At its core, Social Emotional Learning is “the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.” (Source: CASEL) There are five core…
Every day girls around the world still face insurmountable challenges related to their period. 250 million girls in low- and middle-income communities don’t have access to menstrual supplies. In places like India, some women are forced to line their underwear with leaves, soil and even ash. Nearly one-third of women have no access to a…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to not only increase the conversation around mental health in general, but also to pause and check in with ourselves and our own well-being. The American Psychology Association states that women are more likely than men to report having a great deal of stress, which can have…
Since 1949, Mental Health America and its affiliates have recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S. For 31 days, the organization reaches millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. While we’re grateful for this added spotlight on mental health, our work on the ground with girls around the world…
Worldwide, an estimated 780 million people do not have access to clean water (source: CDC). Unsafe drinking water, inadequate availability of water for hygiene and lack of access to sanitation contribute to a high rate of illness in vulnerable countries. In some communities, like Cerrito, Peru, clean water is sporadically available only through delivery by…