- Educating Indian Families against Sex Trafficking
According to a 2012 report that took documented policies promoting gender equality, safeguards protecting women from violence and exploitation, as well...
Kelsey WelshJanuary 12, 2018 - Women’s Shelter Opens Doors to Homeless during Winter
During times of frigid cold, homeless shelters across the country are being filled to the brim with people seeking shelter from...
Antonia BrognaJanuary 12, 2018 - Student Helps Marathon Runner to Finish Line After Injury
You never know when you will receive help from a stranger. Sometimes a little extra help can propel you toward accomplishing...
Brielle WagnerDecember 22, 2017 - Poverty Stricken Women and Children in Arizona Given Hope
Since 2007, Arizona’s poverty rate has increased by 37 percent, while poverty rates nationwide have declined. Arizona’s Legislature has recently cut...
Brielle WagnerDecember 21, 2017 - Good News! Literacy Rate for Women in India is Rising
The women of India are combating low literacy rates with programs designed to help them become more financially self-sufficient. Illiteracy...
Jackie TrujilloDecember 19, 2017 - University of Derby Creates Scholarships for Aspiring Female Sports Journalists
The University of Derby seeks to combat the gender gap in sports journalism through three tuition-free scholarships of £27,750 for...
Jehn KubiakDecember 7, 2017 - Police Department Helps Save Halloween
Over the years, Halloween has grown from being a religious holiday to being fueled by candy, costumes, and giggling children. It’s...
Serena WongNovember 8, 2017 - Girls Can Now Join the Boy Scouts
For the longest time in the United States, division between the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts has survived for a...
Serena WongOctober 23, 2017 - Women in Greece Help Migrants and Refugees
According to the International Rescue Committee, in the past two years, 1.3 million people have fled from conflict and persecution to Greece...
Catherine HorneOctober 20, 2017 - Simple Apps to Help Those in Need
“Giving” is a word that can mean so many different things. At its core, giving is “to freely transfer the possession of...
Catherine HorneOctober 17, 2017 - Rescue Dog Saves Lives in Mexico City Earthquake
The debate over pet superiority – cats or dogs – has existed for years. Cats are furry, yes, and they’ll blink...
Serena WongOctober 5, 2017 - Romanian Photographer Captures Global Beauty
If you search “beautiful women” on Google, the results are not diverse. Most of the images are of light-skinned, perfectly air-brushed...
Brielle WagnerOctober 3, 2017 - Executives Send Secretary Rex Tillerson Letter Advocating Women’s Empowerment
Last Tuesday, nearly 50 different business executives signed an open letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in which they urged him...
Catherine HorneSeptember 14, 2017 - Ode to the Moon Uses Visual Art to Support Domestic Abuse Victims
Every year, about ten million people in America suffer from domestic abuse, and many more cases remain unreported. Unfortunately, many people...
Miranda FebusSeptember 14, 2017 - Some Heroes Rescue, Others Bake
There are a lot of places that would make for a terrible shelter during a hurricane. Elevator shafts, abandoned buildings, or...
Serena WongSeptember 13, 2017 - Bride Shares Her Wedding Dress with Other Brides for Free
22-year-old Nebraskan woman Dawnetta Heinz recalled that after she got married in July of 2016, her wedding dress just sat in...
Diba BijariSeptember 6, 2017 - Giving Back without Breaking the Bank
Dr. Seuss once said, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”...
Catherine HorneSeptember 5, 2017 - Motherhood: A Sacrifice or a Privilege?
Earlier this month in a rather controversial article, Karen Rinaldi, a writer for The New York Times, boldly stated her opinions...
Kassidy McIntoshAugust 29, 2017 - Are You a Token Activist?
When you wake up in the morning, there’s a good chance you check your news feed before your feet swing out...
Romy F.P.August 28, 2017 - Thrifty Apps for Selling and Buying
We all have clothes hanging in our closet or in the bottom of our drawers that we don’t wear anymore. We...
Catherine HorneAugust 22, 2017 - Girl Scouts Can Now Earn Badges For Creating Algorithms
In July, the Girl Scouts announced that the organization had added 23 new badges related to STEM fields (science, technology, engineering,...
Brielle WagnerAugust 21, 2017 - Camp Congress Teaches Girls How To Become Future Leaders
“If we want to grow up saying ‘I want to be Secretary of State,’ we want them to know...
Brielle WagnerAugust 21, 2017 - Indian Airline Vistara Ensures Safe Travel for Female Passengers
As rates of sexual assault against women in India continue to climb, one airline is doing its utmost to ensure the...
Romy F.P.August 18, 2017 - Café in Australia Charges a Man Tax To Make Up For Wage Gap
Handsome Her is a vegan café in Brunswick, Australia that has three house rules: women have priority seating, men will be...
Brielle WagnerAugust 17, 2017