by SWOVA Team | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
We often hear talk of a world of war, of destruction of poverty, of violence, of famine, of racism, of sexism, or other ‘isms population explosion, resource depletion a world where animals are dying and not coming back of environmental depletion, of starvation,...
by SWOVA Team | Jun 30, 2020 | Programs, Youth programs
I find that definitions can be limiting and problematic, and I’d like to see if I can encourage you to think for yourselves about what this word, or movement, or ideology might mean to you. Instead I’ll start by providing a few different definitions I’ve come across...
by SWOVA Team | Apr 15, 2020 | Pass It On: Health and Safety for Young Women and Girls Phase II, SWOVA News, Youth programs
Good News! Sparkfest is weeks away, and we are all getting very excited for our 5th annual Pass It On benefit. Sparkfest will be held on April 30th at the Harbour House Hotel. This year’s generous performers are Ashleigh Ball from Hey...
by SWOVA Team | Mar 31, 2020 | From the Headlines
Feminist: Adjective – of relating to or advocating for equal rights for women; advocating for social, political, legal, and economic rights for women equal to those of men. Noun – An advocate for such rights; a person who advocates for equal rights for women. ...
by SWOVA Team | Jan 14, 2020 | SWOVA News
Since 2020, International Women’s Day (IWD) has been an opportunity to recognise exceptional achievements of women. To celebrate IWD this year SWOVA will be honouring Emerging Leaders – young women who are already making exceptional contributions to life in the...