International Women's Day 2010

Posted on: March 7th, 2010

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"Gender equality and women’s empowerment are fundamental to the global mission of the United Nations to achieve equal rights and dignity for all... But equality for women and girls is also an economic and social imperative. Until women and girls are liberated from poverty and injustice, all our goals -- peace, security, sustainable development -- stand in jeopardy." 
- U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon                Read more »

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We Are Making an Impact

Posted on: March 5th, 2010

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Thank you for being a part of something very special.

Every week, we're reminded about the impact that one person can make when they choose Compassion, Action, and Justice - not because they're coerced by fear, shame, or guilt but rather, inspired by Hope, Courage, and Beauty.

Here are some glimpses of the momentum to Read more »

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In Search of New Partner Orgs

Posted on: March 1st, 2010

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We need your help.

As we are getting close to finishing raising funds for an amazing project of building a border outpost to help rescue young Nepalese girls from human trafficking through our partner Not For Sale, we are now looking for YOUR suggestions of new organizations that we can potentially partner with. Read more »

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A Motorcycle to Fight Poverty

Posted on: February 26th, 2010

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Let's be honest. We all like our "stuff" and spend lots of money buying stuff, upgrading our stuff, getting more stuff, collecting our stuff, strutting our stuff, and wanting more stuff.

It's not that ODW is against stuff but we are for generosity. What if we all took some time to examine the "excess" we have in our lives and chose to sell some of our stuff so that others who are living in extreme poverty Read more »

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High School Students Raise $10,000

Posted on: February 16th, 2010

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"Each person can make a difference."

Do we truly believe this? Or in this case, do we believe that high school students can help change the world through their creativity, sacrifice, and actions?

Yes. Yes. Yes. Read more »

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