Archive for March, 2007

March 22nd is World Water Day

Coping with Water Scarcity’ is the theme for World Water Day 2007, which is celebrated each year on March 22nd. This year’s theme highlights the increasing significance of water scarcity worldwide and the need for increased integration and cooperation to ensure sustainable, efficient and equitable management of scarce water resources, both at international and local [...]

The life cycle of girls: Adolescence


Part III of IV: Adolescence, the passage between childhood and womanhood, is a time of particular vulnerability to exploitation.

Story of Change: Invisible Children

What can 3 young men, a camera bought on ebay, and a trip to Africa accomplish? Continue reading for updated information and video about the story of change started by the Invisible Children campaign.

The life cycle of girls: Primary school years


Part II of IV: Education is essential for the elimination of discrimination and violence against girls and women.

March 8th is International Women’s Day

Women nurture, lead, provide, and shape the world in irreplaceable ways. Yet a girl born today in a poor community joins the world’s largest group to be denied basic needs and human rights — women.

The life cycle of girls: Early childhood


Part I of IV: Despite significant gains, girls and women continue to face unique challenges and threats throughout their life cycle.

AIDS: One pastors story

See how one African pastor is combating the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS in his own community. A Rwandan pastor contemplates the HIV/AIDS pandemic, how it’s affecting his own community, and what his role is in fighting this disease. Read on to see an inspirational video of Stanton’s story…