4 Stanford students selected as 2025 Rhodes Scholars
32 U.S. students have been awarded Rhodes scholarships, reflecting academic merit and social impact ambition.
The Sher Organization tackles India's educational inequality by helping build high school
New York high school students are addressing educational inequality in India through a non-profit that aims to establish a high school for underserved communities.
Nigerian school funded with plastic waste proceeds on the brink of collapse
The school scheme in Lagos provides essential education for underprivileged children, relying on innovative payment methods like used plastic bottles.
Ancestry, Cecred and United Airlines are among the 2024 Greater Good Awards finalists
The 2024 Greater Good Awards celebrate impactful social initiatives across industries.
Design Educates Awards Announces 2024 Winners in Architecture and Design
The Design Educates Awards 2024 recognizes projects that effectively address social and environmental challenges while incorporating educational impact.
Ruth Johnson Colvin, Founder of Literacy Volunteers, Dies at 107
Ruth Johnson Colvin significantly impacted adult literacy education, founding an organization that has helped millions achieve language proficiency and improve their lives.
4 Stanford students selected as 2025 Rhodes Scholars
32 U.S. students have been awarded Rhodes scholarships, reflecting academic merit and social impact ambition.
The Sher Organization tackles India's educational inequality by helping build high school
New York high school students are addressing educational inequality in India through a non-profit that aims to establish a high school for underserved communities.
Nigerian school funded with plastic waste proceeds on the brink of collapse
The school scheme in Lagos provides essential education for underprivileged children, relying on innovative payment methods like used plastic bottles.
Ancestry, Cecred and United Airlines are among the 2024 Greater Good Awards finalists
The 2024 Greater Good Awards celebrate impactful social initiatives across industries.
Design Educates Awards Announces 2024 Winners in Architecture and Design
The Design Educates Awards 2024 recognizes projects that effectively address social and environmental challenges while incorporating educational impact.
Ruth Johnson Colvin, Founder of Literacy Volunteers, Dies at 107
Ruth Johnson Colvin significantly impacted adult literacy education, founding an organization that has helped millions achieve language proficiency and improve their lives.
Appian's CEO walked away from millions-twice-but the risk paid off: Now he's now worth over $4 billion.
Matt Calkins prioritized social impact over financial gain, founding Appian to create cultural significance rather than simply amassing wealth.
RIP DEI. This is what comes next
The focus should be on building sustainable, equitable businesses rather than solely scaling up for growth.
Empowering businesses with Sharon Cumberbatch
Sharon Cumberbatch, CEO of McFarlane Marketing, embodies resilience and creativity, empowering businesses through strategic design and digital marketing.
Appian's CEO walked away from millions-twice-but the risk paid off: Now he's now worth over $4 billion.
Matt Calkins prioritized social impact over financial gain, founding Appian to create cultural significance rather than simply amassing wealth.
RIP DEI. This is what comes next
The focus should be on building sustainable, equitable businesses rather than solely scaling up for growth.
Empowering businesses with Sharon Cumberbatch
Sharon Cumberbatch, CEO of McFarlane Marketing, embodies resilience and creativity, empowering businesses through strategic design and digital marketing.
Ikea U.S. aims to combat homelessness by designing supportive housing that prioritizes the needs and experiences of the residents over conventional construction methods.
Home Kitchen Is Working to End Homelessness With a Restaurant in Primrose Hill
Home Kitchen aims to transform lives of vulnerable people through employment and skills training while promoting awareness about homelessness.
How This Incredible Restaurant In Primrose Hill Is Fighting Homelessness Through Food
Home Kitchen addresses homelessness through fine dining, employing and training individuals from vulnerable backgrounds to foster social impact.
A Fancy New Restaurant in London, Staffed by the Recently Homeless
Home Kitchen empowers formerly homeless individuals by training them for careers in the restaurant industry, fostering skills and self-worth.
He handed out socks on the streets. Then 'Socktober' took off.
Socktober is an impactful initiative that raises awareness and collects new socks for unhoused individuals, originating from a community-driven solution in Tennessee.
Homeless World Cup: 'We want to do something special' DW 09/18/2024
Street football programs, like 'Street Soccer', empower homeless individuals and refugees by fostering community and support through sports.
Inside Ikea's thoughtfully designed tiny house
Ikea U.S. aims to combat homelessness by designing supportive housing that prioritizes the needs and experiences of the residents over conventional construction methods.
Home Kitchen Is Working to End Homelessness With a Restaurant in Primrose Hill
Home Kitchen aims to transform lives of vulnerable people through employment and skills training while promoting awareness about homelessness.
How This Incredible Restaurant In Primrose Hill Is Fighting Homelessness Through Food
Home Kitchen addresses homelessness through fine dining, employing and training individuals from vulnerable backgrounds to foster social impact.
A Fancy New Restaurant in London, Staffed by the Recently Homeless
Home Kitchen empowers formerly homeless individuals by training them for careers in the restaurant industry, fostering skills and self-worth.
