With the COVID-19 crisis in full swing, remaining calm during the panic is incredibly difficult. There is a mix of misinformation and alarmism in the media, and we all find ourselves wondering: How will this impact my life? Will my loved ones be OK? Can I pay my...
We often read or hear stories of global food insecurity. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that about one in every nine people suffers from hunger across the globe. At the same time, as a result of inefficiencies throughout...
If you’ve spent any time working in or volunteering for a nonprofit you’re probably familiar with the fact that the goals of their organization are constantly challenged by the resources they have to achieve them. To put it mildly: budgets are tight. Hence, my typical...
For every movement of social change, there are the tools, resources and support systems that empower those who forge the path forward. Some go even a step further. They stand shoulder to shoulder with the changemakers, helping push the boulders up the hill, shouting...
I was always motivated to solve big problems” says Samir Ibrahim, CEO and co-founder of SunCulture, a provider of irrigation solutions for smallholder farmers in Kenya. I spoke with Samir on a recent trip to Nairobi, and he explained to me why he is on a mission to...
It’s no surprise to us that the high rate of plastic waste and pollution is causing serious damage to our planet. What is surprising is that the terms ‘conscious consumerism’, ‘conscious lifestyle’ and ‘conscious living’ are still...
