The criminalization of women’s trauma is something that we should all be aware of. Women and girls’ trauma, substance abuse, and prison often intersect with race and gender at our schools and prisons. Violence against women and girls is all too common; some estimate that 90% of girls experience at[…]
Established in 1999, the Energy Globe Award is the world’s most prestigious environmental award, distinguishing best project submissions from 177 participating countries. It is awarded annually to projects focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energies and the conservation of resources. The awards for these many projects are presented in their recipients’[…]
Heal yourself, heal the planet You can be an herbal goddess and this book shows you how. Author Amy Jirsa explains the magical, medicinal, and restorative powers of 12 specific herbs: calendula, chamomile, cinnamon, dandelion, echinacea, elder, ginger, holy basil, lavender, nettle, rose, and turmeric. Amy goes beyond teas,[…]
Is sisterhood spiritual? Of course it is! Our sisterhood is inherently spiritual. Spiritual sisterhood is where we are and always have been. What You Can Do To Help Women Worldwide In many of ancient practices of spirituality, women have served as important symbols, practitioners and leaders. It’s crucial to remember[…]
Many of us need to learn how to relax. Relaxation is necessary for mental wellness, improving our mental health. Mental health improves our physical health. The key to proper relaxation is reducing and eliminating stress. Stress happens when we perceive threats to our happiness and well-being. The two major stressors for most[…]
Times are changing. We have all been exposed to something new and something terrifying, some more than others. It takes great courage to stand up for yourself. It takes even more courage to reach out for help. Read More: 10 Signs to Recognize Trauma What is counseling? Some counselors are[…]
There are a lot of changes going on, yet we can still live our most fulfilling lives. We all deserve to live a happy and fulfilling life but often allow negative thoughts, people, or situations to spoil our appetite. You have the power to create a healthy and happy menu[…]
Sisterhood Agenda unites women and girls in a global sisterhood movement. Empowering girls is no easy task. Empowerment is a complex concept, especially considering the socialization and media processes at work that can undermine our power from a very young age. Sisterhood Agenda’s A Journey Toward Womanhood Curriculum Guide with[…]
Some of us have great difficulty meditating. Meditation is about going inward and releasing external attachments. Those who meditate regularly can experience heightened bliss and relaxation. Sisterhood Agenda Meditation Handout can simplify this process for you so that you can reap the many benefits of meditation right away. Meditation can[…]
Good morning everyone, and thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my experiences with you all on this stage today. We’ve talked about our inner warrior and what makes us such courageous women. Some of us even watched videos, giving us examples of phenomenal women of the past[…]
My name is Laryne Gamble. I am 25 years-old, a wife of 3 years, an education student in the Indian Teacher Education Program, and an outreach worker for at-risk youth. I am a sexual abuse survivor. I never thought I would define myself as a sexual abuse survivor and at[…]
For women and girls, how can we increase self-esteem? Several years ago, Sisterhood Agenda participating in the Beautiful. project to help girls understand that they are all beautiful in their own unique ways. Fast forward to the present and that message has not changed. The need is still there: our girls can increase[…]
Women and girls who suffer from bullying can heal through the power of sisterhood. The most recent research tells us that women who were bullied in their childhood as girls are more likely to struggle with emotional damage, specifically greater levels of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than[…]
Welcome to your personal healing journey. The SEA is the cure, a sacred sanctuary for customized, private, one-on-one women’s health and wellness services that are TRAUMA-INFORMED, HOLISTIC, THERAPEUTIC, AND HEALING. Where? At the SEA: Sisterhood Empowerment Academy, of course! Sisterhood Agenda’s SEA: Sisterhood Empowerment Academy is on St. John, U.S.[…]
