Service with Smiles! The Alliance for Baxter Women business resource group recently hosted a volunteer event with Feed My Starving Children in Northern Illinois. Baxter volunteers helped pack more than 27,000 meals to send to children in Nicaragua. That amounts to feeding 74 children for an entire year. #BaxterGivesBack #LifeAtBaxter
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On #internationalwomensday2024 I can't do better than share this post from the brilliant Caroline Teti #Cash #Women #EconomicEmpowerment #InvestInWomen
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#InvestinWomen #AccelerateProgress Sharing my firsthand experience of how GiveDirectly donations impact women in living in poverty this #internationalwomensday. As a woman born in the rural villages of western Kenya, I watched mothers toiling to make life livable for their children, forgoing the basics to give us access to the little they could. It was not uncommon for women to go hungry or lack decent clothing to give their children a chance to eat and dress. Charities that showed up would often reinforce this desperation rather than relieve it. I saw mothers with babies strapped on their backs scrambling for food handouts when a charity arrived unannounced and disorganized, with a limited supply. Others endured doing hard labor when a program promised a paltry payment for those strong enough to work. After university, I worked on water and sanitation projects, but it wasn’t until 2016 when I took a job implementing GiveDirectly’s basic income study that I understood the unique power of direct cash. Money sent directly to women living in poverty is a promise of courage, control, and choice. Evidence shows women can use cash to improve their health and that of their children, increase savings, start businesses, and attend school. With cash, domestic violence decreases and joint decision-making between wives and husbands increases. That said, unconditional cash is not a silver bullet. Some studies find the positive impacts are more pronounced for men than for women, and in some families, an influx of cash may exacerbate, not reduce, conflict. This is why GiveDirectly continues conducting rigorous research – the more we know about how cash helps, the better we can design our programs. Our goal is to be a valuable partner in the decisions recipients make about their lives. Recently, I visited Mozambique to see how your donations deliver hope to women living in these remote rural communities. Effie explained her decision to send her daughters away for school with pride: they will not get married off at 14 years, bear children when young, and experience gender-based violence as other women in their village have. Rita could not hide her joy! Receiving $40 a month allowed her to resume her HIV antiretroviral treatment. She’d defaulted because she lacked bus fare for the hospital 12 miles away. Now she has hope in living longer and caring for herself and her family. This International Women’s Day, I feel proud to have given dignity and choice to women living in poverty. #InspireInclusion #iwd2024 To learn more, listen to my recent appearance on @Charlie Bressler’s @the Life You can Save podcast:
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🔍 Missing Native American Women: A Call for Awareness and Accountability 🔍 The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women is an ongoing tragedy that deserves our immediate attention. Native American women are disproportionately affected, with their cases often going unreported or unresolved. It's time to take a stand, raise awareness, and demand accountability. 🌟 Here's what we can do: 1. Raise Awareness—Share this post to spread the word about the issue. Let's ensure it's on everyone's radar. 2. Advocate for Change: Support legislation and initiatives that address this crisis at all levels of government. 3. Listen and Learn: Take the time to understand the unique challenges facing Indigenous communities and the solutions they propose. 4. Amplify Indigenous Voices: Encourage and uplift the voices of Native American activists and advocates who have been fighting for justice. 5. Engage in Dialogue: Start a conversation about this issue in your professional network. The more we talk, the more we learn, and the closer we get to solutions. 6. Support Organizations: Consider donating to or volunteering with organizations dedicated to ending this crisis and supporting affected communities. 7. Attend Awareness Events: Participate in events and initiatives that raise awareness and show solidarity. This is a call for unity, compassion, and accountability. Let's stand together and work towards a world where no one goes missing without a trace. #MissingIndigenousWomen #Accountability #NativeRights
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Today, people all across Canada will try to give a voice to those who no longer have one. Red Dress Day, first observed in 2010, happens every May 5th and was inspired by Jamie Black, a Métis artist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jamie hung hundreds of red dresses in public places to represent missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and to bring awareness to the issue. While wearing red on May 5th continues to be a wonderful sign of solidarity, please also commit to taking action: 1. Educate Yourself Learn about the systemic issues facing Indigenous communities and the root causes of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. 2. Amplify Indigenous Voices Share resources, stories, and initiatives led by Indigenous individuals and organizations. Let's ensure their voices are heard loud and clear. 3. Support Indigenous-Led Initiatives Donate to organizations working on the ground to provide support, advocacy, and healing services to Indigenous communities affected by violence. 4. Advocate for Change Call on policymakers to prioritize the safety and well-being of Indigenous peoples. Demand action to address the gaps in justice, healthcare, and social services. Together, we can turn awareness into action and create a future where every Indigenous person feels safe, respected, and valued. #RedDressDay #MMIWG #Canada #IndigenousRights
