GEEZ Louise!

 GEEZ Louise! (Growth, Education and Empowerment Zone) is a feminist agency working with women of all ages. 

GEEZ Louise! strengthens, supports and values all women, regardless of their histories and backgrounds. 

GEEZ Louise! provides a safe physical and emotional space for women and girls to explore who they are, learn skills, find balance and then go out and change the world.

Feminism is for everybody! 

Feminism is political , economic and social equality between women and men.

Feminism means women and men have access to the political process and their voices are heard.

(Did you know that Iowa is one of two states that have never had a woman governor or sent a woman to Congress?)

Feminism means women and men earn equitable salaries for equitable work.

(Did you know women currently earn $.77 for every $1.00 that men earn?)

GEEZ Louise! is educating women and the community about the rights and responsibilities of women and men, about the definition of feminism and promoting understanding that feminism is good for everyone!

 

GEEZ Louise! provides advocacy services, direct education, skill building and spiritual programming for women of all ages with an emphasis on high school and college age women.  Community education and monthly awareness activities are held to educate the community on the needs of women and girls.  Direct programming and advocacy services  include but are not limited to: summer and after school programming, intergenerational feminist groups, energy work and skill development activities.

              

What's New?

September 11, 3:30 - 6 pm.

Learning about Labyrinths 

Ancient Ways

31st and Ingersoll

$25

SAVE THE DATE

GEEZ Louise's

LOVE YOUR BODY

ANTI-PAGEANT

October 22, 2010

First Unitarian Church

1800 Bell Ave

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Community Women will share their journeys about learning to love their bodies.

Appetizers, Beverages, Silent Auction

Proceeds will help GEEZ Louise provide programming to women and girls of all ages.

10 Ways to Love Your Body

Indulge on your own terms. Whether it's fresh veggies from the Farmer's Market, or a pint of Vanilla Fudge ice cream, loving your body is also about loving your taste buds every once in a while.

Stretch your mind and body. Yoga—gentle yoga that encompasses relaxation and a healthy lifestyle, as well as meditative yoga—can bring one to the consciousness of their unique inner being. Yoga can rejuvenate the mind and body and teach us how to care for ourselves.

 Read. It can be a source of entertainment, a way to catch up on current events or an educational tool. Several books have been published on loving your body—get some new ideas!

 Throw a private party.  Take a day for yourself and yourself only. Turn off your cell and log out of your instant messenger. Just spend the day looking in the mirror and exploring your body. Once the celebration is over you'll realize that you learn something new everyday.

Laugh out Loud. This isn't just an Internet acronym spelled out. It's an action that will do your body some good. Don't be afraid to show the world your smile. It's contagious.

 Enjoy healthy relationships. Loving our bodies is about keeping them healthy and free from diseases. Know your boundaries - respect yourself and others. 

 Spend time with your family. Whether it's a pet or partner, your spouse or a sibling, quality time is a must-have in nurturing relationships which in turn nurture and love your body.

Listen to positive music. Developing a theme song can do wonders for your body esteem and your overall outlook.

Develop a creative outlet. Everyone needs a medium to express daily stress and frustrations constructively. Maybe you're a photographer, writer, poet or all three. Maybe you can knit, make shapes out of clay or finger paint. Loving your body is also about loving your mind.

Contribute to GEEZ Louise so that they continue to support women and girls in the Des Moines area. It's even tax-deductible.