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"History repeats itself because nobody listens the first time."
—Erik Qualman
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Consultant for the nonprofit sector
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The place in France
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We have a 2nd office in a wine-making village, deep in the south of France. (Note to hopeless Francophiles: we do rent the place.) To take a mental vacation, click. Our village vineyards:
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ABOUT JOYAUX
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Consultant for fund development, board and organizational development, and strategic planning.
Simone is recognized internationally as one of the most thoughtful, inspiring, and provocative leaders in the nonprofit / NGO sector. She works with all types and sizes of organizations. Joyaux presents top-rated workshops all over the world and is a faculty member for the Masters Program in Philanthropy and Development at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Her books and writings receive rave reviews.
Worried about cost or availability? Don't. Just ask. Negotiate.
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PRONUNCIATION
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Simone Joyaux
See-MUN Zha-WHY-oh
Don't worry about mispronouncing it. I'm not offended.
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| Personal Rants |
| Oppressing women |
| Why do so many religions do it? |
So many religions oppress women - and that includes Christianity, Judaism, Islam. Oppression isn't limited to one faith. Nicholas Kristof writes eloquently about this in his 01-10-10 op-ed column in the New York Times.
He observes: Our societies - the social contexts - often make women second-class citizens. Religions have helped to shape this social context and don't push hard enough for change. Kristof quotes President Jimmy Carter, speaking to the Parliament of the World's Religions in Australia last month. Carter said: "Women are prevented from playing a full and equal role in many faiths, creating an environment in which violations against women are justified."
Shame on our religions. Shame. Shame. Shame. ...read more
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Phone: 401-397-2534, Fax: 401-397-6793, Email: spjoyaux@aol.com
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