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Tag Archives: social impact
This Is Why We Can’t Turn A Blind Eye To What’s Happening In Syria
In Syria, millions of people are fighting for their lives this very moment. It’s easy to turn a blind eye to this reality because it may not effect one personally, but the reality of its existence doesn’t make it any less important to understand.
We Need Less Talkers And More Doers, Please.
We’ve become a society that has a lot of people who talk a good game, but who don’t always follow through on that game. So where are the doers? Here’s why we need less talkers, and more doers to make our world a better place.
Here’s A Way You Can Change The Stigma Around Eating Disorders
After a long battle with an eating disorder, I realized I had been paralyzed by negative thoughts, unable to see my beauty. I finally decided that I wanted to help erase the stigma around eating disorders and mental illnesses.
Note To Self: Choose Community Over Competition
Why work against those who have the same passions as we do when we can work together? In a world as crazy as the one we live in, we should feel relieved when we meet someone who shares our interests, not threatened.
Read About This Young Congolese Refugee Who’s Empowering His Fellow Refugees
After being forced to flee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda with other thousands of refugees, this young man and several others came together to address key issues facing refugees, like lack of education.
Forward Thinking: When Business Meets Purpose [Podcast]
Since founding Ethos Water and making a huge impact on lives worldwide, one social entrepreneur has become a leader in creating businesses that do good, while also doing well. Hear how he has mixed his passions with profit.