Half the Sky Final Essay
Taylor Wright
Professor Jennifer Satterlee
Humanities 121 Women in Arts, Culture, and Societies
August 6, 2013
How Others Help: Organizations from Half the Sky
Today, we often are bombarded with upsetting stories of violence and politics happening throughout the world on the internet, our daily televised news stations, the radio, and in newspapers and articles that we read. In the book Half the Sky, written by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, true stories regarding the horrific reality young girls and women are faced with in underprivileged countries across the world are brought to its reader’s attention. Although these stories are not the easiest to read, emotionally, what is inspiring is the work of organizations dedicated to helping these young girls and women. The book includes a number of organizations focused in aiding females in these parts of the world. There were two specific organizations that stood out to me while reading Half the Sky, as their mission has been successful in providing medical care to girls and women who have endured suffering related to sexual violence and inadequate maternal care. The Edna Adan Maternity Hospital and HEAL Africa charitable organizations have taken great strides in providing the necessary services to help girls and women recover; ultimately saving their life. (Please note: According to Half the Sky, it is the Edna Adan Maternity Hospital, however, according the organizations website, (www.ednahospital.org), the name is Edna Adan University Hospital. For this essay, I will be using the name as referenced in Half the Sky.) 1. Edna Adan Maternity Hospital
The Edna Adan Maternity Hospital began construction on January 1st, 1998 and opened its doors on March 9th, 2002 in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The idea for this hospital was that of Edna Adan Ismail, who now holds the title of Director at this hospital. Edna grew up in Hargeisa, herself, and came from one of the more fortunate families in this
Professor Jennifer Satterlee
Humanities 121 Women in Arts, Culture, and Societies
August 6, 2013
How Others Help: Organizations from Half the Sky
Today, we often are bombarded with upsetting stories of violence and politics happening throughout the world on the internet, our daily televised news stations, the radio, and in newspapers and articles that we read. In the book Half the Sky, written by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, true stories regarding the horrific reality young girls and women are faced with in underprivileged countries across the world are brought to its reader’s attention. Although these stories are not the easiest to read, emotionally, what is inspiring is the work of organizations dedicated to helping these young girls and women. The book includes a number of organizations focused in aiding females in these parts of the world. There were two specific organizations that stood out to me while reading Half the Sky, as their mission has been successful in providing medical care to girls and women who have endured suffering related to sexual violence and inadequate maternal care. The Edna Adan Maternity Hospital and HEAL Africa charitable organizations have taken great strides in providing the necessary services to help girls and women recover; ultimately saving their life. (Please note: According to Half the Sky, it is the Edna Adan Maternity Hospital, however, according the organizations website, (www.ednahospital.org), the name is Edna Adan University Hospital. For this essay, I will be using the name as referenced in Half the Sky.) 1. Edna Adan Maternity Hospital
The Edna Adan Maternity Hospital began construction on January 1st, 1998 and opened its doors on March 9th, 2002 in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The idea for this hospital was that of Edna Adan Ismail, who now holds the title of Director at this hospital. Edna grew up in Hargeisa, herself, and came from one of the more fortunate families in this