Jacqueline is as tough as they come. The single mom of two young sons, she had very little help raising them, but never stopped working hard to give them a better life. She knew that she had to carve a Read More
Year: 2022
Education Helps Fight Domestic Violence
This October marks another month of Domestic Violence Awareness in efforts to protect, educate, and support women and girls. Education can be the pathway to a different life, empowering women in multiple ways. See how you can help survivors and how the Live Your Dream Awards have impacted past recipients.
October 11 is International Day of the Girl
October 11 is honored around the world as a day to call attention to the injustices that young girls experience across the globe, while also celebrating the achievements and progress made to advance gender equality. See ways to participate!
The Lasting Impacts on Education for Girls & Women From the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has disrupted education across the globe for students of all ages. Read about the pandemic’s lasting impacts and what we can do to support their academic journey getting back on track.
International Equal Pay Day is September 18
September 18 is International Equal Pay Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about unequal pay to women and pushing to close the gender pay gap. Click on the blog to read more about the history, and what we can do.
New Live Your Dream Awards Video
The year 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Live Your Dream Awards! For half a century, this amazing program has empowered thousands of women and their families through access to education. Watch a special video commemorating this awesome milestone. Read More
Live Your Dream Awards Stories: Talia
New Beginnings For Live Your Dream Awards recipients, one moment can alter their life path. For 2022 recipient Talia, signing up for college was the start of a new journey. Talia is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing with Read More
Meet 2022 Live Your Dream Awards Recipient: Angel
Rising Above the Odds Before a Phoenix can fly, it must first rise from the ashes. Angel’s story is no different. Her desire to become a certified social worker to help women and children who are suffering through trauma is Read More
Soroptimist/LiveYourDream.org Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Overturning of Roe v. Wade
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that affirmed the constitutional right to abortion. Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc./LiveYourDream.org is a global organization with a diverse membership whose Read More
More Trained Midwives Can Improve Birth Outcomes
The United States continues to rank poorly in cesarean section rates, while other countries rate higher in maternal and infant mortality. Some women feel demoralized by their birth experiences and outcomes while under the care of obstetricians. One important way Read More