Today is the International Corporate Philantropy Day (ICPD), hooray! As I’m writing this, leaders from all over the world are gathering in New York for the ICPD conference, which has been ranked for the fifth consecutive year among the world’s top ten executive events. This is the 8th year of this international advocacy day and [...]
It’s weekend, but I am willing to bet that you, just like I, have felt your mind wander to work related thoughts today. This is exactly why you need to sit down and listen to what Nigel Marsh has to say about work-life balance. In his TEDxSydney talk, Marsh shares his idea of a day [...]
In light of recent events in the Middle East, I find this initiative beyond cool. Access is a global movement for digital freedom, one which aims to bring access to internet and other forms of technology for all – especially in countries where
As you may have heard, founder of the Grameen Bank and Nobel Peace Prize winner prof. Muhammad Yunus is being investigated for alleged corruption by the government of Bangladesh. According to a recent article by Nick Stace at The Telegraph, due to his clear stance against corruption in politics Yunus has long been distrusted and [...]
After their Garden collection and the precious ten garments made of organic cotton which are included in the H&M selection every three months, the textile giant has decided to take on the next giant challenge: Waste. Recently, the Swedish fashion company launched a new collH&Mection with garments created out of unsold clothes. It is difficult [...]
Pedagogics in absurdum: In “Bank Bailouts Explained”, ex-banker Omid Malekan lets two animated bears discuss how the U.S. government bails out banks and how it all went awry to start with, have a look:
As an individual, it can be hard to make your voice heard. Sometimes, the best way is to band together with other likeminded people to achieve a greater, collective impact. Change.org give people the tools to do just that – to identify problems, mobilize people, and create real change. At their website, you can swiftly [...]
Does your company have outstanding corporate responsibility and sustainability practices? Would you like to gain recognition from your peers and experts as a global leader in CSR, receive acknowledgement for your company’s commitment to responsible business practice and boost your reputation for ethical best practice? Then you should be aware that
Who are the most likely to inspire you to do something great? Exactly, people who Do great things! This is the simple reson why I find the idea of Do Lectures so compelling. Once a year, a group of people are invited to a forest between Teifi Gorge and Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve in West [...]
At a press conference today in Berlin’s central park Tiergarten, the non-profit initiative HOLY WOOD was presented by the mayor of Berlin together with the director of the Berlin International film festival, artist Ralf Schmerberg and the CEO of green electricity supplier ENTEGA. Behind them towered a gigantic and instantly recognizable
