Share your "Happiest Moments"

Journalist Richard Deitsch unwittingly unleashed the following trend: when he saw a heartwarming picture backstage to a story he was working on, he tweeted to his followers, asking for other "Happiest Moment" pictures. 

He got more than 200 pictures - so powerful in capturing the essence of love inside people's hearts. 

Each picture wordlessly shows what life is about, what we strive for and dream about - the sweetness and preciousness of life and loving.

"I thought to myself how remarkable it was to have an image of what was clearly one of the best moments of Steven's life. I wondered: How many others have a similar image?" Mr Deitsch said. "I could never have expected what came next." - See the pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.611169228922970.1073741835.295429577163605&type=3 

So the Everyone Matters community passed on the challenge, and I am now passing it to you: Share YOUR "Happiest Moments" pictures online (facebook/twitter/instagram/etc) - and tell your friends and followers why- watch it brighten up their day and give hope and inspiration where you did not even realise it was needed! 

Blessings!

Ronell x

My happiest moment of 2013.. watching my best friend marry the man she loves (and being a bridesmaid)

Stand with Malala

We are in the middle of an Education Emergency:

At this moment there are 57 million children without access to education and millions more who aren’t learning in school. Working together, we can lower that number to zero by 2015.

On July 12 — less than a year after she was shot by the Taliban for her strong voice in this fight — Malala Yousafzai will mark her 16th birthday by delivering the highest leadership of the UN a set of education demands written by youth, for youth, to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

We can’t stand on the UN floor next to Malala — but we can all stand with her. Sign this letter to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to show your demand for emergency action in support for Malala’s education fight.

Blessings!

Ronell x

A21 // 11 days to raise awareness!

In 2008, Nick and Christine Caine founded The A21 Campaign, an anti-human-trafficking organization that is dedicated to abolishing slavery in the 21st century. A21 has a global presence around the world with offices in Greece, Ukraine, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Australia, USA and South Africa. The A21 Campaign’s comprehensive approach includes raising awareness, preventing future trafficking, taking legal action and providing rehabilitation services for survivors.

Check out The A21 Campaign's mission and the facts and figures about human trafficking here: http://www.thea21campaign.org/cycle/content/the-mission/gjsa48

The A21 Campaign's 'Freedom Challenge' is 11 days to raise awareness of human trafficking!

The course for FREEDOM CHALLENGE covers 10 countries in Eastern Europe, including 1250km of difficult terrain and steep climbs. This is a unique opportunity to raise awareness in some of the highest rated human trafficking source countries in the world.

The race starts in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 6, 2013, with their core team of determined cyclists, and will finish Wednesday, October 16, in London, UK.

10 countries 
11 days 
1250 km
8 riders
1 goal ‪#‎A21FreedomChallenge‬ 

Check out their route here: http://www.thea21campaign.org/cycle/content/the-route/gjsd7c

Support these cyclists in raising awareness and fighting for freedom in one (or more!) of the ways below:

1. Give

This event is big, and it’s tough. We can’t do it alone.Our goal is to raise $210,000 to help pay for the event and raise global awareness of the dangers of human trafficking. Whatever gift you can give is a tremendous help.

2. Raise Awareness

Raise awareness about the Freedom Challenge through social media. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. Invite your friends to participate as well.

3. Attend the Event

If you can, please make every effort to attend one of the ride’s events at the host cities. Let our riders know how important abolishing modern-day slavery is by cheering them on in their efforts. You can find out when the riders will be near you in our news section and route page.

4. Join the Conversation

Speak out and let your voice be heard. Participate in our blog and let us know what you’re doing to raise awareness for the Freedom Challenge.

Blessings!

Ronell x

Nelson Mandela

In honour of a man who fought for freedom and against apartheid in my homeland, here is a quote by Nelson Mandela:

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's own chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the  freedom of others"

Blessings!

Ronell x

UN.GIFT // Love146

UN.GIFT has posted some BIG NEWS: Love146

They've partnered with Amistad America to connect the historical story of slavery with the larger Abolition movement! They'll be giving a joint presentation as the Amistad sails along the Connecticut coast this summer, equipping thousands on how to fight trafficking...

By partnering together, their hope is to turn tourists into Abolitionists -- offering everyone the tools they need to be agents of change.

LIKE if you want to make slavery a thing of the past... TODAY!
http://www.love146.org/
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Get more knowledge:
http://www.ungift.org/knowledgehub/

Blessings!

Ronell x

I am away until Thursday..

Apologies- I am away from tomorrow morning until Thursday evening and will not have access to internet either on my phone or my computer. I will not be able to post on here for 3 days, so I am going to post an extra post tonight and the rest after I get back! Have a lovely week! :)

Blessings!

Ronell

I am Second Petition

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