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Giving Is Good For Us: Find Out How Generosity Enhances Our Lives 🌟 Giving = 🅿🅻🅴🅰🆂🆄🆁🅴: Releases dopamine and oxytocin, boosting joy and fulfillment, encouraging more giving. ❤️ Giving = 🅷🅴🅰🅻🆃🅷: Lower blood pressure, reduced stress, stronger immune system, longer life. Win-win for all! 🤝 Giving = 🅲🅾🅽🅽🅴🅲🆃🅸🅾🅽: Builds empathy, strengthens relationships, fosters belonging and fulfillment. 🙏 Giving = 🅶🆁🅰🆃🅴🅵🆄🅻🅽🅴🆂🆂: Shifts focus to abundance, enhances well-being, and cultivates positivity. 🌍 Giving = 🅸🅽🅵🅴🅲🆃🅸🅾🆄🆂: Inspires kindness, spreads positivity, 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Make giving a daily habit! #GiveHappiness #SpreadJoy #KindnessMatters See more here: https://lnkd.in/dd76_iwy

I am so incredibly proud and humble to be included in this campaign of highlighting some of Ottawa's strong, valuable, and empowering women, leading the way to success. Imposter syndrome is real, but I won't let it get the best of me this time. As the saying goes, "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." In my professional career, I have certainly garnered the skills and experience to be an organizational-nonprofit-jack-of-all-trades-type, with finely tuned skills from project and volunteer management to safety and events planning. My career path which I've traveled purposefully down for over a decade in the nonprofit sector is true to who I am. Social responsibility is a big deal to me. I want to ensure that the impact I have leaves a positive mark on the organizations I work with, and in the community in which we live. There's another saying by which I stand by: "Nobody made a bigger mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little." This is the quote which I found ringing in my head at the tail end of the pandemic, and with tensions high in Canada's National Capital Region. I saw the struggle of local businesses, I saw a disconnected community, grasping for positivity. I couldn't eat delicious locally-made foods every night, and I couldn't endlessly buy locally-sold goods, but I could draw a little. As someone who has struggled with self-doubt, I'll admit that at that time, it was really tough to squash the self doubt and to offer my artistic services to local businesses as a means of putting a little colour and fun on their business windows. Some people close to me echoed doubtful what-ifs, but I considered this initial extension of a helping hand as what I could offer at the time. I offered this service free-of-charge at that moment and before I knew it, I had a large portfolio of art and a list of repeat paying clients. Acknowledge your value, relent to your tenacity and perseverance, and just do. You have the drive, you have the resiliency, you have the skills. In an effort to empower others in our community to see and #upskill the value that they bring to the table, to employers, to the community, and beyond, join me in supporting Dress For Success Ottawa National Capital Region 's #HERStory campaign this #WomensHistoryMonth. I've endeavored to raise $500 for them. You can donate here to my campaign: https://lnkd.in/gfvXPZvx Big, heartfelt thanks in advance for your support! Dress for Success is a nonprofit organization with chapters across the Globe. Their mission is to help unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programs, development tools, and professional attire to thrive in work and in life.

Support Women Working Worldwide: Empower Women, Transform Supply Chains At Women Working Worldwide, we are dedicated to improving the lives of women in global supply chains. Every day, we work tirelessly to address gender inequalities, advocate for fair working conditions, and empower women to achieve economic independence. Your support can make a profound difference. By donating, you help us: Enhance Education & Training: Provide women with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their industries. Advocate for Fair Wages: Ensure that women receive fair compensation for their hard work. Promote Safe Work Environments: Protect women from exploitation and unsafe working conditions. Empower Women's Voices: Amplify the voices of women to advocate for their rights and equality in the workplace. Together, we can create a world where women are not just participants but leaders in global supply chains. Your contribution, no matter the size, can help us continue this vital work. Donate today and be a part of the change: https://buff.ly/2Lq551O Thank you for your generosity and commitment to making a difference. #EmpowerWomen #GenderEquality #FairTrade #SupportWWWW #DonateNow #WomenWorkingWorldwide

(Content warning: Discussion of Gender-Based Violence.) All the women in my family are survivors of gender-based violence. The perpetrators were our own relatives. Our teachers. Our friends. Our partners. Our ex-partners. Our bosses. Our colleagues. Our board members. Every time I think about this, I get a sick feeling at the pit of my stomach. When will enough be enough? We live in a world where women lead despite all the odds being against us. Women lead despite the fact that:   ⏰ 5 women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their family;  💔 26% of women aged 15 and older have been subjected to intimate partner violence; 🙋🏻♀️ Only less than 40% of women who have experienced violence seek help; and 🌈 For the LGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous women, ethnic minorities, migrants and refugees, and women and girls living with disabilities — these figures are much worse. When will we live in a world where women lead because we are safe to do so? When will we live in a world where women leaders thrive, because our relatives, our teachers, our friends, our partners, our ex-partners, our bosses, our colleagues and our board members, all back us to succeed? From November 25 to December 10, Wedu stands in solidarity for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence by raising awareness about it, challenging existing societal norms, and calling on our decision-makers to address such fundamental violations to human rights. Once again, Wedu calls on you to donate to support the work of organisations like ours, which enable women leaders to take up the space we all so rightfully deserve. https://lnkd.in/gt_fNeHc #RiseTogether #LeadwithWedu #InvestinWomen #OrangeTheWorld #16days

