What do they think of me
Many women live their life wondering what others think of her. Some go to the point of changing what they really are just to match other people’s opinion on how she should be. Sad though that many changes are done, external and internal, but not because as a human being they will feel better like this or that but just to agree to the general opinion of society or their interacting group. At they end of the day, many are frustrated and not fulfilled because they do not look like,... Read More
New Cancer Supporters
Members of WiA from Cape Town have joined the cause and attended to the preparation course to act as Cancer Supporters. They had 04 days of workshops at the offices of CANSA WP and 01 afternoon specifically on Breast Cancer. They completed their race and are now ready to add on emotionally and spiritually to those who are in treatment. Our members will be volunteering at Tigervalley Hospital shortly. We take the opportunity to thank Mrs. Dorothy Du Plooy and her teamwork who... Read More
Women’s Health Project
THE WOMEN’S HEALTH PROJECT INFORMS A COMMUNITY
Thousands of women gathered at the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in Alexandra to find out more about improving their health and lifestyle. This special event which ran for three days from 4th to 6th February 2010 was an opportunity for many women to be tested for different types of diseases. Addressing the crowd, Mrs Marcia Pires, the founder of Women In Action (WiA) said, “There is no sin in looking for a doctor. They are tools of God and will help you improve the... Read More
Cancer: A leading cause of death
Cancer is one of the major threats to human health. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is estimated that 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015 if there is no intervention in their illness. The main types of cancer suffered worldwide are: • Lung (1,3 million deaths a year), • Stomach (almost 1 million deaths a year), • Liver (662 000 deaths ayear), Colon (655 000 deaths a year) and • Breast (502 000 deaths/year). Read More Read More