A conversation with Samuel Rigu - In the heart of Kenya, where agriculture is the lifeblood of communities, Safi Organics stands as a beacon of sustainable change. Founded with a vision to transform the agricultural landscape, Safi Organics thrives on innovation that goes beyond conventional boundaries.
Read MoreHow can we provide social foundations for all within our ecological limits? What kind of economic mindset would get us there? How should entrepreneurs think about their business and its role in resources and the natural world?
Read MoreIs healthcare an individual act of fighting a disease, or is it a system that intertwines prevention measures, a lively environment conducive to life and wellbeing and an empathetic stance that ensures no human is denied attention to maintain their health?
Read MoreThe targets of SDG 1, End Poverty, include eradicating extreme poverty and reducing at least half the number of people living in poor conditions. Based on those targets, we can identify two causes of that hardship which are: …
Read MoreHave you ever faced this dilemma: How do you react when facing or witnessing an injustice? Would you speak up even if it puts your life at risk? This dilemma has cost Lebanon a heavy price, from the many brilliant minds who fled the country to the heroes who were killed because they had the courage to stand up for their compatriots.
Read MoreHave you felt a sense of gratification from being a mentor or sharing knowledge and insight? In Fast Forward 2030 Lebanon, we make it our mission to open space to introduce and discuss Sustainable Development Goals.
Read MoreSDG8 promotes sustained and inclusive economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. Its leading indicators are adjusted GDP growth, adults with an account at a financial institution, and unemployment rate. Until 2019, Lebanon had major challenges, especially concerning GDP growth and unemployment.
Read MoreTo all of you, my dear fellow human rights advocates and women's rights enthusiasts, this year marks the loss of a great Gender Equality hero who inspired us all with her courage and avant-garde vision of a better life quality based on social justice, Nawal El Saadawi.
Read MoreOn March 28th 2021, Dr. Mohamed Al Ajami died at a hospital entrance. He was denied access to emergency health care after having been in a car accident that crushed his abdomen. Who’s to blame? A ruthless, inhumane, heartless hospital administration?
Read MoreOn Tuesday, 16th April, our event ‘Integrating Climate Action into your Business Model: Ideas for Entrepreneurs’ brought together entrepreneurs, ‘wantrepreneurs’ and impact leaders to consider how businesses can adopt more sustainable practices to meet the aims of both SDG 13, Climate Action, and the Paris Agreement.
Read MoreIf the last two years of politics have shown us anything, the desire for change is as high as it has been. To win over the hearts and minds of consumers, forward-thinking businesses need to take a leaf from the progressive resurgence and offer a bold, hopeful and attainable vision of the future.
Read MoreWith society confronted by some of the biggest challenges it has ever faced, it isn’t surprising that people are starting to think about their work, careers and assets differently. There are now several extensive workforce surveys of the ‘millennial’ - anyone born between the early 80’s and the mid 90’s - that confirm a shift in how they approach their careers.
Read MoreThe main aim of the Sustainable Development Goals, due in 2030, is to “free the human race from the tyranny of poverty and want and to heal and secure our planet”. The election of Donald Trump, and the general political atmosphere that has emerged show that at the moment, we are moving in the opposite direction.
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