Sentences with phrase «of positive changes in her community»

She told The Wire of her determination to become a doctor and to be part of positive changes in her community:

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The Canadian adventure - travel firm became one of Canada's Best Managed Companies by making positive change in the local communities it visits

Setting up a company explicitly to bring about positive change may be challenging, but keep in mind that enterprises that survive and thrive in the long run are ones that have won the trust and respect of their communities.

We strongly believe that small businesses have the power to change lives and livelihoods in their communities, and must be at the heart of positive change in the BVI.

It does not have to be this way and through our mission we want to change the statistic of 99 % of businesses failing in the first 5 years to 99 % being successful and having an amazing positive influence on society and our communities.

If we seek to stand in the faithful line of those who would change the world, then we need to reclaim the positive potential of power as well as a modest but sure conviction of the gospel's capacity to influence, to change lives and to renew communities.

«We feel lucky to have had the unwavering support of Senator Stone as our county supervisor for the past ten years and are excited to work with Supervisor Washington on our continued mission to influence positive change in the community.»

«Tiger Beer believes in the power of the arts, and the ability for it to create positive change in local communities, and ultimately, the world,» said Amy Tay, Brand Director, Tiger Beer.

We develop young leaders who are committed to social and environmental justice and are equipped with a sense of awe for natural and human beauty, tools for non-violent multicultural community building, as well as the confidence to make positive change in our families, communities and world.

We are proud of this achievement because, as a community of informed and empowered parents, we are not only making a positive difference in our own families» lives, we are changing the world!

Here in D.C., many positive changes have been made to the menu in the last year, but precious little has been done in the way of involving parents or the community in those changes, or in educating children about why they should be eating something other than their beloved chicken nuggets and tater tots.

I became a Volunteer Babywearing Educator with Babywearing International of Phoenix after a year of being an active member and seeing the positive change they were making in our community.

Sparked by our own struggles to feed our daughter healthful foods, my wife and I will help make a positive change in our community by providing access to healthful choices and educating on the benefits of eating well and staying active,» said David Szalay.

It was not clear from this review whether or not community efforts would lead to permanent changes in breastfeeding patterns; however, this analysis confirmed previous speculation regarding the presence of a supportive health system synergized with community efforts: those community interventions that were linked to positive health systems with breastfeeding support already in place appeared to have a greater impact on breastfeeding.

• Assumptions about different cultural groups and how they impact breastfeeding support • Shoshone and Arapaho tribal breastfeeding traditions shared through oral folklore • Barriers to decreasing health disparities in infant mortality for African Americans • Effects of inflammation and trauma on health disparities that result in higher rates of infant mortality among minority populations • Barriers to breastfeeding experienced by Black mothers and how lactation consultants can support them more effectively • Social support and breastfeeding self - efficacy among Black mothers • Decreasing pregnancy, birth, and lactation health disparities in the urban core • Positive changes in breastfeeding rates within the African American community • Grassroots breastfeeding organizations serving African American mothers

Your gift to Positive Discipline of Connecticut has the power to change lives — in our own community, across the nation, and throughout our world.

Each year, Wellspring Community Services helps thousands of children and families break the debilitating cycles of instability, homelessness, and adversity to achieve positive, permanent change in their lives.

Work with partners to develop and deliver community engagement programmes which mobilise communities and get them talking Apply our expertise in getting resources and support to where it is most needed through grant programmes and networks Act as an honest broker between different sectors and interests in communities and use the insights of this work to understand communities and encourage further action Carry out research to generate evidence to influence practice, policy and legislation to bring about positive change in people's lives About our brand refresh

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«Congresswoman Louise Slaughter was a living icon for women from all walks of life who wanted to get off the sidelines and make positive change in their community.

The parole officers were joined by members of the community who share in the belief that supporting the working poor contributes to positive attitude and behavioral changes.

But it is also one of the most rewarding things that you can do and can be one of the most positive changes someone can make for themselves and the community they live in.

«There are a lot of changes happening to our community in a not so positive way.»

One Region Forward is committed to empowering the people of Buffalo Niagara to be a part of the process in driving positive, sustainable change in our region and diverse communities.

Alhaji Rashid Adam who is also the General Manager of Apsonic Motors said, he is going to empower Nasara Coordinators across the country to enable them effect positive change in their communities.

«Now, more than ever, their services for immigrants, women, senior citizens, tenants and members of the LGBT community have the potential to make real, positive changes in the lives of millions.»

Through the Bronx Youth Corps, the students will learn to work as a group, learn about the importance of taking responsibility for their community, and gain the skills to make positive changes in The Bronx and become future leaders.

Through the Bronx Youth Corps, the students will learn to work as a group, learn about the importance of responsibility for the community, and gain the skills to make positive changes in The Bronx and become future leaders.

Speaking with his 13 - year - old son at his side, Hamilton, a founding member of the United Against Gun Violence Task Force, called for common humanity in light of the recent deaths, noting that longer - term changes need to be considered and that positive police - community relations are needed.

Gabrielle Bernstein's May Cause Miracles guided me through a series of powerful and easily digestible steps that created positive and substantial changes both in my personal life... and in my professional life as a personal development coach in the gay community.»

No Excuses isn't just a gym or a place to train, it is a thriving community of people all making positive changes in their lives, in their health, and in their quality of life through CrossFit.

Inner Harmony, Spirituality, and Spreading Awareness I promote, encourage, and teach these values in every class, workshop and gathering to bring people into a higher state of consciousness to effect positive change in our community and on all of Mother Earth.

Working at Duke IM represents the merging of her background in health research and passion for empowering individuals, organizations and communities to make positive lifestyle changes towards the goal of reducing disease burden and helping others to achieve their optimal health and well - being.

After seeing the life changing effects that stretched far beyond the positive physical benefits of the practice, she decided to become a certified yoga teacher so she could pass on this knowledge to children and adults in her community.

Kate Copping - Westgarth Primary School, Victoria Using Data to Develop Collaborative Practice and Improve Student Learning Outcomes Dr Bronte Nicholls and Jason Loke, Australian Science and Mathematics School, South Australia Using New Technology for Classroom Assessment: An iPad app to measure learning in dance education Sue Mullane - Sunshine Special Developmental School, Victoria Dr Kim Dunphy - Making Dance Matter, Victoria Effective Differentiation: Changing outcomes in a multi-campus school Yvonne Reilly and Jodie Parsons - Sunshine College, Victoria Improving Numeracy Outcomes: Findings from an intervention program Michaela Epstein - Chaffey Secondary College, Victoria Workshop: Developing Rubrics and Guttman Charts to Target All Students» Zones of Proximal Development Holly Bishop - Westgarth Primary School, Victoria Bree Bishop - Carwatha College P - 12, Victoria Raising the Bar: School Improvement in action Beth Gilligan, Selina Kinne, Andrew Pritchard, Kate Longey and Fred O'Leary - Dominic College, Tasmania Teacher Feedback: Creating a positive culture for reform Peta Ranieri - John Wollaston Anglican Community School, Western Australia

She now feels prepared to enter the classroom and is currently seeking a teaching position in the Boston area where she will be able to incorporate lessons of social justice into the science curriculum and work with students in developing skills to advocate for positive change in their communities.

The approach was first developed in 1978 by a group of eminent pediatricians, educationists and global health specialists to commemorate the forthcoming International Year of the Child and acknowledge the active role that children can and do take within their communities to bring about positive change.

«So I hope that my degree can inspire other Native students to take the journey of doctoral study, and we can continue to tell our own stories through research, represent for our communities, and make positive change in Indian Country.»

This year's gathering, which is one of the largest youth leadership conferences in the U.S., comes at an opportune time, as today's youth are more motivated than ever to make a difference in their communities and affect positive change for the world.

A change in a community's expectations of students and autonomy given to their leadership will help prove that young people have an incredible ability to organize positive social change to a school's and community's culture.

But they all show the potential for positive and lasting change, and with greater sharing and exchange, could become powerful tools in the hands of indigenous peoples, local communities, other civil society organizations, and governments that are struggling to achieve a sustainable, equitable and just world.

In evaluations carried out last year, more than 90 per cent of the principals involved said the program had improved their «ability to inspire, lead and sustain positive change» in their school communitieIn evaluations carried out last year, more than 90 per cent of the principals involved said the program had improved their «ability to inspire, lead and sustain positive change» in their school communitiein their school communities.

Her deep commitment to all of the communities of which she is a part is a model of what it means to use the work to create positive change in the world.»

The mission of the Antioch Center for School Renewal is to work with schools and communities to make lasting, positive change in the day to day school experiences of students, educators and families through engaging instruction, reflection, collaboration, and research.

In order to help lawmakers translate issues raised in the courtroom to lasting positive change for students in the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitieIn order to help lawmakers translate issues raised in the courtroom to lasting positive change for students in the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitiein the courtroom to lasting positive change for students in the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitiein the classroom, Students Matter works with diverse coalitions of organizations and individuals to identify and advocate for the commonsense policies proven to serve students, especially those in underserved communitiein underserved communities.

Ongoing participation in the community will be an important part of your continued implementation support system, and essential for long - term, sustainable success in bringing positive change to your school or district.

Parent engagement in addressing challenging behavior across a variety of settings (e.g., school settings, community settings, in the home) is a critical component of meaningful, lasting, positive behavior change for learners.

NSBA looks forward to working with school boards to lead their communities in modelling and encouraging inclusive thinking and behavior, considering credible and balanced information on the issue of gender identity to ultimately create a positive change.

The concept of Kindness with a Cause promotes a positive change in the mindset and lingo used by the school community thus creating a change in behavior.

Carrie has an impressive track record of working towards positive change in traditionally disadvantaged communities around the world.