Revolution: The Hunger Games

by Elisa | Apr 1, 2012 | Human Rights, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice

The Hunger Games Have you ever been to an opening night movie? I've been floating through life, a virgin to this experience until the Hunger Games came out a week ago. I had some qualms; I love to sleep and am paranoid when afraid I won't get enough rest. I didn't...

Human Trafficking in Virginia: Is There Hope Tonight?

by Elisa | Mar 28, 2012 | Human Trafficking, Seeking Justice

This guest post is by Dorothy, the "Vicar of Vibe" who lives by the motto of "love God, love others, it's simple..." She is creative, bubbly, and full of passion to end modern slavery. Dorothy leads the Loudoun County (VA) Human Trafficking Task Force, works for...

A Current Event: The Movie Star, the Nuba Mountains, and a Genocide

by Elisa | Mar 19, 2012 | Conflicts, Wars, Genocides and Atrocities, Good Charities, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice, Ways to Make a Difference

Thanks to George Clooney and Enough Project, another situation in Africa (besides Joseph Kony) is being highlighted. Actually, it probably wouldn’t be getting attention, except Clooney and some others got themselves arrested, protesting outside of the Sudanese...

For the Love of Controversy: The Kony 2012 Campaign

by Elisa | Mar 10, 2012 | Good Charities, Human Trafficking, Refugees and Immigration, Seeking Justice

On Wednesday morning I woke up to a world which was talking about Joseph Kony. My husband and I sat there, refreshing the Invisible Children's Facebook page to see the number of likes go up by the second. I am always bitter that stupid things trend on twitter like...

International Women’s Day 2012

by Elisa | Mar 7, 2012 | Good Charities, Human Trafficking, Seeking Justice, Women's Empowerment

So this day which is yearly acknoledged, is here once again. March 8th: International Women's Day. We celebrate it because women are so often not celebrated. In fact, they are the most oppressed group on earth. Why women? Women are 1/2 the population of the world....

What is Famine? Defining Hunger Around the World

by Elisa | Feb 28, 2012 | Fair Trade Products, Poverty

It seems there are endless famines. And they only occur in Africa. But, no, there are not endless famines. And no, they don't only occur in Africa. (But we should probably remember that Africa is actually pretty big. Really big and mostly very, very poor.) Source:...

Art of Advocacy: Wearing Hope in a Little Black Dress

by Elisa | Feb 19, 2012 | Art of Advocacy, Poverty, Seeking Justice, Ways to Make a Difference

Its been two weeks now: Pink tights. Black tights. Black and blue stripped tights. Red sash, blue sash, green belt, pink belt. Red leggings. Gray leggings. No leggings, jeans! Its hard to be original when you wear the same thing everyday. BUT I WILL WEAR SOMETHING...

Resources: Fundraising with Crowdrise

by Elisa | Feb 9, 2012 | Good Charities

2017 Update: I've researched plenty of other crowdfunding platforms and used a few others since then too. But fundraising with Crowdrise is still my go-to. (I also use Generosity.com occasionally too.) Also, notably, below I mention Action:Little Black Dress a few...

Fundraising 101

by Elisa | Jan 29, 2012 | Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Art of Advocacy, Poverty, United States, Ways to Make a Difference

Fundraising Can Be Hard Fundraising is a little like pulling teeth. Unless you are selling Girl Scout Cookies. But even then, we can all only eat so many Thin Mints. When I was a kid, I was good at fundraising. I would find empty snail shells and stuff them with my...

Adventure

Swamp Wisdom: An Ecclesiastes on Human Rights

Ever heard of ancient King Solomon? He was said to be the wisest of them all as he philosophized...

Busy Moms, Community, Family & Relationships, Raising Kids

Storm Chaser; Change Chaser: On Saying Goodbye

How Can Anyone Say Goodbye? I’m starting to feel all panicky that I am leaving all my...

Anthropology Psychology Sociology, Mental Health, Recovery, Safe Spaces

Understanding Terms for Poor Nations vs. Rich Nations

Terms of Poverty Whether in public political addresses or in pleas from non-profits, we have all heard some of these terms thrown around at some point or another. But just because we can infer their general meaning, I...