Almost every organization. . . exhibits two faces a smiling face which it turns toward its members and … - Kenneth E. Boulding

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I've been doing this work [ambassador of VDay]for a long time, and there are so many ways that we have to work to eradicate domestic violence and violence against women, this felt like such a tangible way to make a difference.

Kenneth E. Boulding

Almost every organization. . . exhibits two faces a smiling face which it turns toward its members and a frowning face which it turns to the world outside.

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