To further understand how Mawazo supports African women on their #PathtoPhd, read our latest blog post. To date, Mawazo has helped 23 African women graduate with a #PhD. You could help us support even more women to do the same, by donating at the link at the bottom of the page: https://bit.ly/3ZfSLrj #GivingTuesday

Time to answer the call. 8:30pm ET 1:30am UTC Getting Kamala Harris into the White House, is a global cause worthy of cheerleading & action. 🫡🫡🫡 cause we believe ‘WOMEN DESERVE CHOICE’ All women are welcome. Erin Gallagher post with the details below 👇 💥💥💥 1. SIGN UP! The link to register for our call Thurs, 7.25 at 8:30 ET / (1:30am UTC) is live: answerthecall2024.com. 2. SHARE! Post it, text it, email it, fax it!!! Get it out in whatever form you choose. And also, because we believe WOMEN DESERVE CHOICE, we have four options of our graphic, just for you. 😘😘😘 YOU will NOT want to miss this powerhouse lineup. 🔥🔥🔥 In this call, we will share how you can SHOW UP: ORGANIZE: From an impactful conversation over coffee with a friend — to phone banks and door knocking — to a fundraiser for thousands, every conversation that moves others to action matters. DONATE: Donate to the Harris Victory Fund! And then ensure that everyone you know gives what they can. Every. Dollar. Counts. VOTE: Nothing matters if we don’t show up to the polls. Yes, you’re voting. But what about your family, friends, neighbors? It’s up to us to make sure our community votes too. There is a continuum of capacity available to each of us within these three pillars of support. So, whether you are able to act independently or galvanize collectively, these three areas of action are the way forward. THIS is how we act. THIS is how we hype. THIS is how we win. LFG. #HypeWomen #KamalaHarris2024 #Harris2024 #answerthecall2024 #HypeWomen #nascentmediawomen #womeninleadership

I’m really in awe to see so many wealthy women organizing and chairing events for Hawai’i (*insert group*) for Harris. It got me thinking- how powerful it could be to also focus on increasing the involvement of diverse women in local politics right here in Hawai’i. In the lead-up to this year's primary elections, female candidates raised an average of $23,492, while men raised twice as much. The largest gap between male and female candidates was in individual contributions, where women raised only 23% of total individual donations. There’s a strong focus on advocating for a female president but it raises the question: how do you address the treatment of women in leadership positions within your own local community? Within your organization? High-profile advocacy is very demure, very classy… But I hope the commitment for progress isn’t just a trend/ cause du jour but something that sticks and drives lasting impact, both nationally and locally.

🌸 Celebrating Strength and Solidarity this International Women's Day 🌸 This International Women's Day, let's extend our hands and hearts to those who need it most. 💖 We're calling on our incredible community to join us in volunteering for a cause that's close to our hearts: supporting mothers and their families in crisis. At Until they're all safe, we believe in the power of community and compassion. Our mission is to provide not just shelter, but hope, empowerment, and a path to a brighter future for mothers and their families facing unimaginable challenges. 🏡✨ Why Volunteer? Empower Women: Your time and effort directly contribute to empowering women to rebuild their lives and regain their confidence. Make a Difference: Small acts of kindness can transform lives, providing both immediate relief and long-term support. Connect: Join a community of like-minded individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. How Can You Help? Volunteering Your Time: Whether it's offering skills-based support or simply being there to listen, your time is invaluable. Donating Resources: From clothes to educational materials, your donations can ease the burdens these families face. Spreading the Word: Help us reach more people by sharing our mission with your network. Together, we can create a wave of change. This Women's Day, let's honor the strength and resilience of women everywhere by giving back to those who are fighting to create a better future for themselves and their children. 🌍💪 Join us. Together, we can make a world of difference. 🌺 #InternationalWomensDay #EmpowerWomen #Volunteer #MakeADifference #SupportMothers #CommunityLove #BeTheChange #Solidarity Learn more about us: https://lnkd.in/gf2-dZyE Are you a woman in need of help during a crisis? Text: 281-888-3024

The internet has been a really difficult place to be a woman this last week. My social media has been littered with the phrase “your body, my choice” and unguarded rhetoric from misogynists who feel emboldened to share exactly what they think about women. It shows how much work there is to be done. These influencers have a grip on so many young men, and I feel heartbroken for how girls and young women must feel every time they hear their peers parroting these views. Data from a year ago shows that 1 in 6 boys aged 6-15 years old have a positive view of Andrew Tate. Luckily this drops to around 1 in 10 for his specific views on women, but it’s still too many. There are many issues at play here - glorification of negative role models for young men, the societal pressures of masculinity, pressures from family and peers about ‘how to be’, changing employment expectations leaving a void of identity, a lack of mental health awareness and support. The solution to these problems are not simple, but I know one thing: they are not the responsibility of young women to put up with, bear the brunt of, or to solve. Their voices must continue to be championed, and for this, I feel so lucky to work for the most amazing charity, where a difference can be made. We support girls and young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to transform their life chances through mentoring. The power of a connection with an adult in their life, who is a woman that shares their experiences and opens up opportunities for them, genuinely changes their outlook on the future and their readiness to tackle the challenges ahead. If you’d like to get involved, your workplace would like to offer a visit or open day, or even if you’d like to fundraise for us, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to send me a DM, or email us at the address on our website. https://lnkd.in/eiSY-gp7