Posts about: Africa

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November 3, 2011, 2 Comments

As both a massively successful artist and a survivor of a harsh childhood, 50 Cent found himself compelled to use his success to help others in need. A trip to [...]

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Plainly Good Bicycles

October 21, 2011, No comments

Bicycling is, for so many reasons, my favorite mode of transportation. To make a bicycle takes less resources than it does to make a car, to use a bic ...

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Focus on Land in Africa Launches To Mainstream Land Rights Policy

September 22, 2011, No comments

Regardless of what matters to you – access to education, universal food security, strengthening women’s rights, or a healthier environment – lan ...

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Zidisha: Financing Dreams and Empowering Entrepreneurs

August 24, 2011, 1 Comment

What happens when a micro-entrepreneur in rural Kenya forty miles away from a town needs a loan to grow his business and in turn support his family? O ...

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    More Humanity Please
    August 23, 2011, No comments

    Prior to the 1492 invasion, American Indians lived rather peacefully, and without money. They lived communally, taking care of one another. People did not act so much as individuals, but [...]

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    THE INDUSTRY OF AID: Who Do You Work For?
    July 22, 2011, 1 Comment

    Since I was a child, I’ve been almost supernaturally compelled to help the oppressed, abused and less fortunate. It’s who I am. I’ve dedicated my life to serving humanity because [...]

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    Microfinance: Halfway into 2011
    July 20, 2011, No comments

    2011 has certainly been an active year within the microfinance industry, and not necessarily for the right reasons. It brings to mind endless revelations and discussions within the media on [...]

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    RE-BRANDING AFRICA: Introduction
    June 6, 2011, 2 Comments

    I’m convinced that a large part of what holds Africa (and other developing areas) back from being a “developed continent” stems from a less than desirable branding trend. The international [...]

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    What if Everybody Socked at Soccer?
    February 11, 2010, 1 Comment

    Imagine if – when you were young – your chore list including playing soccer for four hours a day instead of washing dishes and taking care of your little brother. [...]

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    February 8, 2010, 4 Comments

    Social reality game designer, Jane McGonigal, has been proving to the world for awhile now that video games don’t have to be a waste of time and on March 3rd, [...]