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6 Ways We Can Empower Women and Girls Around the World
Written by Kaitlin Murray The cover image shows me teaching a class of girls at Project Soar Morocco about the Syrian refugee crisis. “We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back. We call upon our sisters around the world to be brave – to embrace the strength within themselves and realize their full potential.” – Malala Yousafzai In our world today, too many girls and women are not empowered to reach for their dreams and discover their full potential. All around the world, millions of girls and women are still at the margins of society and don’t have the chance to raise their voices. As empowered…
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An Unexpected Journey in Hobbiton – The Land of Fantasy and Magic in New Zealand
In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.. Written by Kaitlin Murray Beyond the rolling green hills of the North Island lies Hobbiton, the famous movie set for the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogies in New Zealand. As one of my favorite experiences during our entire trip, Hobbiton is a place that transports you into another world of fantasy and dreams, where you can leave behind the real world for awhile. Our long awaited adventure began as we arrived at the Shire’s Rest, a cafe, shop, and gateway to the movie set. There you can find all sorts of great trinkets, gifts, and fun memorabilia! To…