You’re invited to the launch of the Toronto Harm Reduction Task Force 2011 Peer-Driven Community Based Research Project: 511 – “User Friendly” Services in Toronto Join us to hear about what users told us about what they need, and what they like about services in our city... FOOD, HOUSING, CLOTHING, HARM REDUCTION... Monday July 25th, 2011 at 2:30 pm. Queen West Community Health Centre – 168 Bathurst Street Toronto · Everyone is most welcome! · Highlights of the project and … [Read more...]
IFAW is Taking Action for our world's little Russian Bears!
April 2, 2011 by
They could all be called "Lucky." That's because none of these five orphaned bear cubs would have survived the frigid Russian winter alone after their mothers had been killed by hunters. But all five were rescued, and as this adorable video shows, they are now being carefully raised at IFAW's Orphan Russian Bear Center. Russia's orphaned bear cubs and other animals need our help now. Please give today. With your support, the bears will continue to have food, shelter, expert care -- and … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Grandma and Goliath
February 28, 2011 by
Grandma and Goliath Grandmother Takes on Oil Giant ... Recently I read what can only be called a modern day David and Goliath story. The two contenders are an Ecuadorean grandmother whose modest home sits near marshes that are clogged with sticky oil for decades and Chevron. Maria Aguinda helped to bring a landmark judgment against Chevron for polluting the rain forest which she calls home. She spoke out against the US oil giant after it was fined $9.5 billion, among the … [Read more...]
Perry Yeatman, Kraft Foods, S.V.P. – "Power of Women"
February 2, 2011 by
"Make women the focus of our work in Africa" Perry Yeatman, senior vice president of Kraft Foods, gives her thoughts on the "Power of Women" in the fight against hunger and recalls a popular American saying: " If you want to get a job done, give it to a busy woman. " Yeatman was one of 15 women from the worlds of business, politics and aid who gathered in the WFP tent on Friday to find innovative approaches to helping women fight hunger. WFP Executive Director … [Read more...]
Let's Move – February 9th is the one-year anniversary of the launch of Let’s Move!
January 26, 2011 by
JANUARY 26, 2011 THIS WEEK Hello! In every speech the First Lady gives, she emphasizes that everyone has a role to play in solving the epidemic of childhood obesity. This past week was a great example of how different types of organizations, representing the public, private and nonprofit sectors, are stepping up and doing their part to end childhood obesity. Adults and parents are also doing their part by finding creative ways to eat healthier foods and become more physically … [Read more...]
Haiti Celebrating: 'National School Meal Programme' enables girls to learn.
January 7, 2011 by
Marie Anika, 8, wants to work in a bank when she grows up. At the moment, however, she lives in a tent where her house used to be before the earthquake. But that hasn’t stopped her from going to school or dreaming about the future thanks to the hearty meals she eats everyday in class. ___________________________________________________________ PORT-AU-PRINCE—Marie Anika, 8, says she’d like to work in a bank when she grows up. She has never actually been in one but her aunt has told her about … [Read more...]
National School Lunch Week – Oct. 11-15
October 12, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is calling all Mothers and Childcare workers to listen.... What's on Your Tray? "School Lunch - What's on Your Tray?" helps students learn that eating a healthy and nutritious school lunch is essential to help them get the most out of your action-packed day! Whether is a literal school lunch tray, or a busy academic and social calendar, what's on a tray says a lot about a student's personality! The highlight of the "School Lunch - What's on Your Tray?' campaign is a … [Read more...]
Pakistan – Responding to the Humanitarian Emergency
September 28, 2010 by
Responding to the Humanitarian Emergency in Pakistan UNIFEM (part of UN Women) works to ensure that gender concerns are fully integrated into relief and recovery operations in Pakistan, following the floods that have affected the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Within the framework of international humanitarian response in Pakistan, UNIFEM leads the Gender Task Force with UNFPA to coordinate the integration of gender issues across the work of all humanitarian clusters. UNIFEM … [Read more...]
SUMMIT on the MDG's – 20-22 September, 2010
September 20, 2010 by
Summit on the Millennium Development Goals 20-22 September 2010 With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on world leaders to attend a summit in New York on 20-22 September 2010 to accelerate progress towards the MDGs . Many Women and Girls left out of development gains, UN Agency reports.....!!!! UNIFEM's Executive Director Ines Alberdi 20 September 2010 – In spite of strides … [Read more...]
SUMMIT on the MDG’s – 20-22 September, 2010
September 20, 2010 by
Summit on the Millennium Development Goals 20-22 September 2010 With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on world leaders to attend a summit in New York on 20-22 September 2010 to accelerate progress towards the MDGs . Many Women and Girls left out of development gains, UN Agency reports.....!!!! UNIFEM's Executive Director Ines Alberdi 20 September 2010 – In spite of strides … [Read more...]
