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Sarah's Insights: MDG#3

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000. It's comprised of eight international goals that were agreed to by 193 countries aiming to meet the needs of the global poor by 2015. Last week we continued the discussion with Goal #2. This week the focus is on Millennium Development Goal #3.3. Promote gender equality and empower womenTargets within this goal are:a) eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education, preferably by 2005 and in all levels of educations no later than 2015.ProgressParity in access to primary education has been achieved. 117 countries has passed wage equality laws and as of 2012 women occupied almost 20% of the seats in lower houses of...

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Katie's Fashion Tips: Kimonos

 Boho – an abbreviation of Bohemian. It's a mix of hippie and bohemian influence.It's fun, free­spirited, feminine, and relaxed. Lots of layers, with lots of long necklaces and stacked bracelets. I love when fashion trends from the past come back, and I find that the new boho style has a much more polished and put together look. The style is definitely pared back from the full hippie/bohemian style of the 60s.The kimono is definitely what is drawing my attention. I will be adding a few to my summer collection. I think they will be great with a pair of denim cut­offs.American Eagle and Forever21 have some great kimono's in store right now if you are looking to add a few to your summer wardrobe.  ...

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Bryan's View: Corporate Kibera

In December, 2012, The Economist published an article suggesting that Kibera slum might be the most entrepreneurial place on the planet. That might as well be true according to my understanding as a lifelong resident of Kibera slum. In Kibera residents have no choice but to take care of themselves. For instance, if they want to escape poverty then they will have to go past the obvious and gather all the necessary resources to fight this penury among themselves. Over 200,000 people live in Kibera. Most of the inhabitants here are low income earners and besides having jobs outside the slum, majority of them run numerous small businesses here in the ghetto, for instance in the case of one Mr....

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Sarah's Insights: MDG#2 Primary Education

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000. It's comprised of eight international goals that were agreed to by 193 countries aiming to meet the needs of the global poor by 2015. Last week we discussed Goal #1. This week the focus is on Millennium Development Goal #2.2. Achieve universal primary educationA simple (sounding) target for this goal: Ensure that by 2015, children everywhere, inducing boy and girls alike will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling.ProgressAccess to primary education is at a whopping 90%! The number of children not in school has almost been slashed in half, from 102 million to 58 million.What's Still to Be DoneWhile...

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Katie's Fashion Tips: White

White is definitely the new essential for summer 2015.We are actually seeing a lot of white on white, which is gorgeous and chic, but not something most of us are willing to brave (I can't even imagine the dry cleaning bill).But if you are looking to add more white to your summer, here are a few essential wardrobe items you should get your hands on soon.White bathing suit. Finding a great little white bathing suit will have you feeling super chic at the beach, and it looks great paired with a patterned cover­up and sun hat. (Bathing Suit from Forever 21)   White jeans. Every outfit can be kicked up a notch with a pair of white skinny ankle jeans that fit perfectly. You can...

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