This Video is from an organization called charity:water, they raise money to build wells in Africa. Waterborne diseases are common in Africa and people spend hours aday trying to get water. Clean water is an essential piece in creating a better Afria.
This organization is called PlanetRead, it encourages literacy throughout India using popular Bollywood movies and stars.
This is a music video from the Bahamas, it encourages conservation to save the beautiful Bahama Parrot. It will make you laugh as well as introduce you to a beautiful animal that needs our help to conserve its habitat.
Few people realize that there is a third world with in the USA, it is the Navajo Nation. The two organizations below are working to help the Navajos survive while preserving their heritage.
Adopt a Native Elder is an organization that helps Native American elders survive while also being true to their rich culture. The organization travels to the Navajo Nation amongst the stunning red rocks of Southern Utah. While there they provide supplies and healthcare to the elders.
http://www.goodtube.org/video.php?organization=97&l=Adopt+a+Native+Elder
Navajo Santa is a group of people that travel to the Navajo Nation to give gifts and supply.
http://www.goodtube.org/video.php?organization=2&l=Profiles+In+Caring
These are just some of my favorite videos and organizations. For more ideas on giving back visit www.goodtube.org and search through our video library.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Celebrate National Women's Health Month
May is National Women's Health Month. Women's health is an important issue worldwide. Women need to stay healthy in order to keep their family healthy. Cervical cancer, breast cancer and nutrition are all important topics in women's health.
This year, instead of talking about vaccines and test for women, I am going to take this month and bring attention to organizations that are working to improve women's health all over the world. Especially organizations working to improve pregnancy health.
Now, imagine living in a country where women have 300 percent higher chance of dieing during childbirth than in the United States. Tibet has the highest infant mortality rate in the world. 95 percent of women in rural villages often give birth at home alone. Luckily, there is an organization educating the Tibetan people about giving birth safely. I saw the following video about the organization, One HEART, that works to save Tibet "one birth at a time."
There is a second part of this video here
One HEART is an amazing organization, and has been successful because it teaches the local people about health as opposed to just bringing in doctors once in awhile. They also respect the culture of Tibet and work to preserve the culture while also improving women's health.
If you know any great women's organizations let me know.
This year, instead of talking about vaccines and test for women, I am going to take this month and bring attention to organizations that are working to improve women's health all over the world. Especially organizations working to improve pregnancy health.
Now, imagine living in a country where women have 300 percent higher chance of dieing during childbirth than in the United States. Tibet has the highest infant mortality rate in the world. 95 percent of women in rural villages often give birth at home alone. Luckily, there is an organization educating the Tibetan people about giving birth safely. I saw the following video about the organization, One HEART, that works to save Tibet "one birth at a time."
There is a second part of this video here
One HEART is an amazing organization, and has been successful because it teaches the local people about health as opposed to just bringing in doctors once in awhile. They also respect the culture of Tibet and work to preserve the culture while also improving women's health.
If you know any great women's organizations let me know.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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