Global Issues Innovations that address global challenges such as education, environment, and health

Latest

Tackling HIV - Thumbnail

Tackling HIV

By Corey Binns

Grassroot Soccer uses the world’s most popular sport to educate kids in sub-Saharan Africa about HIV and its prevention.

From the Ground Up - Thumbnail

From the Ground Up

By Brandon Keim

Part academic institution, part activist group, part think tank, ATREE crosses sectors to breed a new species of conservation agency in India.

Books to Grow On - Thumbnail

Books to Grow On

By Aaron Dalton

How did Room to Read create more than 5,000 libraries in less than eight years? The media have largely focused on founder John Wood as the catalytic figure in the organization's success story. Of equal importance, however, is Room to Read's solid and replicable operational choices.

Panel Discussion - Recycling’s Role in Environmental Sustainability

In this education podcast, a panel of experts debates the importance of recycling in the effort to achieve environmental sustainability. Those against argue that recycling at the household level doesn't lead to the perceived benefits, but instead wastes more money and precious time. Those in favor argue that we are nearing a resource crisis that can be mitigated by the re-use of recycled material. Due to brief profanity, this program may not be appropriate for work or family listening.

Most Popular