"Happy?" Werner asked. Suzette beamed up at him. She looked radiant. "Incredibly." "Me too. We have so much to be thankful for and to celebrate." "Yes, our wedding which is amazing and our bundle of joy." "I'm going to be a Daddy." "Yes, you are. I know that you will be a terrific Dad." "I …
Taking Root
Recognized as Time Magazine’s Hero of the Planet, Wangari Maathai, Kenyan environmentalist and political activist was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She earned her bachelor’s and master degrees and completed her doctorate in the United States. When it came to the environment, she has been a gargantuan force in the …
At the Wedding
It's Saturday and I'm getting ready for the wedding. My face is all made up. I must admit that it looks good. Now, I just have to put on my outfit. It's a deep red sari. Rhia helped me to pick it out at an Indian bazaar. "When it comes to Indian weddings you can …
Dalia’s Story
I’m a Kenyan student living in Beijing. I was one of the many Kenyan students awarded Chinese Government Scholarship to study in China. It was at the university where I met Taio, the Chinese guy I would fall for and have an illicit relationship with. It was illicit because of our cultural and socio-economic differences. …
Domestic Discipline
What is Domestic Discipline? Is it a more politically correct term for "wife spanking"? Until recently, I didn't know that this sort of lifestyle existed. I was shocked by the number of people who are practicing it, including Christians. One article described it as a movement in the Christian community. What is Domestic Discipline and …
Adopted
How do people feel when they find out that they have been adopted? I once watched an episode of the soap opera, One Life to Live where a character named Destiny was devastated when she learned that her parents were actually her grandparents and that the brother she was so close to, whom she adored …
Women’s Literacy = Women’s Liberty
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty, and a building block of development, an essential complement to investments in roads, dams, clinics and factories. Literacy is a platform for democratization, and a vehicle for the promotion of cultural …
Nepalese Woman Finds Hope
“The Lord has blessed me in such a wonderful way that He has provided shelter, food, special care and attention through His people,” Shiuli says. What does a 14 year old know about being a wife and a mother? She should be in school getting a good education. At 14 most girls aren't even allowed …
SUMMIT of Women Leaders that Care
I got this email today and wanted to share it with you. A Celebration of Women TM presents... SUMMIT of Women Leaders that Care "WOMAN of ACTION: Key to Equity, Justice and Peace " Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:00am until 5:00pm, networking & meet the Speakers until 7PM A Celebration of WomenTM is a global organization born to celebrate …
Notes to Women 