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SAWA Blog 45: SAWA Shares Inspiring Story of “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind”

“Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles.” (Robert Richards) No one thought it could be done, no one even dreamed about doing it, except one; and sometimes that’s all you need. Sometimes, miracles come out of the most unlikely situations. If you haven’t heard already, there was a boy, despite all odds, who harnessed the wind. And because SAWA is all about sharing stories of hope from around the world, stories that demonstrate incredible ingenuity and leadership in some of the… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on November 3, 2009 at 9:02pm — 2 Comments

SAWA Blog 44: SAWA is Bringing Together a Community that is Changing the World

SAWA Blog 44: SAWA is Bringing Together a Community that is Changing the World “There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other” ~ Douglas Everett Our imaginings on what is possible in this world are being brightened all the time by the stories of hope coming from SAWA Heroes all over the world. From heroes like Selemen who is uplifting the youth in Rwanda by teaching them employable skills and cr… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on October 21, 2009 at 11:10pm — 1 Comment

SAWA Blog 42: SAWA Welcomes SAWA Hero Nadia Kanegai to Vancouver!

“The purpose of life is to help others.” - Nadia Kanegai A big warm welcome to SAWA Hero Nadia Kanegai who arrived in Vancouver on Sunday September 20th. Like Selemen and Dr. Robert, she will be attending the Connecting for Change Conference on September 26th- 28th. But SAWA has other exciting networking events in store for her while she is here so that she can share her insights and leadership and make valuable contacts and connections that can help her grow her various projects – which… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on September 28, 2009 at 3:35pm — 1 Comment

SAWA Blog 43: SAWA Hero Dr Robert Making Connections in Vancouver

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”~ Christopher Reeve quotes SAWA Hero Dr. Robert was the final hero to arrive just before the start of the Connecting for Change conference that took place this weekend. While the conference was full of 120 influential corporate and world leaders, the special attendance of the three SAWA Heroes was honoured in the opening ceremonies, in recognition of their unique leadershi… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on September 28, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Learning more about SAWA

I just caught the end of the clip on Global BC news this morning - I missed 95% of the interview for SAWA Global organization :( Except for one important part and that was that it represents a better world, a happier, healthier place for all. I quickly looked over the site but I still was curious what SAWA means??? I saw the definition of Wakili but not SAWA. I'm excited to learn more, Brenie :) Continue

Added by Brenie on September 26, 2009 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Sawa Blog 41: Sawa brings Heroes to Canada to Connect at Dalai Lama Centre!

SAWA connects SAWA Heroes and their solutions to the world so that together we can solve our most pressing global challenges like extreme poverty, environmental degradation, and the spread of HIV AIDS. And this is a milestone month for SAWA as we show just how far we are able to connect SAWA Heroes and build a community around their leadership. Through much determination and worthwhile effort, SAWA obtained visas for three SAWA Heroes to come to Vancouver for a month to participate in workshops… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on September 11, 2009 at 1:27pm — 1 Comment

SAWA Blog 40: Students from the University of Liberia connect with SAWA

About a month ago, a student group in Liberia called Oikos Monrovia contacted SAWA. Oikos Monrovia comprises of innovative, enthusiastic, and progressive students from the Business College of the University of Liberia in Liberia West Africa. They are interested in connecting with SAWA Heroes to learn about their solutions and successes in order to replicate them in their own country. This is what SAWA is all about – spreading positive change and magnifying the success of solutions that work. As… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on August 26, 2009 at 9:45am — No Comments

SAWA Blog #39: SAWA Connects with Youth Leaders from Togo and Senegal

SAWA is making new connections with youth leaders in Togo and Senegal through the YMCA’s Youth Peace Network Program (YPN). With the help of scholarships funded by CIDA, this program brings youth (between the ages of 19 and 30) from all over the world to the YMCA in Vancouver to participate in a 3 month leadership workshop that is centred around promoting peace, conflict resolution, and social justice. The program fosters regional and international networks as the youth connect with organization… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on July 28, 2009 at 11:49am — 1 Comment

SAWA BLOG 38: Ashoka Foundation Recognizes Importance of SAWA Model

SAWA continues to grow in impact and credibility as global associations such as the Ashoka Foundation take notice. This global association invests in social entrepreneurs who have truly innovative ideas on how to solve the world’s most urgent social problems. The Ashoka Foundation has extremely high standards on which ideas they give their support to. In their words, “Ashoka is only interested in ideas that it believes will change [society] significantly and that will trigger nationwide impac… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on July 7, 2009 at 6:51pm — 3 Comments

SNG CREW IN NIGERIA / NEWS SERVICE

BK Productions Nigeria now offers incomparable production support and service to independent producers and television broadcasters, as well as to the advertising, corporate, event management, health care, high-tech, and new media industries. Whether you need advance coordination of a location shoot, lasting images in any format, or the communication of effective messaging through Hi-Definition post-production, BK Productions has the talent and expertise to express your message and impress your… Continue

