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Global nomad dreams for Kashmir peace ;From Southern Alps to the Himalayas, Emerson searches for inner joy

by Nusrat Ara | March 31, 2011 at 3:00 AM

Hello everyone.Sometime back there was A CALL for Heroes. Here is one of mine. … Read More»

Meet Pushpa: She is a health worker from Nepal

by sanjana | March 29, 2011 at 11:46 AM

I met Pushpa last year at a health post in Bardiya, a far-western district in Nepal. I was instantly inspired by her story and continue to draw inspiration from it. ---- … Read More»

Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

by gilbeysue | March 16, 2011 at 9:07 PM

On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day I was most fortunate to be part of a group who accompanied the renowned Buddhist nun Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo to Tashi Jong Monastery, in Himachal Pr … Read More»

My Hero Cynda

by Bsmems0t | March 16, 2011 at 7:20 PM

She exuded empathy. I felt so comfortable. I had just met her. I told her of my baby boy's vomiting and weight loss. Her caring helped me. … Read More»

A HEROINE

by Engiwe Simfukwe | March 16, 2011 at 1:29 AM

I WISH TO REMEMBER A BRILLIANT AND REMARKABLE LECTURER/TEACHER/SISTER/MOTHER/WOMAN IN PROFESSOR PATRICIA McFADDEN WHEREVER SHE MAYBE NOW. … Read More»

Every Woman is a hero

by gunu_k | March 15, 2011 at 9:58 AM

I do not subscribe to the practice of naming some people as heroes. All women are fighting for their rights in some way or other. … Read More»

My Two Cents

by Vera Nicimpaye | March 10, 2011 at 7:27 PM

I am so blessed to have innumerable women heroes in my life. This month, I honor my sister Onorine who sacrificed her life to pay my high school tuition. … Read More»

Professor Sakena Yacoobi (My Hero)

by sabera sareer | March 10, 2011 at 3:32 AM

Professor Sakena Yacoobi, the founder of Afghan Institute of Learning (A.I.L) is a national, international and well known personality who was interested about her country and its people from childhood … Read More»