In 2012, the United Nations (UN) declared March 20 to be observed as the International Day of Happiness. March 20 will be celebrated as the International Day of Happiness every year. After years of happiness research, one thing has proved fundamental - the importance of our connections with other people. But modern societies are built as if the opposite was true. We are surrounded by people, yet we feel genuinely connected to almost none of them. The effects are devastating. Social … [Read more...]
International Day of Happiness, MAR 20
Economic Empowerment of Rural Women – IFAD
IMAGE Joining forces to speed up economic empowerment for rural women "Inspiration" was the focus of the first two sessions of the 2013 Retreat on the Joint Programme Accelerating Progress towards the Economic Empowerment of Rural Women being held at IFAD today and tomorrow. About 40 participants from IFAD, FAO, WFP and UN Women gathered to hear about achievements, challenges and opportunities in the seven pilot countries: Ethiopia, Liberia, Niger, Rwanda, Guatemala, Kyrgyzstan and … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – ‘Dignity & Self Worth’
It is the most critical part of Recovery: Dignity & Self Worth During any form of illness, one can lose a sense of complete Self. In addiction, self-loss can have gone on for years. In trauma, the depth of the shock damage can last for years if not treated as in any physical illness or surgery,the change of self image ie. mastectomy can be permament, if not addressed 'Spiritually'. The following information shares with you the practices of spiritually charged … [Read more...]