You are important and know that you are called to add value to the world around You. You have rich treasure inside you that people need. You have more in you than you realize, and you can accomplish more than you ever thought possible. No matter where you are in life today, you have potential to increase, grow, to be strengthened, and to move forward. God created you for His good purpose and you are His masterpiece! … [Read more...]
Cooperatives: Empowering women farmers, improving food security
November 16, 2012 by
Cooperatives: Empowering women farmers, improving food security Rural cooperatives and farmers’ organizations play a crucial role in the eradication of hunger and poverty. One of the ways they achieve this is through their vocation to empower small agricultural producers, and in particular women farmers. Empowering women farmers improves food security for all Women comprise on average 43% of the agricultural labour force in developing countries and produce the bulk of the world’s food … [Read more...]
International Day of Tolerance – Nov 16
November 16, 2012 by
Tolerance or toleration a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry. On International Day of Tolerance, UN flags key role of understanding in countering extremism and ignorance 16 November 2012 – United Nations officials today stressed the importance of building tolerance and understanding to counter ignorance and extremism, adding that differences and diversity … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Diagnosis, 30 blogs offer real-life advice
November 15, 2012 by
Facing a breast cancer diagnosis can very easily be one of the most terrifying and stressful situations of your lifetime. It’s easy to feel isolated and alone in your struggle, especially if no one you know has endured a similar battle. Thankfully, the global village created by the 'blogosphere' has an entire community that acts as a breast cancer support system through the blog entries of actual breast cancer survivors. From the earliest days of your diagnosis to the victory of … [Read more...]
Fatherhood, 10 Sports Every Dad Should Teach Their Son
November 15, 2012 by
10 Sports Every Dad Should Teach Their Son Learning to play a sport can teach kids tons of valuable life lessons that they’ll carry with them long after that last whistle blows. Dads who are looking for a way to bond with their sons while passing on some of their hard-earned wisdom might find that spending some time teaching kids the ins and outs of these 10 sports is just the thing to kill both of those proverbial birds with one stone. Golf – Playing a good game of golf requires … [Read more...]
Elsa P, November 15 – Navigating A Tricky, Demanding Week
November 15, 2012 by
Thursday is a quirky day of opportunity. Mars and the Moon are in Sagittarius, with Jupiter involved. This will incline people to take risks, with higher than usual odds they land on their feet. Simultaneously, Uranus in Aries is inconjunct Saturn in Scorpio impelling people to free themselves from psychological burden. These energies combined will embolden people to push forward. Friday, the Moon enters Capricorn. Some will land hard, but most will find the fortitude to stay their course, … [Read more...]
Suzanne Fernando – WOMAN of ACTION™
November 14, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life of this amazing woman, one that has risen above extraordinary circumstance not only once, but twice. A Cervical Cancer Survivor that has Taken Action, and used her experience to devote the balance of her life to helping other women. Her courage and strength has enabled her to become Scotland's first Cancer Research UK Ambassador and am now a qualified Cervical Cancer Support Group Leader. WOMAN of … [Read more...]
#AskUNWomen Twitter chat on gender equality, what was said.
November 14, 2012 by
#AskUNWomen Twitter chat on gender equality - what were to most talked about topics? On 13 November 2012, UN Women hosted a live Twitter chat with its Deputy Executive Director John Hendra. The topic was gender equality in the context of the post-2015 consultations on inequalities. Some of the questions discussed were: What are the most widespread and fundamental forms of inequalities women and girls face around the world? What do you think are the major causes of gender … [Read more...]
Baby Steps – WOMEN in RECOVERY
November 14, 2012 by
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition where an individual, who has suffered a traumatic experience, continues to suffer from anxiety and fear as a result of the trauma they endured. The first step in recovery from PTSD is recognize it and be willing to do the work it takes to recover from it. Recovery is the ability to recall the events without any other cognitive, emotional or behavioral effects. A lot of patients have a dual diagnosis of post trauma stress disorder and substance … [Read more...]
Child Caregivers: 5 Job Tools Nannies May Want to Get for Themselves
November 12, 2012 by
After years of experience, a nanny may develop a favorite brand of bottles or model of car seat that she feels is superior to others she’s tried. But since a nanny works in her employer’s home, she’s typically limited to using the items and gear that the parents have already selected. While many nanny employers are open and appreciate the suggestions of their nannies when it comes to purchasing items, gear and supplies, often times a nanny enters the picture too late, after all the shopping has … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Dorothy M. Neddermeyer
November 12, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to Celebrate the Life of this amazing, healer, professor, regression specialist and writer. Dorothy has lived helping others Transform theirs Lives and now she is here for the Women of Our World. With her endless experience with the human psyche, working in areas that span the self from rebuilding self esteem all the way through to the deep, dark studies of pedophilia. We must celebrate this life, as she has devoted hers for years, and is now here to help … [Read more...]
