Podcasts about ending poverty

Plastic as Prosperity: David Katz on Conscious Capitalism, Ending Poverty & Redefining WealthVisit ⁠⁠⁠catalystalks.com⁠In this episode...These next few decades will define our global response to two urgent crises—plastic pollution and poverty—and whether we continue to operate from scarcity and extraction, or step into a new paradigm of circularity, regeneration, and conscious creation.Can trash become treasure? Can waste become wealth? David Katz says yes.In this powerful conversation, David Katz, globally celebrated founder of Plastic Bank, joins me to share how he's creating systemic change by turning plastic into currency, empowering marginalized communities, and operating businesses from a place of being, not just doing.In this episode, we explore:0:00 David Katz: The Plastic Bank's Genesis & Vision1:07 Meet David Katz: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Solutions3:55 Plastic Bank's Unique "Way of Being" & Impact5:50 Circularity & Prosperity: Envisioning a Future Economy8:32 The Prosperity Effect: Beyond Profit in Business12:28 Global Impact: Plastic Bank's Reach & Scale17:00 Community Empowerment: Schools as Plastic Bank Hubs19:43 Plastic as Currency: A Path to Autonomy & Mastery21:01 Overcoming Scarcity: The Mindset Shift Towards Abundance25:12 Human Evolution: Conscious Living & Energy Resonance30:18 Empowering Co-Creation: Leadership in the Plastic Bank Ecosystem36:09 Hiring for "Who": Building a Team of Responsible Creators48:29 Choosing a New Reality: Speaking a Prosperous Universe into Being57:24 Join the Movement: Solving Poverty to End Plastic Pollution1:00:19 Gratitude & Discernment: The Journey of Conscious CreationAbout David KatzDavid Katz is a globally recognized humanitarian and founder of Plastic Bank, a social enterprise transforming ocean-bound plastic into social currency. Featured in CNN, Forbes, TED, BBC, and honored by the United Nations, his work empowers tens of thousands of families while reshaping global supply chains through regenerative thinking.▶︎ ⁠https://plasticbank.com▶︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-katz-4b66178/▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/@plasticbank     ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/plasticbank   ▶︎ https://twitter.com/plasticbankAbout Stephanie TragerFor more than 25 years, Stephanie has been a transformational coach and business strategist guiding visionary leaders and entrepreneurs to remember who they really are so they can do the work their really here to do. A multifaceted and multidimensional healer, she bridges ancient intelligence with modern wisdom to activate higher potentials. A lawyer and futurist, she weaves a multi-modality approach to helping individuals, families, and organizations in their quest for inner peace, mental freedom, physical vitality, spiritual expansion, and aligned business and investment impact. With the Soul of a mystic and mind of a CEO, Stephanie is a consciousness researcher, an author, speaker, experience curator, facilitator and creator of The Wayfinder's Path for Evolutionary Leadership. Invest one hour with her, you'll remember your magic.Ready for coaching? Book a 1:1 Inquiry Session here:⁠ https://rippleyourimpact.com/⁠ Sign up for more awesomeness here: ⁠⁠https://www.stephanietrager.com/connect⁠

DIVINE SUPPLY 3 (Ending Poverty) God doesn't want us to be in poverty. Due 8:18 A man is in charge of the outcome of his life if he knows what to do. Poverty is not from God. Wealth is by covenant  POVERTY IS: The opposite of riches. A state of lack or hardship. A mentality. A Curse: (a supernatural empowerment to fail.) A spirit.   DIMENSIONS OF POVERTY Financial poverty. Mental poverty. Social poverty. Physical poverty. Non achievement. Ignorance. Spiritual poverty                                                                                    CAUSES OF POVERTY Ignorance Laziness Unfaithfulness Pride Disobedience Curses Lack of investment mentality.

DIVINE SUPPLY 3 (Ending Poverty) God doesn't want us to be in poverty. Due 8:18 A man is in charge of the outcome of his life if he knows what to do. Poverty is not from God. Wealth is by covenant  POVERTY IS: The opposite of riches. A state of lack or hardship. A mentality. A Curse: (a supernatural empowerment to fail.) A spirit.   DIMENSIONS OF POVERTY Financial poverty. Mental poverty. Social poverty. Physical poverty. Non achievement. Ignorance. Spiritual poverty                                                                                    CAUSES OF POVERTY Ignorance Laziness Unfaithfulness Pride Disobedience Curses Lack of investment mentality.

