize,” A top United Nations official has voiced her concern about the latest wave of fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), especially in areas that have previously witnessed sexual violence committed against civilians by members of armed groups. “I call on all parties to immediately refrain from any acts of … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Jamie Silver
A Celebration of Women is excited to Celebrate the Life of yet another amazing woman, one that has found her way through the challenge of divorce, and is now here to help the women of our world. WOMAN of ACTION Jamie Silver "When a person courageously calls out for something that touches the core of human nature, infinite waves of response appear in the ocean of people's hearts." Daisaku Ikeda I am a Buddhist teacher and public speaker, and connector! My passion … [Read more...]
Story as an ‘Over-Eater’, Recovery in Michigan
Double Dipper (The story of an OVER- EATER) "I have to tell you. I am not a double dipper. Although, as horrible as this may sound, when I lost my OA [Overeaters Anonymous] abstinence, I went down to the local discount liquor place and set out to become an alcoholic. I stupidly thought I could switch addictions. In my mind, being an alcoholic was somehow better. I never thought all alcoholics were thin nor had eating problems. Boy, was I ever wrong! I … [Read more...]
