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"I am absolutely honoured to be a part of starting the GGAF Learning Institute withLisa Jones (President and CEO). How amazing to be a part of this wonderful newenterprise right from the beginning.The GGAF Learning Institute will be offering wonderful courses, some free and somepaid for (at a nominal cost) and we will be offering some scholarships to those that cannot afford to pay. I am excited that the My Body is My Body Course “Introduction to Child Maltreatmentand Safeguarding Children” Is one of the Free Courses offered, and although we havejust launched, we have already had 22 people pass the course in the past couple ofweeks.Lisa and I will be adding new courses every month so that our GGA’s may takeadvantage of this great platform. Please keep checking in to see what is new - therewill be something of interest to everyone.GGA’s - We Love, We Care, We Share….."- CHRISSY SYKESPresident of Child Advoacy and Welfare

GGAF LearningInstituteUnderstand the components of critical thinkingUtilize non-linear thinkingUse logical thinkingRecognize what it means to be a critical thinkerEvaluate information using critical thinking skillsIdentify the benefits of critical thinkingRevise perspective, when necessaryComprehend problem solving abilitiesWe live in a knowledge based society, and the more critical you think the better yourknowledge will be. Critical Thinking provides you with the skills to analyze and evaluateinformation so that you are able to obtain the greatest amount of knowledge from it. Itprovides the best chance of making the correct decision, and minimizes damages if amistake does occur. Critical Thinking will lead to being a more rational and disciplined thinker. It will reduceyour prejudice and bias which will provide you a better understanding of yourenvironment. This workshop will provide you the skills to evaluate, identify, anddistinguish between relevant and irrelevant information. It will lead you to be moreproductive in your career, and provide a great skill in your everyday life.Workshop Objectives:Critical Thinking for ProfessionalsSign Up Now

Personal time management skills are essential for professional success in anyworkplace. Those able to successfully implement time management strategiesare able to control their workload rather than spend each day in a frenzy ofactivity reacting to crisis after crisis - stress declines and personal productivitysoars! These highly effective individuals are able to focus on the tasks with thegreatest impact to them and their organization. The Time Management course will cover strategies to help participants learnthese crucial strategies. Your participants will be given a skill set that includepersonal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisismanagement.COURSE OBJECTIVES·Plan and prioritize each day’s activities in a more efficient, productive manner·Overcome procrastination quickly and easily·Handle crises effectively and quickly·Organize your workspace and workflow to make better use of time·Delegate more efficiently·Use rituals to make your life run smoother·Plan meetings more appropriately and effectivelyGGAF LearningInstituteTime Management CourseSign Up Now

A company's ethics will determine its reputation. Good business ethics areessential for the long-term success of an organization. Implementing an ethicalprogram will foster a successful company culture and increase profitability.Developing a Business Ethics program takes time and effort, but doing so will domore than improve business; it will change lives. A company's ethics will have influence all levels of business, and will influenceall who interact with the company, including customers, employees, suppliers,competitors, etc. All of these groups will have an effect on the way a company'sethics are developed. It is a two-way street; the influence goes both ways, whichmakes understanding the importance of ethics within a business veryimportant. COURSE OBJECTIVES·Define and understand ethics.·Understand the benefits of ethics.·Create strategies to implement ethics at work.·Recognize social and business responsibility.·Identify ethical and unethical behavior.·Learn how to make ethical decisions and lead with integrity.GGAF LearningInstituteBusiness Ethics CourseSign Up Now

The consequences of child abuse for the affected child and for society as awhole are substantial, and education is one of the best ways to prevent thisfrom happening, or at least if a child is already in an abusive situation, it willgive you the knowledge of what to do, and who to turn to, so that you can getsome help.We as parents, teachers, social workers and members of our communities needto build a strong support system for our children to grow. COURSE OBJECTIVESGGAF LearningInstituteMy Body Is My Body - Introduction to ChildMaltreatment and Safeguarding ChildrenSign Up Now

