WooHoo! Ana Bel Mayo (Global FWN100™ '16 Italy) Named Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World in Recognition of Volunteerism in Italy
"Today Mayo is the councillor and treasurer of the association and president of the World Cities of the World Adda colors, a member of the Council of Volunteers of the City of Inzago and an active member of the Filipina Women Network. Even after receiving the recognition, her goal remains to continue working tirelessly to shape a positive image of the Filipino population in Italy: "The Filipino migrants are a mine of culture and human capital, not only an army of domestic workers," she beams." News story from Vita.IT.
Impact Fund: Class Action Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open!
The Impact Fund has created the Class Action Hall of Fame to honor the courage and sacrifice of lead plaintiffs whose commitment and determination has led to significant advances in economic, environmental, racial and social justice.
Nominate an outstanding advocate in your community!
It Runs in the Family: New Documentary on the Filipino Modern Queer Experience
Filipina-Canadian filmmaker Joella Cabalu chronicles the modern Filipino queer experience in a new documentary called "It Runs in the Family." Cabalu interviewed members of her family in Oakland, California and Manila to spark intimate conversations about love, acceptance and the coming out process in the Filipino diaspora. Story from Asian Journal.
Kilusan: At The Intersection Of Health and Social Justice
Filipino Advocates for Justice is hosting a day-long conference on Saturday, June 20, 2015 highlighting the works of groups organizing at the intersections of health and social justice. Panelists will share their responses to the social and economic conditions that impact the health of workers, young people and immigrants.