What does it take to break the cycle of social discrimination in India? In this inspiring episode, host Nicole Jansen is joined by the visionary philanthropist and social entrepreneur, Dr. Abraham George. As the founder of the Shanti Bhavan School in India, Dr. George has dedicated his life to empowering children of the most marginalized communities by providing opportunities through education. Over the past 27 years, the school has changed the lives of over 15,000 children. 98% of its students are college graduates, with many making it to Ivy League institutes like Stanford, Dartmouth, and Princeton. Discover how Dr. George's life journey, from the Indian military to a successful business career in the U.S., led him to his true calling: breaking down the systemic barriers of the caste system in India through a holistic educational approach. This bottom-up strategy not only focuses on academics but also nurtures the mindset and self-worth of each student, propelling them to previously unimaginable heights. Dr. Abraham has authored multiple books on social justice, including India Untouched, and is writing another one about Shanti Bhavan that is due for a release soon.    What We Discuss in this Episode What inspired Dr. George to dedicate his life to breaking cycles of poverty? How does the caste system in India perpetuate economic inequality? The role of nurturing belief in students from marginalized communities. What are the greatest challenges faced when establishing a school like Shanti Bhavan? How can global citizens contribute to alleviating poverty around the world? The importance of economic justice as a path to social justice. Overcoming obstacles: Dr. George's journey from Wall Street to social impact. The significance of action and how it transforms compassion into tangible change. How can we motivate others to participate in acts of service and philanthropy? The long-lasting impact of transforming young lives and its ripple effect on society. Podcast Highlights 0:21 - Breaking the generational cycle of poverty with education 2:17 - Dr. George's journey from the Indian military to U.S. entrepreneurship 5:51 - Understanding India's caste system and its impact 10:17 - Transforming mindsets: nurturing belief in marginalized kids 15:06 - Challenges faced in establishing Shanti Bhavan School 20:41 - Empowering global citizens to contribute positively 25:22 - The link between economic and social justice 31:03 - The joy of giving and making a lasting impact 34:54 - Action as a catalyst for true transformation. Favorite Quotes Economic Justice: “The path to social justice is through economic justice.” Transformative Action: “Compassion without action is of no use. It doesn't benefit the other person; it only makes you feel good.” Episode Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/education/532-from-invisible-to-unstoppable-shaping-the-next-generation-of-leaders-with-dr-abraham-george/   Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, poverty continues to be a seemingly unsolvable issue in the United States. But is it really unsolvable? This week's guest, Devon Gray, argues that poverty is a problem that can be solved. In this episode, we speak with Devon about possible solutions that could put an end to poverty. Devon Gray is the president of EPIC (End Poverty in California) which aims to end poverty in California by elevating the voices of people experiencing it, creating and implementing bold policies rooted in their needs, and advancing a state agenda focused on equal opportunity for all. Prior to joining EPIC, Devon was a director with Evergreen Strategy Group, where he advised gun violence prevention organizations on policy and strategy. Devon previously served in the Newsom Administration as Special Advisor to the Governor's Chief of Staff and is an alumnus of national and statewide political campaigns. He is a graduate of Stanford Law School and the Stanford Graduate School of Education. Devon lives in Orange County where he serves as a delegate to the California Democratic Party.Mentioned in this episode:A Blueprint for a Just and Inclusive Economy - policy-paper.pdfWhere to find Devon Gray and EPIC:Instagram: @devonjgray @endpovertycaTwitter/X: @devongrayca @endpovertycaLinkedIn: @devonjgray @endpovertycaWebsite: endpovertyinca.orgSupport the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at madnesscafepodcast@gmail.com.Share the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!

What can we do to help end the cycle of poverty in the world? In this compelling episode, host Nicole Jansen sits down with Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of Surge For Water. Committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, Shilpa shares how her organization delivers safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health solutions to communities worldwide. Through her inspiring journey from management consulting to non-profit leadership, Shilpa demonstrates the significant impact of investing in fundamental human needs and championing women's voices. Discover how prioritizing clean water and effective sanitation solutions can lift entire communities out of poverty. Shilpa's story of leaving a successful corporate career to pursue her passion offers valuable insights for anyone looking to make a meaningful difference in the world. Key Takeaways The crucial link between water, sanitation, and poverty reduction. The impact of empowering women in community-centric projects. The logistical and emotional aspects of transitioning to a purpose-driven career. The importance of partnerships with local organizations for sustainable change. Overcoming fear and taking courageous steps towards your passion. Understanding the sacrifices and rewards involved in social entrepreneurship. The power of daily rituals to maintain focus and drive. Why team engagement and celebration are critical in sustaining growth and impact. How to contribute to Surge For Water's mission or identify your own path for social impact. Podcast Timestamps 0:00 - Safe Water and Sanitation Impact 4:19 - Global Water Crisis: A Worldwide Issue 7:50 - From Corporate Ladder to Social Purpose 13:23 - Embracing Minimalism: Leaving Corporate Life 15:41 - Crab Mentality and Breaking Through 18:55 - Excellence Even When Departing 22:16 - Togetherness, Inspiration, and Rituals 25:11 - Rediscovering Motivation and Purpose 28:55 - Inspire Action, Explore Possibilities Favorite Quotes Commitment & Courage: “The fear is just this little thing, and you can get over it... It's this ripple effect.” Passion with Purpose: “Do something that you're really passionate about because it's going to be necessary to fuel you during those difficult years.” Episode Resources: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/health/529-ending-poverty-with-safe-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-with-shilpa-alva    Check out our complete library of episodes and other leadership resources here: https://leadersoftransformation.com ________

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Send us a Text Message.Jennifer Oliver wants to tell you about Rize where the tagline is Beyond Banking. That's an Irwindale CA based billion dollar institution - formerly SCE Credit Union -  but Oliver says that even when she interviewed for the job she already was thinking about a name change.SCE, by the way, stands for Southern California Edison, a big electric utility. In the show Oliver explains why she thought the name had to change.But, importantly, this is more than a name change. Oliver, Rize's CEO,  also has put the institution on a rebranding journey where the mission becomes ending poverty.A big idea? You bet. Here's how Rize explains its mission and name change: “To better serve our members, we recognized the need for growth, which was challenging with our previous name. Many people don't know what a credit union is or mistakenly believe they must work for a specific company to join ours. We sought a name that eliminates that confusion and aligns with our mission, vision and values. We believe our new name will enhance our ability to serve current members, expand our reach, and allow us to make an even greater impact for our members and our communities."She's undertaking a big mission? You bet but on her way to this job Oliver put in a stint as executive vice president of Municipal Credit Union after NCUA conserved it. That happened after its CEO was arrested and later convicted for multi million dollar embezzlement and he was sentenced to a jail sentence. This was a big ugly blot on the reputation of all credit unions - and Oliver accepted the challenge to help remove the stain and keep Municipal functioning. The conservatorship team succeeded.  Municipal is out of conservatorship and it still serves New York's city employees.So if you think Oliver is taking on a huge problem, remember she's a veteran of the Municipal salvation.Sprinkled through the show are many good ideas she has for helping credit unions prosper.  Here's just one: she's created a pathway to enable foster kids to open accounts without the signature of an adult.  So the money the kid earns and may receive from the state is his or hers.  Getting this together needed thinking way outside of boxes - but she did it.And talk about our backpages she was a guest on this show in 2019, episode 2.  There's a link in the show notes.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

Why does the United States, the richest country on earth, have more poverty than any other advanced democracy? Why does this land of plenty allow one in every eight of its children to go without basic necessities, permit its citizens to live and die on the streets, and authorize its corporations to pay poverty wages? What perpetuates poverty and what can be done to end it? “Poverty persists,” Matthew Desmond says, “because the rest of us benefit from it.” Recorded at Town Hall.