AMBASSADORAMBASSADORGGA'S MAKING AN IMPACT 37MY BODY IS MY BODY 13EXECUTIVE'S CORNER 12THECopyright The AMBASSSADOR MAZAZINE - 2020 All Rights Reserved.https://www.globalgoodwillambassadors.orgPAGE 3-9COVER STORYThe Ambassador (GGAF) monthly publication of Global Goodwill Ambassadors' Foundation publishes during the first week of every month. Publisher: Lisa JonesExecutive Editor: Richard DiPillaOnline circulation: 1,144,178+ Advertising rates: Full page (8x 10) $125*Donation to GGAF initiatives, Half Page (8x5) $75.00 * Same inclusions. Ad Deadline is the 20th of each month.Contact through: info@globalgoodwillambassadors.org(includes placement and production of your add plus live link to your website or social media profile. GGAF has made constant care to make sure the content is accurate on the date of the publication. The views expressed in the articles reflect the author(s) opinions and are not necessarily the views of the publisher and editor. The published material, advertisements, editorials, and all other content is published in good faith. GGAF cannot guarantee and accepts no liability for any loss or damage of any kind caused by this website,publication, and errors or the accuracy of claims made by the advertisers.All content in THE AMBASSADOR may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written consent of GGAF. Its contributors cannot accept any liability for reader discontent arising from the editorial features. GGAF reserves the right to accept or reject any article or material supplied for publication or to edit this material before publishing. GGAFcannot be held responsible for loss or damage to the provided materials. We accept no liability for misprints or mistakes and no responsibility can be taken for the contents of these pages. In this publication, you might find links to the website, third-party content, and advertising. By using our website, you acknowledge and agree that GGAF cannot be held responsible and shall not be liable for the content of other websites,advertisements, and other resources. By using this site, you agree to all terms and conditions listed above. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at info@globalgoodwillambassadors.org 131416202644485052565859

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Executive's CornerBuilding Dreams TogetherWe are pleased to announce that Chrissy Sykes has accepted the position ofPresident of Child Advocacy & Welfare. Chrissy is the founder of the "My Body isMy Body" child abuse prevention program that been taught to hundreds ofthousands of children around the world. She cares deeply about all children anddesigned this program to teach children how to have a voice. This is a wonderfulprogram for communities around the world as not only do teachers and socialworkers benefit from teaching this course, but parents are also taught how torecognize the sign of any type of maltreatment against children. Richard DiPilla has now accepted "chairman" of GGAF and Lisa Jones as CEO.Lisa will continue to run the operations as she did while COO. Taiwo Olowu hasaccepted Vice President of African Affairs and will be helping to structure Africa. Our new GGAF Learning Institute is up and running well. Both Chrissy and Lisacame together to put our classes on a learning management system (LMS) tohelp students access on-demand classes 24/7 giving them a way to learn in theirtimezone and as their work allows. We have a library of 1500 courses that we areexcited to offer to our GGAs and to businesses who need trainimg.

MY BODY IS MYBODY UPDATEWe would like to say a big thank you to the following people for volunteering in the following:Greek translation of lyrics: Eftychia Gavriil Voice and song: Eftychia Gavriil On percussion: Helen Argyrou And our collaborators in Cyprus and Greece, Elena Georgiou, Eleni Argyrou and Eftychia Gabriel who created "3Epsilon3".Check out the video on YoutubePage 14

Strive2Thrive Edu works to improve educational systems and infrastructure inunderserved communities through our three pillars: education for all, eliminatingpoverty, and community development. The vision of Strive2Thrive Edu is to break the cycles of generational poverty seenin underserved communities and create fully independent and sustainablecommunities with modern skillsets and resources. Strive2Thrive Edu is closely aligned with the United Nations SustainableDevelopment Goals (UN SDGs). We hope that this will be a long and succesful partnership keeping many childrensafe around the world.Strive2Thrive Edu currently work in over 35 Countries with 550+Volunteers whoteach over 5000 children.Miran Bhima who is the President and Founder will be working directly with Nancyand myself to impliment the programme into S2T Edu. ANOTHER MBIMBPARTNERSHIP IN THE USAWITH STRIVE2THRIVEEDUCATION www.mybodyismybody.comPage 15My Body Is My Body Programme is very proud toannounce that Nancy Hadi our Regional Manager forEgypt and Africa has secured a partnership betweenMBIMB and Strive2Thrive Edu. We are very excited about this partnership as it willallow us to reach many more children through theS2T network around the world.

How have children been affected bythe Covid Pandemicby Chrissy Sykes

According to UNESCO, one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, close tohalf the world's students are still affected by partial or completeschool closures. Over 100 million additional children will fall belowthe minimum proficiency level in reading due to the health crisis.Today, two-thirds of the world's student population is still affected by complete orpartial school closures. In 29 countries, schools remain fully closed.Children around the world that are lucky enough to have internet in their homes havebeen able to carry on with some of their studies. However, even this has not beeneasy because if they have access to the internet, the child/children may not have acomputer or tablet to do their work. It has also caused problems if there is more thanone child in the home, making it difficult for large families to share the facilities.Two-thirds of the world's school-age children – or 1.3 billion children aged 3 to 17years old – do not have internet connection in their homes.*Source UnicefPage 17

