Who?
Orphans and at risk youth that have no where safe to spend their days. They're here, they're abroad, and they all need a positive place to keep them away from the dangers of the streets.
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Showing posts with label #globalteamof200. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #globalteamof200. Show all posts
Monday, July 29, 2013
Giving Street Kids A Safe Place To Play
You may not see them in your daily life, but they're out there.
Who?
Orphans and at risk youth that have no where safe to spend their days. They're here, they're abroad, and they all need a positive place to keep them away from the dangers of the streets.
Who?
Orphans and at risk youth that have no where safe to spend their days. They're here, they're abroad, and they all need a positive place to keep them away from the dangers of the streets.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Did Your Child Have a Glass of Water Today? WaterAid
How many glasses of water did you drink today?
Did you maybe leave one glass out overnight, and dump it this morning because it was "old?"
Look around your house right now, and tell me how many un-finished glasses of water you have.
There are at least two that I can see from my chair.
I bet this little guy would have been overjoyed to have that "old" glass of water sitting on my sink.
Sure, we may have water restrictions here in Texas, but we never go thirsty.
800,000,000
That's the number of people in the world without access to safe drinking water.
2,000
That's the number of children who die each day from easily preventable diseases related to contaminated water consumption.
2.5 billion
That's the number of people globally that don't have clean place to use the toilet.
WaterAid is making steps toward a solution, by assisting the world's poorest people in accessing sanitation and a safe water supply. By working with local organizations, individuals and communities, WaterAid is finding affordable ways to educate and empower people in developing countries to obtain new safe water systems.
Disclosure: I was not compensated in any way for this post. This post is part of my commitment in being a Mom Blogger for Social Good and member of the Global Team of 200.
Did you maybe leave one glass out overnight, and dump it this morning because it was "old?"
Look around your house right now, and tell me how many un-finished glasses of water you have.
There are at least two that I can see from my chair.
I bet this little guy would have been overjoyed to have that "old" glass of water sitting on my sink.
Sure, we may have water restrictions here in Texas, but we never go thirsty.
Here are a few numbers to think about:
800,000,000
That's the number of people in the world without access to safe drinking water.
2,000
That's the number of children who die each day from easily preventable diseases related to contaminated water consumption.
2.5 billion
That's the number of people globally that don't have clean place to use the toilet.
WaterAid is making steps toward a solution, by assisting the world's poorest people in accessing sanitation and a safe water supply. By working with local organizations, individuals and communities, WaterAid is finding affordable ways to educate and empower people in developing countries to obtain new safe water systems.
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Disclosure: I was not compensated in any way for this post. This post is part of my commitment in being a Mom Blogger for Social Good and member of the Global Team of 200.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Difference Between Life and Death For Babies in Uganda - Shanti Uganda
There were 113 miracles born over the past year safely in Uganda, thanks to Shanti Uganda.
In this region of Uganda, with a high population of mothers who are HIV positive, accurate lab work, and special precautions in delivery are often the difference between life and death for an infant.
Shanti Uganda was successful in 2012 at assisting mothers in providing healthy and safe births for their children, but are running out of space and supplies.
If you could provide a way for 2000 women in Uganda to have access to a safe birth, immunizations for their children, HIV testing and information about family planning, wouldn't you?
For more information, and opportunities to give visit Shanti Uganda: http://shantiuganda.org/opportunities-to-give/
NOTE: I was not compensated in any way for this post. This post is part of my commitment in being a Mom Blogger for Social Good and member of the Global Team of 200.
In this region of Uganda, with a high population of mothers who are HIV positive, accurate lab work, and special precautions in delivery are often the difference between life and death for an infant.
If you could provide a way for 2000 women in Uganda to have access to a safe birth, immunizations for their children, HIV testing and information about family planning, wouldn't you?
