to schools. Education and empowerment are for everyone, regardless of your age. Several companies completed our
survey and shared ideas and tips from how they educate and empower their communities.
Jackson Kaguri built a school to educate the orphans of Nyaka. In his book, A School for My Village, he recounts the
tragedies that created homeless AIDS orphans and the triumphs they've had despite the odds. President Jimmy Carter
praised Kaguri's book as "an inspiring account of turning tragedy into hope for others."
"thank you" were not enough to honor her. He named his very first fragrance after her and even copied her signature on
the bottle a true symbol of love and appreciation. The Laila fragrance has a sweet, unforgettable scent.
you talk with Hornbuckle, you learn the truth about what happened and how she has turned bad breaks into blessings.
Imagine the world ganging up on you and publicly blaming you for someone else's actions, as if you're at fault. How
would you deal with heartbreak, pain, and shame? How long would it take you to get up, dust off your feet, and face the
world? Would you stay down forever or choose to work on yourself, so you emerge stronger, better, and wiser? Everyone's
situation is different, but we can learn how to rebuild our lives from those who have dealt with unimaginable situations.
a couple of times. Capo tells us that, when we think too much about what we want to do, we tend to quit before we
even begin. Imagine what would happen if we had confidence in ourselves, believed that anything can be achieved, and
simply did that without thinking too much about it. Surely, we would make great strides toward fulfilling our dreams.
help doctors and the public learn about the effects of stress on his heart as he swims. The technology Lecomte uses lets
doctors monitor his heart remotely and conduct interesting studies on the effects of an extreme-endurance activity on
the body. Potentially, this research could lead to discoveries that cure diseases. When was the last time you selflessly
embarked on a big mission, not for your own good, but for others?
to many people's testimony of how he has changed their community, it became clear that Bishop Jakes' actions have
empowered millions of people to realize their potential. For example, the response on social media shows that millions
of people celebrate the bishop as an educator. Listening to his confident responses to questions has empowered me to
pursue the things I love. If I could keep my message the same but use every tool available to me, as Bishop Jakes puts it,
I would see the expected results. After all, let's face it, social media never rests; it is constantly available. As we bounce
along in the technology revolution and share what we learn, we will become a better nation. Everyone's purpose in life
is different. The one constant is that we all learn, willingly or unwillingly, and there are just some things we have no
control over. Take aging, for example. Often, people come to recognize that as they grow older, they become wiser. As
we learn, we share and empower others to see their lives differently.
we all play an important role in our society. Because our actions empower and educate ourselves, we can get creative
and invent new things that encourage continuous learning and a sense of belonging. If we commit to educating ourselves
and others, we will have a better future, and the empowerment revolution will continue for years to come.
it up can keep you balanced. Learn from the many stories we share in this edition. There's something for everyone. Be
educated and empowered!