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The Power of Sport in Changing the World

Saleforce Nonprofit

Our vision is to use this power to end violence, discrimination, and disadvantage for young people and children. million young people and currently supports more than 250 programs in over 50 countries and territories. In 2005, a visit to Right to Play in Sierra Leone with skateboarding icon Tony Hawk changed my life.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

EveryAction

In celebration of Women's History Month, we wanted to share some of these sheroic tales and introduce you to young women who are carrying the torch forward today. She's celebrated for "making films by women and about women," which featured females stars of the era, including Joan Crawford, Lucille Ball, and Clara Bow. Dorothy Arzner.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

Britt Bravo: I think one of the things that make the Global Fund special is how women can submit grants, the lack of bureaucracy involved, and maybe you can talk a little bit about how you choose the people who are funded. I am quick to remind people in the United States that those rights were fought for.

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