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Amazing story: Women from the Bhil tribe in India find their power and fight back on bootleggers: http://ow.ly/b17F

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In India Women Find Their Collective Power

6/19/09 12:55am by Jean Philippe
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Subhadra Khaperde is an activist from the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. She helps people solve problems. In villages from the Khargone district where she is based, Subhadra noticed than more and more women were complaining about their health and about their husbands behavior. These families belonged to the Bhil tribe, one of the most ancient in India, but where alcohol is regarded as a “holy spirit”.  Read more >

Caroline Is a Resilient Woman

6/10/09 7:45pm by Jean Philippe
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Caroline Ngoena was born in the Central Africa Republic 39 years ago. She lives in the town of Paoua in the northwestern part of the country where its inhabitants are under tremendous pressure. Because of infighting between rebels and government troops she had to flee 3 times her home since 2003. She left all her possessions behind which means that she had to rebuild her life from scratch.  Read more >

She Survived the Worst in Life

6/8/09 12:02am by Jean Philippe
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Nicole Mangaza, 18,  has seen more horror in her short life  than you or I will ever witness in our entire life. She has also suffered much more than us. Because, unfortunately for her, she was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has been at war for the last 10 years. It is the deadliest conflict since World War II.  Read more >

A Mother Who Would Not Give Up on Kids

6/4/09 1:57pm by Jean Philippe
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Let us say it again: education is everything. Doris Mashego was born in Uta, South Africa, about 400 km east of Johannesburg. Thanks to her parents, she could receive a basic education. Growing up, she understood the value of this gift and having a big heart she decided to help the children of her community.  Read more >

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Full Name
Jean Philippe
Member Since
May 2009
About Me: 

I am feverishly pursuing people who are outstanding, selfless, inspiring, etc, and not necessarily by saving the world everyday :)

"And then?" you might ask. Then I keep them in my blog and share their actions, simple or heroic, with the world because we need more positive role models right now!

Take a look and comment: igiveyou.net

Thank you!

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