Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May. But frankly, a month is not enough to recognize the many contributions and important influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Read More
Year: 2022
UN Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
May 21 is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development when we celebrate the diversity within our communities and aim to emphasize the importance of a culturally diverse society. The UN established this day as a way Read More
Motherhood & Mental Health
May is the time of Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness Month. One of the greatest blessings in my life has been motherhood. I couldn’t image life without my children. I often miss squeezing and kissing them as babies and Read More
A Message to Graduates in a Post-Pandemic World
As exciting as it is to finish school, taking on the world after graduation may seem scary, especially with the current state of the world. From having to start paying off student debt to looking for a job in your Read More
Chronic Stress and its Effects on Women of Low Socioeconomic Status
People of low socioeconomic status in the United States and throughout the world face significantly more obstacles that impact their health and well-being than wealthier people. These obstacles can lead to higher rates of mental health issues, including depression and Read More
Do You Consent—Yes or No?
Consent is a surprisingly dense topic. It is well-defined in many areas, from legal consent for a lawyer to act on your behalf, to consent for data sharing or to allowing cookies on the internet. We tick the little box Read More
Soroptimist / LiveYourDream.org Partners with QVC for Women’s History Month!
Soroptimist / LiveYourDream.org is thrilled to announce a new cause partnership with QVC® for Women’s History Month! The flagship shopping channel, QVC®, has committed a joint contribution with HSN® of $100,000 to Soroptimist and is also asking their customers to Read More
A Personal Message from Live Your Dream Awards Recipient Ivana on International Women’s Day
You probably don’t know me. But I know you. Let me explain: I reached out to Soroptimist / LiveYourDream.org a few years ago when I was struggling to provide for my daughters. I was a young single mom, not sure Read More
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Throughout the world, pioneering women scientists have marked, and continue to mark our history. But there are still too few who have their talents developed and recognized. The under-representation of women Read More
Where Gender Equality and Sustainability Intersect
The UN has declared a theme for International Women’s Day 2022, and it may come as a surprise to some: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.” What exactly is the connection between sustainability and gender equality? In recent decades Read More