Saturday, January 16, 2010

Because I am a GIRL


The Because I am a Girl campaign is not just about the unique inequalities and obstacles faced by girls in developing countries. It's about highlighting that the best way to break the intergenerational poverty cycle is through proper investment in girls' development.

The campaign isn't just focused on girls themselves. It also means working with fathers, brothrs, uncles, grandfathers and community leaders to make sure they are helping girls in their communities to realise their rights.

Research shows that educated girls grow into educated women who marry later, have healthier (and less) babies and are more likely to educate their own children.

Investing in girls has a large development impact on their families and future children, with long term benefits for poverty reduction and economic grouwth. Go to http://www.becauseiamagirl.com.au/

Friday, January 15, 2010

Back for 2010

After a very busy December and January I am now hopefully back on board to start creating. December saw my father having a major medical episode which very nearly killed him. He is now slowly coming back to health but a lot of time has been spent making sure that he has all he needs to stay living at home.

The girls and I took a weekend out before Christmas to have a bit of a break down the south coast at a friends place which was absolutely lovely. Then we went off to Melbourne to catch up with loads of friends and relatives for the week after Christmas. Far too much shopping took place and the great shame was that many of the small galleries and handmade shops I was hoping to visit were closed for the break - oh well there is always next time.

So back into a very busy time in my paid job and hopefully a positive future for my studio work this year.