We are off to Guatemala to meet many artisans and artisan groups.
We are especially excited to see the women weavers.
Stay tuned for more info as we begin our Guatemala Adventure.
Friday, September 25, 2009
TO GUATEMALA
We are off to Guatemala to meet many artisans and artisan groups.
We are especially excited to see the women weavers.
Stay tuned for more info as we begin our Guatemala Adventure.
EMPOWERING WOMEN IS A CRITICAL PART OF THE EQUATION
The Clinton Global Initiative has been meeting and we just read this quote. Of course, we have heard those same statistics earlier in the week at the Womensphere Forum.
But no matter how many time we hear them, they resonate and motivate.
"Women perform 66 percent of the world's work, and produce 50 percent of the food, yet earn only 10 percent of the income and own 1 percent of the property," President Bill Clinton said. "Whether the issue is improving education in the developing world, or fighting global climate change, or addressing nearly any other challenge we face, empowering women is a critical part of the equation."
But no matter how many time we hear them, they resonate and motivate.
"Women perform 66 percent of the world's work, and produce 50 percent of the food, yet earn only 10 percent of the income and own 1 percent of the property," President Bill Clinton said. "Whether the issue is improving education in the developing world, or fighting global climate change, or addressing nearly any other challenge we face, empowering women is a critical part of the equation."
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
THE GIRL EFFECT
We've seen this video 3 times in the past three days.
POWERFUL!
Spend the two minutes to watch it. It is worth it.
Share the video.
POWERFUL!
Spend the two minutes to watch it. It is worth it.
Share the video.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
INVESTING IN EMPOWERING WOMEN WORLDWIDE
Today, infused with a new energy, we are even more connected to our passion to celebrate women's artistry. We are preparing for our next event with renewed dedication.
Last night we attended a Womensphere Forum: Investing and Empowering Women Worldwide.
Seven amazing and inspiring speakers.
Many "big" issues were discussed:
Women’s economic empowerment; investment in the education of women and girls; health care access for women; investment in women’s career success and leadership development around the world; and enabling women's visibility in media.
Our two biggest take-aways:
1. Inspiration.
Each of the speakers is passionate, dedicated and firmly believes that women are the key to making the world a better place.
2. Each of us can make a difference.
Find what matters to you, educate yourself on the issues and get involved.
Close you eyes and what do you see? How do you want to the world to be different?
Will you take an action toady?
Last night we attended a Womensphere Forum: Investing and Empowering Women Worldwide.
Seven amazing and inspiring speakers.
Many "big" issues were discussed:
Women’s economic empowerment; investment in the education of women and girls; health care access for women; investment in women’s career success and leadership development around the world; and enabling women's visibility in media.
Our two biggest take-aways:
1. Inspiration.
Each of the speakers is passionate, dedicated and firmly believes that women are the key to making the world a better place.
2. Each of us can make a difference.
Find what matters to you, educate yourself on the issues and get involved.
Close you eyes and what do you see? How do you want to the world to be different?
Will you take an action toady?
Monday, September 21, 2009
WELCOME TO OUR BLOG
Welcome to the Original Women Blog.
We will be posting once a week on subjects and issues close to our hearts -- of course women, women artisans and artistry. And eco-conscious living, sustainability, beauty, creativity, travel and the world.
Or at least that is what we think we will be writing about. Since we haven't done this before, we will see which subjects and pictures and video clips capture our interest and curiosity.
Two things we are sure of:
1. We want you to join us. Comment. Suggest topics. Tell us what you like and what more you want to see. Share your thoughts and experiences.
and
2. This is sure to be interesting and fun.
We will be posting once a week on subjects and issues close to our hearts -- of course women, women artisans and artistry. And eco-conscious living, sustainability, beauty, creativity, travel and the world.
Or at least that is what we think we will be writing about. Since we haven't done this before, we will see which subjects and pictures and video clips capture our interest and curiosity.
Two things we are sure of:
1. We want you to join us. Comment. Suggest topics. Tell us what you like and what more you want to see. Share your thoughts and experiences.
and
2. This is sure to be interesting and fun.
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