This discussion is about women's economic empowerment with a focus on the Pacific region. Panelists include Amy Luinstra, Senior Gender Specialist at the

This discussion is about women's economic empowerment with a focus on the Pacific region. Panelists include Amy Luinstra, Senior Gender Specialist at the International Finance Corporation who has been involved with the recently established Business Coalition for Women in Papua New Guinea -- the first organisation of its kind in the Pacific; Joanne Crawford, Research and Policy Adviser at the International Women's Development Agency (IWDA) and; Amanda Donigi, Founder and Editor of Stella Magazine in Papua New Guinea.

Globally women earn less than men and are less likely to be employed: they are only half as likely to be in full time jobs and when they are, their incomes are on average 10-30 percent lower. Meanwhile the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report indicates that the share of women in senior management roles, worldwide, is only 24 percent. Published on Jun 30, 2014

Moderator: Auskar Surbakti, Journalist

Artists Amy Livingstone of Sacred Art Studio in Portland, Oregon talks about her experience at a Joanna Macy

Artists Amy Livingstone of Sacred Art Studio in Portland, Oregon talks about her experience at a Joanna Macy intensive and how how it led her to dedicate her life and work to connect people to our planet and understand we are all interdependent. Follow Amy on Twitter and like her Sacred Art Studio page on Facebook.

Amy was interviewed by Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability (AASHE) 2014 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 28, 2014.

Aug 22, 2018 posted, This speech was given at the 2009 National Bioneers Conference.

The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age: Discovering Our Wisdom, Strength and Beauty in the

Aug 22, 2018 posted, This speech was given at the 2009 National Bioneers Conference.

The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age: Discovering Our Wisdom, Strength and Beauty in the Midst of Crisis

One of the great activists and spiritual teachers of our era, Joanna Macy (1929-2025), brings a hopeful message: If we can free ourselves from the delusions and dependencies bred by the “industrial growth society,” something wonderful can happen. If we manage to steer clear of panic, we may well find, at last, the wild power of our creativity and solidarity.

Introduction by Nina Simons, Co-Founder of Bioneers.

Since 1990, Bioneers has acted as a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. 

 Support Bioneers today: www.bioneers.org/donate

Aug 22, 2018 posted, This speech was given at the 2009 National Bioneers Conference.

The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age: Discovering Our Wisdom, Strength and Beauty in the Midst of

Aug 22, 2018 posted, This speech was given at the 2009 National Bioneers Conference.

The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age: Discovering Our Wisdom, Strength and Beauty in the Midst of Crisis

One of the great activists and spiritual teachers of our era, Joanna Macy (1929-2025), brings a hopeful message: If we can free ourselves from the delusions and dependencies bred by the “industrial growth society,” something wonderful can happen. If we manage to steer clear of panic, we may well find, at last, the wild power of our creativity and solidarity.

Introduction by Nina Simons, Co-Founder of Bioneers.

Since 1990, Bioneers has acted as a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. 

Support Bioneers today: www.bioneers.org/donate

Joanna Macy, (1929-2025) recipient of the 2013 Bioneers Lifetime Contribution Award, discusses the joy of life. This speech was given at the 2013 Bioneers Annual

Joanna Macy, (1929-2025) recipient of the 2013 Bioneers Lifetime Contribution Award, discusses the joy of life. This speech was given at the 2013 Bioneers Annual Conference.Published on Feb 6, 2014