Poor nutrition harms the health of more than one-half of the people on the planet. Two billion suffer from malnutrition. It drives poverty that entrenches inequality across generations, and is the underlying cause of 45 percent of child deaths worldwide. Another 1.9 billion people suffer from over-nutrition by virtue of eating too much of the wrong stuff—calories that overwhelm …
In Uganda, the average age of a farmer is 50 and the average lifespan in the country is just 56. This means that in Uganda, as in much of Africa, as the old die there will be hardly anyone farming. Meanwhile, about 60 per cent of the region’s unemployed people are youth. Yet they are …
With the spotlight shining down on her 4-foot-something frame, 10-year-old Eunice Akoth stepped into character. “Every mighty king was once a crying baby! Every great tree was once a tiny seed! Every tall building was once in paper! And so I dream my dream!” she yelled. Taking wide, confident strides across the stage, and punctuating …
Millennials represent the largest generation ever, yet few of them serve on the boards of companies. This is a huge missed opportunity for companies, who perhaps haven’t yet realized the myriad ways having a young perspective can benefit both their brand and their business model. In 2013, the median board age of S&P 500 companies was …
Last November, we were so excited to produce a show with the legendary storytelling organization, The Moth, in Washington DC. The house was packed, and everyone had gathered to hear New Voices Fellows tell their stories of development. Now, we're thrilled to announce that these stories have been broadcast nationwide through PRx. You will be …