This week marks five years since I was given the life-changing opportunity to travel with Wateraid America to see their work on the ground in Nicaragua. I blogged about the experience extensively, but words will never quite adequately express what that trip meant to me, personally and professionally. It not only solidified my commitment to […]
On World Moms Network: Be #GirlStrong and Go #Blue4Water on World Water Day
Today (March 22) is World Water Day, a day devoted to bringing awareness to the global water crisis and taking action to end it. Last year, I wrote about why the cause is important to me and how the privilege of access to clean water and sanitation does not go unnoticed in my day to day life. […]
Philanthropy Friday: The Results of #GivingTuesday 2016
Tuesday, November 29th was Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that started in 2012 to kick off the charitable season that typically occurs when people are focused on holiday and end of year giving. Always the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and after the big shopping days of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, […]
Philanthropy Friday: #GiveaShit on World Toilet Day
Tomorrow, November 19th, is World Toilet Day. Do you give a shit? You should. Because 1 in 3 people worldwide (that’s 2.4 billion) do not have access to a safe, private toilet. The theme of World Toilet Day 2016 is “toilets and jobs,” focusing on how sanitation, or the lack of it, can impact people’s livelihoods. […]
Philanthropy Friday: Menstrual Hygiene Day #PeriodDrama
“Is that your small black bag in the bathroom?” my female co-worker leaned toward me and whispered. We’re the only two women in the office and though we share a bathroom with other women in our building, we are the only ones there on a regular basis. She knew it was mine and could probably […]
Finding Perspective and Celebrating The Privilege of Clean Water on World Water Day
Today (March 22) is World Water Day, a United Nations “holiday” that marks an international observance and an opportunity to learn more about water related issues, be inspired to tell others and take action to make a difference. It’s a big deal in my world. If you know me or follow me, you probably understand […]
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