Research by the National Women’s History Museum shows that out of 737 historical figures taught in K-12 curriculum standards in every state, only 178, or 24%, are women, including several fictional characters such as Rosie the Riveter. Only one state standard includes 98 of the women; only 15 are taught in more than 10...
February 11 was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Technology – a day where we not only celebrate the women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), but also try to encourage the next generation of tech-driven females.
In this article I want to specifically focus on the aviation industry. This...
January 2020 began with a lot of hope and optimism because for the first time in my lifetime, we experienced rainfall in this first month of the year – an unusual phenomenal indeed! In this part of the globe, this month is usually driest. This...
Herewith a brief interim report on the 2020/2021 cutting season.
Hope for Girls and Women Tanzania (HGWT) accommodated 434 girls at the two Safe Houses during the two-month seasonal cutting period. The reconciliation was done in collaboration with Police Gender Desk officers, Social Welfare, a psychologist and Hope...
Girls often arrive at the Safe House of Hope for Girls and Women Tanzania (HGWT) late at night with just the clothes on their backs. Those arriving on foot have to navigate from remote, rural areas in the dark. Girls know about the Safe Houses as a result of awareness sessions done at school clubs or community awareness outreach programs.
You are aging. Yes, YOU. The symphony of your life begins the moment you arrive on this earth. As the composer and conductor, you have the pen and the baton in your hand, with the ability to control how you age and direct your personal well-being. Every musical score...