Women of the World is an international vocal ensemble currently based in Boston. What started out as a dream three years ago, has become a real musical force. Ayumi Ueda, a Berklee College of Music student from Japan sought to create an eclectic ensemble of women from all over the globe in order to create music for peace. In 2008, Ayumi joined forces with other Berklee students, Ali Rapetti from the United States, Giorgia Renosto from Italy, and Annette Philip from India in order to manifest … [Read more...]
URGENT: Help protect children from new polio outbreak
June 25, 2013 by
Dear Friends, I have an urgent request: A polio outbreak has emerged in Somalia and Kenya and the risk of spread – even to neighboring countries – is very high, as many children remain unimmunized. Together, we can make a difference. Supporters like you have brought us closer than ever to polio eradication, but this recent outbreak serves as a reminder that we could easily lose our progress against this highly contagious disease. We cannot let this happen. The United Nations … [Read more...]
Mary D. Moore is Taking Action for World Peace!
June 22, 2013 by
Throughout human history, war and violence defined whether territorial boundaries would expand or constrict. The Rule of Law seldom became the standard of societal life; too often, it was might over right. But evolution and the refinement of human morals and ethics have moved mankind, from the mid-20th century, to rise above the pattern of war and violence towards the higher invitation of sustainable peace and the rule of law. For that purpose, the United Nations was … [Read more...]
ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY, MAY 19
May 18, 2013 by
As we celebrate Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Month and the many accomplishments of AAPIs, we also want to recognize that these communities still face many barriers to health and health care, including HIV/AIDS. To recognize these challenges, May 19th has been designated as the National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The theme for this year’s observance is: “Saving face can’t make you safe. Talk about HIV—for me, for you, for … [Read more...]
Women’s Empowerment in the Information Society
May 15, 2013 by
Speech by ITU Secretary-General, Dr Hamadoun I. Touré ITU WSIS Forum 2013 High Level Dialogue 1 Women's Empowerment in the Information Society : Systemic, Scalable Strategies 14 May 2013, Geneva, Switzerland Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a tremendous pleasure to be with you this afternoon for this very important High Level Dialogue on Women’s Empowerment in the Information Society. In the second decade of the 21st century, we are all very much … [Read more...]
On Mother’s Day, It’s You and Me Against The World (May 12)
May 7, 2013 by
On Mother's Day, It's You and Me Against The World (For My Children) "Motherhood is a choice you make every day, to put someone else's happiness and well-being ahead of your own.."~ Donna Ball This video was created by The Dragonfly Whisperer and is dedicated to my children. I used to sing this Helen Reddy song to them at bed time. Even though the video applies to all loving mothers, I fell it especially applies to single mothers, who devote their time and love to … [Read more...]
The Women I Love, Zain Bhikha – المراة التي أحب زين بيكا مترجم (Video)
May 6, 2013 by
Zain, a man with the PASSION to CARE Zain Bhikha (Hindi: ज़ैन भिखा, Urdu: زین بھکھا; born 9 August 1974) is a South African singer-songwriter, who has achieved success as a performer of Islam nasheed songs. Associated with other Muslim musicians, including Yusuf Islam and Dawud Wharnsby, Bhikha has collaborated on albums and also released several solo albums. He has written several religious albums concerning Islam. Bhikha's music almost exclusively follows Islamic … [Read more...]
