Denise Connolly

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Women and Girls

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

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Choose Recycled Paper

#70 Recycled Paper

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

Globally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women?
Denise Connolly 4/20/2018 11:32 AM
When we support women-owned businesses we not only help women today, we also help to empower young women to own and run businesses themselves. This kind of support helps to raise children from poverty and encourages upward mobility.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Denise Connolly 4/17/2018 5:03 PM
The biggest hurdle women of my community face is unequal pay and lack of opportunity for employment. Women face greater hardship when seeking employment because they are more likely to have children to support as well as themselves making getting ahead that much harder. I feel that creating more access to high quality, safe preschool options not only benefits early child development and health, but also enhances the earning power and thereby the living standards of women.

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Materials

How can you take your action a step further?
Denise Connolly 4/17/2018 4:53 PM
In our program we use recycled paper to create new paper for journals. By incorporating natural dyes such as blueberries and saffron, the kids can create some very nice looking paper.

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- Carey Compton 4/17/2018 5:00 PM
  Oh WOW! Would love to see a photo of the product. Sounds very sustainable too.
  
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