The campaigns are finally over- No more late night calls from Elizabeth Warren and our commercials can return to normal! In case you have been living under a rock, Obama has been re-elected...
and sadly some of those same states are now shoveling their cars out from this most recent nor'easter.
Some thoughts to end this week:
After a successful Michael Scarf/American Red Cross effort, we are extending this opportunity through the weekend.
Through Sunday, you have the chance to do good TWICE, as 15% of Michael scarf net proceeds will go directly to the American Red Cross to aid Sandy victims. Buy yours HERE. It's never too soon to start your holiday shopping!
Outside our immediate sphere:
Malawi is working toward increasing the legal marriage age to 21, up from 16. Teenage marriage prevents girls from finishing their education and often results in teen pregnancies, which accounts for a quarter of the country's maternal deaths.
Read this great article about Djessi Diarra and the Saving for Change group that she is part of:
For women like Djessi, the opportunity to save and learn in a supportive community of women
is a unique opportunity for social empowerment and financial inclusion. More importantly,
though, participation in a Saving for Change group can mean the difference between
poverty and financial security, life-threatening illness and health.
We love reading about kids helping kids. Read about Caitlan Carney, a high school senior who organized a equipment drive and is sending soccer uniforms and other equipment to youths in Leogane, Haiti.
Lastly, if you know me well, you'll understand why I chuckled when I read this article about a Cambodian crepe and juice bar. Proceeds from two of my favorite foods are reinvested into the school that is currently supporting 91 local children. If it weren't so far away they could count on me as a regular.
Happy almost weekend!
xoxo,
Megan & Jess
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