Jollypeople.com attended a wonderful networking event last week. Organized by lively, clever Helen Sorensen of the Fred Hollows Foundation, the event was a learning experience. As Helen says, increase your network, think of the people you meet as relationships and the rest Read More »
One would have to be a seriously competent social anthropologist to analyse cultural influences and codes when it comes to philanthropy. Read More »
Yesterday we heard of the tragic death of Darren Stratti of the NGO, FoodWaterShelter. He’d been working with his partner Rebecca and other volunteers at the Kesho Leo project in Tanzania. Creating ecological living spaces to be provided for young mothers and babies, for homeless people in the area. “Living at home” has such different meanings when you are a young person depending upon the situation in your country. In many developed nations it means “I can stay as long as possible”. In countries in crisis it means “where can I live?” “where can I go?” Read More »
Professor of Law Mirko Bagaric at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia in the Herald Sun June 09, 2008 lets us know if we want to enhance our health, both physical and mental then we should consider being kind. Professor Bagaric says research shows “people who engage in genuine acts of kindness experience higher levels of wellbeing than “scrooges” Read More »
Okay, so I’ve been granted a blog. Yipes, what to say? “Just write” says my jollypeople.com partner. Okay, I’m writing 
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Earlier musings have been simply musings.
The main interest in writing is about Charity Events. Supporting and promoting them. Hence jollypeople.com.
When you look at all the people in the world, their varying needs and concerns, it’s great that those who can help do by creating special interest Charities. To examine how many different Charities even exist in our home town of about four million is a big task. To do it globally, it’s breathtaking. Read More »
Today I heard some-one say he’d sat, with thousands of other investors at the feet of Warren Buffett and his best friend Charlie (there’s something very sweet about their friendship, classic values,works well in the business sense too) to listen to some words of wisdom. Read More »
Mother’s Day is going to be active for many this year.
There seems to be a movement (pun intended:)) toward fun runs, classic runs, walks etcetera.
A healthy way to raise funds. People are being sponsored left, right and centre. Event training in parks. gardens and streets.
On those walks Mums are remembered and honoured. Participants seem to range from schoolkids to all ages wanting to honour Mums and raise funds for breast cancer awareness and research.
A special time to remember Mums,Mom,Mummy’s,madre …Mother in every language …and Grandmums. Some are not there physically, yet somehow their spirit will be as the pavements are pounded.
Run, walk, stroll. Happy Mother’s Day!
