Stanford University. Overview. Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to “promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization.” Stanford opened its […]

Stanford University. About Stanford University. Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to “promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization.” Stanford […]

“I Have Cancer, But Cancer Doesn’t Have Me” ” I believe in the saying that if you give to the world the best you have, the best will come back to you. I have tried to live my life inspired by this mantra—and I have tried to inspire and influence others to do the same. […]

On World Mental Health Day, Ban urges greater resources for mental disorders Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urgedthe world to allocate more resources for the treatment of mental disorders, saying that too little funding was devoted to mental health despite the debilitating nature of the illnesses and the fact they can be prevented or treated effectively. […]

With high food prices set to continue, UN agencies issue call to action The United Nations agencies working to combat hunger today called for action to ensure long-term food security as a new report shows that high food prices are likely to continue and possible increase over the next decade. “The State of Food Insecurity […]

Looking Forward: There’s More Work to Be Done ” It’s an honor to be recognized as a Champion of Change in the breast cancer community.  I’m truly humbled to be in the company of so many other amazing advocates working to change the status quo for women affected by breast cancer.  The September 27th roundtable […]

World hunger report 2011: High, volatile prices set to continue 10-10-2011 Heads of Rome-based UN food agencies call for forceful action Food price volatility featuring high prices is likely to continue and possibly increase, making poor farmers, consumers and countries more vulnerable to poverty and food insecurity, the United Nations’ three Rome-based agencies said in […]

Every Woman Every Child Every Woman Every Child is an unprecedented global effort, spearheaded by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, to mobilize and intensify global action to improve the health of women and children around the world. Working with leaders from governments, multilateral organizations, the private sector and civil society, Every Woman Every Child aims to save […]

About Joining Forces, the initiative started by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr.Jill Biden to bring attention to the unique needs and strength of America’s military families … … > About Joining Forces The First Lady and Dr. Biden have met with military families, learned about their successes and challenges, and made it their priority to […]

Dedication to Affecting Real Change ” Sitting around in a circle with 14 other Champions of Change, I am overwhelmed by the intense passion surrounding me, the commitment of each one of the champions towards a common goal of finding a cure for breast cancer. The women on the dais, and all those in the […]