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From the One Table Blog
Educate, educate, educate.
Posted November 2, 2009 3:32 pm by Michelle Truelson
I finished the book last night. It was incredibly moving and powerful. Although much of it was tough to take, I found myself unable to put it down.
We all can get involved in making a difference for the world's women
Posted November 2, 2009 11:57 am by Wendy Carhart
Talking with our children about all the countries in the world is something that we can all do to ensure the next generation grows up understanding how they can make a difference and how they can help.
I could have been one of the women in this book
Posted October 29, 2009 11:18 am by Rufi Natarajan
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to read Half the Sky. Prior to reading this book I was aware of some of these issues but did not realize the pandemic proportions of the problem.
Greenhouses bring early harvest
Posted October 20, 2009 5:54 pm by Amy Spindler
Delbar spent the past several months teaching women how to construct simple greenhouses and grow vegetables in them. As a result, they're getting earlier harvests and families are eating more healthy foods.
Half the Sky authors on Oprah
Posted October 2, 2009 5:27 pm by Minda Seibert
Half the Sky authors Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn were on Oprah yesterday.
Time to invest in agricultural development
Posted October 2, 2009 1:52 pm by Cathy Bergman
The Obama Administration reveals more on their approach to addressing hunger and food insecurity.
In your words
Posted October 2, 2009 10:00 am by Minda Seibert
These are your words, Book Clubs! Here are some snippets from emails I've received from you. You are all inspiring and I admire your willingness to get involved by supporting Mercy Corps and the women we serve around the world.
Standing up for their futures
Posted September 26, 2009 10:26 pm by Cassandra Nelson
In the Central African Republic there are many young, unwed mothers and they often have a very difficult life. In many cases, their family will disown them.
Fighting for their homes
Posted September 25, 2009 10:29 pm by Cassandra Nelson
In the Central African Republic, women’s rights here are few, and the enforcement of the laws is almost non-existent. Most women are not even aware they have many rights.
Everything is left to chance
Posted September 25, 2009 1:56 pm by Sandrine Chetail
I started the long overland journey to Bouar from Bangui, the capital city of the Central African Republic, where Mercy Corps is intervening in response to the global food crisis.
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