Zeinorin Angkang is a 2022 VV Visionaries Fellowship alumna and founder of Hill Wild, an organization working with the Tangkhul Naga People in Northeast India to create a sustainable food supply and eradicate poverty. In this work, she also champions the voices of Indigenous Peoples and their farming knowledge that dates back thousands of years.    She recently spoke to Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson on why she founded Hill Wild and how she grew the social enterprise to include more than 2,000 farmers, 80 percent of whom are women.  Angkang was recently featured in Portraits of Progress: Women Powering the Global Goals, an interactive art exhibit that debuted at the United Nations Headquarters during Women's History Month. The exhibit featured 17 portraits of women leaders finding solutions to advance the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). If listening to Angkang's story on our podcast has inspired you to take action, please consider donating to Vital Voices to help us continue investing in, connecting with, and amplifying the work of women leaders who are solving the world's most significant problems.Visit Vital Voices online.Make a contribution to our work.

Our guest today is Tracy Weaver, Executive Director of Saranam. Since 2004 SARANAM has served over 180 families offering them opportunities to break the cycles of generational poverty. Saranam's two-year, residential program, and integrated services – housing, education, and community – help families escape from homelessness and poverty permanently with a proven 88% success rate. Many programs addressing homelessness focus on immediate needs such as shelter, food, or addiction treatment. Saranam works holistically, tackling the causes of homelessness and poverty by working with the entire family over time. In 2022 Saranam broke ground for a new campus housing 20 more families and they are about ready to open this new housing in April of 2024!HealthCare UnTold honors Tracy Weaver and Saranam families1DONATE /Volunteer: saranamabq.org#familyempowerment#endingpoverty#treatmentworks

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Ending Poverty: Today or Forever? Potential Error in GiveDirectly's Rational Animations Video, published by Alexander de Vries on November 6, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Epistemic status: as an Economics student who reads a fair amount of dev econ, this might be one of the only things in the world I'm actually ~qualified for. 85% confident that the main claim of this post ("GiveDirectly has presented no strong evidence for their claim that the costs of ending extreme poverty will rapidly & significantly decrease") is true. Disclaimer: I GiveDirectly and think they're doing fantastic work! Recently, GiveDirectly collaborated with Rational Animations to make this YouTube video: The aim of the video is in its title: showing that extreme poverty can be eradicated by directly giving money to the world's poorest, through organizations like GiveDirectly. I think that the evidence presented in the video definitively shows that giving all the extremely poor people in the world money for a year can end extreme poverty for that year. This is true almost by definition, but I'm genuinely glad that a bunch of researchers decided to check anyway. There's always a chance of unforeseen second order effects, like maybe all the people getting the money would just spend it all on drinks and alcohol ( almost certainly not ) or it would cause huge inflation ( nope , though really you could guess that one with Econ 101). Our friends estimate the cost at about $258 billion dollars to end extreme poverty for a year, and point out that this is a small portion of yearly philanthropic spending or rich government's budgets. They're right about the rich countries' budgets (no longer sure about how large a part this is of philanthropic spending). It would be good to just give all the extremely poor people some money every year so they would no longer be extremely poor. [1] Where the video loses me, though, is when they make a very strong claim with huge implications based on minimal evidence. This starts at 10:39 in the video, but I've transcribed it for you here: We also know that cash transfers improve recipients' lives immensely. But what would be the impact on recipients' neighbors and the economy as a whole? A 2022 study led by Dennis Egger found that every $1,000 of cash given actually has a total economic effect of $2,500, thanks to "spillover" effects growing the local economy, as recipients spent more money at their neighbors' businesses, those businesses spent money, and so forth. Not only did recipients' incomes increase, their neighbors' incomes also increased by 18 months later. Even neighboring villages without any recipients saw increased incomes, which could have been from a 'spillover' effect as well. These effects mean our cash transfers will go further, and we may find that we've reached our goal of ending extreme poverty sooner - and for less money - than we would otherwise expect. The research suggests that the $200 to $300 billion figure we'd need to give for the first year will decrease every year thereafter [animation of a stack of dollar bills, halved each year] as the economies of entire regions and countries grow and lift their poorest residents out of extreme poverty. [emphasis mine] Okay. There is an absolutely massive difference in cost between "$258 billion the first year, progressively less each year, maybe after X years no cost at all" and "$258 billion every year, eternally". One of these is a cost the rich world may be willing to bear, out of solidarity and self-interest and even just the wish to be on the right side of history. The other is just a pipe dream for teary-eyed optimists like us. If a lot is riding on the answer to an empirical question, it would be wise to reason well about it before making strong claims one way or the other. But this is j...

The Poor People's Campaign Moral Poverty Action Congress held a panel entitled, "Poverty Kills: The Moral Mandate for Ending Poverty in America," on Juneteenth 2023. Moderated by the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, panelists included:Dr. David BradyDr. Valerie WilsonDr. Gregg GonsalvesValerie Eguavoen andJonathan Wilson-HartgroveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today on the podcast Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to talk with Jordan Gustafson with Food for the Hungry. We talk about the work that FH does around the world, the opportunities to partner in this work, and why relationships are key to ending poverty.Jordan Gustafson leads the Church Mobilization and partnership efforts of Food for the Hungry, a global Christ-centered NGO working in over 20 countries with the vision of seeing all forms of poverty ended through sustainable holistic community development and disaster relief. Jordan additionally is a Pastor and Church Planter having served in both Phoenix, AZ and Washington, DC. He holds degrees from Arizona State University and Fuller Theological Seminary and regularly speaks around the country. Learn more at Food for the HungryCheck out the Food for the Hungry YouTube Channel

