I Believe

I believe that faith, hope and love are the pillars of a solid foundation

I believe in igniting our passions, illuminating our dreams and living a meaningful and fulfilling life

I believe that each human being is worthy of love and connection

I believe in equal opportunities for women and men

I believe that women are thinking and feeling beings capable of making a positive contribution to their families and communities

I believe that by engaging women to become independent and self-sufficient, they will return this favor to a multitude of human beings surrounding them.  This drop in the ocean will transform itself into a tidal wave of economic prosperity and development

I believe that true happiness comes from within, from doing the things that you truly love, from being around the people who love you and whom you love

I believe that winning together is more meaningful than reaching the finish line alone

I believe that courage, compassion and perseverance are the antidote to failure

I believe that letting go neutralizes negative emotions and builds bridges

I believe that communication is a two-way street and the conduit to peace in the world

I believe that poverty can be eradicated by raising literacy and self-awareness

I believe that positive energy and enthusiasm are infectious and can spread like a wildfire to create a self-sustaining pattern of success

I believe that conquering our fears sets us free and helps us step outside our comfort zone

I believe that every human being is blessed with unique abilities; it is a privilege to find and use these creatively and wisely

I believe that power transcends titles and rank – it is the energy that unites us with a purpose higher than ourselves