As I wrote about last week, I hope that one day G-HAMP Apparel will be able to give meaningful opportunities to people in the future. Until then we can help give opportunities by leveraging the connections we have made. Here BIG chance for someone really special.
Glamour Magazine is looking for a strong women who is a real grass-roots activist with a very dramatic story. Someone who’s done something uniquely for women, under risk and duress. This person will be a part of Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards. They are looking for someone who has done great work in Central or Eastern Europe, China, South or Central America, Southeast Asia, Northern Europe or Russia.
Please note that the bar for these awards is set VERY high. They are looking for real A-List activists who have over come amazing odds to bring change for other women. They have changed the law, or fought the status quo to make life better for other women in their situation.
Previous winners are people like Somaly Mam who is a Cambodian woman that is rescuing child prostitutes in Cambodia and stamping out the practice. During the awards ceremony she brought a 12 year old ex-child prostitute onstage and the girl’s story was so absolutely moving that Queen Latifah pledged $150,000 of her own money on the spot, to Somaly Mam’s group.
Needless to say they are looking for the best of the best. If you know anyone that you think would be a candidate for this award please leave a short description of the person and your email in the comments and I’ll get in touch with you.
Please spead the word. This could be a big chance for some incredible women doing amazing work.
