#BESHADY

In honor of World Sight Day, today we're joining TOMS and being super shady. We're raising awareness for visual impairment and blindness worldwide, by wearing our shades inside. Won't you join us?

- TEAM TDB 

PSA: THE WOMEN'S MOVEMENT IN AFRICA

Aminita Touré

I know this isn't the typical "nerdy" post you'd expect from me, but something has been going on in Africa that hasn't received a ton of coverage stateside (at least nothing I have seen) and I can't just be silent about it.There has been a women's movement going on, that has started to score some big wins in the recent years.  

LIVE BELOW THE LINE

Starting today I will be living below the poverty line, in support of the Live Below the Line campaign. This initiative aims to "challenge the way people in the US think about poverty" and bring awareness for global poverty. The challenge is to feed yourself on 1.50 a day for five days. Poverty lines vary in different countries, so those in Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand can find their daily dollar amount here.  

A DAY WITHOUT SHOES!

We're big supporters of TOMS, (I wore my red pop cord shoes everyday until my toes would show), and everything that they stand for.Today is TOM's annual One Day Without Shoes challenge. Being barefoot today is helping bring global awareness to children's health and education. 

I normally walk around without shoes anyway, so I'm glad that today I won't be the only one. I hope you all will join in on this movement.

To learn more about why we're barefoot today click here. 

Here are some pics that people have posted so far. 

TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie and employees. 

MUSIC MONDAY: LIVE FROM THE REPUBLIC

Normally, I'm not one to push my ideals and beliefs on others, but Live From the Republic (LFTR) is a cause that I just had to share with you guys. The organization combines two of my favorite things: music and charity. In an effort to bring medical supplies to health care facilities in Africa, LFTR brings an American artist every year to Africa and donates portions of the profits from the musical events to various charities. 

MUSIC MONDAY: ONE BILLION RISING

Next Thursday, February 14th, show your support  for the women all around the world that have been abused, by participating in the One Billion Rising movement. All you have to do is walk outside, strike, and dance! The founder of V-Day and the One Billion Rising movement, Eve Ensler, will lead a massive dance party in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. To find an event near you go here. 

-ASHA

MUSIC MONDAY: CHILDREN OF AFRICA

Check out this video for the African Child Foundation. Enjoy!

Artist: Shimzie & Lil Opy

Mixtape: Children of Africa

Best Track: Ambitious Children 

-ASHA

WORLD AIDS DAY 2012

Nearly 67% of those living with HIV/AIDS are in Africa, so World Aids Day is a cause that we feel very passionately about. The name of this year's theme, "Getting to Zero",  describes the vision and goals that UNAIDS' members would like to see implemented by 2015. To read more on their specific vision, goals, and strategies, go here. Watch the video below to learn how you can easily help the cause. 

TOGETHER, WE CAN GET TO ZERO!

For other ideas on how you can help, go here. 

- TEAM TDB

BLOG ACTION DAY: CELL OUT PSA CONGO WEEK

TIME FOR ACTION!!!

CONGO WEEK

Today is the launch day for  Breaking the Silence: Congo Week; this week is very special  for the Dosha Brand because we are CONGOLESE and love to celebrate our culture. So, in honor of this week-long event, we've decided to dedicate the posts this week to all things Congolese.  So check back each day to see the best that the Congo has to offer!


To kick things off, here's a video of The Dosha Brand doing the Congo Tag.  Enjoy!

MUSIC MONDAY: GREAT CAUSE

Check out this video from Dollar for the Poor. Great message. Great video. Enjoy!