AN NGO SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO PROTECT WOMEN
AND SAVE LIVES AROUND THE WORLD
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Global Outreach (MCCL GO) is an international non-governmental organization working to secure full human rights for all human beings from conception to natural death. MCCL has consulted and advised like-minded non-profit organizations in nearly 60 countries. MCCL enjoys consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and is a civil society organization registered with the Organization of American States.
MCCL Publications1 to 1,000
The first 1,000 days in the life of a human being—from conception to the second birthday—dramatically shape the rest of a child's life. They are also critical to the well-being of mothers. Prioritizing this window of time will save lives, improve health, and contribute substantially to sustainable development. Healthy women, children, and families contribute enormously to development. The 1,000-day continuum of care for mothers and babies must be prioritized in the sustainable development agenda. Click on the image above or see the Resources page to view this publication. It is available in English, Spanish, and French. On the "Donate now" page, use the Designation pull-down to select MCCL GO.
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The Starfish StoryAdapted from "The Star Thrower," by Loren Eiseley (1907-1977)
Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so he walked faster to catch up. As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, and that what he was doing was not dancing at all. The young man was reaching down to the shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the ocean. He came closer still and called out, "Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?" The young man paused, looked up, and replied, "Throwing starfish into the ocean." "I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" asked the somewhat startled wise man. To this, the young man replied, "The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die." Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, "But young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can't possibly make a difference!" At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the water, he said, "It made a difference to that one." |
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Note: The MCCL Education Fund accepts the United Nations terminology regarding Taiwan, Province of China.