What does it take to stop the churn of dependency and homelessness permanently? Chris Megison is a social entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of Solutions for Change. Since 1993 Chris has designed and led numerous free market social purpose initiatives and innovations that have solved homelessness permanently for over 4,500 people. His trademark impact is his “get up, suit up and show up” model of leadership in which he leads from the front, a style of servant leadership that he learned as a U.S. Marine. Chris is a movement trailblazer best known for his visioning, consensus building and then crafting and leading social impact initiatives that disrupt the status quo. Listen as Chris shares their proven method for solving homelessness permanently, how he and his wife got started, how Solutions For Change programs are funded, and most importantly, the impact their initiative is having on people's lives and legacy. What We Discuss in This Episode The inspiration behind Solutions For Change Serving for the sake of others Beyond the battlefield of compassion Ending systemic enabling, codependency and addiction Creating healthy boundaries and permanent solutions   The 3 Uniques of Solutions For Change Transforming the least of us into the best of others 7 wellness areas and the 700-Day Solutions Academy Instilling servant leadership through 13 behaviors Scaling impact while staying true to their core values and mission Shifting from state and federal funding to private funding Complete Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/454-solving-homelessness-for-good-chris-megison 

Are you interested in learning how to reduce poverty and create sustainable economic growth for everyone?  You are in luck because that's exactly what Kim Griego-Kiel talks about in this week's episode of Deep Impact Investing. Kim explains how poverty, decent work, and economic growth are part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SGD) while detailing … Continue reading Ending Poverty and Achieving Economic Growth: Some Must-Know Sustainable Development Goals (Ep. 89) →

Charles Kenny is a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington DC. He was previously at the World Bank, where his assignments included coordinating work on governance and anticorruption in infrastructure and natural resources, and managing investment and technical assistance projects covering telecommunications and the Internet. Charles has written several books, two of which we discussed in this conversation: Getting Better: Why Global Development is Succeeding, and Our World, Better: Global Progress and What You Can Do About It. We also discussed a recent report, where Charles and his coauthor Zack Gehan created a set of scenarios for the shape of the global economy in 2050. While their forecast for richer countries is not very optimistic, what they found is largely positive for developing and middle-income nations. For example, the report finds that incomes per capita on the African continent could be 76% higher in 2050 than they were a few years ago, and in India incomes could jump 136%. Twitter: @charlesjkennyKey highlights:Introduction - 00:46Global development viewed from Washington - 02:52Reducing extreme poverty by 2050 - 07:15Economic growth, poverty and “degrowth” - 15:40What should the World Bank be doing more of? - 28:25The global public goods agenda - 39:00OECD DAC aid has lost its credibility - 43:30Combating pessimism and short-term thinking – 50:18 Host:Professor Dan Banik, University of Oslo, Twitter: @danbanik  @GlobalDevPodApple Google Spotify YouTubeSubscribe: https://globaldevpod.substack.com/https://in-pursuit-of-development.simplecast.com/

Hawai'i Approaches to Ensure Abundance. The host for this show is Joshua Cooper. The guests are Blanche McMillan and Ilima Ho-Lastimosa. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide 17 Global Goals to accomplish and actualize the 2030 Agenda. UN SDG 1 aspires to end poverty. Eradicating poverty centers around an act of justice that unlocks huge human potential. Global Goal 1 aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere on earth. In Hawai'i, local civil society associations and communities organize in partnership for no poverty at all in Hawai'i. In fact, the NGOs aim to create a culture of aina momona with abundance and aloha for all. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6kFu0eR_uK3COlirPc5NMRh Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our Think Tech Advisories at https://thinktechadvisories.blogspot.com.

Roopa Sunku has been associated with Oracle for more than 25 years in multiple roles. Her degree in psychology and passion to give back to society made her participate in mentor circles, leadership councils and community outreach. She has been a Chief Evangelist at TALCareer Help guiding youngsters towards a successful career and placement. Here is an interesting keynote from her revealing how Career Training could end the vicious circle of poverty. Speaker: Roopa Sunku Sr.Director, HCM Fusion Development, Oracle

In this powerful Passion Struck episode, author, speaker, and missionary, James H. Belt and I discuss his book Hope Realized: How the Power of Practical and Spiritual Development Can Diminish Poverty and Expose the Lie of Hopelessness which challenges the prevailing wisdom on poverty and offers listeners a new perspective on the global poverty crisis and how each of us can have a role to play. --►Purchase Hope Realized: https://amzn.to/3YE1FOh  (Amazon Link) What I Discuss with James H. Belt About His New Book Hope Realized and Ending Poverty. James challenges the idea that poverty is natural or inevitable and offers a radical new perspective that points to the commonalities among all people, no matter their circumstances. Hope Realized challenges how we think about poverty and touches on race, gender, and economic inequality. Hear Belt's powerful message and learn how you can help end poverty in your community. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/james-h-belt-on-creating-all-in-hope/  Brought to you by American Giant. --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/  --► Prefer to watch this interview: https://youtu.be/mEn78OosjG4  Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! --► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles Want to find your purpose in life? I provide my six simple steps to achieving it - passionstruck.com/5-simple-steps-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ Did you miss my interview with Wharton Professor and New York Times bestselling author Jonah Berger? Listen to episode 227 on how the great catalysts remove the barriers to change. ===== FOLLOW ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m  Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/ 

This week's guest is the CEO of City on a Hill, Art Serna. City on a Hill is one of The Ridge's local partners and they do some really amazing work in the city of Milwaukee to end generational poverty and a lot more. Art shares some of his story and the story of City on a Hill, the work that they are doing in the lives of their community, and some really great thoughts on poverty in general. You can find out more about City on a Hill at cityonahillmke.org You can find out more about Live Big at theridgecc.com/livebig

In Kofi Time episode 8, part 2, podcast host Ahmad Fawzi welcomes Alicia Bárcena, the former Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, to continue the discussion on eradicating poverty. Alicia and Ahmad deplore weakened multilateralism, the lack of political will and the economic policies that can undermine development progress. They discuss the need for collective action and a comprehensive vision of tackling poverty Alicia stresses the need for a ‘care society' that cares for the planet, people, and public goods. In an age of unprecedented wealth and technical progress, how can we promote solidarity and redistribute resources? How can Kofi Annan's spirit inspire us to push development further and finally make poverty history?

