Never Be The Same
The COVID-19 era has been a wake up call. And I'm hoping that when it's all over, we remember the first time we smelled the coffee. Why say that, you may ask? Let me explain.
The COVID-19 era has been a wake up call. And I'm hoping that when it's all over, we remember the first time we smelled the coffee. Why say that, you may ask? Let me explain.
You’re never too small to make a big impact, it's up to you to define the size You should never silence your voice and hold back words that the world needs to hear You’re always enough for what life throws at you, it’s time to believe that There was a time where I stopped writing. I found myself scrolling through my iPad notes and wondering what happened? Did the fire burn out? Then I blamed the events of life, like university for taking away my time. But honestly, if I wanted to…I still could. I thought my voice was small; to be fair I only shared some of what I did with loved ones. In the...
Empowerment means self-realization around my ability to be independent, recognize my abilities and work to improve my present situation. Therefore, female empowerment refers to breaking gender gaps, optimizing my role as a woman in my surroundings, and taking action. In Costa Rica, in two indigenous communities and one rural community, Dìwö Ambiental, the non-governmental organization I work for, promotes women's empowerment through the Green Generation Program. This empowerment reflects in the community functions that these women exercise as decision-makers, leaders, mothers, and heads of...