What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated every year on March 8, to recognize and honor the achievements of women throughout history, and to raise awareness about gender equality and women’s rights. How did International Women’s Read More
UN’s International Women’s Day Theme
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, the theme set by the United Nations, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” resonates strongly. Gender equality remains a cornerstone for building resilient communities, just economies, and a sustainable planet for future Read More
Shedding a Light on Human Trafficking
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Human trafficking, a human rights violation, is a deeply rooted issue that affects millions of people worldwide, women and girls are especially vulnerable. It is often described as modern-day slavery, involving the recruitment, Read More
Miracles and Magic: A Special Thank You
Step into the holiday season and discover the magic of dreams fulfilled as we share heartfelt messages of thanks from incredible women from across the globe who have found new hope thanks to the Live Your Dream Awards! These women’s Read More
Get “Wired for Change” 16 Days of Activism
Every year Soroptimists, the organization that powers LiveYourDream.Org, and other members around the globe support the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. What are the 16 Days of Activism?People throughout the world unite to raise awareness about gender-based violence Read More
Rewriting Her Future: A Live Your Dream Award Story
“From the core of my soul, I thank every person that is part of The Live Your Dream Awards. You’ve awarded me with much more than you think. I’ve been awarded with motivation, faith in good people existing, witnessing pure Read More
Nourishing Her Dreams: Jessica’s Story
Jessica’s journey through adversity is a testament to the power of determination. A single mom and survivor, she has traveled a long way from her days in domestic violence shelters. Today, Jessica is living her dream career as a nutritionist. Read More
3 Reasons to Be a Soroptimist
In a world where empowerment and equality are so important, organizations that champion these ideals hold a special place. One such organization that has been making waves for over a century is Soroptimist. If you’re looking for a meaningful way Read More
Soroptimist and SurveyMonkey Join Forces
Thank you to SurveyMonkey for supporting the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards year after year! Since 2017, as part of the tech company’s commitment to social impact—supported by the SurveyMonkey Canada Headquarters—has empowered the dreams of local women in Ottawa, Read More
Girls in STEM: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Tik-tok. Tik-tok. I anxiously watch the clock as I remain seated for the rest of my class to show up. Am I even in the right class? Can I even do this? What if this is too hard for me? Read More