The Day of the Covenant Celebrating November 26 'Abdu'l-Bahá was born on May 23, 1844, the very day that the Báb declared His mission to Mullá Husayn. Although a number of Bahá'ís wished to celebrate the Master's birthday, He wouldn't permit it. That day, He insisted, belonged to the Báb, not to Him. In the face of repeated requests, however, He established the Day of the Covenant as a day Bahá'ís could celebrate in His honor if they wished. Yet it was not for Himself … [Read more...]
Cooperatives: Empowering women farmers, improving food security
November 16, 2012 by
Cooperatives: Empowering women farmers, improving food security Rural cooperatives and farmers’ organizations play a crucial role in the eradication of hunger and poverty. One of the ways they achieve this is through their vocation to empower small agricultural producers, and in particular women farmers. Empowering women farmers improves food security for all Women comprise on average 43% of the agricultural labour force in developing countries and produce the bulk of the world’s food … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Dorothy M. Neddermeyer
November 12, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life of this amazing, healer, professor, regression specialist and writer. Dorothy has lived helping others Transform theirs Lives and now she is here for the Women of Our World. With her endless experience with the human psyche, working in areas that span the self from rebuilding self esteem all the way through to the deep, dark studies of pedophilia. We must celebrate this life, as she has devoted hers for years, and is now here to help … [Read more...]
South Sudan: Girls’ Ration Increases School Attendance/Eastern Equatoria
October 13, 2012 by
School officials in South Sudan say a monthly take-home food ration from the World Food Programme (WFP) has helped to reduce the number of female students dropping out of school. TORIT – Education will be critical as the world’s newest country builds its future, and South Sudan’s girls are getting a better chance at an education thanks to WFP. WFP supports girls through what is known as the “Girls’ Incentive,” which is designed to encourage girls’ enrolment in school and keep them … [Read more...]
World Bank endorses new 2-year strategy for Haiti
October 6, 2012 by
The World Bank Board of Directors this week endorsed a new two-year strategy for Haiti that will continue to reduce the population's vulnerability to disasters, provide 1.5 million people with cholera education, prevention and treatment, and support the repair and reconstruction of houses so that 45,000 people can return to safe homes. The strategy will also improve access to electricity for 600,000 people and finance tuition of 100,000 children per year. According to a World Bank press … [Read more...]
“10 iPhone Apps for Keeping Track of Homework”
October 3, 2012 by
The importance of academic success in relation to your child’s future is undeniable. His grades will affect the universities he’s accepted to after high school, which will almost certainly have a bearing on his professional life as an adult. If your child is fortunate enough to be a student who also owns an iPhone, there are a plethora of time management, homework tracking and assistance apps available to him through the App Store. These 10 are among the most useful for managing … [Read more...]
Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls must be punished
September 19, 2012 by
September 2012 – Violence against women and girls and the indiscriminate extraction of natural resources are among the most pressing issues that indigenous peoples face today, a United Nations human rights expert said today. “A recurring issue that has come to my attention in various contexts is that of violence against indigenous women and girls,” said the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, in his statement to the UN Human Rights Council in … [Read more...]
Mufaro Chakabuda – WOMAN of ACTION™
September 17, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this visionary with the heart and soul of strength that enabled her to excel in the world of female entrepreneurs; winning a plethora of Awards; and as of 2010, Zimscholarships.com, a not for profit organization was founded by Mufaro. Zimscholarships is an organization dedicated to promoting Zimbabwe’s future, by giving scholarships to deserving Individuals in their undergraduate or Master’s Programs. ... and now is here to … [Read more...]
International Literacy Day – Program of Events September 7, 2012
August 28, 2012 by
International Literacy Day - Program of Events September 7, 2012 Ronald Reagan Building (RRB), 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! 8:30 - 9:15 AM Registration, Breakfast, and Pre-show (RRB Amphitheater) A light breakfast hosted by The Brookings Institution. Come network, register and enjoy some pre-show activities, videos and messages. 9:15 AM Celebrating Literacy Day, including All Children Reading: A Grand … [Read more...]
Women in Senegal succeed thru Proctor & Gamble – ‘Rewrite the Future”
August 22, 2012 by
Senegalese women rewrite their future thanks to UNESCO and Procter & Gamble literacy partnership. The Sowame village of about 500 inhabitants is one of the first villages in Senegal to benefit from a new literacy project launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the multinational firm Procter & Gamble. Under the slogan “Rewrite the future”, the two year project aims to educate about 10,000 girls and women from 15 to 55 in … [Read more...]
