Published by Sil Gabriell on 14 Mar 2013
Wiser.org Editor Sil Gabriell shares her experience working with a contest that promotes young women’s participation in the field of technology. By Sil Gabriell My passion for technology and computing led me to become a judge for the 2012-13 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Just a little explanation about this award: NCWIT stands for [...]
Published by JaneLee on 12 Mar 2013
By Jane Lee Whether they are mothers, teachers, activists, scientists, or scholars, women all over the world lead by example every day. Over the last few weeks, members of Wiser.org’s Women Empowered community have been sharing the stories of women who have inspired them. Read below to learn about ten of these extraordinary individuals! ANGELES [...]
Published by JaneLee on 22 Feb 2013
“One Billion Rising is a joyous recognition of the sacred and how it must never be made profane by any person, institution or government. Violence and oppression of women is the core wound that foreshadows all other problems in the world, from poverty to war to destruction of the environment. Rising is not only a [...]
Published by Antoinette Siu on 06 Dec 2012
Celeste, Wiser.org’s community manager shares her thoughts on her recent trip to India, which included some incredible experiences, part of which included a broken elbow after hiking. Here she recounts a short story of her visit. India really is an incredible country I came here in early November for our yearly staff and editors gathering [...]
Published by Antoinette Siu on 05 Dec 2012
by Laura Ross-Perry WiserEarth U.S. staff/interns show their appreciation with handmade, recycled paper signs (L to R: Laura, Alex, Antoinette, Peggy, Ari). December 5, 2012, marks the 27th anniversary of UN International Volunteer Day! As Volunteer Coordinator for Wiser.org, I have witnessed first-hand the incredible impact that volunteers can have on an organization. The Wiser [...]
Published by Antoinette Siu on 27 Nov 2012
by Maria Arguelles I was so inspired by the Peace by Peace Events Challenge that I sought to discuss, experience and celebrate more peace related events with my class. As I was planning my circle topic in October, I noticed that on the 24th it is United Nations Day. I thought that this would make [...]
Published by Camilla on 21 Nov 2012
How do we support conscious collaboration in our community? What are the measures of success for gatherings focused on social and environmental change? What is the role of an editor? What stories are inspiring us to keep doing the work we’re doing? These were just some of the questions asked by Wiser.org staff, editors and [...]
Published by Antoinette Siu on 16 Nov 2012
We wanted to share our deepest gratitude to everyone for sharing your inspiration and your peace-creating energy around Peace over the past few months. 62 members from 18 different countries helped share their voices in discussions on Wiser.org on the Peace Day group (including: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, China, Chile, France, Indonesia, India, Italy, Kenya, [...]
