Mama: Using Text Messaging to Protect Maternal Health in Times of Crisis New projects takes advantage of Facebook to build communities of practice for humanitarian workers Approximately 25 per cent of women of reproductive age in any displaced population are likely to be pregnant at any given time. The stress of being displaced coupled with the lack of skilled care heightens the risk these women face. The Women’s Refugee Commission has identified an important information gap for maternal … [Read more...]
Mama: Using Text Messaging to Protect Maternal Health in Times of Crisis
April 25, 2011 by admin
Filed Under: SELF CARE, WOMEN "Positive Action"
Canadian Women 'MOM the Vote' – Annie Urban via care2
April 24, 2011 by admin
Moms should be a force to be reckoned with in politics. Not only do mothers control most of the family spending, but they are also often the ones taking care of three generations – their children, their parents, themselves and sometimes their spouses too. Canadian mothers are the ones taking family members to the doctor, making child care or nursing home arrangements, going to the grocery store and paying the heat bill, all while commuting to and from a full-time job. Many of the key issues … [Read more...]
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Canadian Women ‘MOM the Vote’ – Annie Urban via care2
April 24, 2011 by admin
Moms should be a force to be reckoned with in politics. Not only do mothers control most of the family spending, but they are also often the ones taking care of three generations – their children, their parents, themselves and sometimes their spouses too. Canadian mothers are the ones taking family members to the doctor, making child care or nursing home arrangements, going to the grocery store and paying the heat bill, all while commuting to and from a full-time job. Many of the key issues … [Read more...]
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Taryn Galewind – Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal.
April 17, 2011 by admin
Let Go of Things That No Longer Serve Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. Clean breezes billow through your curtains as purifying sunlight washes walls and floors, lifting your mood and energizing you. You grab a broom, a dust cloth, and organic cleansers to spiff up your home, your sanctuary. Great—but attend to spiritual spring cleaning, too. Recognize what doesn’t serve you anymore, and let go. How do you decide what no longer serves a positive function? Consider … [Read more...]
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SIOBHAN WILCOX – Quote Action of the Day
April 4, 2011 by admin
Your "QuoteAction" of the day: "The manner in which it is given is worth more than the gift." 17th Century French Dramatist, Pierre Corneille Your Action for today is 'to give a gift to someone and pay attention to the manner in which you do it.' Have an extraordinary day! Wishing you Love, Light and Peace in your day. Siobhan Wilcox Be the change that you what to see! Siobhan Wilcox 3435 Camino Del Rio Sth, Suite 310 San Diego, CA 92108 Siobhan@SiobhanWilcox.com … [Read more...]
De-Clutter Your Life! – Let Go of Toxic Friends!
March 13, 2011 by admin
De-Clutter Your Life! - Let Go of Toxic Friends! "Do you really know who your friends are?" If you are stuck. . . and your life doesn't seem to be moving forward, perhaps it's time to cut loose those friends who stiffle your personal performance and limit your accessibility to a happy and healthy future! Get unstuck! Whoa! Was that fear that raised its ugly head? Read that first sentence again! Are you fearful of change, especially when it comes to letting go of friends who … [Read more...]
Filed Under: FEATURED, WOMEN "Positive Action"
Taryn Galewind – The Rewards of Gratitude
February 25, 2011 by admin
Better Quality of Life: The Rewards of Gratitude You have the daily gift of 86,400 seconds to spend as you will—and you can almost certainly afford one second for gratitude. Meister Eckhart von Hochheim, a German philosopher and mystic born in the Thirteenth Century, calculated the seconds in a day to remind his students that gratitude has rewards. Here are ten for you to consider: 1. You’ll smile as you give gratitude for a favor done, and the doer will smile back. Laughter and … [Read more...]
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IWHC is Taking Action with LAST WEEK'S Annual 2011 Fundraising Gala!
February 17, 2011 by admin
“IWHC is creating a climate in which it is not tolerable to accept gender inequality as a matter of course. “That means that anybody who fights for gender equity—whether in the United States, Afghanistan, Haiti, you name it—IWHC makes our lives easier. You make our lives better. You make us more effective.”-Dr. Paul Farmer, co-founder, Partners in Health, and 2011 IWHC gala honoree.Last week, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) held its annual gala at 583 Park Avenue … [Read more...]
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IWHC is Taking Action with LAST WEEK’S Annual 2011 Fundraising Gala!
February 17, 2011 by admin
“IWHC is creating a climate in which it is not tolerable to accept gender inequality as a matter of course. “That means that anybody who fights for gender equity—whether in the United States, Afghanistan, Haiti, you name it—IWHC makes our lives easier. You make our lives better. You make us more effective.”-Dr. Paul Farmer, co-founder, Partners in Health, and 2011 IWHC gala honoree.Last week, the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) held its annual gala at 583 Park Avenue … [Read more...]