50% of the world's school-age children do not have access to a computer at home1.3 Billion children do not have an internet connection in their homes.Making all the excellent free resources available to parents and children redundant inthese areas, and leaving the children at a distinct disadvantage.According to the world bank this lack of education will lead to increased drop out ratesand an estimated $10 trillion in loss of earnings.How have young Girls been affected?The above statistics have increased the effect on young girls, with more than 130 millionout of school today. Twenty million more girls may never return to school once theCOVID-19 crisis subsides.* Source Malala FoundationYoung girls have had to take on increased duties in the family, such as caring for theelderly and family members that are ill. They may have also had to care for siblings thatare out of school.There has also been increased gender-based violence where girlshave been at a greater risk of exploitation, violence and child labour.

How have young girls education been affected? There are 3.7 million out-of-school children in Afghanistan — 60% are girls. (UNICEF) Brazil is the world's eighth largest economy — but 1.5 million girls are still out of school.BRAZIL (malala.org) 47% of Ethiopian girls who start grade one do not make it to grade five. (UNICEF) 1 in 3 girls in India complete secondary education. (UNESCO Institute for Statistics) Almost one out of three school-age children in Lebanon are Syrianrefugees. (MEHE) Girls make up 60% of all out-of-school children in Nigeria at primarylevel. (UNESCO) We have to make sure that our governments make provision for all children to return to school safely, and that each and every child hasa right to an education. Let us support all our NGO’s and community groups that look after thehealth, safety and education of our children in this world.

The Ambassadors team sensitized the children on Child Abuse Prevention - My Body is MyBody. This advocacy is to create awareness for the pupils on the importance of their body,especially their private parts, to know what to do whenever there is a sense of insecurity orany form of abuse.The Ambassadors team sensitized the children on Child Abuse Prevention - My Body is MyBody. This advocacy is to create awareness for the pupils on the importance of their body,especially their private parts.They are taught what to do whenever there is a sense of insecurity or any form of abuse. This program is so vital that we cannot afford to keep quiet about it, and we do believethere will be a drastic drop in the rate of child abuse that our children are experiencing viathis advocacy. That is why we seek more #volunteers and lovers of children who can joinus in this advocacy. Kindly reach out to us if you will be willing to join us in moving thiscourse forward. Kudos to the entire team in Kaduna for the fantastic impacts.On the 11th of June, 2021 HOPE AMBASSADORS team inKaduna visited LGEA Primary School Angwan, Romi Kaduna carried out an advocacy.Hope Ambassadors Making a difference.....www.mybodyismybody.com

Partnerships play a vital role and constitute Goal 16 on which the SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs) rested. Hope Ambassadors, La Roche Leadership Foundation are leading in this path withintegrity, amplifying the GGA ethos of #WeLoveWeShareWeCare!The world needs such progressive, collaborative advocacy actions to bringaccelerated impact transformation to the many underserved and less privilegedpeople.On the 10th of June, 2021, the power of #collaboration and #unityofpurposewas again exemplified today as two strong affiliate partners of GlobalGoodwill Ambassadors (GGA), Hope Ambassadors and La Roche LeadershipFoundation, teamed up on a landmark programme. Together they brought the World-acclaimed Child Abuse Preventionprogramme #MyBodyisMyBody to the doorstep of children of Oke-IraNursery and Primary School, Ori-Apata, a suburb of Lagos. www.mybodyismybody.comPage 21Hope Ambassadors Making a difference.....

www.mybodyismybody.comPage 22Hope Ambassadors Making a difference..... Hope Ambassadors presenting the My Body isMy Body programme to the Owu Nursery and Primary School Owu Ijebuonthe 16th June 2021

Hope Ambassadors presenting the My Body is My Bodyprogramme to the LGEA Kurmi Gwari Kakuri Kaduna on the 16th June 2021www.mybodyismybody.comPage 23Hope Ambassadors Making a difference.....

