by African Women and Girls - Uganda | Jan 31, 2019 | Leader Profiles, Our Work, Women's Empowerment
Today, we want to introduce you to Judith Nassali, National Director of African Women and Girls Organization-Uganda, the TM women’s organization in Uganda, and her team of teachers.In Uganda, the challenges facing women are very great—75% of women live in poverty, and...
by Linda Egenes | Aug 9, 2016 | Women's Empowerment
Sometimes a single phone call can change the direction of your life. That happened to Alena Goldstein when she answered a call from her mother in the fall of 2012. In the call Alena’s mother, Leslee Goldstein, shared her exciting plans to conduct her PhD research in...
by African Women and Girls - Uganda | Feb 1, 2015 | Children, Women's Empowerment
After my delivery of twin daughters I was very committed to nursing them. Since newborns nurse round the clock, this meant my sleep was broken and interrupted for weeks, especially because of nursing two infants. It was my experience (and it is often reported as other...
by Helen Creighton | Sep 25, 2014 | Women's Empowerment
Numerous studies have shown that the Transcendental Meditation technique is an effective way for women to manage stress, to develop a greater sense of fulfillment and inner peace, and improve overall quality of life. Stress can take a serious toll on both body and...