Ethiopia's work with adolescent girls has garnered first prize in a Fund-wide contest to identify good practices related to adolescents and youth. Criteria included relevance (to UNFPA's strategic plan), innovation (in its approaches), impact (as demonstrated by positive and tangible results) and replicability (whether it can be effectively scaled up). The following feature story, and related box, explain how this model project amply fulfills those criteria. BAHIR DAR, … [Read more...]
The 9th Annual Courage to Speak® – March 19th at 5:15 pm
January 22, 2013 by
The 9th Annual Courage to Speak® "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night You are welcome to participate in our fundraiser and media event When: Tuesday, March 19th at 5:15 pm Where: West Rocks Middle School 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The event will include: Student Speakers Speak Out The Courage to Speak® Presentation for Parents and Students Cameo appearances with Mayor Moccia, … [Read more...]
Mastectomy~Partial or Radical, that is the question? WOMEN in RECOVERY
January 21, 2013 by
Mastectomy Partial or Radical, that is the question? There are four types of mastectomies: partial mastectomy, or lumpectomy, in which the tumor and surrounding tissue is removed; simple mastectomy, where the entire breast and some axillary lymph nodes are removed; modified radical mastectomy, in which the entire breast and all axillary lymph nodes are removed; and the radical mastectomy, where the entire breast, axillary lymph nodes, and chest muscles are removed. A … [Read more...]
Want to Be a Change Maker?
January 18, 2013 by
Get the Tools to be a Changemaker in Your Community Every day people are taking small steps to create big change in communities all over the country. Care2 has partnered with TakePart and the film Promised Land to offer you even more resources for making a difference in your own community. From the director of Good Will Hunting and starring Matt Damon and Frances McDormand, Promised Land explores America at the crossroads where big business and the strength of small-town community … [Read more...]
CharityVillage LIVE with Kori Brus from Good Works, Wednesday, January 16
January 14, 2013 by
Deconstructing Philanthropy: Writing - the least important, most important thing As a writer I've seen all of the frustration that comes part and parcel with the copywriting process. I've seen it as a client after receiving work that wouldn't pass a grade 10 English class. I've felt it while rewriting the work of paid professionals. And I've experienced it as a writer watching quality work wither under the weight of infinite edits because people valued having their say above the success of … [Read more...]
Jean Houston – Awaken to Your Life Purpose, 7-week course – JAN 14
January 11, 2013 by
If you’re reading this, I suspect you are someone who is striving to make a difference in the world and trying to live as the highest expression of yourself. If you’d like to have more support to make this year a breakthrough for you in terms of achieving your highest goals and truly making the difference you know you were meant to make . . . You might benefit from working with me for the next 7 weeks, letting me show you how you can become that fulfilled and profoundly effective person you … [Read more...]
Susan McCeldry – WOMAN of ACTION™
January 10, 2013 by
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...]
Leading Forward with Irene Becker – February 2, 2013
January 10, 2013 by
Build the Leadership Skills YOU Need NOW! | Optimize-Humanize-Monetize LEADING FORWARD Recommendation: "If you're interested in smart leadership, strategic thought and smart results, follow Irene Becker." ~ Professor Calestous Juma, Kennedy School, Harvard University Project Managers, develop the Skills YOU Need to lead forward NOW with leadership & communication expert Irene Becker. Irene's 3Q Edge™ and R-E-A-C-H™ methodologies have helped clients in Canada, USA and Europe … [Read more...]
Difficult people, sometimes you don’t have a choice?
January 4, 2013 by
No one wants to encounter people who are hard to get along with in their daily life, whether it’s a coworker, your neighbor, someone at the school or a member of your own family. However, sometimes you don’t have a choice? Here are 30 awesome blogs posts stocked with 'tips and tricks' to help you handle these difficult people. At Work Day in and day out you go to work knowing that you have to deal with the same nasty person. While you may wonder what you ever did to her, … [Read more...]
Childcare, Tips to help your Child Coping through Tragedy
January 4, 2013 by
When tragedies occur, especially those involving children, they garner an immense amount of attention from the media and spark discussions that could easily be overheard by children. As a result, it’s very important that parents have an idea of how to approach the subject with their children to avoid anxiety and stress that can deeply affect the way a child views the world. Striking a balance between providing kids with the answers and explanations they’re seeking without giving them more … [Read more...]
