My mother arrived in Canada 20 years ago and applied to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, but since then she has been forgotten and ignored. They told her she would receive an answer by 2001, but today, 12 years later, we are still waiting, calling for answers... Because of this, because they have forgotten about her file, my mother is now being denied the health care she urgently needs. When I call Citizenship and Immigration Canada and enter my mother's application number this is the … [Read more...]
Ann Lesley Cotton – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this woman, one female soul that sold bake goods to make her dream into a reality. After visiting a part of our world where she experienced a reality whereby girls were commonplace only in lower school, and once secondary education became a requirement, more than half of the girls vanished. Her investigations told her that this fact was not due to her first thought, that girls stayed home to work the fields, care for the … [Read more...]
Dilma Vana Rousseff – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of one of South America's greatest women leaders. This woman, an inspiration to all women, a survivor of some of life's greatest challenges, leads the way in positive change for all in many areas of life including becoming the first female elected President of her country, Brazil. JOIN US here in our Celebration Tribute to one of our world's women leaders, trailing the path for Positive Change! WOMAN of … [Read more...]
Susan McCeldry – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ has been inspired to Celebrate the Life of this woman that has risen above life challenges, kept an open mind and heart; only to realize that through her adversity, she found her true calling. We are elated to celebrate that this awakened soul is now here to help the women of our world. WOMAN of ACTION™ Susan McCeldry " I believe you are responsible for your own happiness and your own growth. True … [Read more...]
Celebrate Breaking Through: Gender Equality in Asia & the Pacific
In 2008, Global Fund for Women launched the Breakthrough Project –– a three-year, $2.2 million investment to catalyze strategic, breakthrough, actions to advance gender equality in Asia and the Pacific. A new, independent evaluation of the project documents impact and captures learning. History of the Global Fund The Global Fund for Women was founded by three ordinary but bold women from Palo Alto, California who dreamed of creating a different way to connect people and ideas around the … [Read more...]
Liane Legey – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this visionary, one that has devoted her energies to helping others on this planet. Born in Brazil, this powerhouse of spirit has lived an eclectic life, all in areas of service to others. We are excited that through this nomination, she is now here to help the Women of our World. WOMAN of ACTION™ Liane Legey Liane Legey is the cofounder of the Humanity … [Read more...]
National Lollipop Day – July 20th
National Lollipop Day is Celebrated July 20th every year... History of Lollipop Day: •There are many stories about the invention of lollipop. •George Smith declared to be the first to originate the modern lollipop in 1908. •George Smith thought of putting hard candies on a stick to make them easier to eat. George Smith named the discovered delight after his favorite racing horse, Lolly Pop. The name and later became the trademark. •Racine Confectioners Machinery Co. … [Read more...]
fashion for hope – Muskoka Gala in October 2011
A Celebration of Women is honored to share with the Women of our World ....featuring … [Read more...]