Did you know that worldwide 200 people die every hour from TB—nearly 2 million lives annually with Kenya leading the charge? It is the leading cause of death for people with HIV and one of the leading causes of death for women and children worldwide. Yesterday, I felt extreme overwhelm…
Kenya: Take a Virtual Trip With ONE.org and Help Change Lives…I love this quote by Helen Keller: “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do. ”
Sometimes, helping people halfway across the
ONE.org Is Making Every Day a Happy Mother’s Day for African WomenAt the beginning of this year, ONE.org asked me to sit on its ONE moms advisory council. Having been a long time supporter, I immediately said yes!
For those unfamiliar with the organization:
ONE is a grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly …
my world • moms making a difference
When I think of motherhood, one of the first things that pops into my head was the awesome experience of childbirth. The birth of my oldest son (now 10) was amazing, but not without struggles.
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I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and sent to the hospital for tests. The doctor decided
According to statistics on breast cancer in women in South Africa, 1 in 29 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer. One organization in Africa is The Cancer Association of South Africa. This organization is not limited to breast cancer, but is more comprehensive and is inclusive of…
Spearheaded 3 years ago by Willa Shalit and her company Fair Winds Trading, Path to Peace developed an American market for Rwandan women’s crafts. It creates trade partnerships with artisans in recovering regions to bring the power of change to Rwanda. Shalit believes that women helping each other can …
UPDATE: Giveaway entries accepted until 9:30 EDT tonight. Donate at Yehu Microfinance or purchase product at Basa Body to enter.
Giving may be better than receiving, but receiving has its perks too. Yehu Microfinance… and Basa Body, in gratitude for your participation in this fundraiser, will randomly select three lucky
How Can You Join the Party?
1. Get on Twitter on Thursday, April 30 from 12-2 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. CDT, 10 a.m. MDT, and 9 a.m. PDT).
2. Follow our international hosts: @yehu_adet, @yehu_rose, @yehu_bernice.
3. Follow our domestic hosts: @yehu_troy, @basabody, @momitforward….
How Is Twitter Connecting People for the Power of Good?
Twitter has become a buzz word, as of recently, but how can Twitter bridge the distance and connect people for the power of good? As part of a larger effort to raise $50,000 for Yehu Microfinance Bank… to help empower
You may recall I announced a Wisconsin blogger’s get together awhile back. The event was to be part of a campaign put together by the lovely ladies at Mom it Forward and would raise money for a great charity… that helps Kenyan woman start their own coconut oil extraction business.
Buy a cranberry-and-brie cupcake at the Sweet Tooth Fairy, so a donation can be made to prevent bullying.
Date: Wed., May 30
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: Dad Rules by Treion Miller