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Do you want to make a living or a life? Winston Churchill reminds us that giving is the key to a meaningful life. Find out how you can make meaningful gifts to people with disabilities and their families, and change lives. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gtErR5B9 #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusivityMatters #DonateForACause #VolunteeringOpportunities #VolunteerOttawa #Ottawa #ABLE2
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Empowering Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow: International Day of the Girl Child International Day of the Girl Child is a significant moment that calls attention to the importance of investing in girls' rights and well-being. At The Irede Foundation, we stand firmly behind this cause, recognizing that empowering girls is key to building a brighter future. This year's theme, 'Invest in Girls' Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being,' resonates deeply with our mission to transform the lives of child amputees and their communities. Girls around the world are demonstrating extraordinary leadership qualities. They are breaking barriers, advocating for change, and driving progress in various fields. At The Irede Foundation, we have witnessed the incredible potential in girls as they overcome the challenges of disability. They embody leadership, resilience, and determination, inspiring us all. On this International Day of the Girl Child, we encourage everyone to take action. Support organizations like The Irede Foundation that are dedicated to empowering girls and promoting their rights. Your involvement, whether through donations, advocacy, or volunteering, can make a profound impact. Together, we can create a world where every girl has the opportunity to lead and thrive. Happy International Day of the Girl Child! 🌟👧 #DayOfTheGirl #GirlsRights #InvestInGirls #EmpowerGirls #WellBeing #BrighterFuture
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A Moment of Grace is a weekly group and safe space that is held for our participants at Grace Institute. The women enjoy icebreakers, discussing relevant topics, community building, and forming a sisterhood to last beyond their training. This week's topic is all about Advocacy. Questions to reflect on for the week: - What is self-advocacy to you? - What questions do you ask in order to self-advocate?
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It’s time to take a new look at the older generation. They are the ones who brought you the internet, started the climate movement, and secured Independence. They ended apartheid. They revolutionized women’s rights. They have raised children, grandchildren, villages and voices. And they’re not done yet. This International Day of Older Persons, HelpAge International launched #OlderNotOver, a three-year campaign to revolutionize how the older generation is seen and treated. Learn how to support this great initiative and be a part of real change. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ekhjzr_m
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Championing Children's Rights: How We Can Support the Next Generation International Children's Day is a vital moment to reflect on the fundamental rights and well-being of young people worldwide. The UN Convention on the Child outlines core rights, including access to education, healthcare, and a decent standard of living. However, over 250 million children globally are out of school, and 1 in 6 live in extreme poverty, lacking essential needs. Other pressing issues include child labor, violence, exploitation, and the impacts of displacement and humanitarian crises. These deprivations undermine children's ability to survive, develop, and participate fully in society. How Can You Make a Difference? While the scale of these problems is daunting, there are meaningful ways we can take action: 1. Educate yourself and others about children's rights and challenges. 2. Volunteer or donate to reputable child-focused organizations. 3. Use your voice to advocate for policy changes that protect children. 4. Practice everyday acts of kindness to uplift young people in your community. When we come together to champion the next generation, we can build a brighter, more equitable world for all children to thrive. This International Children's Day, let's recommit ourselves to this vital cause. #InternationalChildrensDay #ChildRights #Advocacy #Philanthropy #Education
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On day 4 of #VolunteersWeek, Spirit Suggests... 💡 Be transparent about access provisions for volunteer roles from the start. Let's ensure volunteering is inclusive for everyone without placing undue burden on disabled people. More in this in our Inclusive Volunteering report: https://lnkd.in/gNE_EdHh #VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek #CommunityImpact #LongTermChange #VolunteerOpportunities #inclusivity #accessibility
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Everyone in our country deserves the right to get the support they need 🌈 LGBTIQ+ communities are some of the most under-resourced in Australia. For every $100 of government funding, LGBTIQ+ organisations receive just 6 cents. Yet government funding is still a primary source of funding for these organisations. By creating grants programs that are tailored to the needs of our community, we can make a real difference for those on the frontline - which is exactly what we, with our good friends GiveOUT Australia, have done through the AWARD WINNING Amplify Pride Fund. We are community, for community. When we work together, we can help the people that need it the most, to get the support they need. [ID: a white background with rainbow paint stripes coming down from the top. Text overlaid. The Aurora and GiveOUT logo down the bottom, and to the right a purple illustration of one hand giving money to another hand]
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