When the Mission List invited me to check out Indego Africa, a design-driven social enterprise that works with female artisans in Rwanda, I couldn’t resist.
International Women’s Day 2013: Continuing The Fight For Equity
International Women’s Day is March 8th. It’s a global day to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women past, future, and present.
Breastfeeding Saves Babies Lives: The First Hour Superfood
I am a huge supporter of breastfeeding babies. I nursed both of my boys for fifteen months, even with little familial understanding or support. Luckily, I constantly read about the importance of breastfeeding a child and was under the care of doctors who encouraged it as well. No one coined breast milk as a “superfood” […]
Clean Water, Safe Water: WaterAid Deals With Global Access Issues
Three-fourths of the Earth is covered by water, so why are millions dealing with clean water issues around the world?
UNICEF Promotes January As Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Human trafficking is estimated to affect 5.5 million children worldwide, surprisingly thousands of them live right here in the United States. Did you know?
Remembering Sandy Hook Victims: Madeleine Hsu, We Remember You
It’s almost a month since the Newton tragedy occured and we learned the names of the Sandy Hook victims. Hopefully we haven’t forgotten them or to be kind.
World AIDS Day: A Time To Show Empathy And Support
World AIDS Day is on Saturday December 1st – it’s a day that should give many of us moms, a reason to pause. It’s not about sympathy, it’s about empathy.
Giving Tuesday: Finding Real And Direct Ways To Give Back And Serve
Giving Tuesday is a national movement around the holidays dedicated to giving. It’s a call to action with the goal of becoming a major part of the holidays.
Trick or Treat With a Purpose Thanks to UNICEF
When my youngest son got sick with cancer, my oldest wanted to do something for him with a purpose – the UNICEF trick or treat program might be the answer.
OXFAM GROW Campaign: Helping End Global Hunger
Working on the OXFAM grow method campaign is one of the easiest ways that I can contribute to the global community: by spreading useful information.