Bono and Thursday

http://www.one.org/blog/2008/10/23/video-bono-speaks-at-ca-women%E2%80%99s-conference/

I have no idea how to put that link in without putting the whole damned thing in so, sorry.

Listen, to all five parts. This man is such an inspiration to those of us involved in the movement to eliminate poverty. He reminds me of why I do what I do, why what we do is important. He makes me laugh and he makes me cry. Such a tender, passionate, articulate man.

By far one of the most amazing speeches I have heard him make...and, I listen to a lot.

I've had an amazing week. Monday evening I had dinner with friends - one of them wants to set up a group of women to talk about Mango Tree and the promise of empowering women. Awesome. Yesterday I met a lady who owns her own business making bags out of recycled clothing from Maya women in Guatemala. She is going to introduce me to some of her friends who are working to empower women. She also sent me the email address for a gentleman who is actively working in Colombia - he rescues children from FARC! He is based in Atlanta and travels to Colombia regularly. Amazing! Then, last night, a friend of mine sent me an email telling me that she is interested in making regular contributions from her jewelry business to Mango Tree!

I think this is really, really going to happen. I am so thrilled to know that people believe in us, in me. That they trust me with their money to help people who need help to make their way in the world.

Awesome, awesome stuff.