Current Needs Are:
- An acre of land to expand Shanti Uganda's birth house and garden
- Birth supplies and transportation for pregnant mothers
- Solar power to light the birth house and laboratory
- An office space to keep programs running strong
For more information, and opportunities to give visit Shanti Uganda: http://shantiuganda.org/opportunities-to-give/
NOTE: I was not compensated in any way for this post. This post is part of my commitment in being a Mom Blogger for Social Good and member of the Global Team of 200.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Remembering Sandy Hook Victim: Olivia Engel, 6 #26acts
Whenever I see posts about people doing random acts of kindness, I'm touched, inspired to do more myself.....and then often forget about it the next day.
I want this time to be different.
After the tragedy at Sandy Hook/Newtown, CT, Ann Curry of NBC News proposed #26acts (of kindness), to honor the lives lost on December 14, 2012.
What if everyone reading this post, committed to do 26 acts of kindness this year?
In the midst of such negativity in the world right now, that sounds like a whole lot of good to me!
Are you in?
In conjunction with #26actsofkindness, a handful of the bloggers at #GlobalTeamof200 and Mom Bloggers for Social Good, decided to get together and each create a blog post about each of the 26 victims of Sandy Hook, to honor their lives and memory.
I chose to honor, Olivia Engel.
Maybe it's because her name is so similar to my youngest daughter's name. Or maybe it's because of her beaming smile seen below.
Her favorite color was purple, just like the scarf she was wearing in this family photo session. She loved to laugh the loudest at the jokes she'd tell herself, to parents Brian, Shannon and 3yr old brother, Brayden. A lover of the water, she was a great swimmer and "first mate" on her daddy and grandpa's boats.
Olivia liked to play with American Girl dolls, something my daughter has not yet discovered. I hope that if and when my little girl asks for her first American Girl doll, I will be reminded of Olivia's joyful life and be inspired to do good for someone that day - when it comes.
She was known to carry around a stuffed lamb (also my daughter's favorite security blankie), and excelled in math and reading. Never a moment to be still, Olivia participated in dance class, church group, tennis and soccer as well as Daisy Girl Scouts. She was a girl on the move, bringing joy and laughter to all who surrounded her.
This precious angel was practicing to be an angel in a Christmas Eve pageant at her church, before her life was cut short just days before the production. I'm sure her practice on earth, prepared her for a starring role in heaven.
There is nothing I can say to make things better, nothing I can do to begin to ease the overwhelming grief that her parents and brother must be feeling.
I am brought to my own tears by just writing about Olivia's story today, but it's a grain of sand compared to the immense beach of feelings her family and friends will have to tread through over the next weeks, months, and for the rest of their lives.
The only thing I can do is attempt to give kindness in unexpected places when and where I can. Maybe I can touch a life that will somehow prevent a tragedy like this from taking place again.
I pledge this year to participate in #26actsofkindness.
Starting this week.
#1. McKinney Mommas' first of #26acts was to donate a bunch of clothes, shoes, and household items to Captain Hope's Kids, a program that benefits homeless children in North Texas.
I included my toddler, asking if she wanted to "keep" or give "away" some of her belongings to children who didn't have enough clothes. By the end of the day, she was saying "away, away" to even some of her favorite toys and would help put them on the porch for pick-up.
I know it's not a lot, but it's something that might help give a child warmth this winter and give them a taste of hope.
It's easy to give back in honor of the lives lost at Sandy Hook.
You can start by:
The possibilities are endless, and your chance to do good are also!
I encourage you today, go..................do good.
Please, come back and tell me all about it!
I want this time to be different.
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| Photo by: Stuart Miles/FreeDigitalPhotos.net |
After the tragedy at Sandy Hook/Newtown, CT, Ann Curry of NBC News proposed #26acts (of kindness), to honor the lives lost on December 14, 2012.
What if everyone reading this post, committed to do 26 acts of kindness this year?
In the midst of such negativity in the world right now, that sounds like a whole lot of good to me!
Are you in?