Raising awareness for English teachers of primaryschoosl who are master trainees of TheBritish council. The presentation done by Mrs. Intisar Saleh .. with assistantof Awatif ALkhazin, and Rihab Mutasim. This was an interactive session, and teachers would liketo take the GGAF MBIMB course.. so we are going to formulate teachers platform..British Council Sudan The My Body is My Body program in collaboration with Education Quality Improvement Program for theBritish Council in Sudan presented 2 sessions withover 60 teachers in each session. All the teachers were very impressed by the program..and it has been agreed that the programme needs tobe shared in most States and villages.The teachers were invited to complete our Free Courses.Program presented by Intisar Saleh, Omnia Emad, Awatif Alkhazeen as assistant.www.mybodyismybody.comPage 19MBIMB in Sudanwith Ghada SalehToday was very successful day ..children with parents in the villagewere very happy with the MBIMBprogramme that was provided today.The children had a great time. MBIMB Presentation by : Rihab Mutasim, Awatif AlkhzeenSabah Hashim , Rayan Mohamed Rayan arts teacherPage 24

Oshi Rachel from Davina care Foundationpresented the My body is My Body programme atthe Star Divine Nursery and Primary school,Amawbia Anambra State, Nigeria.There were 100 children at the school. Thank you Rachel for you wonderful work over thepast few years educating children in Nigeria. Page 19Davina Care FoundationOshi RachelMy Body is My Body Programme in Greek Το Σώμα μου, Μου ΑνήκειWe would like to say a big thank you to the following people for their volunteering for the MBIMB ProgrammeGreek translation of lyrics: Eftychia Gavriil GabrielVoice and song: Eftychia Gavriil GabrielOn percussion: Helen Argyrouwww.mybodyismybody.com

Child HelplineChild HelplineMembersMembersWorldwideWorldwideDuring these difficult times we are going throughDuring these difficult times we are going through it is becoming increasingly apparent that childit is becoming increasingly apparent that child abuse is on the rise.abuse is on the rise. More thank 1 billion children suffer fromMore thank 1 billion children suffer from abuse every yearabuse every year Please if you know anyone thatPlease if you know anyone thatPlease if you know anyone that is inis inis in an abusive situation. an abusive situation. an abusive situation. #seesomething#seesomething#seesomething #saysomething#saysomething#saysomething #dosomething#dosomething#dosomething

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Aubree-Anna’s new music video and song she wrote, Benita’s Cry is now available. Thissong was inspired by a script written by Craig Cosgray for the movie, “Valley of Bones. Amovie that Aubree-Anna has been cast in as the Lead supporting Actress. Benita is hercharacter in this movie. "Valley of Bones" is a movie about "Human Trafficking" specificallyabout young girls and young women. Human trafficking earns global profits of roughly $150 billion a year for traffickers,$99 billion of which come from commercial sexual exploitation. Globally, anestimated 71% of enslaved people are women and girls. This song, “Benita’s Cry” cries out for all of those affected by human trafficking, onevery border, in every country. Aubree-Anna dedicates this song to the captive, themissing and the dead. Ladies & Gentlemen, “Benita’s Cry”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpw4is8AH70Benita's Cry - Aubree-Anna (End Trafficking) Page 34

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Aubree-Anna also has an Award Winning (Telly Award) TV Show “Country Music News With Aubree-Anna”on The Country Network (TCN). Genre: Talk Show - Aubree-Anna is a dynamite and energetic host who really cares about her audience andguests. Aubree-Anna has a heart for people and genuine care, which brings a very unique and engagingpersonable experience for the audience - she will make you feel like you are her friend and family. “CountryMusic News With Aubree-Anna” is an uplifting viewing destination for all things Country Music News. Themain goal of the show is to connect through the heart with positive stories, exciting news, music, and givingback.” Synopsis: In each episode, host of Country Music News, Aubree-Anna, will focus on the latest and greatest ofcurrent events – for instance exciting and interesting positive stories about Artists, music releases, countryculture and all around positive Country Music News. Aubree-Anna will be bringing you the latest Top 10charts US wide and Texas Regional Radio Report (T3R), as well as download and/or streaming charts likeSpotify, iTunes, and Amazon Music to name a few. Aubree-Anna will discuss what is happening on Music Rowand the latest in Nashville in general. For Aubree-Anna it is also important to use her platform to give backand highlight different causes or charitable organizations that are making a positive change in the world. Therefore, Aubree-Anna will have a segment of the show to highlight one of these special causes orcharitable organizations that have a relationship to Country Music or a specific Country music Artist. Inaddition, fun facts or short games might be a part of the show, as well live or recorded music from artists.Aubree-Anna’s recent Hollywood Star FAME Award now puts her in the good company of many HollywoodCelebrities, James Franko, Simon Fuller, Ellen DeGeneres, Muhammad Ali, Mariah Carey, Shania Twain,Shakira, Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, Paul McCartney, Luther Vandross, Celine Dion, Julianne Moore, Pit Bull,Christine Aguilera, Michael Jackson, Prince, Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Alice Cooper, ClintBlack, Paula Abdul, Andrea Bocelli to name a few.. Congratulations Aubree-Anna!Aubree-Anna's Music Available NOW On iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay and Apple Musichttps://www.aubree-anna.com/

