This post is part of the Global Mom Relay. Every time you share this blog, $5 will go to women and girls around the world. Scroll to the bottom to find out more. Esther lives just off the main road of a small town in Western Kenya in a mud-walled, tin-roofed home, typical of the area. Despite her meager income, she had spruced up the interior of her home with lace doilies, plastic flowers and framed pictures of loved ones, making the small space inviting and comfortable. Until last year, she … [Read more...]
Celebrating a ‘Mother’s Dying Wish’ coming true!
April 14, 2013 by Team Celebration
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Global Mom Relay is passing the baton to Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves
March 22, 2013 by Team Celebration
Thank you for joining us in the first part of the Global Mom Relay! It’s been filled with true wisdom, that has inspired tangible action. Stories from Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan, Melinda Gates, and others have highlighted the urgent need to improve the health of women and children around the globe. Every time you shared one of these stories through Facebook, Twitter or email, Johnson & Johnson and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donated $5 to Girl … [Read more...]
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Take Action, Share it Forward – Global Mom Relay
March 15, 2013 by Team Celebration
You may have heard of "pay it forward." Now, we're asking you to "share it forward." The Global Mom Relay is a two-month online conversation featuring some of today's leading voices who will share stories of motherhood and highlight the urgent need to improve the health of women and children around the globe. Every time you share one of these stories or give $5 or more, Johnson & Johnson and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match your action with a $5 donation. By sharing these … [Read more...]
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United Nations Foundation says “Thank You”
January 3, 2013 by Team Celebration
A Message of Thanks from the United Nations Foundation Happy New Year! 2013: A YEAR TO BE BOLD Thanks to your support, the United Nations Foundation has been helping the United Nations change lives by improving global health, promoting sustainable energy, empowering women and girls, and advocating for a better world for the past 15 years. New Year's Message from UN Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin Watch this New Year message from UN Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin and tell us how we … [Read more...]
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Monique Coleman – {Youth} WOMAN of ACTION™
September 26, 2012 by Team Celebration
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of one of our world's youngest women taking action for the betterment of all youth and women in general, working to build strong future women leaders. Through her devoted action, travelling the globe, speaking out ... this young powerhouse will affect Positive Change for the future of all girls. WOMAN of ACTION™ Adrienne Monique Coleman Coleman was born (born … [Read more...]
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The Social Good Summit (Virtual) – September 22 — 24th
September 22, 2012 by Team Celebration
Global Social Good Summit 2012 September 22 -- 24th Watch the live stream - starting September 22nd at 1pm (EST) - in 7 availlable languages and join the online conversation on Twitter using #SGSGlobal . SUMMIT MAP OF EVENTS, GLOBALLY From September 22-24, the third annual Social Good Summit will unite global leaders as they share how to use the power of innovative thinking and technology to solve the greatest challenges facing the world today. We want you … [Read more...]
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Private Enterprises Guide – Opportunities for Business to Improve Women’s and Children’s Health
July 3, 2012 by Team Celebration
Private Enterprise for Public Health Opportunities for Business to Improve Women’s and Children’s Health - A short guide for companies Author(s)/Publisher(s): The Innovation Working Group *IWG) in support of Every Woman Every Child Initiative Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) and The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) Publication date: 2012 Number of pages: 44 Language: English Media Advisory: Launch of Private … [Read more...]
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