Professor Muhammad Yunus established the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh with the objective of helping poor people escape from poverty by providing loans without collateral to support income-generating activities. From Prof. Yunus's personal loan of small amounts of money in the mid-70's to destitute basket-weavers in Bangladesh, the Grameen Bank has advanced to the forefront of a burgeoning world movement toward eradicating poverty through micro-lending. Today it has 8.4 million borrowers of … [Read more...]
POST 2015 WOMAN: “MENTAL HEALTH … is an Inside Job!”
September 25, 2014 by
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SUMMIT 2015 POST 2015 WOMAN: "MENTAL HEALTH ... is an Inside Job!" Enjoy a Full Day of Exhibition, Speakers, Workshops hosting mental health experts, live entertainment; and celebrating Hincks Dellcrest, CEO Donna Duncan as Evening Opening Keynote! We are excited to announce that on MARCH 8, 2015 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SUMMIT 2015 will be held at the Montecassino Hotel & Event Venue, 3710 Chesswood Drive, Toronto, ON Canada … [Read more...]
Hillary Clinton Ponders White House Run!
September 23, 2014 by
Clintons Celebrate 'Female Empowerment' as Hillary Ponders White House Run Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is welcomed to the stage by her husband, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, at the Clinton Global Initiative on Monday in New York. | Mark Lennihan/ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — Bill and Hillary Clinton marked the 10th anniversary of the former president's annual Clinton Global Initiative, pointing to 'female empowerment' around the globe as the former secretary of state … [Read more...]
Jane Goodhall speaks out loud, World Peace Day 2014
September 6, 2014 by
As a UN Messenger of Peace, Dr. Goodall makes it a priority each and every year to observe and celebrate the annual International Day of Peace on September 21. Dr. Goodall always helps us see how important it is that we strive to create a more peaceful world for all people, as well as the natural world which we share. With this year's theme, "Right of People's to Peace," Dr. Goodall wrote the following message. A Celebration of Women™, in Toronto, Canada is celebrating live on … [Read more...]
“OMGoddess I am SO. EXCITED!!!!”, Brenda MacIntyre
August 29, 2014 by
Brenda MacIntyre says: "OMGoddess I am SO. EXCITED!!!!" Just sat with my accountant and went over some figures and... my NET INCOME has increased by 555% in the last 5 years - purely from being fully 100% self-employed!!! 555 = major life change, according to Doreen Virtue, and that is no surprise to me. Something big for me is coming in the next few months and I and others have been sensing that. So awesome to see that confirmation in my money numbers!! Big huge GRATITUDE and LOVE for … [Read more...]
Nikki Clarke Show Live Taping, Toronto – Sept 24
August 29, 2014 by
Nikki Clarke Show Live Taping at the White Elephant in Toronto The Nikki Clarke Show is a talk show featuring celebrity interviews, discussion of hot topics and live musical performances. Whether you live in Toronto or just visiting, we want you to be part of our live audience! The Nikki Clarke Show will tape LIVE at The White Elephant (366 Queen Street East, Toronto) between 8-9 pm. The show is transforming lives, one story at a time. We have a diverse line-up of guests … [Read more...]
Rodan + Fields® going global, is Coming To Canada!!!
August 9, 2014 by
Rodan + Fields® was founded in 2002 by renowned dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields. The doctors set out to make high-quality skin treatment available to everyone, without injections or invasive procedures. The company quickly became a leading clinical skincare brand in top-tier department stores. To broaden their reach and achieve their vision, Rodan + Fields became the first prestige skincare line to exit the department store and enter the direct selling market in … [Read more...]
Culture of Peace, consistent with Women’s Movement …
August 8, 2014 by
WOMEN AND A CULTURE OF PEACE Since the 1970s the United Nations and other international women’s conferences have adopted 'Equality, Development and Peace' as an organizing theme and framework for women's activities in development. Women would not only benefit from peaceful structures, as opposed to violent structures which oppress them, but they also have a role to play in building peaceful relationships and structures, and cultivating values, attitudes, relationships and structures which … [Read more...]