"Poised to Revive theHope in Hope"

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Impact Sierra Leone Sponsors aWellness Empowerment Workshopon African Child DayBy: Dr. Adama KalokohGGA-USAImpact Sierra Leone - FounderPage 44

Over 200 people were in attendance which included students, parents, Foinducommunity leaders and residents. The students were able to enjoy a bountiful harvestof cucumbers that they helped to plant just a few months earlier and share the harvestwith the Foindu community. School supplies were also donated by ISL and given tostudents from all grade levels. Overall, the workshop was asuccess! We are thankful fordonors who helped to make thispossible. We are especiallythankful for all the hard work,enthusiasm and commitmentdisplayed by Impact Sierra Leonestaff, Ansarul Primary studentsand staff and the FoinduCommunity. We look forward tothe next workshop,strengthening our partnershipwith the Foindu Community andbringing more opportunities toimprove the lives of thiscommunity

History ofCucumbersin SierraLeoneAlthough cucumbers arenative to India, Sierra Leone ishome to sea cucumbers whichlook and taste quite differentfrom the ones that arecommonly eaten. Approximately 10 years ago they werediscovered by the Chinese on SierraLeone’s Banana Island and exportedreportedly for their medicinal use. Herein Sierra Leone, the English and AsianVariety of cucumbers were introducedin the 20th century by traders andEuropean Colonialists. Some ethnic groups in Sierra Leone makeChili Cucumber Salad, better known as“Gron Soup”. Ingredients include,cucumbers marinated in lime, chili andonions. During Impact Sierra Leone’sHealth and Wellness Workshop in FoinduVillage, the cucumbers were simply sliceddown the middle and sprinkled with alittle salt. This is the preferred way foreating them in this region. Page 46

Vumbula Uganda Youth Home

Ssenyange Robert is a young man whose life’s mission is to give a home tochildren living on the streets in Uganda. Laura McAndrew (GGA from the US)and her husband Mike have been working closely with the registered NGO,Vumbula Uganda Youth Home (VUYH) for the past two years. The duo alsorecently announced their new partnership with a global sister non-profit, World Youth Horizons. VUYH currently cares for fifty children, and proper oral hygiene was a focusthroughout the month of June. Early in the month each child received acomplete dental checkup from a dentist along with a new toothbrush andtoothpaste. During his time at the orphanage the dentist took time to educateeveryone on their teeth, gums, and how to maintain their oral hygiene. Thechildren were also given time to practice with each other. Even though this has not been a focus in the past, everyone continues to remainexcited to use the tools and skills that they learned. VUYH is now filled withchildren who understand and value their dental health! Education of Proper OralHygieneVumbula Uganda Youth Home “The Dentist helped keep ourchildren and their teeth safe andhealthy” - Ssenyange RobertPage 49

SAVE THE YOUNG GIRLSFOUNDATIONInternational Day of theAfrican Child Page 50

International Day of the African Child is to raise awarenessfor children in Africa and the need to improve theireducation. Africa Child day started on June 16, 1976, with thestudent uprising in Soweto South Africa protestingapartheid in education. Education is a basic human right.Children who get a quality education have a better chanceof success in life. For those with abundance consider sharingwith our girls to help them in their educational success. "At Save The YoungGirls FoundationOrphanage we standtogether to ensure thatgirls have the right towhat they want to be insociety."www.globalgoodwillambassadors.org/donateTo support these young orphans, please donate to the link below:UN Sustainable Goals

HOW TO TRANSFORM DISABILITY INTO NEW ABILITY: A CHARITY DONATIONCASE STUDY"Regardless of all the struggles, Charity DonationFoundation is facing the odds and including People withDisabilities in its 2021 Foundation vision and in itsbroader vision for Lebanon"The expression, "Persons with Disabilities" (PWD) refers to all people with special needs,including those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or cognitiveimpairment. They are regarded as being among the world's most marginalizedpopulations. They are also deemed as having poorer mental health, lower educationalattainment & economic involvement, with higher poverty rates than people withoutdisabilities. Over one billion people around the world are “disabled.”By: Terry Bitar , Founder at Charity DonationGGA - USA

