Daily Life, Women 12 March 2009

Some of the smoked delicacies at Ralleytown Marketplace, Monrovia, Liberia
Well here I am in the most beautiful suite in the Cape Hotel in Liberia which I was moved to after two nights of being in a room with a broken air conditioner with exposed, leaky PVC piping and two hugantical …

 Women 9 March 2009

President Ellen of Liberia and President Halonen of Finland sign Monrovia Agreement
Two Liberian women represent some of the stunning fashions seen at the event.

The International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership, Development, International Peace and Security ended yesterday with the signing of the Monrovia Agreement aimed at implementing many of …

 Daily Life, Empowerment, Microenterprise, Women 5 March 2009

Foundation for Women welcomes Just Like My Child Founder, Vivian Glyck
After about 30 hours of ridiculous travel, I found my host in Liberia, Deborah Lindholm, founder, Foundation for Women.
I was brought to meet a wonderful group of microcredit (small loan) recipents who welcomed me in true African style: jubilant dance …

 Empowerment, HIV/AIDS, Medical & Health Programs, Microenterprise, Microenterprise Programs, Women 22 February 2009

January 22nd, 2009
SHANTI UGANDA is a Vancouver based organization dedicated to helping children, women and communities in Uganda find peace and health. It is their belief that in order to overcome trauma and conflict within a community, we must first allow individuals to heal and uplift their minds, bodies and …