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Author: Elisabeth Covella-Hanley

18 Sep

A Thank You From Hero Women Rising

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley
in Blog
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HERO WOMEN RISING RISING TOGETHER "Thank you, with love, from the whole community." Neema Namadamu Hero Women Rising Founder Dear Amanda, We are so happy to share with you the triumphant news that the school YOU helped build, in a remote area of Itombwe, opened on Monday, September 2nd. Happy and excited children streamed in that morning, arriving early from all directions.  Nearly 200 youngsters attended school that day.  The youngest grade,...

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13 Jun

MCN and the Women Deliver Conference 2019

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley
in Blog, Business Transformation
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Vancouver BC, CanadaWomen Deliver Converence https://wd2019.org/More than 6,000 world leaders, influencers, advocates, academics, activists, and journalists flocked to Vancouver from around the world with the drive to accelerate progress for girls and women everywhere.Amanda Valeur and I were blown away by the generous spirit of collaboration with organizations freely sharing, and encouraging others to share, what could be considered their proprietary educational tools to reach...

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International Nurses Day MCN
06 May

International Nurses Day – May 12, 2019

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley
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International Council of Nurses "Operated by nurses and leading nursing internationally, ICN works to ensure quality nursing for all and sound health policies globally.  ICN chooses a theme each year to celebrate International Nurses' Day.  Our 2017 - 2019 campaign, Nurses:  A Voice to Lead, focuses on the need for nurses to become more active and vocal in policy development and implementation.  The resources and evidence...

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World TB Day
22 Mar

World Tuberculosis Day 2019

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley
in Blog, Health Alerts
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Each year, we recognize World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. World TB Day marks the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB). This discover opened the way towards...

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12 Feb

Sepsis Survivor Week

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley
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Sepsis Alliance is honoring the 1.4 million Americans who survive sepsis every year. Many of these survivors face physical, mental and emotional challenges; up to 60% of sepsis survivors are left not only with physical challenges but mental and emotional challenges   During Sepsis Survivor Week, Sepsis Alliance is partnering with sepsis survivors to honor their experience by sharing their individual stories of survival and bringing awareness to...

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07 Jan

Adventures in Music and Culture with Peyton Shuffield: Enyan Denkyira, Ghana

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In the summer of 2006, as a college student and musician, I traveled to Ghana, West Africa with a university program that focused on music and dance studies. It was my first of many trips to follow after becoming enamored with the country’s rich culture and alluring style of popular music known as High Life.   I was lucky enough to meet Ghana’s best drummer and set...

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17 Dec

We did it! MCN Foundation, FICCI-FLO and YOU!

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley
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  Thank you for supporting our Bike campaign this year! We are so thankful for all the donations and general support for our mission to supply bicycles to girls in India for transportation to and from school.   Through Facebook and the MCN Foundation website, we raised funds for 50 Bikes for FICCI-FLO!   You can still help support our cause by giving to our general fund or sharing our cause with your network.   Invite...

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World Polio Day
23 Oct

24 October 2018 World Polio Day

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley
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Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. The virus is spread person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the nervous system, and in some instances, lead to paralysis.   There is no cure, but there is a safe and effective vaccine.  Polio can be prevented through immunization. The strategy to eradicate polio is therefore based on preventing...

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12 Oct

Global Hand Washing Day October 15, 2018

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley
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  Global Handwashing Day is a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.   The first Global Handwashing Day was held in 2008, when over 120 million children around the world washed their hands with soap in more than 70 countries. Since 2008, community and national leaders...

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International Day of the Girl Child
11 Oct

International Day of the Girl Child October 11, 2018

by Elisabeth Covella-Hanley
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2018 Theme – With Her:  A Skilled GirlForce   International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated on Thursday October 11, 2108.  “The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.” (United Nations)   This day was created on December 19, 2011 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as...

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