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The new world of results-driven aid that could put an end to extreme poverty Drawing on 2 decades covering global development as editor in chief of Devex, Raj Kumar explores how nontraditional models of philanthropy and aid are empowering the world’s poorest people to make progress. Old aid...

For over a century, there has been marked tension between faith and modernity. Some argue religion is outmoded, and while there are valid criticisms brought to bear against institutionalised religion, this dismissal is hasty and uninformed. Our impulse toward the religious experience is undiminished, and even those who reject the faiths of their fathers still feel the pull. As we learn more about ourselves, each other, and the world around us, what may be said to be outmoded is our assumptions about the nature of faith, not faith itself.This podcast is for those who wish to keep their faith, ...

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Join Morag Gamble, global permaculture teacher and ambassador, in conversation with leading ecological educators, thinkers, activists, authors, designers and practitioners to explore the kind of thinking and action we need to navigate a positive and regenerative way forward, to myceliate possibilities, and share ideas of what a thriving one-planet way of life could look like. In today's constantly changing world, Morag's guests offer voices of clarity and common sense.

"For Some Top Nonprofits, Changing the World Begins in Seattle" is from the April 9, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Kirk Johnson and narrated by Caroline Miller.

We tell girls that they can be anything, so why do 90 percent of Americans believe that geniuses are almost always men? New York Times bestselling journalist and creator and host of the podcast The Gratitude Diaries Janice Kaplan explores the powerful forces that have rigged the system—and...

Private foundations have been the dynamo of social change since their invention at the beginning of the last century. Yet just over 10 percent of the public knows they even exist; and for those who are aware of them, as well as even those who seek grants from them, their internal workings remain a complete mystery

From YouTube's Head of Culture and Trends, a rousing and illuminating behind-the-scenes exploration of Internet video's massive impact on our world. Whether your favorite YouTube video is a cat on a Roomba, 'Gangnam Style', the 'Bed Intruder' song, an ASAPscience explainer, Rebecca Black's 'Friday', or the 'Evolution of Dance', Kevin Allocca's Videocracy reveals how these beloved videos and famous trends - and many more - came to be and why they mean more than you might think.

You don't need more money, or time, or even another election cycle to bring transformational change to your community. What you need is to believe that daily microdoses of good over years and years can create a great return. Stop waiting for the big change moment and seize the good that you can do today.

Meet the women and female-identifying heroes who have defied death, flouted cultural norms, and risen above poverty to become CEOs, entrepreneurs, activists, role models, media moguls, and movement creators. This collection of stories, essays, and interviews celebrates their superpowers: love, determination, vision, and grit. These 50 women share their wisdom and advice in ways that will inspire you to discover your own superpower.

A treatise of Black women’s transformative influence in media and society, placing them front and center in a new chapter of mainstream resistance and political engagement In Reclaiming Our Space, social worker, activist, and cultural commentator Feminista Jones explores how Black women are...

Feeling disconnected? In today's world, building a genuine community can feel harder than ever, especially for those of us who have stepped away from religion. Join mother-daughter duo Ashley and Michele Perry, co-founders of HopeBase, as they explore the evolving landscape of connection and community in the Connection from Here podcast. Ashley, a former pastor turned secular chaplain and Gen Z thinker Michele, explore secular spirituality, answer the big questions about belonging, interview fascinating guests, and share real stories of how people are (and aren't) finding community in these ...

Welcome to the Brace for Impact podcast, hosted by Mary Rose Gunn, founder and CEO of The Fore, where we champion modern philanthropy in a changing world. Our guests are a bold collective of visionary philanthropists, business leaders, social entrepreneurs, and experts who will share new ways of solving our country’s problems. Ways that work. Most of us see the old, top-down models for change are struggling to keep up. This podcast will be shining a light on the change-makers creating social impact on the ground. People who are brave and are doing things differently. Because ultimately, we...

Welcome to the Flowing Forward podcast, The Economics of Water in a Changing World, a platform dedicated to exploring the pivotal role of water in shaping our global future.

Creative Nectar is a safe space for exploring all things creative and transformational. Your hosts Jenny Hahn and Stephanie Gray bring together conversations and practices around art-making as a path to self-discovery, heart-centered living and finding wholeness. Receive tips, teachings, and plenty of stories to inspire your own creative journey in these changing times--whether or not you identify as an artist. Whatever your own unique path or medium, come drink up support and nourishment for your soul's truest expression.Find more at www.creativenectarstudio.com or follow us on Instagram: @...

What is our relationship with the places that sustain us: our cities and the natural world? Do we find cities overwhelming or do we love their dynamic, creative energy? Do we exploit nature or do we nurture her many different resources? In the growing climate crisis that impacts on all of us wherever we may live, how can we create a healthier and happier relationship with city lives and wild nature? Through personal stories and the voices of experts, MetroWild offers a kaleidoscope of stories from our changing world. Presented by Yang-May Ooi (@tigerspirituk) ¦ www.MetroWild.co.uk

How can communicators change the climate conversation? After experiencing climate change firsthand when the 2019/2020 Australian bush fires ripped through our community, we're on a mission to find out why this issue is still so divisive, crippling action. We're asking leading thinkers, scientists, experts, activists and optimists how communicators can change the climate conversation and inspire much more action.

Play It Forward features twenty‑five inspirational stories of badass women from all corners of the sports universe, curated by TOGETHXR, a sports media company founded by legends Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, Simone Manuel, and Chloe Kim. From profiles of professional athletes and Olympians at the top of their game to everyday women putting in the work without a crowd, these are true tales of fierce competitors, dedicated teammates, and passionate advocates who are all too accustomed to hearing the word “no.”

In Possible, he presents clear and biblical thinking, powerful stories, and practical tools for sustainably impacting our workplaces, neighborhoods, villages, and cities. Possible is an eloquent and personal call to reconsider what it means to change ourselves so we can change the world.

A global exploration of internet memes as agents of pop culture, politics, protest, and propaganda on- and offline, and how they will save or destroy us all. Memes are the street art of the social web. Using social media–driven movements as her guide, technologist and digital media scholar An...