‘Just Peoples:’ Making a real, direct and personal difference in the world

November 27, 20230

Ever wished you knew exactly what was being done with the money you donated to charity? If so, you’re not the only one. Many people who support charities are increasingly interested in knowing just how and where their money is being used. Fundraisers put time and effort into the causes

How the Animal Agriculture Industry Impacts the Planet

November 27, 20230

The animal agriculture industry is one of the biggest players in climate change to date. Our growing population, coupled with the increasing demand for animal products, is putting pressure on agriculture farms to expand and cater to the needs of the world. Many of the world's resources are also used

Help End One of the Most Tragic Childbirth Injuries

November 26, 20230

Recenty a forklift removed a statue of 19th century surgeon J. Marion Sims from New York City’s Central Park, relocating it to a cemetery in Brooklyn where Sims is buried. He is controversial. For some, Sims is the “father of modern gynecology” – he developed the speculum, a device used

Hobbyist to Activist: Turning Your Interests into Impact

November 26, 20230

In a world that often seems beset with pressing problems, combining your personal interests with activism can provide a fulfilling and effective way to make a difference. Transforming from a hobbyist into an activist involves more than just passion; it requires strategic action. Below are key guidelines to help you

Corporate Greenwashing: How to See Through

November 26, 20230

The trend of corporate greenwashing, where companies misleadingly portray themselves as environmentally responsible, has seen a marked increase in recent years. Given the urgency of environmental issues, it's crucial for consumers to discern genuine sustainable practices from marketing smoke and mirrors. Below are key pointers to help you see through

Knitting for a Cause

November 26, 20232

By Janice Lim Have any of you ever been approached by someone entreating with you to donate some money, to help a cause, to save a rainforest or to help sick animals? Have any of you, like me, felt like you sympathized with the cause, but at the same time felt

NFP Spotlight: The Kids’ Cancer Project

November 26, 20230

By BC Phillips One of the darker elements of human nature is our propensity to seek out reasons to avoid helping others. It’s easy to maintain our sense that we are good and just when an external factor is present that makes the misfortunes of others due to their own faults.

Saving the Arctic

November 26, 20230

Tabitha Freeman The Arctic is one of the most majestic and beautiful places in the world. It houses incredible life forms such as polar bears, penguins, narwhals, and walruses and is becomes almost a kind of surreal painting to the eye. Even further, aside from the aesthetics, the Arctic is a

Help World Hunger with These 7 Organizations

November 26, 20230

Hunger remains to be one of the worst problems in the world. In fact, statistics revealed that more than 815 million people experience hunger, with most of them coming from third world countries. Poverty and hunger go hand in hand. Poverty causes hunger because of lack of resources. Hunger causes poverty

Mental Illness: Ending the Stigma

November 17, 20231

By Samantha Plink One in four people in the world will be affected by mental illness at some point in their lives. Yet nearly two thirds of those people never seek help from a health professional, largely due to the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It can affect people