[Tweet “This Valentine’s Day, choose you. You deserve your love and affection just as much as anyone else.”] On Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to think about all the people we love. I feel lucky to have a long list of Read More
Our Mission and Message to the New Administration
After the U.S. election and inauguration, some supporters have contacted us asking for LiveYourDream.org to publicly clarify its position with regard to the new U.S. administration. LiveYouDream.org / Soroptimist has never held a political party allegiance and never will. We have supporters from both sides of Read More
10 Myths About Sex Trafficking
People who are interested in helping women live better lives should learn as much as possible about social realities that can negatively impact them. One social institution that plays a particularly powerful role in preventing women from living freely and Read More
5 Problems Women Still Face in 2017
Although 2016 marked several important victories for women, there are still many challenges that American women face in 2017. Learn more about each problem below and join LiveYourDream.org to find out how to be part of the solution. Sadly, some people think Read More
Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence: Linking the Two
Substance abuse and domestic violence connect in a number of ways. The two can affect the abuser, the victim, and anyone else within the home. It is important to know the risks that come with being an abuser or victim Read More
Where Do We Go From Here?
I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’ve been riding an emotional rollercoaster these past few weeks. Tensions are running high within our government, our communities, and even within some of our families. Regardless of your political affiliations, Read More
Oil Development (DAPL) & Violence Against Native Women
Three years ago, I sat in the Department of Interior and watched President Obama sign the re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act 2013 (“VAWA”) into law. President Obama said, Tribal governments have an inherent right to protect their people, Read More
I Work So Women and Girls Have Choice and Opportunity
The other day, I was in a creative writing class. The instructor asked what we all did for a living. I said I worked in the communications/marketing department of Soroptimist/LiveYourDream.org, an organization that empowers disadvantaged women and girls to follow Read More
Too Close to Home
Luz Aponte, a survivor of domestic violence, speaks candidly in this public awareness announcement about her niece who recently lost her life to domestic violence. As a nonprofit whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls, LiveYourDream.org/Soroptimist’s staff is Read More
“Dear Survivor” Book Sends Love to the Stanford Survivor
This blog is an update on LiveYourDream.org’s “Dear Survivor” campaign! Keep reading for a free downloadable wallpaper to infuse your day with love and encouragement. “Empowerment” is a word we hear often, but what exactly does it mean? We are empowered when Read More