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Virtue Foundation partners with the El Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Development (FUSADES) to launch the Caluco Mobile Health Clinic and collaborates with 911 Fund and Jezreel International to deliver over $55,000.00 USD worth of medical equipment and supplies to 6 Salvadoran communities in need.  Press Release - December 22, 2011Virtue Foundation collaborates with Cornell Law School's Avon Global Center for Women and Justice, Jindal Global Law School and others to support Women and Justice Conference, "Gender-Based Violence and Justice in South Asia," in New Delhi, India. Press Release - October 22-23, 2011Virtue Foundation Institute for Innovation and Philanthropy in Ghana has donated more than $300,000 worth of medical equipment and supplies for distribution to hospitals and clinics in 21 districts in Ghana. Daily Guide - August 9, 2011The Virtue Foundation Institute for Innovation and Philanthropy in Ghana collaborates with the Women's Caucus, Korle Bu and Komfo Anokye Hospitals to deliver more than $300,000.00 USD worth of medical equipment and supplies to hospitals and clinics in 21 districts in Ghana. Press Release - August 4, 2011O'Connor's Videogame Revolution Virtue Foundation teams up with Justice O'Connor's iCivics to help students tell their stories by directing short videos about community service Newsweek - July 4, 2011Virtue Foundation volunteer physicians conduct needs assessments, provide education to medical professionals, and further VF project goals in Caluco, El Salvador Press Release - June 9, 2011Virtue Foundation sponsors third surgical teaching mission to Mongolia; volunteer surgeons deliver critical care to patients and provide sustainable skills transfer to local surgeons at the First Hospital and the National Cancer Center in Ulaanbaatar. Press Release - June 8, 2011Virtue Foundation hosted 50 judges from 20 countries at the United States Supreme Court and State Department during Senior Roundtable for Women and the Judiciary, March 31st-April 1st, 2011, Washington, D.C. Press Release - April 7, 2011The Fight for Greater Justice for Women The Daily Beast - April 01, 2011Female Judges From Around the Globe Convene in D.C. The Daily Beast - April 02, 2011Williams: Judges Must Make 'Real Change' The Daily Beast - April 01, 2011Virtue Foundation is Featured as a "Results-Oriented Organization to Support, Join and Publicize" in Article Entitled "Tina Brown's Post-Feminist Summit" The American - March 24, 2011World Pulse: Inspired by the Women in the World Summit 2011. Highlights the story of acid violence survivors, Yem Chhuon and her 6 year-old daughter Sophorn March 15, 2011Newsweek Daily Beast Women in the World Summit features Stealing Beauty: An Acid Violence Survivor's Story. Virtue Foundation's Director of International Programming and Global Health, Dr. Ebby Elahi, Judge Janet Bond Arterton and acid violence survivor Yem Chhuon explore the devastating impact of acid violence during a panel discussion moderated by ABC News Nightline's Cynthia McFadden. Press Release - March 11, 2011 
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The Virtue Foundation Institute for Innovation and Philanthropy in Ghana launches the Ghana Jurist in Residence Program in New York, New York and the Ghana Clerkship Program in Accra, Ghana. Read moreApril 1, 2011 Department of State, Washington, DC Ambassador Melanne Verveer and the Virtue Foundation co-host Newsweek Daily Beast Women in the World discussion on "Social Innovation, Africa and the Role of Women Judges," moderated by Andrea Mitchell Read moreMarch 31, 2011 - April 1, 2011 Senior Roundtable on Women and the Judiciary United States Supreme Court and National Museum for Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C. Virtue Foundation hosted 50 judges from nearly 20 countries for a two-day Roundtable on improving gender parity in judiciaries across the globe. Read moreMarch 29, 2011 Educating for Democracy in a Digital Age Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Dr. Joan LaRovere speaks at the Educating for Democracy in a Digital Age conference discussing Virtue Foundation's Digital Storytelling Initiative as well as the partnership with Justice O'Connor's iCivics program Read moreMarch 11, 2011 Newsweek and The Daily Beast Women in the World Summit features Stealing Beauty: An Acid Violence Survivor's Story. Panel moderated by ABC News Nightline's Cynthia McFadden explores the devastating Impact of acid violence. Read moreMarch 11, 2011 Virtue Foundation Provides Emergency Relief Supplies to Survivors of Japan's Earthquake and Explores Ways to Assist Devastated Coastal Fishing Villages Read moreMarch 10 - March 12, 2011 Virtue Foundation Helps Celebrate International Women's Day by Sponsoring the Women in the World Summit. Heroines from Somalia and Cambodia, CEOs from fashion to finance, political powerhouses from U.S. State Department to the UN, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, Condoleezza Rice and Michelle Bachelet, among others, bring their voices to this year's gathering. Read moreMarch 6, 2011 Dr. Joan LaRovere Named One of Newsweek/Daily Beast's 150 Women Who Shake the World.Congratulations to Virtue Foundation's Co-Founder and Vice President, Dr. Joan LaRovere, for being included in this prestigious list of 150 Women Who Shake the World. We celebrate Joan for her inspiring efforts as a medical professional, humanitarian, and global advocate for women and children. Read moreFebruary 24, 2011 Virtue Foundation is pleased to co-sponsor with the U.S. Department of State a reception honoring Dr. Michelle Bachelet, Under Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women on the occasion of the fifty-fifth session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at the Natural Museum of History. Read moreFebruary 8, 2011 The Role of the Judiciary in Protecting Human Rights and Advancing Justice in Ghana Read moreJanuary 27, 2011 Launch event: In January 2011, Avon Global Center for Women and Justice at Cornell Law School, the Committee on International Human Rights of the New York City Bar Association, the Cornell Law School International Human Rights Clinic and Virtue Foundation released a new report that examines acid attacks in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and India. Read more |