In Kofi Time episode 8 part 1, podcast host Ahmad Fawzi welcomes Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to discuss how we can advance the fight against poverty. Mark discusses how Kofi Annan's concept for the Millennium Development Goals was a necessary milestone to reduce poverty and brought unprecedented progress in the area of development. Mark and Ahmad talk about Kofi Annan's approach to sustainable development - that of combining a long-term vision with short-term goals. How can we reignite Kofi Annan's global endeavour to collectively eradicate poverty once and for all? About Mark Suzman: As CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mark Suzman leads the organization in service of our mission – to help every person have the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. Knowing that we cannot achieve that mission alone, he brings a deep commitment to building partnerships and ensuring that the culture of the foundation directly enables the impact we aspire to have. Mark serves as a member of the foundation's board of trustees in his role as CEO. Mark's upbringing in apartheid South Africa instilled in him a desire to use the advantages afforded to him to help tackle injustice and inequality. He began his career doing that through journalism, writing for the Johannesburg Star and then the Financial Times, where he covered international trade policy, welfare reform, and political issues, including the historic 1994 election of Nelson Mandela. In 2000, Mark joined the United Nations, where he was part of the effort to implement the Millennium Development Goals under the leadership of then Secretary-General Kofi Annan. He held multiple positions at the UN over his six-year tenure, including senior advisor for policy and strategic communications in the Office of the Secretary General, and policy director in the Office of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Program. Mark joined the foundation in 2007 as director of Global Development Policy, Advocacy, and Special Initiatives. Prior to becoming CEO, he served as managing director of Country Offices, president of Global Policy and Advocacy, and chief strategy officer. In these roles, he built and oversaw the development of the foundation's offices in India, China, Africa, and Europe, and managed the foundation's relationships with government, private philanthropists, and civil society. He also implemented a new system for how the foundation measures impact and manages tradeoffs across its strategic priorities. Mark holds a doctorate in international relations from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He earned his bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, from Harvard University.

We don't think so, but across Africa, leaders who are short of ideas are preying on the gullibility of the continent's staunchly religious people. From prayer breakfasts to government bans of anything that even remotely resembles homosexuality in the media, religious myths have taken precedence over common-sense

Ending poverty in the Bay Area will require innovation, partnership, and pro-active, anti-racist strategies. Join us as we come together to outline how we can build a future where everyone has a stable home that enables us to pursue our dreams, raise our families, and build the lives we want to live. In this virtual “fireside chat,” we'll hear from a variety of voices across the movement to end poverty in the Bay Area, including former Stockton mayor and founder of End Poverty in California (EPIC) Michael Tubbs and All Home CEO Tomiquia Moss, as we explore the ways that housing instability is interconnected with racial inequality, poverty and homelessness.  This virtual event in honor of Affordable Housing Month in May will begin with a chat with former mayor of Stockton Michael Tubbs, moderated by Tomiquia Moss, outlining his five-point platform for ending poverty in California. Then a panel discussion with representatives from broad cross-sector partners will take the conversation from principles and concepts to action items and concrete next steps.  NOTES This program is convened by the Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH) and co-hosted in partnership with Silicon Valley @ Home, East Bay Housing Organizations, Housing Leadership Council, Generation Housing, the Council of Community Housing Organizations, United Way Bay Area, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). SPEAKERS Cathy Eberhardt Vice Chair, Oakland Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilities Melissa Jones Executive Director, Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative Michael Tubbs Founder, End Poverty in California Courtney Welch Emeryville City Councilmember Tomiquia Moss Founder and CEO, All Home In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on May 23rd, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to AT THE TABLECan I do missions with a large family?Is there a way to create a sustainable way to provide income in areas of poverty while still maintaining the dignity of those who live in those communities?Geoff talks with YWAM Missionaries, Ture and Carolyn Riker at the YWAM Western North America Area Circle Teams conference. These two are incredible people. They not only share stories of their time traveling in India but also share moments from their lives and the amazing things God has done in their marriage. .  These two hold a special place in the Kingdom for sure. The Spirit they exhibit is only one that can come from the King. I highly recommend this episode. This was a fun one. Enjoy.AT THE TABLE:⁣⁣Check us out on our Social Media to get updates on upcoming shows:⁣⁣https://www.instagram.com/anchorandmoor/⁣⁣https://www.instagram.com/geoffmatero/⁣⁣https://www.instagram.com/hopestheoryIf you would like to contact Geoff and be on the show, please head over to our website: ⁣⁣www.anchorandmoor.com*If you like the show please leave us a review on any of the platforms this show is available. ⁣⁣#gogod #atthetable #jesus #christianity #ywam #god #faith #missions #podcast #anchorandmoor #missionary #ywamkona 

We begin with a look at the current situation in Ukraine where the Russian Invasion continues, now into day 81. We speak with Marcus Kolga, founder of ‘disinfowatch.org' and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Marcus brings us the latest on the conflict and a ‘breakdown' on the requests of a handful of European nations to now join NATO. Next, we examine the concept of ‘Guaranteed Basic Income'. Could it be the ‘key' to eliminate poverty,  and if so, what's stopping us from implementing it?  We discuss with Jiaing Zhao, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. It's a Stampede tradition that's been on ‘hold' for the past two-years due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We hear details on the return of the “Roundup Music Festival” taking place July 13th and featuring 90's rock icons “The Offspring”. Finally, it's another edition of “Motivational Monday”, our weekly segment aimed at helping you achieve your goals and live your best life! This week, we speak with Personal Trainer, Wellness Influencer and Canadian Mental Health Association Ambassador, Sonia Jhas. Sonja shares details of her recent “Ted-X” talk, titled “Where Do The Happy People Live?”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this #Back2basicsPodcast, We have invited Mr. Muhammad Fazil Sardar who is the General manager-monitoring, evaluation & research, Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), is explaining how food insecurity accrues in Pakistan. He has shared his knowledge and experience regarding poverty Eradication.

