Half the Sky Movement Portland

Half the Sky Movement Portland Curated by Maura Conlon, this is a gathering page for people inspired by the voices emerging from women globally. Many postings come from WorldPulse.com.

(Dedicated to the memory of Seanna with whom I/we traveled to Africa in 2001 with World Pulse.)

This is one of a three-part story. Thank you WorldPulse.
09/03/2021

This is one of a three-part story. Thank you WorldPulse.

Just days before the Taliban captured Kabul, Kamila Geethi shared her heartbreak—and an urgent plea. Now safe in Europe, she wants you to heed her words. (Part 1 of a series.)

Cyberbullying creates hidden bruises and leads to too many deaths. Journalist Aparna Gopan is working to change this and...
05/18/2021

Cyberbullying creates hidden bruises and leads to too many deaths. Journalist Aparna Gopan is working to change this and inspiring others around the globe to join in. Thank you to WorldPulse for this story.

Journalist and nonprofit founder Aparna Gopan survived cyberbullying. Now she’s leading campaigns to protect other gender minorities from online abuse.

A helpful story about supporting positive change where the world needs it most through Virtual Volunteering.
02/21/2021

A helpful story about supporting positive change where the world needs it most through Virtual Volunteering.

My first exposure to computers was in a typing class in high school in 1983: half the class had typewriters, half had computers, and then we all switched to the other machine midway through the school year.

Global ripple effects of inspiration for all... from womens' leadership in the USA. Welcome to our new Vice-President-El...
11/14/2020

Global ripple effects of inspiration for all... from womens' leadership in the USA. Welcome to our new Vice-President-Elect, Kamala Harris.

I opened my eyes and looked at the clock, it's 6:30am. I am still exhausted and want to stay back in bed but I look at my phone and I'm screaming because of the US election results.

Virtual volunteering keeps us connected. Thanks for this inspiration.
10/19/2020

Virtual volunteering keeps us connected. Thanks for this inspiration.

My first exposure to computers was in a typing class in high school in 1983: half the class had typewriters, half had computers, and then we all switched to the other machine midway through the school year.

Thank you World Pulse for being the magnet, the engine, the portal, the bedrock soul and digital inspiration for these s...
08/05/2020

Thank you World Pulse for being the magnet, the engine, the portal, the bedrock soul and digital inspiration for these stories.

As a child in rural Kenya, Nini Mappo longed for a green card. Now, she reacts to the discovery of an America that subjugates its people.

You go, girl. You are the mother of the nation!
04/25/2020

You go, girl. You are the mother of the nation!

After a painful childhood, Jane was determined to raise her own children with abundant love.

Another amazing woman inspiring us to make a difference with our voice. Thanks to World Pulse for connecting women aroun...
03/17/2020

Another amazing woman inspiring us to make a difference with our voice. Thanks to World Pulse for connecting women around the world on their powerful digital platform.

Vlogger and journalist Laiba Zainab has been blackmailed, harassed, and threatened for daring to stand up for women’s rights in Pakistan. She refuses to be silenced.

Honoring the life and work of this amazing woman who we lost too early.
02/05/2020

Honoring the life and work of this amazing woman who we lost too early.

A child of Indian immigrants, she created digital jobs that pay a living wage to thousands in Africa and India, believing that the intellect of the poor was “the biggest untapped resource” in the world.

Honoring women all over the world who stand for dignity and empowerment and fairness. In this story, how access to a toi...
01/15/2020

Honoring women all over the world who stand for dignity and empowerment and fairness. In this story, how access to a toilet has ripple effects for girls' and womens' inclusion and advancement.

Deepa Pawar organizes women and girls in her slum community so they won’t have to experience the same indignities she faced.

This is a beautiful post about a father in Afghanistan who in his last minutes of life chose to send words into the worl...
09/30/2019

This is a beautiful post about a father in Afghanistan who in his last minutes of life chose to send words into the world honoring his daughter.

A Tribute to Abdul "Samad" Amiri: A letter to his infant daughter

Women are the future of security. Thank you, World Pulse, for your global, digital platform where stories such as this o...
01/11/2019

Women are the future of security. Thank you, World Pulse, for your global, digital platform where stories such as this one can be shared.

After witnessing the violent rise of Boko Haram, Aramide Oikelome identifies a key solution to creating security in Nigeria.

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