This one makes me smile every time.
Jan 182013
Andrea Patten
Jan 152013
One of the things that connects parents everywhere is the desire to give our kids the best. Where it seems to fall apart, on so many levels, is how each of us chooses to define that.
Does it translate into such pressure to get into name schools that we create conditions for cheating scandals in affluent areas? Or powerful entertainment icons feeling entitled to bully and demean those with a different point of view? Or is it something as basic as being able to provide enough emergency food and clean water so that children survive childhood? Freedom from violence whether at home, at school or on the street?
The United Nations theme for International Women’s Day 2012 is “Empower Rural Women — End Hunger and Poverty.” The official commemoration for the day will be held at UN Headquarters, New York, from 10:00-12:00 EST. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will deliver opening remarks. The full event will be webcast live.
Here’s the link to watch it live
The day is young yet I’ve already seen some pretty polarizing “Oh yeah… you think YOU’VE got it bad” discussions. I think that’s sad. And pretty silly. But I’m the fool who still believes that a culture that protects the vulnerable, meets basic survival needs and opens the door to equal opportunity and choices for all has got to be good for everyone.
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Jan 152013
I was working on one of our sites and came across this lovely blog post. Living Philanthropic – Day 340: Dreams For Kids – Day 340: Dreams For Kids.
Anyone who has spent any time lately grumbling about “kids today” should take a look at this blog. I admire the discipline, generosity and commitment it takes to do something every day. I appreciate the work it takes for find 365 “anythings” and am grateful that one of them was Dreams for Kids, an organization I’ve known and cared about for some time.
The mission of Dreams for Kids is to empower at-risk youth and those with disabilities through life-changing experiences and leadership programs, inspiring them to pursue their dreams and make the world a better place for everyone. Founded in Chicago in 1989, the organization now has an international reach through it’s annual Holiday for Hope.
