COUNT DOWN IN 153 DAYS ! Greg Mortenson to speak at SXU February 3, 2011 "Pennies for Peace" is Three Cups of Tea author, Greg Mortenson's, Program, which builds schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan, educating boys and girls! Through education; mother and infant health improve, child mortality declines, agriculture and health care develop, child soldier and terrorist recruitment declines and peace continues to spread. Funding is raised from students, libraries and community organizations throughout the US. The program educates US children of the culture and daily living experienced in remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan, in addition to the challenges the communities face with faith and dignity.SODAH Mission Statement Through informing and educating others, Evolving local, national and global laws and perceptions, Offering relief and assistance to those in need, Insisting upon humane treatment to all people And all living creatures, under all circumstances, We strive to end avoidable suffering of life, Protect the innocent, helpless and vulnerable, Lessen violence and crimes against humanity, Disarm ignorance, racism and discrimination, Lift individuals and cultures out of darkness and oppression, Create a more stable global environment And with the grace and guidance of the higher power We might make the world a better place. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that eve r has.” Margaret Mead
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 Welcome to SODAH Student Organization Dedicated to the Advancement of Humanity Founded in 2009 at Saint Xavier University Chicago. Our Primary Focus is to assist in meeting the, United Nations Millennium Development Goals in local, national and global communities though education, events and fundraising. UN Millennium Development Goals 1. Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger 2. Achieve Universal Primary Education 3. Promote Gender Equality / Empower Women 4. Reduce Child Mortality 5. Improve Maternal Health 6. Combat HIV/AIDS Malaria&Other Diseases 7. Ensure Environmental Sustainability 8. Build a Global Partnership for Development SODAH also contributes to the prevention of the most gruesome and unnecessary types of animal abuse and testing. We have supported legal reform regarding basic animal rights. Animal Rights has come to be known as "The Last Humanitarian Cause."
The below video illustates the need to meet UN MDG 3, Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women.The video presents personal accounts of women living under gender apartheid in Afghanistan. Please be advised some images are disturbing.
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