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22 OCT 2012
The Change Paradigm: Investing In Women Backed Ventures
In life we all have passions and pursuits that enliven us to push the mental and cognitive barriers of our intellects to unforeseen reaches. For as far back as my intellect can reach those passions have been brought to life by my avid desire to creatively collaborate with individuals who see the world differently than I. I have been fortunate enough to meet and now surround myself with those who seem to draw and drink from the same well of overflowing creativity. [img]/images/user/3865_9721112912655561800.jpg[/img] We create things, water them, watch them grow, and eventually enjoy the fruits of our labor. We are empowered, young, and reward one another's failures. But, there is one aspect that seems to be noticeably absent in everything from the cultivation to the harvest. What is it you ask? It's lack a female entrepreneurs and it my assumption that such a lacking ultimately stifles creativity. [url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikaandersen/2012/03/26/the-results-are-in-wo... -
03 JUN 2012
Closing the Learning Gap: Fighting Poverty By Investing In Girls Education
This post is part our our "Education Gives Campaign" in which we will examine the whys and wherefores of the gender gap as it relates to education. [img]/images/user/3865_2607134124570949008.jpg[/img] At Givology our magnum opus is our ability to effectively harness our online giving capabilities as a means for ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to overcome the financial obstacles that stand in the way of obtaining an education. One of the most effective ways to fight poverty is through investing in education, particularly that of girls. Schooling not only can be a precursor for women and girls to stand up to the injustices they witness, it can also help foster economic growth and stability. Girls who pursue secondary education are also at a significantly lower risk of engaging in crime or falling victim to human trafficking. Educated women have also been shown to marry later and have fewer children ([url=http://www.halftheskymovement.org/]Half The Sky[/url]). Clos...