Within Charity Donation's 2021 vision, the Foundation adopted the initiative toencourage PWD to engage in professional life by offering them job opportunities. To achieve that end, the Foundation launched its first conference, “How to transformDisability into new Ability” on February 15th, 2021, aimed at breaking the barriers thatkeep people with disabilities bound to a lack of professional opportunities by introducingand offering inclusive employment. At the conclusion of the conference, Charity Donationlaunched job opportunities dedicated to PWD that are amenable to their conditions andwhich offer the necessary accessibility needed to perform the job function withoutcausing a strain on them but instead harnessing the merits of their contributions.As a way to show its support and its solidarity to peoplewith disabilities, the Foundation employed its firstyoung lady that has a walking impairment, whileintroducing a customised job that is prescribed to thisemployees’ condition. With this stand in solidarity, Nourbecame the first fully remote Charity Donationemployee, managing all of the Foundations’ socialmedia platforms.This new experience was enjoyable, flexible, and offered the Foundation the opportunityto empower someone who on the surface is disabled but is just as capable.While asking Nour about her experience, she expressed: "Even if having a disabilitymakes me less capable of performing some activities, with Charity Donation nothing isimpossible. I am able to do all my tasks remotely from home. I am very comfortable andthe work is very flexible with my condition that may sometimes hinder my physicalability. I am happy and proud to be a part of this Foundation, and thankful to be giventhis accommodation and opportunity to prove myself, and to show that I am not disabled,just differently-abled. A very special thanks to Ms. Bitar and to the Charity DonationFoundation.”Nour Ramadan,Nour Ramadan,Nour Ramadan, Head of Social Media atHead of Social Media atHead of Social Media at Charity Donation FoundationCharity Donation FoundationCharity Donation Foundation

Charity DonationIn the end, “Disabled orAbled,” we all have the powerwithin us to take charge andlead our lives, and as thisprogressive and inclusiveinitiative has shown us, in thewords of Theodore Roosevelt: “Believe you can and you’rehalfway there." We, at Charity Donation,couldn't agree more. Terry Bitar

Critical Situation in Lebanon

By: Dorothy Akende; GGA - NigeriaAgan IDP Camp in Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria House of Hilkiah Foundation Provides Aid to Families

Women and WaterIfeoma IlobodoRachel Svetanoff About the Authors:

Anxiety in our students can have origins in many places. It can be incredibly hard to spot as our studentsbecome masters of disguise, but for those lucky enough to be able to see the signs, there’s a lot we can do tohelp!1. Acknowledge - talk about the things that cause the fear, it’s real for them.2. Reassure - let them know that’s it’s ok to feel scared, nervous and anxious. Let them know that you knowhow they feel.3. Explain - explain what anxiety is. Describe what happens to our bodies when anxiety shows up. Allow themto recognize the signs.4. Help - paint a picture of the unknown in the mind of the child. The unpredictable can be the most dauntingthing of all.5. Avoid - never label a child as anxious or shy. Stigma has no place in the world if the child.6. Try - try not to be overprotective or anxious yourself. Model the behavior you wish to view in your child. ‘It’sok, I’m here with you.’The unknown world can cause anxiety in even the most worldly of adults, let alone our youngest citizens. Ourtask is to bring the unpredictable to the feet of our children, allowing them to explore it in their own time.‘You can’t force a seed to grow, it will blossom when the conditions are just right.Gavin McCormackTips on Working With Students Who AlsoSuffer from Anxietywww.gavinmccormack.com.au

AnimalsHave RightsToo!BY SHAR ON B IN GERT; VP OF T RA INING &DEVELOP ME NT , GGAF"They are living beingsand not a toy orsomething to hurt, abuseor kill. "

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" L i t t l e d r o p s o f w a t e r , l i t t l e g r a i n s o f s a n d , M a k e t h em i g h t y o c e a n a n d t h e p l e a s a n t l a n d ! " A Project by GGA-Sri LankaEnd HungerBy: Niloufer Perera and Shanika Within a few weeks, the team sourced funds through friendsand family to provide 300 dry food parcels which will provideeach family with proper meals for a week. Sri Lanka Police ispartnering to coordinate the logistics and distribution of theparcels to the most deserving recipients. It was heart-warming to witness the appreciation of therecipients in response to this special distribution program.They heard stories of people thanking them with tearful eyes,saying they have not had a proper meal in four days.

