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50 Cents. Period.

by jacollura | May 15, 2013 at 3:40 PM

The mission of 50 Cents. Period. is to empower women and girls to stay fully engaged in their lives and educations without the stigma and barriers surrounding their periods. … Read More»

Sseko

by jacollura | May 15, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Sseko \say-ko\ Designs was created to help some of the brightest, most committed young women in Uganda continue their education. … Read More»

Plan’s ‘Safe Cities for Girls' Project

by jacollura | March 30, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Girl Rising, Part 2

by jacollura | March 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

Last night was special. Last night was the culmination of my campaign to bring the film, Girl Rising, to my city of Portland, OR. … Read More»

Youth Initiative for Community Empowerment (YICE)

by jacollura | February 27, 2013 at 6:32 PM

I just found out about a wonderful organization in Uganda. … Read More»

Volunteer Forever

by jacollura | February 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

I just created a page on http://www.volunteerforever.com to raise funds for my upcoming trip to Uganda. Check it out, and if you are thinking of volunteering abroad, set up a page of your own! … Read More»

Keep rising. Keep dancing

by jacollura | February 16, 2013 at 11:27 AM

On February 14, I rose with my sisters and brothers in Portland, OR. We spoke up, we marched, we danced. We danced in solidarity with and in support of our sisters all over the world. … Read More»

Rising by Eve Ensler

by jacollura | January 21, 2013 at 10:42 PM

RISING Written in Kerala for the women of India who lead the way This could have been anywhere And was Mexico City Manila Mumbai Manhattan Nighttime men waiting like wolves Drooling … Read More»

Girl Rising

by jacollura | January 12, 2013 at 5:04 PM

I am captain of a campaign to bring the film Girl Rising to Portland, OR. I will post details soon about how you can join my campaign. In the meantime, watch this teaser: … Read More»