Happy Monday beautiful people!

Shine on Sierra Leone is putting the spotlight on Sierra Leone,  a country that is the second lowest ranked country on the Human Development Index, has the lowest life expectancy at under 45 years of age, ranks last in healthcare globally, and the average GDP is a mere $400, which makes it the 7th poorest country. Due to the horrendous civil war, it has minimal infrastructure (if any in many regions), 1/3 of the population has been displaced into slums, and tens of thousands of children are recovering from having been abducted and forced into battle.

Shine on Sierra Leone mission includes healthcare to prevent the high mother and child mortality rates, education, microcredit’s for agricultural loans and small businesses, sustainable development and adult and computer literacy.

To learn more about Shine on Sierra Leone and their programs or how you can help, go to www.shineonsierraleone.org or click here

Have a wonderful day.

XOXO

Tawa

I was very sad when I heard the news of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday, February 27, 2010. The devastating quake, according to Reuters is one of the world’s biggest earthquakes in the past century. The death toll stands at 711 and leaving about 2 million homeless. Here are organizations to which you can donate to help with the relief efforts:

American Red Cross: You can donate at NYredcross.org.

Habitat for Humanity: Donate through website or text CHILE to 25383 to donate $10.

UNICEF: Donate online or call 1.800.FOR.KIDS (1.800.367.5437) to donate by phone.

World Vision: Donate through website or text CHILE  to 20222 to donate $10.

The Salvation Army: You can donate through the website or text CHILE to 52000 to donate $10.

Operation USA: Donate through website or text REBUILD to 50555 to donate $10.

Our prayers and love are with you Chile.

XOXO

Tawa

image courtesy of QVC

The tragedy in Haiti has touched every one of us and most of us have dedicated time, effort and monies to the earthquake relief. To raise funds for long-term recovery effort, the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) have created a $25 “Fashion for Haiti” T-shirt. The shirt went on sale February 16 at retailers across the country with proceeds benefiting the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund.

You can find the shirt at Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, QVC, to name a few.

For more information or questions, email fashionforhaiti@cfda.com

XOXO

Tawa