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Less is more – In Favour of the Smaller Picture

Brian Munene, 13 years, is mentally handicapped and epileptic; the first born of two. His mother is single, unemployed and unable to cater for the needs of her children. His brother is blind.

Enough has been said about thinking big and aiming for great things, reaching for the sky, achieving great dreams. But sometimes… Continue

Added by Ethel Makila on September 24, 2009 at 3:11am — No Comments

Hello Everyone from Valeri/ Trip to Africa

Hello Everyone, I just got back from Africa and went to 4 countries, Nairobi, Kenya; Lagos, Nigeria; Freetown. Sierre Leone; and Acura, Ghana. It was a great trip and very fruitful. I spoke at our second PWI event in Nairobi where women from Ughana attended. They want to start a PWI Connection in their country. I toured the school we adopted there to assess the needs to farther the project for the school which is headed by our eduactional program director Parth Savla. Most of the children liv… Continue

Added by Val Bocage on September 11, 2009 at 12:56am — No Comments

The Esclator

This thing that flows Like the quiet country - rivers Without waives, but orderly moves They pointed for me to step on to it Then of course I did just that I managed to go down a bit But the stair seem to fight me I’d rather be standing on my knee That would be weird I thought While I was worried and lost People seem to be impatient I turned around and sat But it threw me back out Why am I lost and fearful Standing here like a fool Every one else seem to know They are not falling down below My f… Continue

Added by Silish Yigebru on September 5, 2009 at 5:15pm — 1 Comment

It's all about making choices

©Copyrigh The Suyian Trust, Nairobi Kenya As I struggled to choose what to wear to the office one morning, it suddenly struck me that life is all about making choices. My alarm clock had gone off at 5 o’clock and rather than get up immed… Continue

Added by Ethel Makila on September 1, 2009 at 1:53pm — No Comments

What is happening to our Baby Girls?

Did you know that 5th grade is the new average for a girl to loose her virginity? If this is a concern to you please visit www.babygirlinc.ning.com and join a group of women that are helping girls love themselves. Or visit www.babygirlinc .org.

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Added by Tameka White on August 27, 2009 at 1:28pm — No Comments

I believe All things are possible....

So many people are stopped by their circumstances, take jobs they hate to make ends meet and never step out on faith to live their dreams. I believe if we help others to succeed, we too will be helped in the process. When I lost all I had in hurricane Katrina I did not want to be depressed about my own selfish thoughts. I wanted to help others to not be stopped by their circumstances. I believe if we have things happen to us, instead of being depressed, try helping someone else that is less fo… Continue

Added by valeri bocage on August 17, 2009 at 4:09am — No Comments

Trip To Africa

First, I want to thank those of you that have made a contribution to the PWI Africa Project and those of you who are, thank you in advance. It is so exciting that we have made such a difference in the lives of women and children globally! I am traveling to Africa the week of August 17 to meet with women leaders in three countries to further the projects and programs PWI is doing in Lagos, Nigeria; Sierre Leone; Ghana and Nairobi, Kenya. Powerful Women International is working with women in th… Continue

Added by valeri bocage on August 14, 2009 at 8:35pm — No Comments

Opening Poem for My Autobiography 8-30-2005

From Broken Pieces to Miracles Starting young, sick the first twelve years of my life, never to see a first day of school; still I would say, "don't worry momma, we're on the Lord's side". "From Broken Pieces to Miracles", hurt, harm and danger in my life it seemed to always langer. All my life, studying, working hard only to show myself approved. Nevertheless, to God that was not smooth, my working hard was a total discard. I was broken, torn into pieces. No goal I could possibly… Continue

Added by Cherrie D. Holton on April 18, 2009 at 8:34pm — No Comments

Seek Your Inheritance-A virtuous Woman by C.D.Holton 3-22-01

Seek your inheritance, the Favor of God! I am a Woman of Virtue! I fear the Lord, for he is my ALL I am Praised for His praises I will sang I am Victorious, for through Him I have been delivered. I will we obedient and submissive to my King, for my King Christ reigns! I am a Woman of Faith! I know His Word is truth, for I have I am a Woman of Power I am a Woman of Excellence I am a Vigilant Woman And my King will honor me. My King will be known among the Elders of the Gates! I Have been deco… Continue

Added by Cherrie D. Holton on April 18, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

We Must Become Caravaners By C.D.Holton 8-04-04 (Written for New Orleans Times)

We must become caravans of love, show a greater concern for our children, our elderly, our communities, our cities and our world. We must stand together and come against the economical and health disparities that society has manifested since the great times of ancient society. The little man circling and the rich man cycle. We must teach, train and turn our communities from crime, hunger and all the abuse which threatens us as a family, a unit. We MUST become caravans, not self gainers. Continue

Added by Cherrie D. Holton on April 18, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Make It Happen in 2009!

So often we make the new year goals and get pumped up, something happens and we go back to "maybe next year". So often we want to lose weight, start a business, do more networking etc. At the PWI events we help you get connected and inspire to to move pass the mountains in your life to get to the other side. Attend our events and get motivated to make the change in your life forever. May this year be the best YEAR of your life! - Valeri Continue

Added by valeri bocage on January 9, 2009 at 2:00am — No Comments

coming to America

A paradigm shift, fun and exciting Glamorous life treasure waiting Then came - my first morning, rude awakening I did not expect, did not see it coming Different time zone Just all of a sudden, created chaos anger confusion The fall September day - One after another, threw changes my way All the mix feelings, fearful weird thoughts Went through my conscious In the following days, acting like others I made adjustments fit in-on the surface And then I moved on to orientation - a few things to lear… Continue

Added by Silish Yigebru on December 11, 2008 at 2:37am — 1 Comment

International Women's Round Table on Global Leadership, New Orleans, December 6, 2008

We had a spectacular day on Saturday, December 6. Where to start???? Gosh, it's really hard because everything was GREAT. So, I'll just begin: The team - from New York, San Francisco, North Carolina, Texas, and Ethiopa. It was so incredible to meet Friday night and look around the dinner table and see where all of us had traveled from to get here. Here we all were in New Orleans for our first International event. We were inspired just to see the team. I finally got to meet Jill Dubreuil who I h… Continue

Added by Pam Terry on December 7, 2008 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments