Friday (March 8th) is International Women’s Day! This day helps to jumpstart the month of March, which has now been named National Women’s History Month in the United States . International Women’s Day is celebrated in 176 countries and allows women worldwide to connect, celebrate and honor womens past, present, and future.<\/p>\n
On this day women will \u201cCelebrate, Commit, and Connect.\u201d They’ll celebrate like never before ~ connect as only women do ~ and commit to improve in 3 areas of their lives:
\n1. Personal ~ improve their personal health and well being, and their businesses as employees, business owners, entrepreneurs.
\n2. Family ~ help their families be healthier and prepare for the future right now.
\n3. Country ~ let their voices be heard: to speak up, to make positive changes in their communities\/countries.<\/p>\n
Au Pair in America is an organization fully commited to enriching the lives and minds of young women and this day is highly regarded within the organization.<\/p>\n
Young women from all over the globe, ages 18 -26, come to America to live with an American family and learn about American culture. The Au Pair in America cultural exchange program provides a platform to really the change lives of the young women that participate. Fanny Carvajal-Delgado, one of our former au pairs from Costa Rica, has said “Working as an aupair with Au Pair in America is a life changing experience. It has changed my life, the way I value my family and friends, the way I see the world and the way I think about myself, in a positive way. I will never be the same person ! When I finished the program I was more mature, Independent and responsible.”<\/p>\n
In recognition of International Women’s Day, below are some ways you can celebrate this day as well as National Women’s History month in your lcoal community:<\/p>\n
Register to vote
\nAttend an event promoting women’s health, equality or safety
\nThank a woman who has been a positive influence in your life
\nSupport a program that provides business training for women in developing countries
\nMake a doantion that provides education for girls
\nTo find for an International Women’s Day event in your area, go to www.internationalwomensday.com!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"