In conjunction with #26actsofkindness, a handful of the bloggers at #GlobalTeamof200 and Mom Bloggers for Social Good, decided to get together and each create a blog post about each of the 26 victims of Sandy Hook, to honor their lives and memory.
I chose to honor, Olivia Engel.
Maybe it's because her name is so similar to my youngest daughter's name. Or maybe it's because of her beaming smile seen below.
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| Photo courtesy of: thedailybeast.com |
Her favorite color was purple, just like the scarf she was wearing in this family photo session. She loved to laugh the loudest at the jokes she'd tell herself, to parents Brian, Shannon and 3yr old brother, Brayden. A lover of the water, she was a great swimmer and "first mate" on her daddy and grandpa's boats.
Olivia liked to play with American Girl dolls, something my daughter has not yet discovered. I hope that if and when my little girl asks for her first American Girl doll, I will be reminded of Olivia's joyful life and be inspired to do good for someone that day - when it comes.
She was known to carry around a stuffed lamb (also my daughter's favorite security blankie), and excelled in math and reading. Never a moment to be still, Olivia participated in dance class, church group, tennis and soccer as well as Daisy Girl Scouts. She was a girl on the move, bringing joy and laughter to all who surrounded her.
This precious angel was practicing to be an angel in a Christmas Eve pageant at her church, before her life was cut short just days before the production. I'm sure her practice on earth, prepared her for a starring role in heaven.
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| Photo courtsey of: FriendsOfTheEngelFamilyFund |
There is nothing I can say to make things better, nothing I can do to begin to ease the overwhelming grief that her parents and brother must be feeling.
I am brought to my own tears by just writing about Olivia's story today, but it's a grain of sand compared to the immense beach of feelings her family and friends will have to tread through over the next weeks, months, and for the rest of their lives.
The only thing I can do is attempt to give kindness in unexpected places when and where I can. Maybe I can touch a life that will somehow prevent a tragedy like this from taking place again.
I pledge this year to participate in #26actsofkindness.
Starting this week.
#1. McKinney Mommas' first of #26acts was to donate a bunch of clothes, shoes, and household items to Captain Hope's Kids, a program that benefits homeless children in North Texas.
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| Photo courtesy of: captainhopeskids |
I know it's not a lot, but it's something that might help give a child warmth this winter and give them a taste of hope.
It's easy to give back in honor of the lives lost at Sandy Hook.
You can start by:
- Donating blood through the Red Cross
- Donate your hair to Locks of Love (http://www.locksoflove.org/)
- Support Project Eagle (started by the principal at Sandy Hook who lost her life)
- Leaving a note for your postman/woman telling them they are valued
- Volunteer at a soup kitchen in your town (http://www.dosomething.org)
- Finding a local program that you can volunteer at (http://www.volunteermatch.org/)
- Leave a note with some cash or a gift card at the grocery store or on someone's car.
- Send a note of support or donate to Friends of the Engel Family Fund
The possibilities are endless, and your chance to do good are also!
I encourage you today, go..................do good.
Please, come back and tell me all about it!
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Take a Quiz and Feed a Hungry Child
Sometimes blessings come in disguise.
An anonymous donor has agreed to donate a meal to a child in need for each person who takes a short quiz on WFP (World Food Programme).
Do your part and test your hunger IQ and help feed a hungry child today!
An anonymous donor has agreed to donate a meal to a child in need for each person who takes a short quiz on WFP (World Food Programme).
Do your part and test your hunger IQ and help feed a hungry child today!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
No Mother Should Die In Childbirth - Support Maternity Worldwide
How would you like to save a life today?
No mother should die during childbirth, due to lack of proper care!
Today you can sponsor a mother-to-be in a developing country, to ensure she has access to the resources she needs for a safe birth!
Maybe you can ask your family, instead of traditional gifts this holiday, to give a gift of a Safe Birth Certificate to Maternity Worldwide this year on your behalf.
