As individuals, we view life through our own personal lens and move through life focused on our own well-being and personal affairs. However, as curator for the Atlanta Global Shapers, […]
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Posted inMexico
Mexico Shouts Independence, Celebrates Community Contributions at Atlanta City Hall
Before Javier Diaz de Leon strained his vocal cords for the traditional grito — or shout — on the eve of Mexican Independence Day Sept. 15, he spent the better […]
Posted inJapan
Carter Center Wins Prestigious Prize in Japan for Guinea Worm Campaign
The Carter Center in Atlanta has won a prestigious prize in Japan for its long-time commitment and substantial progress toward the eradication of Guinea worm disease in Africa. The Japanese […]
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Coca-Cola to Spearhead Talks on U.S. Global Leadership in the South
Coca-Cola Co. over the next year is set spearhead a series of discussions around the South with policy makers, business leaders and other key stakeholders on U.S. competitiveness, international aid […]
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Aid Minister: Irish History With Famine Provides Empathy at a Time of Global Food Shortages
Ireland’s historical struggles with famine give its aid program a healthy does of empathy at a time when food shortages are being exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and other external […]
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How to Help Ukraine: A Few Curated Charity Lists
With scenes of devastation in Ukraine playing out daily in the news, Americans are naturally asking the question of how they can help. At the same time, the federal government has […]
Posted inTechnology
Airbnb Co-Founder and Atlanta Native Joe Gebbia Outlines Plan to Help Afghan Refugees With Short-Term Housing
Entrepreneur Joe Gebbia, Jr., the co-founder of home-sharing platform Airbnb, made a homecoming of his own this week, speaking at the Hope Global Forum in downtown Atlanta about efforts to use […]
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Mexican Consulate Honors Latino Community Fund for Pandemic Help at Independence Gathering
The Latino Community Fund Georgia received a prestigious award from the Consulate General of Mexico for its health advocacy work throughout the pandemic at last Wednesday’s celebration of Mexico’s bicentennial […]
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Embrace Your Inner Sidekick: Georgia Tech Professor Envisions Global Philanthropy Model Based on Humility
It’s a well-established fact that most business startups fail, which is one reason venture capitalists make so many bets, hoping that one home run will justify many strikeouts. According to Georgia Tech […]
Posted inHaiti, Nonprofits
This Time Around, Georgia Groups See Haiti Empowered to Lead Earthquake Response
Many responding to Haiti’s most recent disaster are seeing a new level of coordination among outside aid groups, demonstrating how much was learned from the catastrophic 2010 earthquake and the […]