Oct. 6, 2013 While we count down #11DaysOfAction in October with our friends at Day Of The Girl Summit leading up to the second annual U.N. International Day of the Girl, October 11, 2013 with this … [Read more...]
The Girl Effect is Rising: New “Girl Declaration” Gives Voice to MDG 2015
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The Girl Effect Goes Global: International Day of the Girl
October 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
Oct. 10, 2014 Update! In just two short years, look at the momentum of the International Day of the Girl and all that's being accomplished with fresh, new voices in the media mix. Congratulations to … [Read more...]
My Mommy Taught Me To Surf: Meaningful Media for Mother’s Day
May 8, 2012 by 8 Comments
May 8, 2012 Happy Children's Book Week all! (May 7-13 2012) No secret I prefer media that has a social enterprise tie-in or a deeper message than the vapid values of commercialism circulating in … [Read more...]
How Will YOU Use Media to Inspire On International Women’s Day?
March 8, 2012 by 6 Comments
April 23, 2020: Updating with Visual Credit for gorgeous artwork at left and below ("Dive into your dreams" and "Listen to Girls") created by Dr. Alison Aune BFA, Professor of Art Education at … [Read more...]
Tapestries of Hope: See A Movie, Make A Difference
September 26, 2010 by 5 Comments
September 26, 2010 If you’re an overloaded procrastinator like me, and you’ve waited until the last minute to snag tickets to Tapestries of Hope for the big one night only 9-28-10 nationwide premiere … [Read more...]
Mentoring: Masai, Midwives, Mobile Med & Media That Matters!
August 5, 2010 by 4 Comments
Aug 5, 2010 Meet Sabore Ole Oyie. My teen's about to, as is her BFF and BF. Yep, this afternoon I’m bringing a few teens for a "reality show" not to be missed at the Global Leaders for Justice … [Read more...]
Global Leaders For Justice: Using Media For Breakthroughs
August 4, 2010 by 13 Comments
August 4, 2010 My teen dialog yesterday: “Did you have fun waterskiing with your dad?” “Yah, we did, how was your Global Leaders for Justice thingie? What’d you DO all day, mom?” “Um…well…let's … [Read more...]
Happy 15th B-day: TEDxTeen & CEO of Lil’ MDGs Dylan Mahalingam!
August 2, 2010 by 4 Comments
Aug 2, 2010 As I opened my Facebook to check messages from GWLN's Global Leaders for Justice organizers who I’ll be working with tomorrow and Thursday at SCU mentoring inspiring projects from all over … [Read more...]
She’s The First To Rock For AfricAid! Support Girls Education Worldwide
June 10, 2010 by 5 Comments
June 10, 2010 It’s ironic. As schools let out for summer and kids in the US fist-pump with glee that they’re OUT, there are young girls in Africa doing the same thing when they find out they’ve … [Read more...]
Women Talk Sports Network: Voices To Be Heard
May 19, 2009 by 4 Comments
May 19, 2009 In the “Young Runners” post yesterday I glossed over the new Women Talk Sports network and Shaping Youth Correspondent Rebecca Scritchfield’s involvement as one of their cadre of … [Read more...]
Congratulations to the 2009 Digital Media and Learning Winners!
April 15, 2009 by 9 Comments
April 15, 2009 No, it was not me. Remember this post about kids coping skills and resiliency? Same song, second verse. The MacArthur Foundation and HASTAC folks will announce 2009 winners tomorrow … [Read more...]
3 Sisters Adventure Trekking: Changing the Game Through Sport
April 7, 2009 by 9 Comments
April 7, 2009 How can you empower women, make change happen with a quick click and take that Nike swoosh to the next level of youth and cultural change? Those of you who have ‘friended’ me on … [Read more...]
Playing For Change: A Music Movement That Stirs the Soul
March 18, 2009 by 19 Comments
Mar. 18, 2009 ”Music is the poetry of the air.”---Jean Paul Richter Like a smile, music knows few boundaries in its outreach. It has the profound ability to connect cultures, remove barriers, and … [Read more...]
The Girl Revolution: Empowering Girls Instead of Consuming Them
January 13, 2009 by 34 Comments
Shaping Youth writes extensively about the need for a massive media mindshift away from the sexualization and commodification of girls, so it’s with great pride and ‘atta girl’ go-power that that we … [Read more...]
Celebrate My Birthday By Helping Beth Kanter Celebrate Hers!
January 4, 2009 by 10 Comments
Visual Insight guru Eileen Clegg sent me this lovely card (at left) along with a sweet sentiment about “trips around the sun” prompting a recall of a kindergarten tradition I want to … [Read more...]
Girls For A Change: Amy Jussel and Carrie Ellett On World-Changing
November 15, 2008 by 14 Comments
Some of you may remember I was one of the fortunate U.S. delegates last year for GWLN's “Women Leaders for the World 2007” along with global citizen and Hardy Girls Healthy Women advisory board member … [Read more...]
Girls Gone Global: GWLN Hosts Younger Leaders Worldwide!
November 14, 2008 by 9 Comments
Young leaders are ready to engage around the globe with the most daunting challenges facing our world, as girls ready for change are popping up in the media everywhere leading efforts, organizations, … [Read more...]
Do Youth See Politicians As Puppets?
September 29, 2008 by Leave a Comment
As MyDebates.org gives kids a MySpace forum for Social Studies classrooms to attempt to instill a civic sense of ‘how it all works’ with “Who won? Who lost?’ Who made the … [Read more...]