Filed Under: CA-- USES, WOMEN "Positive Action" Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, active citizens, Africa, Annual Fundraising Gala!, asia, co-founder, donation, Dr. Paul Farmer, Gala Chair, Gala Highlights, health services, healthy, human rights protections, information, Ishita Chaudhry, IWHC, IWHC Gala 2011, IWHC is Taking Action, Latin America, Marlene Hess, Park Avenue in New York City, Partners in Health, President Adrienne Germain, skills, TEENS, women., worldwide, Your donation, YouTube channel, YP Foundation
UN Study – Greater Action needed to include Women in Peacekeeping
February 9, 2011 by admin
Greater Action needed to include women in peacekeeping – UN study Female police officers serving in UN peacekeeping operations in Haiti February 2011 – Ten years after the Security Council called for greater involvement of women in peacebuilding, United Nations peacekeeping missions have a mixed record and need to deploy greater efforts to reach the goal, according to a study launched yesterday. “The impact study is a call to action to the senior leadership of … [Read more...]
Filed Under: BUSINESS, WOMEN "Positive Action" Tagged With: Burundi, gender equality laws, governance in post-conflict, HAITI, judicial reforms, national security institutions, PEACEKEEPERS, Policing, Resolution 1325, Timor-Leste, UN, UN Security Council, women in peace negotiations, women., women’s ability
PAMAC – UNDP Support Programme for Associations and NGOs – celebrating Christine Kafando!
January 29, 2011 by admin
Burkina Faso: Women help stop the spread of HIV and AIDS Women from the rural village of Gassan attend an informal discussion on HIV/AIDS. (Photo: UNDP) Burkina Faso - 27-year old Assiétou was pregnant with her third child when she discovered that she was HIV positive. “I thought it was the end of the world,” she recalls. “I immediately thought about my husband and I was very worried about his reaction. In the end, I summoned up all my courage and went to talk to him.” Assiétou’s … [Read more...]
Filed Under: AIDS - H.I.V., FEATURED, SELF CARE, WOMEN "Positive Action", WORLD ISSUES Tagged With: (Programme d’appui au monde associatif et communautaire), and NGOs, and Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, but as those delivering results, celebrating, Chirstine Kafando, disadvantaged children, empowerment of civil society, Guinéa-Conakry, HIV screening tests, NGOs, NIGER, not just as advocates, orphans, PAMAC, PAMAC model, Programme d’Appui aux organisations de la Société Civile (PASCI), Support Programme for Associations, UNDP, UNDP Support Programme for Associations
ANGELS TEACH – Health Coach Career Opportunity
January 6, 2011 by admin
This may be the perfect time for you to consider becoming a web-based Health Coach and start earning a new and professional income. Companies like Google, Motorola, UnitedHealthcare and others are employing Health Coaches who use web-based technology.We have arranged for you to attend a special complimentary teleconference/webinar presentation hosted by Hilton Johnson Productions, Inc.. They are the folks who have pioneered professional Health Coaching with web-based technology. You … [Read more...]
Filed Under: BUSINESS, WOMEN "Positive Action" Tagged With: angels, Angels Teach, career opportunity, health coach training, online training course, Rev. Nina Roe
Shirlee Hall – SACRED BREATHING WORKSHOP
January 5, 2011 by admin
CIRCLE OF LIGHT UPDATE: NEW! 'THE SEVEN LANTERNS', a transformational Egyptian Temple Meditative Workshop. Very powerful! I call on the down flow of the Higher Power of the Dove, the spiritual action of the Hawk, and the spiritual and physical rebirth of the Phoenix resulting in the expansion of the Radiant Body of Light. Two new creative vehicles are being designed for you... FIRST: An expansion of 'The Seven Lanterns' as a full-fledged offering. SECOND: An interactive workbook … [Read more...]
Filed Under: SELF CARE, SHIRLEE HALL - Spiritual Healer, Poet, Author, WOMEN "Positive Action" Tagged With: 7 lanterns, Egypt, faith, God, life, meditation, SHIRLEE hALL, spirit, spirituality, visionary, woman, women.
UNIC – Support Women in Sports for Peace & Development'
December 29, 2010 by admin
UNIC Support Women in Sports For Peace and Development To promote the International Year of Youth and the UN efforts to empower women and "Sports for Peace And Development", the UN Information Centre (UNIC) Manama held a press conference to launch a football tournament for female students from Six Bahrain’s universities in cooperation with Ajial Youth Organisation, under the patronage of Princess Hessa Bint Khaled Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Bahrain & Arab Women’s Football … [Read more...]
Filed Under: AFRICA, ASIA, CA-- USES, EURASIA, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, OCEANIA, SOUTH AMERICA, WOMEN "Positive Action", WORLD ISSUES
UNIC – Support Women in Sports for Peace & Development’
December 29, 2010 by admin
UNIC Support Women in Sports For Peace and Development To promote the International Year of Youth and the UN efforts to empower women and "Sports for Peace And Development", the UN Information Centre (UNIC) Manama held a press conference to launch a football tournament for female students from Six Bahrain’s universities in cooperation with Ajial Youth Organisation, under the patronage of Princess Hessa Bint Khaled Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Bahrain & Arab Women’s Football … [Read more...]
Filed Under: AFRICA, ASIA, CA-- USES, EURASIA, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA, OCEANIA, SOUTH AMERICA, WOMEN "Positive Action", WORLD ISSUES
