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A SAFE WORLD FOR WOMEN - THE WAY FORWARDS

Started Dec. 8, 2009

Transforming the Brighton Bomb - October 18th

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Calling all Women - what's your Biggest Issue?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mugisho Ndabuli Theophile Dec. 3, 2009.

 

Co-founder, The Women for a Change Foundation

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What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?
I run a social enterprise and am very keen to promote business with a social purpose. I believe that when the motivation and values behind business and the economy needs to change, then the world will also change radically. I believe profits from business should go back to the community and not to shareholders.
I am also passionate about helping to build trust and understanding between people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
I am fortunate enough to live in a beautiful quiet part of rural England. I run two organisations, from home, with the support of my fiance - who has the IT and design skills, and dedication, to put my crazy ideas out into the world... I now work in a virtual HQ with a team of 28 volunteers - women working together to change the world.
Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
UK
What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
UK
What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
Trustee of The Women for a Change Foundation and Director of Women for a Change Community Enterprises. General Coordinator.
What is your personal or organizational website?
http://www.womenforachange.org
What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
http://www.ipeace.ning.com
What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
http://www.womenforachangecommunity.ning.com
Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
Health, Human Rights, Organizational Development, Psychosocial
Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
Advocacy, Capacity Building, Fundraising, Program Administration

Women for a Change Connects, Supports and Empowers women

By working globally to develop sustainable grassroots projects to help women in need.

Watch... WOMEN FOR A CHANGE - THE MOVIE:

Women for a Change was established in August 2008 to create a global Womens Organisation to bring together Women Who Help with Women in Need.

Our organisation was set up on the internet and is run from a Global HQ.

We run a Womens only Community with a fast growing membership of women from all continents and cultures.

To find out more visit our website or if you a woman you are welcome to join our women-only community

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At 9:58am on December 3, 2009, Mugisho Ndabuli Theophile said…
Great as you started such a social work to promote and empower women. Myself am drafting on such a project in Bukavu-DRC and I would like to work hand in hand with you for exchange of ideas...
We should indeed be the voice of the voiceless and I do believe this is our mission on this earth. MUGISHO ND. THEOPHILE
At 4:44am on November 16, 2009, Robert WoW De Souza said…
Keep up the great work you do to empower women. Wish you every success on your journey. Please add me as a friend as I cannot add any more due to ning restrictions.
At 2:02pm on October 19, 2009, Sohail Mahmood said…
hello
how are u doing
At 6:07am on October 17, 2009, Sahro Ahmed-Koshin said…
Hallo Christine,
I just joined your Org. Women for Change, what a great title and project. I look forwar dto sharing more info and new with you on African women, SGBV and empowerment issues. I have worked in Sierra Leone, NE Kenya and Somalia on Gender and Human Rights Issues. I am hoping to pursue a PhD career on this same topic....will keep you posted....please share with me any news on projects you have running in these countries...

Peace, Sah
At 8:16am on October 14, 2009, Ron Krate said…
Christine,

I'd love to hear about your African challenge visit.

How may IPP help your women's group?
( info@internationalprofs.org )

Kind regards,
Ron
www.internationalprofs@gmail.com
At 5:33pm on October 13, 2009, Achan said…
Its Sad to hear that but as an Activist, we should prepare and get ready for these. Different People come to internet and others with bad intention which you can not rule out but the fact is you are doing your best to inform the world about the sitaution of women in Kaabong.

Thanks for the Good Work and let nobody disrupt you from doing so.
At 4:55pm on October 13, 2009, Achan said…
Sorry Gulu is in Northern Uganda but l have been in all the location you Visited while in Uganda.
Thanks
At 4:53pm on October 13, 2009, Achan said…
Am Resident in Gulu but a Born of Amuru District
At 12:34pm on October 13, 2009, Achan said…
Hi Chris, am glad you had a wonderful time in Uganda. Hope to see you when you get back.
am also not in Uganda, am in NY at olumbia University at the center for the Study of Human Rights but will be in Uganda end of December 09.
At 12:51am on October 12, 2009, Sohail Mahmood said…
hello
how are u doing?
nice meeting u here
At 2:39am on September 28, 2009, Shimsing said…
Woh! Christine, i really appreciate u'r commitment and zeal of bringing changes in the lives of many deprived and marginalized women! so gud to see your work progressing forward. we shall keep in touch and keep communicating our ideas and knowledge on how to make this world better place and fun for marginalized women to live and survive. Do let me knw if u wud wan me to contribute in u'r journal! keep up the good work! so gud to see you having network with Burmese women as well. I have work with Burmese Refugees here
At 7:29am on September 25, 2009, Tabitha Njoroge said…
Hi Christine,
Great getting to know you. Lets keep exchanging ideas and sharing information from our different experiences.

Great weekend ahead!
At 9:01pm on September 19, 2009, Shaheen Sultan Dhanji said…
Chris, I do not know Cayle on personal level -- but know as an actor and producer. Are you working with her for future plans? Chris, write to me at monsuun_communications@yahoo.ca

Cheers, S
At 8:32pm on September 19, 2009, Shaheen Sultan Dhanji said…
Wow, Chris, sounds like you had a great time in Uganda! Thank you for sharing the fragments from your travel. please keep me posted on new or continuing initiatives -- maybe we can collaborate?!

Shall also be in touch. Congrats on all your achievemements!
Regards, Shaheen
At 1:15pm on September 17, 2009, Mark Davidheiser said…
Great, Chris. It would be good to collaborate; let's stay in touch about that. And yes, pls do send the gender symposium query to your women's list, but let me first ask someone if they could be the contact person. I'll have her contact you, so you can then know to send it. Thanks much,
Mark
At 5:40am on September 16, 2009, Prof. Dr. Ir. Khin Ni Ni Thein said…
Thanks Chris. I arrived safely in Yangon, Myanmar this morning. Pls don't wait until I return. Pls respond to my e-mail if you have time. The conference time is so tight and we are doing the final adjustment with logistic event organizer. Love,
NiNi
Our logistic event organizer is www.outlaurs.com pls have a look.
At 1:20am on September 16, 2009, Abhijit Banerjee said…
Hi Christie

So happy to be your friend. Please vist Copperstrings and take a look around. It will be lovely if you become one of the collaborators.

Warmly
Abhijit
At 11:28am on September 15, 2009, Prof. Dr. Ir. Khin Ni Ni Thein said…
Dear Chris,

Please do not put my e-mail and attachments on online fora. This is "invitation only event" and I wish not to put on public domain. Thanks, NiNi.
At 10:50am on September 15, 2009, Prof. Dr. Ir. Khin Ni Ni Thein said…
Dear Chris, By the way if there any chance for you to come to Bangkok on 3-4 November 2009? I am organising a very special event. Bests, NiNi.
At 10:31am on September 15, 2009, Prof. Dr. Ir. Khin Ni Ni Thein said…
Dear Chris,

Thanks for accepting my friend request. In fact, I wish to learn from you (and you said the similar thing). I was interested in your answer regarding motivation. You wrote "I run a social enterprise and am very keen to promote business with a social purpose. I believe that when the motivation and values behind business and the economy needs to change, then the world will also change radically. I believe profits from business should go back to the community and not to shareholders.
I am also passionate about helping to build trust and understanding between people from different backgrounds and cultures.", this is exactly what we need in Burma/Myanmar.
I am traveling into Burma/Myanmar tomorrow morning. I will be back on 22 Sept 2009. I will send you a note then.
All the best, NiNi. (Please call me NiNi)

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