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WelisaneFoundationby: Mokwe Welisane NkengGGA - CameroonTo commemorate the recentlycelebrated World MenstrualHygiene Day and World RefugeeDay, Welisane foundation led acoalition of individuals,associations, organizations andthe Ministry of Women’sEmpowerment and the Familyto Cameroonian refugees inNigeria who fled the ongoingAnglophone crisis to donatereusable sanitary pads and givegood menstrual hygienemanagement education. Menstrual HygieneCoalition toAnglophone CrisisRefugees in Nigeria

These young girls and women who make the majority ofrefugees living underdire situations and face unbearable conditions during their period every monthwere availed with knowledge on good menstrual hygiene management andoffered closed to 1000 reusable sanitary pads as a sustainable solution toimprove their sexual reproductive health. The sensitization and donation took place at the Adagom refugee camp in CrossRiver State, Southern Nigeria. It is the initiative of members of theInternational Menstrual Hygiene Coalition – a union of not-for-profitorganisations drawn from Cameroon, Nigeria, USA and Brazil. The project championed by award-winning NGO, Welisane Foundation anonprofit that fights to address issues that block the female folk fromadvancing in the society to reach their utmost capacity - was patronized by theMinistry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family with support from the PrimeMinister while technical support was gotten from the UN agency for refugees(UNHCR) and Wash United.The project which is in its pilot phase aims not only providing support tounderprivileged girls and women but to help them to change the negativeperceptions around menstrual hygiene and advocate the importance of goodmenstrual hygiene management. the project will be executed annually in orderto help build stronger advocacy and impact around menstrual hygiene stronger.

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In 2011, looking in the eyes of his little nephews, Dario asked himself what the world of thefuture would have been like. The answer was clear: he understood that the current economicmodel, and, more in general, the way society is organized are dangerous for the planet andcould bring to reduced wellness in the future, or even catastrophic events. It was at that timethat Dario initiated what he calls Long Term Economy. But what does that mean? The logic isthis: the current economic model is almost totally focused on creating value in the short term,it is focused on short-term assets (Profit). Long Term Economy is focused on long-term assets,that is Nature, Culture, and Societal stability. Moving from a short-term perspective to a long-term one is essential to become sustainable. As long as your view is focused on creating valuein the short term, you will look for profit even though by doing that you will destroy the planet.Long Term Economy is something that can be used at a local level: they are local communitiesthe ones that could better take care of their land and of what brings value in the long term.

Now Dario is running several projects with LongTerm Economy. Among the most important ones,there is an e-learning platform with courses onlong-term sustainability (the latest one is on SDGs)- https://elearning.lteconomy.it/. Anotherimportant project is “MyPlanetFirst”, born as afilm, which is to become a multimedia platformwhere people can share content related tosustainability. The film is based on a series ofinterviews with some of the most importantchange makers in the world. Teenagers and youngwill soon be invited to create their own contentbased on their talent (soon calls for action will belaunched). https://myplanetfirst.org/

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In a world of social distance where a hug was rarely knownWe learnt to find alternatives to help us cope at home.We shared our local walking and our bikes came out from shedsWe learnt to make embroideries and weave in coloured threads.Lost hobbies were discovered and we suddenly found timeTo watch our favourite programmes with a glass of rosé wine.We shared our family recipes and loaned a much-loved bookAppreciating nature; we finally learnt to look.This month we have a list of tens to give you some ideasOf all the things you’d like to do; we’ll make it very clearWith country strolls and birds to see; there’s much to bring a smileSo, join us in “ten types of things” and go that extra mile.It might be films; it could be sport or even tasty foodWhatever takes your fancy and promotes a happy mood.Ten poems that have touched you, ten animals you’ve seenJust tell us things you have enjoyed and show us where you’ve been.Its always good to share the stuff that others recommendIt gives us possibilities and the list will never end!So, send your special moments and let us pull togetherLong days will seem much shorter and the storms we’ll try to weather. "Sharing ten types of….. anything!" By: Dee Russell-Thomas Director - UK, GGAFChair of UK, MBIMB, GGAFPage 88

