Why blog, you ask?

I, Skarbs, HIKED the 3 highest peaks in Africa in January of 2012, all to raise money for the 3 "peak issues" in East Africa: Education, Health, and Environment. East Africa is a place close to my heart. I know the difference that love, belief, and understanding can make in this beautiful part of the world. Join with me as I REFLECT back on this amazing journey!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

THE POWER OF INVESTING IN WOMEN

Here is a AWESOME article from Forbes magazine that really shows how important it is to invest in women and girls.  Highlights from the article:
  • Only 7% of philanthropic dollars are given specifically to programs for women and girls
  • 70% of people living in poverty in the world are women
  • Investing in women can change the outcome for her entire family: women are more likely than men to put money they receive back into their own household.


The Peaks Foundation is one more organization that is reaching around the globe to support issues relating to women and girls!
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