Half the Sky Exhibit

Hello Fellow World Changers!

Yesterday I went to the opening of the Women Hold Up Half The Sky exhibit at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center. The exhibit features stories of women whose lives have been positively impacted by education, economic empowerment, courage and hope.

 My family and I listened to a speech about a woman's personal experience with domestic violence, how it was very hard to escape from it and, how it negatively affected her confidence. Thanks to a supportive community, she is now healing and fighting domestic violence.

We made buttons emblazoned with inspirational sayings (For mine I wrote the first line of my favorite quote, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi)

We also assembled hygiene kits for girls in poor communities that are having their periods. According to the Days for Girls website, their goal is to promote health education and for every girl to have access to feminine hygiene by 2020.
Holding an assembled hygiene kit

We also created postcards that 'give back.' For every postcard we wrote, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate $5 to an organization making a difference in maternal health, trafficking and empowering women and girls.

Through this experience I learned that by empowering women we are also empowering the whole world.

The exhibit will be on display until January 27, 2018 at the Bill and Melinda Gates Visitor Center.

Keep STRIVING!



Comments

  1. Leanne GoldbergJune 9, 2017 at 7:20 PM

    Lila - I'm so excited to keep reading your blog. You are already changing the world, my friend. Keep up the good work! I'm so proud of the young lady you have become.
    - Leanne

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  2. AnneJune 9, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    This is great Lila! I can't wait to read more! I love how you are combining education and awareness with action. Looking forward to seeing more of your ideas.
    -Anne

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  3. UnknownJune 9, 2017 at 10:05 PM

    Lila, you are such an amazing young lady. I am so exited to read your blog! Your empathy, motivation to help others in need is truly inspiring. We love you so much.
    -Sush

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  4. UnknownJune 10, 2017 at 11:44 AM

    Great blog, Lila! Thanks for sharing your experiences, thoughts, and work. Please keep writing so we can enjoy reading!

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