I am thrilled to be the new President and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation. Since starting this position last month, I have traveled across the country meeting with our amazing board, donors, staff, grantees and volunteers. It is clear to me why the Foundation has succeeded all these years - through your endless support. I am moved by your enthusiasm and dedication, which has fueled my passion and commitment to helping Canadian women and girls. People are very excited about … [Read more...]
The Medicine Song Woman performs dinner prayer, IWD in Toronto!
February 12, 2014 by
JOIN BRENDA MACINTYRE- The Medicine Song Woman - SPONSOR A TABLE - SPONSOR A WOMAN ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY 'Women Empowering Women' MARCH 8 IWD Dinner & Show - TICKET OPT SINGLE TICKET $100.00 CAD TABLE of 10 $850.00 CAD SPONSOR VENDOR 3 X 3 $250.00 CAD SPONSOR VENDOR 3 X 9 + Media $450.00 CAD CHARITY TABLE = 100% Tax Receipt to Donor $850.00 CAD SPONSOR A WOMAN $100.00 CAD Brenda, we are excited to announce will be performing for International Women's … [Read more...]
Judy Vredenburgh – WOMAN of ACTION™
February 7, 2014 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse woman leader, one that has taken on the challenge to lead the way, through Girls Inc. in bettering the lives of all women, by developing future women leaders. WOMAN of ACTION™ Judy Vredenburgh Judy Vredenburgh is President and CEO of Girls Inc., the nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and boldSM. Girls Inc. … [Read more...]
Athena Gepte, Emergency Response Coordinator ACCORD
February 6, 2014 by
I'm writing today because I want to coordinate a surprise for my colleagues and volunteers responding to the typhoon here in the Philippines and I'm hoping to get your help. All you need to do is hit reply to this email to send a note of thanks to those who are giving their time to help. Just let them know what their work means to you. I'll make sure your note gets delivered into their hands where you're sure to boost spirits all around. One of the most remarkable aspects of working … [Read more...]
VDAY – WHAT DID DANCING DO?
February 5, 2014 by
We Want To Hear From You: WHAT DID DANCING DO? Dancing insists we take up space, and though it has no set direction, we go there together. Dance is dangerous, joyous, sexual, holy, disruptive, and contagious and it breaks the rules. It can happen anywhere, at anytime, with anyone and everyone, and it's free. Dance joins us and pushes us to go further and that is why it's at the center of ONE BILLION RISING" Eve Ensler. As we prepare for ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE, for the escalation … [Read more...]
Work OFF the Weekend – ZUMBA Mondays!
January 23, 2014 by
Zumba is a dance fitness program created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez during the 1990s. Zumba involves dance and aerobic elements. Zumba's choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo and martial arts. Squats and lunges are also included. Zumba sessions are typically about an hour long and are taught by instructors licensed by an organization called Zumba Academy. The exercises include music with fast and slow rhythms, as well as … [Read more...]
Dining in the Dark Gala supporting CNIB – FEB 28
January 19, 2014 by
LOCATION: HEINZTMAN HO-- USE - THORNHILL, ON TICKET INQUIRIES HERE About Us CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life. To do that, our dedicated specialists work with people of all ages in their own homes, communities or local CNIB offices – providing the personalized … [Read more...]
Another Step Forward in the Fight against Human Trafficking
January 17, 2014 by
In September 2012 at the Clinton Global Initiative, President Obama made a commitment to step up our fight against the evils of human trafficking and pledged to “do even more to help victims recover and rebuild their lives.” Today, as part of the Administration’s ongoing efforts to carry out that pledge, and in recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the White House released the first-ever Federal Strategic Action Plan on Services for Victims of Human … [Read more...]
HUMAN TRAFFICKING WEEK-END, Toronto, Mar. 14/15
January 17, 2014 by
Good Sheppard Lutheran Church 1630 Lawrence Avenue W. North York Early bird donation $15 before February 14, 2114 at the Door $20. c/o Maria Angel Consuegra - CONTACT HERE … [Read more...]
Forced to marry her rapist — days until the big vote
January 10, 2014 by
16 year-old Amina Filali, raped, beaten and forced to wed her rapist, killed herself — the only way she saw to escape the trap set for her by her rapist and Moroccan law. We’ve joined Moroccan activists, campaigning for years to repeal this provision, and now victory is within reach. This week, one last vote could make it happen. Article 475 in Morocco’s penal code allows a rapist to avoid prosecution and a long prison sentence by marrying his victim if she is a minor. It’s any rape … [Read more...]
