Each year, LiveYourDream.org extends an invitation to our donors and supporters to participate in a unique volunteer opportunity. These volunteers have the privilege of judging applications for our Live Your Dream: Education & Training Awards for Women, helping us determine Read More
Year: 2023
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Join the Fight Against Violence
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise public consciousness about sexual assault and the need for prevention efforts. This blog discusses the prevalence and impact of sexual assault, provides current statistics and insights, and offers actionable ways Read More
Little Miss Perfect and Failing to Fail: Building resilience in our girls and young women
Have you ever heard of a school that would deliberately make its students fail an exam? Sounds crazy, sure, but in the U.K. a leading private girls’ school does exactly this. The reasoning behind this is to teach the girls Read More
Empowering Girls in Education: Breaking Barriers to Build a Brighter Future
The empowerment of girls in education is an essential step towards achieving gender equality and sustainable development. Despite considerable progress in recent years, girls and women around the world still face significant barriers to education. The Importance of Empowering Girls Read More
Financial Literacy for Women- Why It Matters
Financial literacy is an essential life skill that everyone should possess. However, it’s no secret that women, in particular, have faced unique challenges when it comes to managing their finances. Historically, women have been excluded from the financial world, and Read More
Female Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Achieving Success in the Professional Career
Career and leadership have always been male-dominated fields, but in recent decades we have seen significant change. More and more women are moving up in companies and occupying leadership positions. However, there is still much to be done to ensure Read More
Why Teen Girls Resort to Self-Harming as a Coping Mechanism to Dating Abuse
For some girls experiencing dating abuse, self-harm can become a coping mechanism. Whether they’re experiencing physical, psychological, or verbal abuse, a young girl can become mentally broken down to the point where self-harming can be an outlook to relieve themselves Read More
7 Ways to Talk to Your Daughter About Women’s History
Women’s History Month is a great time to bond with your daughter. It’s a time of reflection and learning, but starting those conversations might seem challenging. Use these ideas as inspiration to talk to your daughter about women’s history and Read More
Trailblazers to Follow: Four Women Making a Difference
When you think of women trailblazers, your mind may consider key people like Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Susan B. Anthony, and countless others. We’d like to spotlight four women today who are changing their communities, countries, and the world. You Read More
Make Dreams Come True for International Women’s Day
Barbara and Rosemarie are long-time volunteers for the organization that powers LiveYourDream.org. Tomorrow, March 8, they will join fellow volunteers, supporters, and advocates to commemorate International Women’s Day! It is their deep honor and privilege to present you all with Read More