    Digital Storytelling Initiative Using classroom curricula, online games, and digital storytelling, this initiative provides students with the opportunity to tell their stories of community service, citizenship, and the positive impact they are making in their communities. "I founded iCivics to inspire the next generation to become active and effective civic participants," said Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. "The Virtue Foundation/iCivics Digital Storytelling Initiative will provide access to technology, teach citizenship, and help students across the country engage in their communities." "This initiative builds upon Virtue's past project successes toward providing a learning environment in which students are acquiring essential skills, engaging in community service, and feeling empowered to make a difference," said Dr. Salim, Executive Director of the Virtue Foundation.  The Virtue Foundation launches VFKids.org, a new website dedicated to children's education and to showcasing young people's talent and creativity in utilizing 21st Century digital education tools. 
Virtue Foundation is guided by the principle that true global change must begin within each of us – one person at a time, one act at a time. Share your act of kindness or giving back to the community and inspire others to do the same. Add your small act and see how your small act together with the small acts of others can create a positive viral chain reaction in your own community as well as across the globe. |
View Video Excerpt: Stealing Beauty: An Acid Violence Survivor's Story (view video excerpt) Yem Chhoun recounts when her husband's mistress attacked her and her newborn baby with acid. With the help Dr. Ebby Elahi, surgeon and Director of the Virtue Foundation and a group of volunteer surgeons from Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Yem was able to fully recover and her daughter's sight was restored.
Press Release - March 11, 2011Virtue Foundation Helps Celebrate International Women's Day by Sponsoring the Women in the World Summit. Heroines from Somalia and Cambodia, CEOs from fashion to finance, political powerhouses from U.S. State Department to the UN, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, Condoleezza Rice and Michelle Bachelet, among others, bring their voices to this year's gathering. Press Release - March 10 - March 12, 2011Dr. Joan LaRovere Named One of Newsweek/Daily Beast's 150 Women Who Shake the World.Congratulations to Virtue Foundation's Co-Founder and Vice President, Dr. Joan LaRovere, for being included in this prestigious list of 150 Women Who Shake the World. We celebrate Joan for her inspiring efforts as a medical professional, humanitarian, and global advocate for women and children. Press Release - March 6, 2011Bangladesh Praised for Reducing Acid Attacks WeNews - January 28, 2011New study sees surge in acid attacks The Phnom Penh Post - January 27, 2011Legal and health professionals issue first comparative study of acid violence against women in Bangladesh, India, and Cambodia Press Release - January 27, 2011Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, education leaders and students visit United Nations to attend launch of Virtue Foundation / iCivics Citizenship, Philanthropy & Digital Storytelling Initiative Press Release - October 29, 2010
Student Heroes Fight Real-Life Villians for Virtue The Local, NY Times - June 29, 2010Students' Virtue Shines in Self-Made Video The Local, NY Times - June 22, 2010Students Teach Virtue in Video Projects The Local, NY Times - June 15, 2010Global Center 2010 Women and Justice Conference Gender-Based Violence and Justice in Conflict and Post-Conflict Areas Press Release - February 9, 2010Virtue Foundation Donates Netbooks to Create Liberated Learning Lab For K-3 students at Harlem’s Children’s Zone’s® Promise Academy I Press Release - October 9, 2009Virtue Foundation Donates Digital Education Computer Station To Louisiana Children's Museum To Encourage Children's Use Of 21st Century Multimedia Tools To Support Their Dreams For The Future Press Release - August 27, 20083 Bolton students' winning videos screened The Town Talk - April 19, 2008The Virtue Foundation to debut student film shorts about hurricanes Katrina and Rita relief efforts on The-N.com on Friday, April 18 Press Release - April 18, 2008Human Trafficking Issue at the United States Department of State Press Release - April 10, 2008Bolton trio sweeps competition The Town Talk - April 2, 2008Miracle Surgery for Foreign Patients Virtual Mentor - April 2008 (PDF Format)Reese Witherspoon backs bracelet sales for women fund UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - March 4, 2008 |
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