Today, the quest to solve the energy access problem with innovative technology has become sexy. A myriad of start-ups and multinationals alike have thrown themselves into the game backed by private, angel, social, foundation and VC investors. Yet, few of these technology players are reaching scale. This …

The International organization Peace Boat is a leading example of what it takes to create a sustainable project on a global scale that focuses on peace and sustainability. After 30 years of organizing global voyages for peace on a passenger ship that carries more than 1000 participants …

Creating resilient communities relies heavily upon recognizing then cultivating abundance in the face of adversity. When we work within a framework of scarcity, such as with vulnerable populations, we tend to focus on problems and solutions. However, when we expose the underlying abundance within communities, we are …

For decades, those of us fighting poverty have circled around the private sector with a mixture of awe and revulsion. Engagement with the private sector has devolved into two opposing camps. In one corner are the rock-throwing corporate campaigners. In the other are those smitten with the …