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Category: Education
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
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
Honoring UN’s Fourth International Day of Education
January 24 is the United Nations International Day of Education. The 2022 theme is “Changing Course, Transforming Education.” The United Nations General Assembly declared this special day to empower all countries to increase their political commitment to education so that Read More
11 Books to Read by Latinx Authors in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
Stories are a powerful way to connect audiences to various Latinx and Hispanic cultures, histories, and unique perspectives. Check out these 11 books by Latinx authors to read for Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th through October 15th, Read More
Women’s Empowerment Through Education
According to the Malala Fund, there are over 130 million girls worldwide who are not in school. Without an education, these girls will often marry and have children at a young age, work in unpaid or low paying positions, and Read More
How Mentoring Transforms Teens’ Lives
The Benefits of Mentoring Relationships For both the mentor and mentee, mentoring establishes a positive and close-knit relationship that provides benefits to both parties. For the mentee, it’s a chance to learn valuable knowledge, develop strategies for overcoming challenges and Read More
A Teen Girl’s Guide for Turning Dreams into Plans
The way I have always set goals for my future is by being aspirational as I can imagine; something I have done since I was a little girl. Maybe my aspirations when I were younger were quite bizarre in the Read More
The Economics of Growing Up: Helping Girls Be Self-Sufficient
When I was a little girl, my father would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up. “You can be whatever you want to be,” he’d say. “What about a trash collector?” I asked impishly. “Sure,” my Read More