He handed out socks on the streets. Then 'Socktober' took off.
Socktober is an impactful initiative that raises awareness and collects new socks for unhoused individuals, originating from a community-driven solution in Tennessee.
Homeless World Cup: 'We want to do something special' DW 09/18/2024
Street football programs, like 'Street Soccer', empower homeless individuals and refugees by fostering community and support through sports.
Robust social impact reporting is essential for transparency and effectiveness in impact investing, yet is lacking compared to financial and environmental measures.
Incoming EU sustainability regulations will not benefit citizens and communities in London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The CSRD will enforce mandatory sustainability reporting for large companies starting January 2025, aiming to influence corporate responsibility.
A Better Way to Measure Social Impact
Robust social impact reporting is essential for transparency and effectiveness in impact investing, yet is lacking compared to financial and environmental measures.
Incoming EU sustainability regulations will not benefit citizens and communities in London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The CSRD will enforce mandatory sustainability reporting for large companies starting January 2025, aiming to influence corporate responsibility.
The radical' Croydon cafe that uses the power of community to stand up for customers
The South Norwood Community Kitchen facilitates community engagement through a pay-what-you-can model, promoting inclusivity and volunteer participation.
Cupertino volunteers show compassion during week of service
Compassion Week fosters community service and engagement, encouraging year-round volunteerism and support for local nonprofits and basic needs among various demographics.
The radical' Croydon cafe that uses the power of community to stand up for customers
The South Norwood Community Kitchen facilitates community engagement through a pay-what-you-can model, promoting inclusivity and volunteer participation.
Cupertino volunteers show compassion during week of service
Compassion Week fosters community service and engagement, encouraging year-round volunteerism and support for local nonprofits and basic needs among various demographics.
Incarcerated women get job training, clothes for reentry in 1st-of-its-kind Bay Area Goodwill store
Incarcerated women at Elmwood Correctional are gaining work experience through a new Goodwill store, providing job training and dignity as they prepare for reentry.
How KIND's founder went from mowing lawns to selling his company for $5 billion-and becoming the newest 'Shark Tank' judge
KIND's mission encapsulates the essence of doing good for individual wellbeing and the broader community through healthy snacking.
Sisters' Side Hustle Earns $45M+ After a 'Light Bulb Moment' | Entrepreneur
Dudley Stephens merges sustainability with fashion, achieving notable customer loyalty and impactful social contributions.
The founder building a wealth-management product her grandmother would have loved | TechCrunch
WealthMore aims to democratize access to wealth advice by lowering investment barriers to help more consumers build and understand wealth.
150,000 available to support North-West entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds
The Havas Boost programme empowers disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the North-West of England with funding and support to drive social and commercial impact.
How KIND's founder went from mowing lawns to selling his company for $5 billion-and becoming the newest 'Shark Tank' judge
KIND's mission encapsulates the essence of doing good for individual wellbeing and the broader community through healthy snacking.
Sisters' Side Hustle Earns $45M+ After a 'Light Bulb Moment' | Entrepreneur
Dudley Stephens merges sustainability with fashion, achieving notable customer loyalty and impactful social contributions.
The founder building a wealth-management product her grandmother would have loved | TechCrunch
WealthMore aims to democratize access to wealth advice by lowering investment barriers to help more consumers build and understand wealth.
150,000 available to support North-West entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds
The Havas Boost programme empowers disadvantaged entrepreneurs in the North-West of England with funding and support to drive social and commercial impact.
Patients are relying on Lyft and Uber to reach medical care
Ride-hail drivers are essential for transporting patients, especially from rural areas, to critical medical appointments.
Berkeley Master of Urban Design Students Engage Local Communities to Imagine the California of the Future
Berkeley's urban design program empowers students to positively influence communities through innovative and collaborative design.
These Are the Greatest Achievements by the World's Most Effective NGOs
NGOs provide crucial support in disaster and conflict zones, alleviating suffering where governments may fail.
Brownsville barber's free haircut program wins $200,000 David Prize * Brooklyn Paper
Greg The Barber received the 2024 David Prize for his community-focused free haircut services in Brownsville.
At this Little Haiti soccer club, nobody gets turned away, none of the families pay a fee
Little Haiti FC provides competitive youth soccer for free, addressing socioeconomic barriers in sports and creating opportunities for inner-city kids.
The Advocate to host virtual roundtable with trans youth and author Nico Lang
Trans teens are actively sharing their positive experiences and identities despite facing significant societal challenges and anti-trans legislation.
Exclusive: Mozilla adds 4 new directors from diverse backgrounds to its nonprofit board in stark contrast to OpenAI
Mozilla is enhancing its board with diverse members to emphasize its commitment to inclusivity and AI expertise.
Craigslist's Founder Pledges $100 Million for Cybersecurity | Entrepreneur
Craig Newmark pledged $100 million to enhance U.S. cybersecurity, reflecting his commitment to philanthropy and social improvement.
Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story review life story of America's healthcare saviour
Stan Brock's transformation from an adventurous life to a philanthropist demonstrates that personal experiences can lead to impactful societal contributions.
Craigslist's Founder Pledges $100 Million for Cybersecurity | Entrepreneur
Craig Newmark pledged $100 million to enhance U.S. cybersecurity, reflecting his commitment to philanthropy and social improvement.
Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story review life story of America's healthcare saviour
Stan Brock's transformation from an adventurous life to a philanthropist demonstrates that personal experiences can lead to impactful societal contributions.
How Collective Trauma Impacts Your Life (And How to Cope)
Collective trauma affects communities, altering relationships and mental health due to shared distressing experiences.
The Lesser-Known Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Survivors of child sexual abuse experience significant physical, mental, and social health consequences, often more severe than previously understood.
How leaders can build a workplace that truly centers mental health
Rare Beauty integrates mental health awareness into its brand mission, which greatly resonates with young audiences.
The pandemic may have actually improved mental health for some kids, study finds
The pandemic surprisingly improved mental health for some children with significant behavioral issues, though disparities remain among different demographic groups.
How Collective Trauma Impacts Your Life (And How to Cope)
Collective trauma affects communities, altering relationships and mental health due to shared distressing experiences.
The Lesser-Known Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Survivors of child sexual abuse experience significant physical, mental, and social health consequences, often more severe than previously understood.
How leaders can build a workplace that truly centers mental health
Rare Beauty integrates mental health awareness into its brand mission, which greatly resonates with young audiences.
The pandemic may have actually improved mental health for some kids, study finds
The pandemic surprisingly improved mental health for some children with significant behavioral issues, though disparities remain among different demographic groups.
The long-term cost of Trump's mass deportation: The economy could contract between 2.6% and 6%
Mass deportation of undocumented immigrants could lead to a significant economic contraction, harming both the economy and the social fabric of the community.
Special Live Event: Impact Investing Panel From Climate Week In New York
Climate Week focuses on crucial discussions about social and environmental impacts amidst global climate challenges.
Pharrell Williams knocks celebrities who endorse politicians: 'Nobody asked you'
Pharrell Williams criticizes celebrity political endorsements, advocating for real action over public opinions in politics.
The Oscars for the Deep State
The best bureaucrats in America contribute to vital services and innovations that often go unnoticed by the public.
True Crime podcasts help crack true crimes (Edison / audiochuck)
True Crime podcasts assist in solving real crimes and supporting victim advocacy, showcasing a significant societal impact beyond mere entertainment.
Bill Gates and other billionaires can learn from MacKenzie Scott's giving, a philanthropy expert says
Billionaires like Bill Gates wield significant influence in philanthropy; experts suggest learning from MacKenzie Scott's more effective, hands-off approach.
Ballon d'Or: What is the Socrates Award?
The Socrates Award recognizes footballers for their social initiatives, highlighting the importance of humanitarian contributions in sports.
The who, what, and how of Social Impact Design
Design plays a role in fostering a future where people, communities, and the planet can flourish.
Her cafe offered an opportunity for her daughter and for others with intellectual disabilities
Maeve's Place provides employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, founded by Iva Walsh to empower her daughter and others.
Last night in jail for early release prisoners
The emergency release plan addresses prison overcrowding, raising concerns about rehabilitation and support for released offenders.
I make fake eyes for those who need them
The only ocularist in Uganda highlights the need for locally made prosthetic eyes, stressing their natural appearance compared to poorly made imports.
Harry Styles's Favorite Designer Returns
This September, the fashion industry is prioritizing voter registration at New York Fashion Week to contribute to social impact.
Frictionless sports betting and the NFL: the twin obsessions targeting young men
The NFL season kickoff intertwines major sporting events with the booming industry of legal sports betting.
IKEA's New MAVINN Collection Uplifts Communities Through Craft
The MÄVINN collection by IKEA promotes traditional handcrafts and supports economic mobility for artisans globally.
Natty Can Cook Has Taken Over the Kitchen at The Greyhound
Nathaniel Morley's mission at The Greyhound focuses on using Caribbean food to provide employment opportunities for ex-convicts.
The Psychology Behind Name-Calling in Politics and Beyond
Name-calling damages relationships and societal discourse, fostering division and contempt instead of understanding and dialogue.
A shortage of young men in the workforce could weigh on housing, Social Security, and growth for years to come
Declining workforce participation among young men poses a significant long-term risk to the US economy and social stability.
Expanding What a Trigger Sound Is in Misophonia Research
Dr. Heather Hansen's research expands the understanding of misophonia, challenging previous notions about sound triggers and highlighting social implications of the disorder.
How to measure brand purpose properly
Marketers must shift from PR-focused metrics to measuring real-world impact to secure funding for purpose-driven campaigns.
Cowen: Maybe legalizing marijuana wasn't such a great idea
Marijuana legalization has led to economic growth in states, but its societal impacts and health consequences raise important questions about its success.