Archive for the 'Education' Category

Who Do You Have to Know In Al-Qaeda to Get Some Attention?

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

BBC News – Hillary Clinton blames Nigeria leaders for extremism.
However far the leap between facts, at least Sec. Clinton is bringing attention the the desperate living conditions Nigerians face. The government must be held accountable for its past lack of action and pressed to improve the country’s quality of life, especially for the 70% of [...]

Women Thrive Worldwide – Bipartisan GROWTH Bill, Promoting Women’s Economic Opportunity Worldwide, Introduced in Senate

Monday, January 25th, 2010

PRESS RELEASE
Press Contact: Anu Palan, 202.884.8839, apalan@womenthrive.org
The Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive Act (GROWTH Act, Bill number S. 1425), a bipartisan bill which promotes economic empowerment of women living in poverty worldwide, was introduced in the U.S. Senate today with the support of ten lead sponsors. In today’s climate of global economic [...]

Guardian Newspapers

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Mr. Thomas Deve noted that poverty is an all-embracing thing and the press should concentrate on small things, instead of the big ones.
He stressed that journalists should work with survivors of injustice and look at the message and ask questions, without making value judgment.
“The media is to be a barometer to measure the quality of [...]

Mobile Technology for Healthcare + Take Action

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

The United Nations is an incredible institution with incredible programs. One is directly related to a few of my favorite topics: Africa, technology, and development, called mHealth for development.
http://www.unfoundation.org/global-issues/technology/mhealth-report.html
Mobile phones and the networks that connect them are becoming more widely available, affordable, and effective. Some of the important applications cell phones are effective in are [...]

International Women’s Day Event 3.5.09

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

I want to post this because of the time frame. This event is being held on March 5th. I invite anyone who would like to join me for the movie to contact me. The power women have in shaping the world is greatly overlooked and undervalued. You’ve probably heard the saying – If you teach [...]

Human Trafficking and You

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

I imagine that most people in Europe and America when asked about their thoughts on slavery would respond with something regarding the 1800’s slave trade, the civil war, that is doesn’t exist today. Unfortunately, slavery and  human trafficking in all their forms do exist today all over the world. Without critically examining and understanding the [...]

02/14/2009 Update

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

Uduaghan, Soludo And Nigeria Without Oil
02/13/2009
- Nigeria holds a special place in my heart, so I am pleased to hear this issue being discussed at high levels. The possibility of development and growth would end without evaluating and implementing alternative means to generate state income.
Mass child soldier release in Democratic Republic of Congo
02/13/2009
MDC nominee ‘on [...]

02/11/2009 Update

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

UGANDA: Christine Akello, “I pray that a health centre is brought nearer our village”
02/11/2009
- Christine Akello’s story of having to walk almost 50 miles every two weeks for her anti-retro viral medications supports why I know I have to work for positive change in Africa. No one deserves to live each day just waiting [...]