Added by Bolade Kingsworth on June 24, 2009 at 3:07pm — No Comments

SAWA Blog #37: SAWA Networks with Social Entrepreneurs on Social Edge web portal

For the month of June, SAWA’s founder Daphne Nederhorst has the exciting opportunity to moderate a discussion on the web portal Social Edge. Social Edge, launched in June 2003, is a networking and discussion forum sponsored by the Jeff Skoll foundation – a site for social entrepreneurs to connect, network, learn, inspire and share resources. The site fosters frank dialogue, mutual respect and aims to strike a balance between the visionary and the practical. Daphne posted a great discussion abou… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on June 18, 2009 at 6:44pm — No Comments

HOPE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION:USING RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY TO REDUCE POVERTY

i Mbelli Njah Fongha, a Sawa Journalist, has written a project on how we can use renewable energy technologies on both a small and large scale to create jobs and bring developments in rural areas in developing countries.This project took path in the world bank's competition of climate chnage and in the mondialogo engineering award.It is a turn around on how we make technology useful to the rural population who have abundant resources of renewable energy technology such wind, biomass and sun.'Ele… Continue

Added by mbelli njah fongha on June 7, 2009 at 12:21am — 1 Comment

SAWA Blog 36: SAWA Mentorship Program now the Wakili Program!

SAWA’s mentorship program has a new name – now called the Wakili program! Wakili means “advocate” in Swahili. An advocate is someone who speaks up for a cause. Being a part of SAWA’s Wakili program means bringing your own personal connections, ideas, resources and skills to support and promote a SAWA Hero’s project. It is a partnership program intended to magnify the successes of our SAWA Heroes’ projects. Here are some updates on how the program is already making significant positive impacts on… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on June 6, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

SAWA Blog # 35: Synergy

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.” -Margaret Mead When people work together amazing things can happen. Hopeless situations can turn into reasons for hope. We learn this everyday from SAWA Heroes all over the world who, despite overwhelming challenges, have taken responsibility for improving the lives of people in their communities. Taking responsibility for the well-being of your community in whatever way you can is accepting that you b… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on May 22, 2009 at 9:23pm — No Comments

SAWA Blog 34: SAWA celebrates SAWA Heroes on Earth Day at UBC Botanical Gardens!

SAWA found the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day this year – with a 5 day event at the UBC Botanical Gardens that allowed us to celebrate the amazing work being done by our SAWA Heroes. Inside the botanical gardens, Greenheart has created a beautiful canopy walkway up in the treetops. Along this canopy walkway SAWA placed beautiful biodegradable posters that introduced Vancouver to 10 SAWA heroes who are making positive changes in their communities. As hundreds of people walked through the walk… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on April 29, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Blog #33: SAWA the Charity of Choice at the Projecting Change Film Festival!

Vancouver's annual Projecting Change Film Festival was particularly special for SAWA this year after SAWA was praised as their charity of choice. Every year the festival celebrates and promotes green and sustainable living through engaging films and inspiring speakers, and this year the opening speech by the founders of the festival focused on SAWA Global and the "amazing work" we are doing. On opening night SAWA shared its message of hope and inspiration to a sold out theatre - with over 350 p… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on April 13, 2009 at 11:03pm — No Comments

SAWA Blog #32: SAWA Fundraiser at Chai Restaurant in Vancouver!

Great news for SAWA! The first Wednesday of every month there will be a fundraiser for SAWA at Chai restaurant (above East is East on Broadway). Chai is a welcoming beautiful space pulsating with creativity, talent, and phenomenal live music! Walking in there is like walking into a party in the most cozy, colourful, nicely decorated, giant treehouse you could ever imagine – with stools and benches made out of beautiful wood, and Indian cushions and wall hangings adorning the walls. Come out and… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on April 1, 2009 at 7:58pm — No Comments

BLOG #31: SAWA Gives Opportunity to Make a Difference with Mentorship Program

BLOG #31: SAWA Gives Opportunity to Make a Difference with Mentorship Program SAWA helps you be inspired by the world with the stories that give testament to the strength of the human spirit, the stories of heroism rising in the face of great challenges, the stories of our SAWA Heroes. But SAWA is not just about showcasing these stories of hope and inspiration. SAWA also provides an opportunity for you to channel that inspiration into making a difference. SAWA’s mentorship program directly con… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on March 24, 2009 at 3:02pm — 2 Comments

Blog # 30: Happy International Women’s Day!

Today on March 6th, SAWA celebrated International Womens' Day and womens' leadership in the world by sending our own inspiring leader Daphne Nederhorst to participate in a special event at The Global Dialogue Centre - an online interactive site dedicated to fostering dialogue on leadership, personal development, and ideas on how to make the world a better place. This Global Dialogue Centre is “a virtual gathering place” where people can “connect with a purpose.” Over 300 women from over 20 coun… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on March 6, 2009 at 6:08pm — No Comments

SAWA Blog # 29: SAWA presents to the UN!

SAWA Blog # 28: SAWA presents to the UN! At the beginning of February, SAWA was invited to address the UN in New York to present its ideas on innovative ways to use media to solve urgent global challenges. So on Feb 11th, our founder Daphne, as well as team members Joanna and David, flew down to NY where Daphne gave a well received and truly inspiring presentation to the UN about SAWA’s current impact and future goals. Daphne gave a superb presentation that stood out, and the response was grea… Continue

Added by SAWA Global on February 18, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

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