DROUGHT takes our Women in the Sahel Region of West Africa For the third time in a decade, drought has returned to the Sahel region of West Africa bringing hunger to millions of people across the region. WFP is pre-positioning food assistance ahead of the annual lean season when the vulnerable – especially women and children – are most at risk of malnutrition. NIAMEY—Drought has hit the Sahel region this year just as many families are still in the … [Read more...]
Statement of Michelle Bachelet Under-Secretary- General and UN Women Executive Director 2012
January 25, 2012 by
Michelle Bachelet Statement at 2012 First Regular Session of UN Women Executive Board Statement of Michelle Bachelet Under-Secretary- General and UN Women Executive Director at First Regular Session of UN Women Executive Board 24 January 2012. President, Distinguished Delegates, Allow me to first wish all of you a Happy New Year. It will not surprise you to hear me say that my special hopes are for the women of this world! I hope that this year, no matter how … [Read more...]
Maximize your 2011 tax deduction before December 31
December 29, 2011 by
Help malnourished children in Haiti today, and maximize your 2011 tax deduction. The generous donations you're making are transforming lives every day, and we can't thank you enough. Many children and families are living healthier and happier lives because of your ongoing support. That's why we know we can rely on you when children need you the most. And now is one of those times. Next month marks two years since the massive 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Plan has worked in Haiti since … [Read more...]
Education in Pakistan – one year after the monsoon floods, Rudina Vojvoda
July 28, 2011 by
Education in Pakistan - ONE YEAR AFTER MONSOON NEW YORK, USA, July 2011 – The floods that hit Pakistan one year ago are considered to be the worst in its history. Triggered by the annual monsoon rains, the water floods claimed hundreds of lives, destroyed 2 million homes and washed away more than 2 million hectares of crops. Among the thousands of buildings lost in the floods, 10,000 were schools, heavily impacting the education of children in Pakistan. At the occasion of the … [Read more...]
Take Action, Receive a Free First Aid Kit
June 14, 2011 by
Imagine Watching Your Town Burn to the Ground » Donate now and receive a FREE personal first aid kit to deal with some of life's smaller disasters. Karri (left) and Cassady (right) Kanzig left their home in Slave Lake in a rush as wildfires devoured the area. Please donate today >> Karri Kanzig couldn't see through the thick, gray smoke to the school just yards away from her home. She began to panic. Soon, the flames were approaching her house leaving her no choice but to flee. … [Read more...]
I.W.H.C. – Action Alert!
February 23, 2011 by
Last week, we expressed deep concern about the latest GOP Assault on women’s health and urged you to take action against unprecedented funding cuts and policy restrictions on some of the most important women's health programs and services both here in the United States and abroad.Unfortunately, despite the efforts of you and thousands of others, the GOP majority in Congress finalized action early Saturday morning on a funding bill that maintained the cuts and imposed new, harmful … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Reaching Out
February 5, 2011 by
REACHING OUT About four years ago, my boyfriend and I were passing the homeless youth shelter and we saw a young girl sitting on the steps outside. She looked hungry and tired and as if she had the whole world on her thin shoulders. She looked up and saw us. She called out to us, asking for help. The shelter was not yet open and probably not for several hours. Fortunately it was still light and the temperature was mild. My boyfriend gave her money so that she could buy something to … [Read more...]
IFAW: Help 'Soni' and her friends….
January 31, 2011 by
Raja was only one month old when rescued. Will you help move him to a safe new home? Yes, I want to help! Please help me move Soni and her friends now. We are racing to move five elephants and two rhinos before the rainy season floods their road to freedom. The elephants and rhinos are at the IFAW Wildlife Rescue Center near Kaziranga National Park in India, where we raise young, abandoned animals until they're ready to be released to the wild. Soni was only four months old - just a baby … [Read more...]
KENYA: Paul Kasuki – Needs HELP Taking Action in Kenya
May 20, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women As all Believers know, a 'House of Worship is Key' to the Sanctuary offering Fellowship and Growth of Faith in Believers...Anyone in a position to assist Paul and the congregation of St. Joseph with the completion of this Church, please email him direct and make DONATION arrangments with him. The following will offer most information required to 'Capture Your Heart'. ....a MESSAGE from the Heart Mr. Paul Kasuki ___________________________ ST. … [Read more...]
