In recognition of International Women's Day 2013, Ajax Pickering CFUW in partnership with the Pickering Library and CFUW Oshawa and District is screening the National Film Board presentation "Status Quo".  This Documentary "highlights the continuing issues of violence against women, lack of access to reproductive health services and child care in Canada."
Mark your calendars for March 6t

We enjoyed an energetic presentation by Randie Jacobs of Girls Inc. Durham Region.  Where CFUW works to create scholarships for young women, Girls Inc. is more hands on in developing opportunities for young girls so that they will continue their education.  Their mission is to "empower girls to believe in themselves and reach their full potential. We inspire all girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold through advocacy, education and programs."
They are supported financially by a variety of community sources, but are also open to the same support from interested members of the general public. 
As a woman, I applaud their efforts and their success, and recommend that girls and/or their parents explore how participation by