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Celebrate and Empower Moms Everywhere

This Mother’s Day, celebrate the strength and resilience of moms and women everywhere. Honor an influential woman in your life and provide opportunity for other women by gifting a patch for the digital quilt at Opportunity International. Gifts start at just $5. Select from one of 20 patch designs or create your own and dedicate … continue »

Saving Newborn Lives, A Global Conversation

Do you know almost 3 million newborns die every year? Do you know the most common causes of these newborn deaths are infection, prematurity and birth asphyxia (when a baby’s brain gets little or no oxygen before, during or immediately after birth)? It’s well known that hand washing is crucial in the prevention of transmitting … continue »

Don’t Take Clean Water For Granted

Today is World Water Day. It’s an important day established by the United Nations to identify world-wide water issues. A day to draw attention to the facts. 783 million people, or 11% of the world’s population, do not have safe water to drink and this, in addition to poor sanitation, results in the death of 2,000 children every day. Learn … continue »

Modern, Progressive World Demands Equality

This day means the world to me. I’ve fought for most of my life in the battle of equality for women. I grew up watching my mom fight, and we both continue to fight on behalf of my 5 year-old daughter. I spent the better part of my adult life working harder, longer, and more … continue »

Exercise, Earn For Charity Using Smartphones

Have you kept your New Year’s resolution to exercise more? Well, here’s a little more incentive to keep you going, or get you started. Love your smartphone? Me, too. Early in February, the UN Foundation announced its new partnership with Charity Miles, a free smartphone app that allows you to earn money for charity while … continue »

Explore The Power of Play

There is a wealth of data on the power of play and the difference unstructured play can make in the health and well-being of a child. The rising number of children suffering from obesity, ADHD and depression is alarming. Want to learn more about the power of play? Check out the play studies and research at … continue »

Shanti Uganda, Infant and Maternal Health Care

In a country where 16 women die giving birth each day and 18 percent of new HIV infections are transmitted from mother to child, Shanti Uganda provides a safe, nurturing and empowering birthing house for Ugandan mothers. The Shanti Uganda Birth House is a solar powered maternity center located in the Luweero District of Uganda. It provides: … continue »