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 year’s theme “Innovating for Education,” it begs a reprise of the question…“Why do we need a special U.N. sanctioned day to stand up for girls, and a #Girl Declaration hashtag of … [Read more...]
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 Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi for winning the Nobel Peace Prize. At only 17, Malala is the youngest recipient EVER, and recognizing both a Pakistani and Indian sends an … [Read more...]
Update Oct. 30, 2014 This coming week Nov. 3 & 4, 2014 Kat Gordon's highly successful 3PercentConference circles back to its origins in San Francisco after gaining momentum across the country, expanding exponentially! Congrats to industry pros and colleagues making a difference and the 2014 line-up of speakers and subjects that matter. Looking forward to hearing more from … [Read more...]
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 to support girls and women EVERYwhere, you can still find the film near you and use media’s magic to instantly do your part for The Girl Child Network WHEREVER you are. Shaping … [Read more...]
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 Innovation dialogues. (video of Sabore's water access project after the jump) Sounds heady, oui? I see it as an open, public opportunity to expose kids to what’s going on in the … [Read more...]
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