In honor of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, CARE is encouraging our supporters to stand in solidarity with poor and marginalized women around the world.
One way that you can join CARE in the global movement to end poverty is by reading Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's book, "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide," which will be available on September 8, 2009. This moving book shares poignant tales of women's struggles and triumphs in the face of poverty and discrimination. Through the compelling stories, the authors brilliantly illustrate the connections between women's empowerment and social and economic progress. You'll meet inspiring women in the developing world including Goretti Nyabenda of Burundi, a CARE project participant featured in the book's chapter, "A CARE Package for Goretti."
We're inviting you to read "Half the Sky" with your book club, women's group, alumni chapter or family and friends. Then, start a conversation about the challenges and opportunities women and girls face, and take action together with CARE!
- Click here to order "Half the Sky" through Amazon. CARE will receive at least 4 percent of revenue when purchases are made through this link.
- Click here for CARE's "Half the Sky" discussion and action guide.
- Click here to learn more about CARE's recommended reading list and to sign up for special updates on "Half the Sky," opportunities to interact with the authors, and creative ideas to help you take action.
Together, we have the power to help women around the world build a better future for all.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Miami Climate Change as a Human Security Concern: From Evidence to Action
NEW DATE: Monday, November 16, 2009
6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
University of Miami, University Center Ballroom A & B
Coral Gables, FL 33124 (map)
Free. Please R.S.V.P with the number in your party today.
We hope you'll join us at a colloquium on climate change that seeks to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and public policy, and generate specific action proposals designed to mitigate climate change challenges. Specifically, we'll take a look at Latin America and the Caribbean, where the global economic downturn and the potentially devastating effects of climate change threaten the region's population as well as the economic viability and governability of entire countries. We look forward to your questions and participation in what we hope will be a a lively discussion! Refreshments will be served.
Hosted by the Department of International Studies of the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with CARE.
PAST EVENTS:
Atlanta
Take a Stand against Poverty
Saturday, October 17, 2009
For the third year in a row, a team of global health and advocacy experts joined together with CARE Action Network and ONE volunteers in Atlanta to get the word out about strides being made in the fight against extreme poverty. Attendees heard from internationally-renowned speakers, including the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention's Director Thomas Frieden, CNN Newsroom anchor Fredricka Whitfield, ONE President David Lane, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and CARE's President & CEO Dr. Helene Gayle. Atlanta's Burundi Drummers wowed the audience with an interactive performance of their country's traditional drumming dances and a performance by the Grammy-nominated band Hanson!
Read about the event.
Birmingham
Stand Up and Take Action! Hunger Banquet
Sunday, October 18, 2009
CARE, ONE and Bread for the World hosted Birmingham's 4th Annual Stand Up and Take Action in which people came together to share a simple meal, learn more about global hunger, take action against hunger and poverty.
CARE in the News: CBS 42 Birmingham: Hunger Benefit at Rogue Tavern
Chicago
Power Within: CARE's Worldwide Focus on Girls Education and Leadership
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Woman's Athletic Club
626 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611 (map)
Tickets are $25. Please e-mail or call 312.641.1430 to R.S.V.P. today
The
CARE/Chicago Women's Initiative is hosting an event with Marcy Vigoda,
the country director of CARE Gulf of Guinea (covering Ghana, Togo, and
Benin) since 2006. Marcy has global experience in working in a range of
developing countries, including Bangladesh, Nepal and Bolivia.