The Twelve Months of Kindness

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"AN OUTING"HURRY THEY SAID, WE ARE GOING ON A TRIPPUT YOUR BELONGINGSIN A SUITCASE OR A GRIPSOME ARE EXCITEDAT GOING ON A TRAINBUT LITTLE DID THEY THINK THENTHEY WOULD NOT SEE HOME AGAINSHOVED IN WITH A THOUSAND OTHERS, PACKED IN FILTHY CATTLE CARSHERDED, THUMPED AND BULLIES BY VICIOUS NAZI GUARDSTO A PLACE CALLED AUSCHWITZ AND ITS SIGN “ARBEIT MACHT FREI”WORK SETS YOU FREE! BUT THEIR ONLY WAY TO FREEDOM WAS TO SUFFER AND TO DIESTRIPPED OF CLOTHING, JEWELLERY, WATCHES TOYS AND SHOESFED ON RANCID SCRAPS OR WATERY GRUELTHEIR ONLY ACT TO BREATHEUNTIL THE OVENS STARTED UPAND IT WAS TIME TO LEAVENO NORMAL LIVING, NO JOY, NO LIFE NO HOPEEVERY DAY A TRIAL AN EFFORT JUST TO COPEWHAT MIGHT THEY DREAMBEFORE THE SHOWERS STARTED UP TO A CACOPHONY OF SCREAMSNO TIME TO SAY GOODBYEA WAVE, A FLOOD OF TEARSAS FAMILIES, SPLIT APARTJUST WENT OFF TO DIETO WE WHO SIT IN COMFORT IT ALL SOUNDS FAR AWAYFADING INTO HISTORY, NOT TO SPOIL OUR DAYIT COULDN’T HAPPEN NOW WE SCOFF WE JUST CANNOT BESO TERRIBLE, SO CRUEL, SO ORGANISED TO SLAY. AND YET IT HAPPENS EVERY DAYTHE MEDIA, TV. SOCIAL AND THE NEWS, DONT SEEM TO NOTICETHE COUNTRIES WHERE NO SCHOOL, NO CHURCH NO TEMPLE CAN SUR-VIVEWHERE THE CONSTANT DAILY STRUGGLE IS JUST TO STAY ALIVETHE SHOAS LEGACY TO US, FOR GOD’S SAKE STAY ALERT!TO MANS HATRED OF FELLOW MAN, THE CAPACITY TO HURT BLOW A WHISTLE, SOUND A TRUMPET, BANG A GONGWHERESOE’ER IN THE WORLD YOU ESPY AN AWFUL WRONGPUT AN END TO SUFFERING, STARVATION, HURT AND PAINAND KEEP ALWAYS OUR WATCHWORDNEVER AGAIN NEVER AGAIN NEVER AGAIN Page 91

Words: Gem’s ChoiceThis month’s 12 Months of Kindness initiative, run and led by the UK GGA team, iscalled ‘A Collection of Tens’. It is focused on sharing a few of our favourite things,which is so important in promoting our truest self, being proud of who we really are andshining outwardly into the world. By radiating the most vulnerable and truest parts of our SELF, we are allowing others tosee our light, feel our light and ultimately- be touched by our light. Anything that bringsus happiness is worth sharing because other people may feel the same way. We couldbe helping to shift somebody out of a dark place just by shining our light upon them. Byshowing others a ‘way’ towards the ‘light’ we can offer a glimmer of hope, we can offerfaith in a brighter future, and we can offer our love to see someone through adversityand life’s unexpected challenges. I hope these words can mean as much to you as they do to me, and I would love toknow what your favourite ‘bunch of words’ are. Here are my chosen ‘collection of tens’…I have shared with you my favourite quotes written by I hope these words can mean as much to you as they do to me, and I would love toknow what your favourite ‘bunch of words’ are. Here are my chosen ‘collection of tens’…I have shared with you my favourite quotes written by others followed by snippets ofwisdom written by me. Gemma Smith’s 10 favourite quotes – written by others as inspirationothers followed by snippets of wisdom was written by me. Written by: Gemma Smith GGA-UK Chair

1. Life right, look left.. Decide that you want your dream more than it scares you then ACT. 3. Keep smiling and watch everyone else around you smile back as you warm them upinside. 4. You are the author of your own life so write it the way you want it. 5. If you don’t see the book you want to read on the shelf, write it. 6. Be the change that you strive to see in this world just by being you and followingyour heart. 7. Never let fear stop you from something you truly want – let the determination youhave within you to overtake the fear. 8. Whatever is meant for you will not pass you by. You will have all that you need towhen you are ready for it. 9. If you know what you want as the result, keep moving forwards towards it – nomatter how small a step you take. You don’t need to know how just know that you will. 10. You only ever know just how strong you are when being strong is your only option! Gemma Smith’s 10 favorite quotes: written by others as inspirationWritten by Gemma SmithGGA Chair of UKPage 93

t is on record that the first Stress Management Revolutionary summit attracted a thousand youths and industry professionals around the world who sought to learn how to effectively manage stress and improve their mental health at all times. Last year's magnificent success was a watershed and has given us a push to have another Stress Management Summit this year (2021).Stress Management Revolutions (SMR)Summit 2021Australian based international organization, GYMHA,to hold a world-class stress management summit.Page 94

Key Objectives:We hope to see you there!For registration, summit details, guest speakers' profile and agenda please clickon the link below: New registration link: https://smr-masterclass.eventbrite.com.au Summit website: https://gymha.org/?page_id=3559 Date: 28 & 29 August 2021Time: 7:00 PM AEST, 9:00 AM GMT

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