You can read some of the inspiring stories of how Maternity Worldwide has helped save the lives of both mothers and babies in 11 developing countries here: Case Studies.
Note: The website is based in the UK, so the dollar amounts show in pounds until you checkout. Don't worry you can still contribute if you live in the US!
For more information, visit: http://www.maternityworldwide.org
*Disclosure: I was not paid for this post. This post is part of my commitment The Global Team of 200 which is a highly specialized group of Mom Bloggers for Social Good members who focus on spreading the word about maternal health, children, hunger, and women and girls.
No mother should die during childbirth, due to lack of proper care!
Today you can sponsor a mother-to-be in a developing country, to ensure she has access to the resources she needs for a safe birth!
Maybe you can ask your family, instead of traditional gifts this holiday, to give a gift of a Safe Birth Certificate to Maternity Worldwide this year on your behalf.
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| Qiybise's Story |
You can read some of the inspiring stories of how Maternity Worldwide has helped save the lives of both mothers and babies in 11 developing countries here: Case Studies.
Note: The website is based in the UK, so the dollar amounts show in pounds until you checkout. Don't worry you can still contribute if you live in the US!
Show 'em Some Love
For more information, visit: http://www.maternityworldwide.org
*Disclosure: I was not paid for this post. This post is part of my commitment The Global Team of 200 which is a highly specialized group of Mom Bloggers for Social Good members who focus on spreading the word about maternal health, children, hunger, and women and girls.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Are You Ready for #GivingTuesday? November 27, 2012
Do you love the holidays? Love shopping? Love the mystery of not knowing what presents await you under the tree?
I'm sure all my McKinney Mommas readers have heard about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Hey, I love a good deal as much as anybody.
But, have you heard about #GivingTuesday?
Here's a question::
Do you spend as much time looking into where you can volunteer this holiday, as you do hunting down the best Cyber Monday deals online?
Or, planning a map of how many stores you can shop before noon on Black Friday, as you do figuring how you can balance your budget so you can give to your favorite charitable organization this season.
#GivingTuesday is not a new thing.
It's a call to action, encouraging everyone in America to partner with their neighbor and show that the holidays are not just for shopping and presents - rather it's about joining hands with our community and supporting each other wherever it's needed.
Click on the above badge for ideas on how you can help your community and participate in #GivingTuesday!
Here are just a few ideas:
I think that we'll all be able to enjoy the holiday season even more, if we know we've given something back to our community by supporting #GivingTuesday
Tell me what you plan to do between now and November 27th to celebrate and support #GivingTuesday?
I'm sure all my McKinney Mommas readers have heard about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Hey, I love a good deal as much as anybody.
But, have you heard about #GivingTuesday?
Here's a question::
Do you spend as much time looking into where you can volunteer this holiday, as you do hunting down the best Cyber Monday deals online?
Or, planning a map of how many stores you can shop before noon on Black Friday, as you do figuring how you can balance your budget so you can give to your favorite charitable organization this season.
#GivingTuesday is not a new thing.
It's a call to action, encouraging everyone in America to partner with their neighbor and show that the holidays are not just for shopping and presents - rather it's about joining hands with our community and supporting each other wherever it's needed.
Are you in on November 27th?
Click on the above badge for ideas on how you can help your community and participate in #GivingTuesday!
Here are just a few ideas:
- Find a place in your community where you can volunteer - http://www.volunteermatch.org/
- Home Treasure Hunt! Take a look around the house for unused dishes, toys, books, and clothes. Donate to a local charity!
- Find a walk, bike ride, or run supporting a cause that means something to your family. Rally your family members, and neighbors to support you. Set a goal and raise it for your cause.
I think that we'll all be able to enjoy the holiday season even more, if we know we've given something back to our community by supporting #GivingTuesday
Tell me what you plan to do between now and November 27th to celebrate and support #GivingTuesday?
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