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4- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 24, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Thank you for bringing a smile to our community. World-wide benefits of raising the bar for women's education Continued from page 3 Smile Cookie Yes, the Smile Cookies are gone. But the smiles will last forever. Thanks to the Oakville community we raised over $8,600 for ErinoakKids. The mission of ErinoakKids is to support young people with physical, developmental and communications disabilities. © Tim Hortons, 2007 are in primary school, Aboriginal girls in Canada are 16 per cent less likely to complete high school than non-Aboriginal girls. Rinehart noted that here at home, the number of women in trades is almost as low as when she covered it decades ago, and that the number of women in engineering studies is declining, even at universities like Toronto where the dean is a woman. Rinehart said the education of girls can be sold to the masses on economic terms -- and maybe it's on those terms the necessity for it is finally being championed. Boys should be informed of the economic gains they'll realize should girls be educated. An educated woman can provide better care for her children -- the Oxfam statistic says that for every year a girl stays in school, the child mortality rate drops by 10 per cent. A 2001 study by the World Bank found, "There is no investment more effective for achieving development goals than educating girls." The study found countries where girls are educated have less government corruption, healthier populations, and faster growing economies than countries where girls are not educated. At the same time, the Canadian International Development Fund (CIDA) has made girls' education a primary goal. CIDA notes more than 100 million children of primary school age are not in school -- two thirds of them are girls. In addition, some 860 million adults, two thirds of them women, still cannot read or write. Statistics -- being used by global agencies -- are showing that educating girls leads to healthier populations, fastergrowing economies and less government corruption. Rinehart even linked educating girls as a weapon in the expensive fight against terrorism. She said women's rights -- and their sudden absence or disappearance -- have been a proven forerunner of despotic takeovers. It happened in Afghanistan when the Taliban moved in. It happened before that in Iran. Educating girls is seen to be one of the best defences in the war on HIV-AIDS. The disease is ravaging families and populations in places like sub-Sahara Africa, yet in those same places women do not have the right to ask, never mind demand, their mate use a condom. In the area where women do the lion's share of the crop production, increased education could lead to property ownership, which could lead to the ability to secure bank loans for business, which could lead to more political clout, and rights, and eliminate the condom debate. Give Girls a Chance operates under Tides Canada Foundation, which provides low-cost administration so that the charity is a non-salaried, all-volunteer organization. It supports education projects internationally in Zambia, Afghanistan, Tibet, Guatemala, Kenya, Pakistan and Ethiopia. At home it supports Literature for Life in Toronto, Artemis Place in Victoria, Children of the Earth High School in Winnipeg and the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation of Canada. For more information visit www.givegirlsachance.org. 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Dr. Ronald Gall,Optometrist Gall & Associates - Optometrists 247 North Service Road, West, Suite 203, Oakville, ON, 905-338-2020 Enza Talarico ­ Ladies Fashion Enza Unique Presentation: Sat., Nov. 10, 12:00-1:00pm Preview the latest in fashion from the design houses of Europe with this live presentation. Quality and affordability and leading edge fashion are the hallmark of Enza's success. She will be presenting casual, business attire, after five and glamorous evening wear. Learn how to change business attire into dazzling after five with a few simple tricks. Gift certificates to all who attend. Presentation to be held at The Body Shaping Fitness Studio for Women Sat., Oct. 27, 12:00-1:00pm Presentation: Sat., Oct. 13, 12:00-1:00pm Dr. Gall will unlock the secrets of maintaining your vision. He will discuss options for improving your eyesight with the latest technology, new and improved contact lenses and fashionable eyewear. Enhance your beauty with innovative eyecare. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE SEMINARS Featuring the top professionals in each industry. Call to register today. Limited space. Only for women 18 years of age and older! Lydia Moritz, Family Lawyer 251 North Service Road, West, Oakville, ON, 905-337-1535 Dr. Stephen Phelan, DDS - Cosmetic Dentistry Presentation: Sat., Nov. 24, 12:00-1:00pm "How To Get The Smile That You Deserve That Will Literally Light Up A Room." Dr. Stephen Phelan will be delivering a multimedia presentation exploring the latest advances in cosmetic dentistry. Each attendee will be entered into a draw to win a FREE in office ZOOM TOOTH WHITENING TREATMENT. Presentation: Sat., Oct. 20, 12:00-1:00pm Know your rights! Lydia Moritz, is a well respected, experienced family lawyer, she will provide clear information with regard to Wills, Divorce, Separation, Child Custody, Support and Property Division. Have all your questions and concerns answered! 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