Friday, March 12
A Day of Purposeful Action

On this fifth day we invite women to take a concrete action,
based on your exploration of opportunities,
that will plant the positive seeds of change to weave a world that works.

Some ideas for activities to celebrate this day:

• Do one small thing you have never done before but have always felt a longing to do.
  
  
• Express your views. Make a phone call, write a letter, or send an e-mail expressing your views on an issue you feel passionate about.
  
  
• Donate to an organization you feel good about.
  
  
• Create a Giving Circle and invite ten friends to join you so you can make an even bigger impact.
  
  
• Commit yourself to one community-service project today. Feed the hungry; donate clothing to a shelter; plant a tree; paint a mural; hand out flyers; register women to vote.
  
  
• Take one large step forward in your own leadership by thinking bigger about your own potential. Reach and stretch yourself by taking an action today that would have felt impossible for you yesterday. If you have always done your service in your family, reach out to a community organization. If you have been volunteering at the level of a community school or service organization, consider a statewide campaign or a global issue.
  
  
• When we collaborate, our power and effectiveness is multiplied. Bring leadership from various women's organizations together to discuss how they can take an action together for greater impact.