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The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year. The International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting them. It has inspired a series of awareness-raising events, including national family days. In many countries, this day is an opportunity to highlight different areas of interest and importance to families. CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES Invite your family to work together on a project. Decide together what should be that project, the timeline, and details. Celebrate your family with your family trivia 1. How many generations are in our family, alive and well today? 2. Who is the longest living family member with us today? (If female, give her a rose, if male, give him a family reunion hat or koozie.) 3. Who is the newest family member here today? (Could be a baby or a new marriage.) 4. Who are the newest new...

  Healthy plants can help to end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development. Plants are life – we depend on them for 80 percent of the food we eat and 98 percent of the oxygen we breathe. But international travel and trade has been associated with the introduction and spread of plant pests. Invasive pest species are one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss and threaten the delicate web of life that sustains our planet. Pests and diseases have also been associated with rising temperatures which create new niches for pests to populate and spread. In response, the use of pesticides could increase, which harms pollinators, natural pest enemies and organisms crucial for a healthy environment. Protecting plant health is essential by promoting environmentally friendly practices such as integrated pest management. International standards for phytosanitary measures (ISPMs) in trade also help prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests across b...

International Nurses Day (IND) is observed around the world May 12 (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth in 1820). The day is set aside to honor and note the many contributions nurses make to society. Nurses care for our loved ones at some of the most challenging times of their lives. They may run short of time, but not compassion. #InternationalNursesDay In Australia, Canada, the United States, and other countries, International Nurses Day often is part of a week-long celebration, usually referred to as National Nurses Week. CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY Do you personally know a nurse? Send a letter of appreciation. Invite a nurse to make a presentation about the profession at retirement homes, school, businesses. Use #InternationalNursesDay or #VoiceToLead to share on social media. INTERNATIONAL NURSES  DAY HISTORY The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has celebrated this day since 1965. Florence Nightingale became an essential figure in nursing in the 18...

  Lupus affects people of all nationalities, races, ethnicities, genders, and ages. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). #WorldLupusDay World Lupus Day serves to call attention to the impact that lupus has on people around the world. The annual observance focuses on the need for improved patient healthcare services, increased research into the causes of and cure for lupus, earlier diagnosis, and treatment of lupus, and better epidemiological data on lupus globally. The day was created by Lupus Canada in 2004 to raise awareness of this lesser-known disease that can have severe effects on patients and their families. Lupus was named after the Latin word for "wolf" when it was used in the 13th century to describe facial lesions that looked like a wolf's bite. Lupus is a serious health condition that affects the immune system. Usually, the immune system produces antibodies that protect the b...

  Alors que nous célébrons le 19e anniversaire de WAELE AFRICA, je souhaite prendre un moment pour réfléchir à la croissance et aux progrès que nous avons réalisés au fil des ans. Lorsque nous avons créé cette organisation, nous avions pour vision d'autonomiser les femmes. Aujourd'hui, je suis fier de dire que nous avons non seulement atteint nos objectifs, mais les avons dépassés à bien des égards malgré tous les obstacles. WAELE AFRICA a grandi en taille et en portée, et nous avons atteint des femmes de tous horizons et de toutes communautés. Nous avons organisé des ateliers, des séminaires et des programmes de formation, donnant aux femmes les connaissances, les compétences et les ressources nécessaires pour surmonter les obstacles et réaliser leur plein potentiel. WAELE AFRICA a travaillé sans relâche pour faire tomber les barrières et a fourni une plate-forme aux femmes pour exprimer leurs préoccupations et leurs défis. En donnant aux femmes des connaissances, des compéten...

  As we celebrate our WAELE AFRICA 19th Anniversary’s , I want to take a moment to reflect on the growth and progress we have made over the years. When we started this organization, we had a vision of empowering women. Today, I am proud to say that we have not only achieved our goals but have exceeded them in so many ways despite all odds. WAELE AFRICA has grown in size and scope, and we have reached out to women from all backgrounds and communities. We have organized workshops, seminars, and training programs, empowering women with knowledge, skills, and resources to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. WAELE AFRICA has tireless work in breaking down barriers and provided a platform for women to voice their concerns and challenges.  By empowering women with knowledge, skills, and resources, we have helped them to become more confident and independent in all aspects of their lives. The journey hasn’t been easy, However WAELE AFRICA will continue to be an organiz...