When I heard about the theme of Blog Action Day 2012: The Power Of WE so many topics came to my mind. I was sure I could write about a Zapatista women movement for water or I could post the interview I made to an indigenous leader where he says climate change can only be tackled through the union between men and women in community.
I could also talk about the importance of WE when going through a problem, when planning an important celebration or when tackling a national catastrophe. And then, as the subtle flame of a candle, lighting up the darkness, I knew I had to write about our very own project: The SunFlower Post.
It has been 2 years and a half since we created this blog. We have shared many dreams, written many posts and discussed many topics on women empowerment from all corners of the globe. I have had countless skype meetings with authors, with possible writers and many more with Febi, the co-founder of this project. We have had many laughs, many sleepless nights and many successes, but many mistakes as well. We have learned together, nothing comes alone, nothing comes easy. But when you see the result, there is nothing in the world that can give you so much joy and pride than seeing your project succeed. You realize you are not alone.
I feel so grateful for being able to continue working with wonderful women and men from all around the world, placing our thoughts/dreams and texts together in this platform. The power of WE at The SunFlower Post becomes a celebration for bloggers from all around the world working together to make a positive change by telling people what is happening in their communities on gender and women empowerment!
I thank all of our readers, all of our contributors and all of the people that believe in this project and that have made it possible. We continue working towards our cause because The SunFlower Post exists and continues growing because of the Power of We. Because of YOU!
Once again, thank you all!
All best,
Andrea Arzaba @andrea_arzaba
Editor in Chief – The SunFlower Post
