A Celebration of Women is elated to Celebrate the Life of yet another WOMAN of ACTION. This Gal will educate you, inspired you and share with the Women of our World the techniques she has learned through her Journey; always keeping in her mind that "humility becoming our best keeper of balance", as she says in her own words. Please join us in this Life Celebration of an amazing Woman, inspired heart and Powerhouse of an Action Taker! WOMAN of ACTION Tia … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Michaëlle Jean
November 16, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women ... is pleased to share with the Women of Our World one of Our Women held in high Esteem, a Survivor, as Leader, a Woman that rose above all odds.. ... with the Spirit of a Lion and a Heart of a Lamb ... WOMAN of ACTION Michaëlle Jean In honor of the following announcement, A Celebration of Women, features Michaelle Jean . It has been formally confirmed that this amazing Governor General of CANADA will be stepping down as … [Read more...]
WORLD MALARIA DAY – April 25, 2011
April 25, 2011 by
World Malaria Day April 25, 2011 More than three billion people are at risk of malaria, according to the World Health Organization. That’s roughly half the world population. And while malaria is both preventable and treatable, one million lose their lives to the disease every year. Children are particularly vulnerable. In fact, a child dies every 30 seconds because of malaria. April 25th is World Malaria Day. We hope you will join us in the fight against malaria and take a … [Read more...]
WFP – Celebrate The Good News On Malnutrition!
February 10, 2011 by
The Good News On Malnutrition There’s plenty of bad news about malnutrition, starting with the fact that one in three children in the developing world suffers from chronic undernutrition and is stunted as a result. But there is good news too. ROME--Here are five reasons to be optimistic about our chances of winning the battle against child undernutrition: 1. We have the science There’s no lack of knowledge nowadays. We know that if you can ensure babies are nourished properly in … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL PHOTO – Strength of Lions; Hearts of Lambs, WOMEN.
January 21, 2011 by
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UN Women on the Ground in Haiti a Year Later…
January 13, 2011 by
UN Women on the Ground: Haiti’s Women a Year after the Earthquake A volunteer checks up on the conditions of a woman and her child at a temporary shelter in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (Photo: UN Women/Catianne Tijerina.) View more photos » In Haiti, one year after its devastating earthquake, UN Women is working side by side with national counterparts to stop violence against women, expand women’s economic options and increase space for women to participate in decisions that affect … [Read more...]
Celebrating 14 year old Christine's Story!
January 12, 2011 by
Children in Haiti ... are still reeling from the lingering impact of the 12 January 2010 earthquake. Here is one in a series of stories on the long road from relief to recovery, a year later. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, 11 January 2011 – Last month a UNICEF communications team met up with Christine, 14, outside her family’s tent in a displacement camp near the Port-au-Prince airport. Five months earlier, the team had followed the young earthquake survivor for several days to see how she managed … [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...]
Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement and InterAction: 1 Year After Haiti Earthquake
December 27, 2010 by
Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement and InterAction 1 Year After Haiti Earthquake Event Summary As the one-year anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti approaches, the government and people of Haiti continue to experience a multitude of hardships. Massive displacement, a devastated infrastructure and the recent outbreak of cholera have all spurred the international humanitarian community into action. However, even with the mobilization of major relief … [Read more...]
