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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. This puts New York City’s economic disparity on par with places like Sierra Leone or Namibia.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

Each year we receive over 3,500 proposals from women's organizations all around the world. I remember a very wonderful woman from Sierra Leone, Sarandabba, saying to me, "You know in a war, women are raped, but Mother Earth is also raped. I think the biggest challenge for us is trying to make hard decisions.

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