Category: Social Good

Documenting the Importance of Frontline Health Workers

My trip to Indonesia with Save The Children is being spotlighted on MomBloggersForSocialGood.com. Being a Social Good Mom is by far one of the most rewarding aspects of being a blogger. “If you have been following us on Twitter you might have seen our posts about one of our members who is currently in Indonesia… Continue reading Documenting the Importance of Frontline Health Workers

Best Week of My Life

As of today, this week in Indonesia may possibly be the best week of my life. I am truly in awe of the frontline health workers I’m meeting in Indonesia.

Visiting With Mothers and Frontline Health Workers in Indonesia

Visiting With Mothers and Frontline Health Workers in Indonesia I was in a small village in Indonesia today spending time with pregnant mothers and health workers – including midwives and the ONLY doctor for six villages. Yes, six villages share one doctor. The pregnant mothers were there for a mother's support group. They were learning… Continue reading Visiting With Mothers and Frontline Health Workers in Indonesia

Why I’m Heading to Indonesia Tomorrow #IDNkids #SocialGoodMoms

I’m Heading to Indonesia Tomorrow, as a proud member of Mom Bloggers for Social Good and the Global Team of 200, I will be traveling to Indonesia to cover how Save the Children’s programs are reducing mother + newborn deaths and how they are supporting critical health services provided by frontline health workers. Using social… Continue reading Why I’m Heading to Indonesia Tomorrow #IDNkids #SocialGoodMoms

I’m donating $2 to Make-A-Wish Foundation for every comment left on this blog post

Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Inspiring Story Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their young lives with hope, strength and joy. Their inspiring work is not only making a life-changing impact on wish kids, but it’s also impacting families, friends, donors, sponsors and sometimes even entire communities. A wish come true empowers… Continue reading I’m donating $2 to Make-A-Wish Foundation for every comment left on this blog post

Youth Speaks and I’m Listening

Youth Speaks These 4 girls amaze me. Their voices, their passion, and their determination to make a powerful statement – it’s all awe inspiring. I wish I knew how to use my voice like Hannah Halpern (@hanhalp), Amina Iro (@FlipsHijab), Reina Privado (@PoetryAndCurls), and Asha Gardner (@AshaGPoet) back when I was their age. This video… Continue reading Youth Speaks and I’m Listening

Hurricane Sandy: One Year Later (Save The Children)

On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy barreled to the northeastern United States. Tomorrow’s anniversary of Hurricane Sandy is an opportunity to focus on protecting children. How are YOU preparing for a disaster for yourself and your family? One way to prepare for a disaster is to review Save The Children’s Get Ready Get Safe Emergency… Continue reading Hurricane Sandy: One Year Later (Save The Children)