March 2nd, 2010
International Women's Day has been celebrated for over 100 years!
March 8th is International Women’s Day! It is a time where we will join the drumming beats of drummers, our own drums, and our own heartbeats. A time where we can march, tie our fabrics together, celebrate who we are and what we have given to our families and societies.
The Founder and CEO of Women for Women International, Zainab Salb says, “We all have envisioned a day where women will speak out and speak up, to break their silence and demand peace, justice, and more equality in this world. A hundred years have gone by and women have accomplished a lot in legal protection, political and economic representation, education, and so many other areas. But the road to full equality for women is still long, and our vision of justice and sustainable, full peace in our lives has yet to come.”
We couldn’t agree with her more.
Statistics show women are disproportionally marginalized in the world and it is time to BRIDGE THE GAP. Let us make this day a day the time to celebrate our womanhood, our voices, our contribution to society. It is time to speak out. It is time to break our silence. It is time to demand peace and justice. IT IS TIME TO JOIN US ON A BRIDGE!
The sites below will link you to meeting places all over the world for International Women’s Day. Take some time on March 8th to find a bridge, any bridge, and let’s celebrate what a powerful impact we women have on our world!
http://www.womenforwomen.org/bridge/
http://www.internationalwomensday.com/default.asp
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February 3rd, 2010
Through the month of February Otra Vez will donate $5 from every pair of earrings that sells to the continued relief efforts in Haiti.
It is hard for us to imagine the terror and devastation that the earthquake in Haiti has brought its people. To date, there are over 200,000 people dead, many injured, and thousands upon thousands of people trying to survive with little or no food and shelter. Like concerned citizens around the world, we at Otra Vez have a deep sadness for the people of Haiti and want to extend our hands and prayers to their country.
World Concern (rated four out of four stars by Charity Navigator) is an amazing organization that has been helping Haiti and its people for 31 years. They are now at the forefront of the relief effort in Haiti and they truley care about the people of this country. Through World Concern we will be donating $5 for every pair of earrings sold to the continued relief efforts.
Treat your self or a loved fantastic pair of earrings and you will be helping many people recieve food, shelter and necessary medical assistance.
We may live far away from the country of Haiti and this devastation, but remember, we all see the same sky, we are all connected, and now is OUR time to help our Haitian brothers and sisters.
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January 17th, 2010
Mary Nyigok Malak
We are so excited to announce a new sisterhood! As you know 10% of our proceeds support Women for Women International, now specifically Mary Nyigok Malak of Sudan, Africa. Mary is 31 years old and married with 6 children. Through our sponsorship, Mary will learn about women’s rights, allowing her to take greater control over the decisions that govern her life and that of her children; she will learn technical and business skills that will allow her to sustain an income; she will receive direct cash assistance and emotional support, and will be given access to jobs and tools to start her own business. Follow our blog to learn more about Mary, her family, and their transformation. Each month we will be posting information about Mary’s progress, how she is finding her voice, and learning new skills. Viva la SISTERHOOD!
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November 9th, 2009
Jessica Salazar in D-List Magazine
Check it out…, D-List Magazine coverage from Seattle. Go to www.dlistmagazine.com, click on the November issue, and “thumb” to page 53. Hard copies of D-List Magazine can be found all over Seattle, just go to their website and click on “find a copy” to locate a vendor near you!
Special thanks to Jenascia Chakos of D-List Magazine, Photographer Katrin Dartnell, Julia Westphal, and Duque Salon/Spa/Boutique for hair and make-up!
* Please note the following correction: Otra Vez products are also carried at Duque Salon/Spa/Boutique in Ballard.
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November 4th, 2009
Otra Vez is the featured designer for November at Urban Fashion Network! Urban Fashion Network is Seattle’s best site for information on up & coming designers, fashion news, sizzling deals, upcoming events, the hottest boutiques,and much more! Check out the article at http://www.urbanfashionnetwork.com/featured.html.
Thanks Tarah!
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