People who experience poverty are constantly riding a rollercoaster of highs and lows as they struggle to better their situation. In desperation, they're asking, “Is there any way out?” While a growing number of people agree that ending poverty is achievable, there's plenty of debate on the specifics. Advocates leading the fight against poverty are finding that the answer will start with a change in perspective. We're learning that poverty isn't an individual's problem—It's a community problem. Guests: Alicia, Circles Participant Chris Robinson, Circles Participant Robert Rector, Senior Research Fellow, Heritage Foundation Dr. H. Luke Schaefer, Professor, University of Michigan, Co-author of “$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America." LaMont Hampton, Program Coordinator, Circles Davis County Paul Born, Founder, Tamarack Institute

More than 1 in 3 Americans - roughly 38% - are having difficulty meeting their basic needs each month. You may be one of them, or know someone who is. Or you don't know, because they're hiding it from you. Regardless, the number remains: 123 million people. Broke in America authors Joanne Samuel Goldblum and Colleen Shaddox believe it doesn't have to be this way, and they're ready to prove their case.Broke in America: Seeing, Understanding, and Ending US Poverty, by Joanne Samuel Goldblum & Colleen ShaddoxNational Diaper Bank NetworkAlliance for Period Supplies"John Steinbeck once said..." - Ronald Wright, A Short History of Progress10 Policies to Prevent and Respond to Childhood Lead Exposure - Pew Charitable Trusts"You're Not You When You're Hungry" - Snickers CommercialDoes 'Medicare For All' Cost More Than The Entire Budget? - PolitiFactWestern Regional Advocacy ProjectFeeding AmericaFollow Joanne on Twitter: @jgoldblumFollow Colleen on Twitter: @ColleenFree----------Email: wherewegopod@gmail.comInstagram: @wwgnpodcast

Darius Baxter, founder of GOODProjects, talks about growing up, being an energy giver, and building wealth. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3h4xoifXoxw Follow Darius Baxter - https://instagram.com/dariusbaxter | https://goodprojects.org Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today on the show we invite Linda and Dale Bolton from Bolton's Naturals to speak about Dale's recent climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, how it connects to their fight against poverty, and the role their line of supplements played in getting Dale to the top at the age of 68! We kick things off by hearing about how Dale got the idea to climb Kilimanjaro with his stepson and a few colleagues. He talks about the main factors that got him up the mountain: mindful breathing, taking things one step at a time, having a supportive team, and access to the correct nutrition. This segues us into a discussion of the importance of magnesium. We talk about the central role that Dale and Linda's magnesium-based products played for Dale on his quest as far as muscle recovery, energy, cleanliness, and more! The final part of our discussion focuses on the charitable intention behind the climb and our guests get into how they will use all the money they raised to kick off 5000 new projects to end world hunger through their non-profit, Thrive for Good. So to hear how the Boltons are checking items off their bucket list while solving some of the world's biggest problems, be sure to tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:The story behind Dale's idea to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with his stepson and some friends.Linda's response to Dale's idea and why she was more worried about her son than him.What went into Dale's preparation and why so much of it involved mental training.The four components of a healthy life that played a role in climbing the mountain.Magnesium supplements made by the Boltons that Dale used during his experience.How fit the local porters who carried the bags were compared to Dale and his friends.The many benefits of magnesium and the importance of getting enough of it.Joel Thuna from Pure-Lé Natural speaks about the benefits of vitamin K2.How climbing Kilimanjaro connects to the charity work that Dale and Linda do.Where to go to learn more about and donate to Dale and Linda's charity, Thrive for Good.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Linda Bolton on LinkedInDale Bolton on LinkedInNatural CalmBolton's NaturalsThe Magnesium MiracleThrive For GoodNatural Health Influencer on Instagram Natural Health Influencer Facebook GroupPure-Lē NaturalVista MagazineVista Magazine on InstagramDeliciously Geeky

Our guest this week is Michael Tubbs. Michael served as the mayor of Stockton, CA. He was the city's first Black mayor and the youngest ever mayor of a major American city. He is the founder of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income and Ending Poverty in California, a Special Advisor to California Governor Newsom on Economic Mobility, and a commentator for MSNBC. His new book “The Deeper the Roots” is now available. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/message

Monica Das introduces us to P.A.L.S. - Project Adult Literacy Society a local charity in Edmonton, that offers the free tutoring services. She explains the importance of Literacy in society and the links between literacy and all aspects of life.  

POVERTY IS A CRIME, CONTRIVED AND IMPLEMENTED BY RACIST WHITE PEOPLE...

On this episode, Taina and Lee discuss with Professor Oscar F. Soto what the school to prison pipeline is, how it contributes to the carceral system, and ways we can address it as we move towards our goal of prison abolition. To access the transcript for this episode visit, www.InitiateJustice.org/Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abolitionisforeverybody/support

This week we're jumping into a brief study of some of the things that we get wrong in modern Christianity, especially in the comfort of the advanced world. Concepts and beliefs that we have misunderstood, misconstrued, or flat out missed that we have bought into that are simply not in the Bible.

John D. Liu is a filmmaker, environmental educator, and Founder and Advisory Council Chair of the Ecosystem Restoration Camps Foundation. He also serves as Ecosystem Ambassador of the Commonland Foundation. As a filmmaker in 1995 (with a history at CBS), the World Bank asked John to document the ecological restoration of the Loess Plateau in China. Since learning that it is possible to rehabilitate large-scale damaged ecosystems, John has devoted his life to understanding and communicating about the potential and responsibility to restore degraded landscapes on a planetary scale. John was recently featured in the Netflix documentary, 'Kiss the Ground' and has worked on numerous (and award-winning) film projects including 'Hope in a Changing Climate', 'Green Gold', 'Jane Goodall - China Diary', 'Leading With Agriculture', etc. Kiss the Ground on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81321999 https://ecosystemrestorationcamps.org/ IG: @ecosystem.restoration.camps ____ YOU ARE LOVED. www.helendenham.com @helendenham_

Today, we continue the conversation with a man who was awarded the equivalent of the Nobel Prize for Engineering. Professor James Trevelyan from Perth is well known for his pioneering research on Sheep Shearing Robots from 1975-1993 at the U of Western Australia – where he was awarded many international engineering and robotic awards.He then moved into the research of Landmine Clearing Methods where he made a big impact in countries like Afghanistan, Cambodia, the Balkans, and many Africa countries.He then took on local schools in Islamabad, where together with his father-in-law, they architected toilet access for young kids.And now, as Western Australian of the Year, at the ripe age of 65, he founded “Close Comfort”, where he and his students engineered a personal air conditioning unit which has been made affordable for countries such as Pakistan - which aligns w his belief that safe respite from dangerous heat conditions should be a basic human right.In 2013, his TedTalk titled “Ending Poverty: what engineers can do”, was a real reflection of his commitment to contributing engineering services on behalf of the rights that all humans possess. The Goods on James:Prof. James has always been passionate about creating a positive impact on other people's lives. He has led quite a journey from being a researcher, an academician, an educator, a world-recognised engineer, an author and so on. At 65 years old, he believed his contribution to solving some of humanity's greatest challenges wasn't over; he started Close Comfort to provide safe access to affordable cooling solutions to billions of people at risk of exposure to increasingly dangerous heat conditions without warming the planet! On the way, he was awarded the prestigious Engineers Australia medal and was recognised as 2018 Western Australian of the Year in the Professions category. Close Comfort is just another example of James's belief that his role as an engineer and as a human is to give back to communities.·       In the past, he has developed sheep shearing robots that would cover the eyes and shield sheep from the shears cutting the wool while helping them fall asleep. The innovation was awarded the engineers equivalent of the Nobel prize and put him in a position "to devote the rest of my career to researching problems that truly mattered, that would help solve some of the tough challenges facing humanity".·       Instead of retiring after reaching the top of his engineer career, he turned his expertise and knowledge to clearing landmines from countries like Afghanistan, Cambodia, the Balkans in southeast Europe, and many countries in Africa.·       Or in term of being literally safe from harmful heat conditions: in Pakistan and most parts of the globe, air conditioning is costly, and for the few that can afford this luxury, the energy-hungry appliances prove too much for the energy grid to handle, leading to power outages. So, Pr James launched Close Comfort at 65 y.o, believing that safe respite from dangerous heat conditions, far from a luxury, should be a basic human right. Contact James:         Website: jamesptrevelyan.com         Close Comfort: www.closecomfort.com/au/our-story/        Books:  @books Go to http://www.bit.ly/InTheGamePodcast to become part of this growing community of DREAMERS!

Ending Poverty Once & For All with Beth Fiorenza of NourishPHX.org | Philanthropy United PodcastNourish PHX (formerly ICM Food and Clothing Bank) is able to offer lush food boxes to our customers through donations from individuals, organizations, corporations, grocery stores and food banks. Nourish PHX  helps with other basic needs like clothing, shoes, and toiletries, too. We accept donations of new and gently used seasonal clothing and are grateful for other items for back-to-school and holiday giving. Now Nourish PHX offers education and employment assistance to our customers. With classes on financial literacy and other agency partnerships, we are offering even more services to help the working poor in Phoenix.Support the back to school drive: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/3PX3362SB19ET/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl

Today's episode is about the impact you can potentially have as an entrepreneur on your communities. Dr. Velma Trayham joins us to discuss how she is helping end generational poverty through building her 3-winged business. 3 things you will learn this episode:  How to run multiple businesses effectively; How to use your business to help your community; How to use self-care and self-development to grow as an entrepreneur.  About our Guest: Dr. Velma Trayham runs a three wing operation: ThinkZilla, a brand engagement firm; Millionaire Mastermind, a business education platform for women; and she is a hotel investor as well. Her three businesses synergistically feed off each other. She has mentored over 5000 women in her career and is an award-winning entrepreneur. On today's episode:  Dr. Velma Trayham's entrepreneurial journey (she's hiring 25 new employees!)- 01:55 Why she's working on many different businesses instead of just one OR  Why having many different businesses can be the solution you need -03:35 Why Dr. Velma Trayham built Millionaire Mastermind Academy and has run it every single month since - 07:40 Is everyone ready to own a business? (and an interesting definition of ownership) - 09:54  Why your business will suffer without self-care (and why self-care is central to every entrepreneur's success)- 12:06  What is supplier diversity and how it can help communities get out of poverty - 14:52 What does a community-focused legacy look like? - 19:34 Lesson 1: How to run multiple businesses effectively - 21:04  Lesson 2: How to use your business to help your community - 22:17  Lesson 3: Your business is only a tool on your journey - 23:44 Key Takeaways:  Having many different initiatives does not mean you have to do all the work running all of them. All you have to do is put the right systems, processes and people in place to make sure the business runs well.  If you want to have many different businesses, one strategy you can adopt is to make sure that one business feeds onto the next. Dominate a space.  “Ownership is not a pursuit, it is a result” Professional development and self-care are extremely important for entrepreneurs: “you cannot pour from an empty cup”.  Working with small minority-led businesses can help communities get out of poverty.  Whoever you are, you are brought on this earth to solve a problem.  Money coming into small businesses flows into their communities 7x, the number is just 1.5-2x for large corporations. In short, small businesses uplift their communities financially considerably more than large corporations do.  Why sometimes having several ventures is more effective than having just one: “When you look at ending a systemic issue, a systemic problem, and you're looking at poverty, you need different elements in order to do that so along the journey I have been understanding what the problem is, I am not waiting on other people to provide solutions. I am actually along the way putting things in place to be the solution to the problem” -  Dr. Velma TrayhamWhat are your pro tips for successfully running multiple businesses at the same time? Tell us in the comments and don't forget to say hello if you would like to share your entrepreneurship story on our podcast. Connect with Dr. Velma Trayham: LinkedIn: @VelmaTrayham Instagram: @Velma_trayham Millionaire Mastermind Website: https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/  Thinkzilla Website: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/  Connect with A.J.Lawrence: Website: ajlawrence.com Email: aj@b8fpodcast.com  Instagram: @ajlawrence LinkedIn: A.J. Lawrence Twitter: @ajlawrence Medium: @a.j.lawrence Follow Beyond 8 Figures: Website: Beyond8Figures.com Twitter: @beyond8figures  Facebook: Beyond 8 Figures Instagram:@b8fpodcast Email: team@b8fpodcast.com

Homelessness is an epidemic in America. Time to repudiate the failed Reaganomics experiment and take ending poverty seriously again here in America. Thom takes down a confused GOP caller who blames the Democrats for institutional racism, wondering why African Americans vote blue? When a political party is more obsessed with identity than issues - America is in trouble. Can America function as a multi-racial, ethnic, religious democracy?

Dianne Calvi is president and CEO of Village Enterprise, a nonprofit working in sub–Saharan Africa that aims to alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship and innovation. Dianne worked across multiple sectors — including an 11-year stint at Microsoft — before joining Village Enterprise in 2010. In this episode of our Beyond the Blue Badge podcast, host Paul Shoemaker talks with Dianne about how she’s scaling Village Enterprise and why she’s rooted in empathy. They also dive into how tech, data, and partnerships are crucial in the fight to alleviate poverty.

John Oliver attacked Glenn over his coverage of Dr. Seuss and fascism, so Glenn sets the record straight. Booker T. Washington’s autobiography, “Up from Slavery," has been relabeled as a work of fiction. Apparently, there’s an internet argument over whether Helen Keller existed. PolitiFact admits that the vast majority of the $1.9 trillion COVID bill isn’t even COVID-related. President Biden was caught forgetting the name of his defense secretary. As the trial over George Floyd's death begins, have people forgotten the summer riots? Andrew Cuomo is the exact politician the media accused Trump of being. The one-year anniversary of “two weeks to slow the spread” is almost here. Glenn reads a story on the reality of "Neanderthal thinking." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As our listeners know by now, at Association Transformation, we love nothing more than investigating what associations are doing to advance their social responsibility and their members' social responsibility. We genuinely believe that membership organisations have the power and the reach to make a positive difference in the world.In today's episode, Andrew and Elisa have an exceptional guest on to discuss the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, in particular, goal number 1 - Ending Poverty, Everywhere. Jeffers Miruka, founder and President at the African Society of Association Executives and the CEO of the African Association of Agricultural Economists, takes us on a personal journey through his experience of poverty through to being one of the most impressive association heavyweights we have had the pleasure of knowing. Jeffers discusses how his experiences have influenced the practices he instills in the associations he heads and is involved in.You won't want to miss this inspirational episode. For more information about Association Transformation, please see our website: https://associationtransformation.org/Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform, so you never miss an episode!

Final year at uni is normally full of deadlines and applications for grad jobs. But for Caragh Bennet, she spent her final year building an HQ in another country! She tells us the story behind Zena Launchpad – the social enterprise equipping women in rural Uganda to start their own businesses and see their communities flourish. Join Dan, Emma and Chris as they listen and also discuss Pretty Little Thing's Black Friday sales, cuts to the UK aid budget and much more. The post Ep 44 – How female entrepreneurs are ending poverty with Caragh Bennet appeared first on We Are Tearfund.

What is this podcast all about? Let's discuss real causes and real solutions, and the beautiful, messy attempts people all over Canada are making to help. Together, we'll tackle the tough questions and explore how ordinary people like you can engage to create lasting change. Support this podcast

It's PART 2 with Carissa Youssef!  After discovering Food for the Hungry Canada and learning of their mandate to restore dignity and end poverty among the world's most vulnerable, Carissa eagerly joined the FH Canada team in 2008. She has held various roles during her time with FH ranging from Director of Communications to Donors Services. Now serving as VP of Philanthropy and Public Engagement, Carissa is thrilled to focus on connecting Canadians who aspire to invest into Kingdom work with FH's vital mission of eradicating poverty – one community at a time. To learn more: https://www.fhcanada.org/Workshops/ www.endingpovertytogether.org  

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Devin Today! How to Connect With Devin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinthorpe/ Email: thorpedevin@gmail.com Website: devinthorpe.com Connect With Us! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikola-ivanov-291926170/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatterntogenius/

Latest News : August 24, 2020: What a year! I have now launched a new Podcast where I talk about Ending Poverty and Supporting Equality. This was created because I feel like I have perspective to add to the conversation. It is now available on major podcasting platforms and is called Scribe The Legend Podcast. Please support our latest entry into interactive content for QR Clothing Brand by following this new show on whatever platform you prefer! You can find the active platforms on the new show's anchor page at http://anchor.fm/scribethelegend Previous News : On December 2nd, 2019: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Social Channels for the podcast are up. Q&A and Call-in's episode is live! On October 13st, 2019 - Podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/2CYIUfY On September 1st, 2019 -

In this episode, Robin Hood Foundation CEO Wes Moore, author of the new book “Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of An American City” discusses how changes in public policy must occur for poverty and racial inequality to end in America. Reading Notes:  “The Most Powerful Thing We Have Is Our Voice”: A Conversation On Race, Justice, And Social Change With Wes Moore A conversation between Wes Moore and Dan Porterfield of Forbes. They discuss Moore's newest book, structural racism and police violence, and his role in one of the leading anti-poverty organizations.   Wes Moore: On a Mission to Fight America's Growing Poverty Crisis Wes Moore is a guest on the “You Decide with Errol Louis” podcast. They the pandemic's effect on the growing hunger crisis and racial wealth gap, among other topical subjects.

Our conversation today spans the topic of poverty in the United States. We cover what poverty is, why it structurally persists, what causes it, how COVID-19 is making the situation worse, and most importantly what long term solutions exist to alleviate and ultimately end poverty in the United States. .  Photo by Luke Stackpoole on Unsplash

What are ways Christians can work together to help eliminate poverty in their local communities? Yonge Street Mission's Director of Reconciliation, Bill Ryan, offers some great advice! You can find more about Yonge Street Mission by visiting https://www.ysm.ca/. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

About Amy Ahiga, Founder of Grain of Rice Project: Amy Ahiga is a wife, mother, former art teacher, and the co-founder of Grain of Rice Project, an organization that seeks to empower Kenyans through educational and training initiatives in Jesus' name.  Amy is passionate about ensuring children from marginalized and underprivileged parts of society in Kenya have access to quality education.  She is currently in the process of starting a school in Nanyuki, Kenya.  Amy divides her time between Kenya and Valparaiso, Indiana, where she resides with her husband and 1-year old son.    The Kibera slum is the largest urban slum in Africa. Recent estimates show that over 235,000 people live in the single square-mile area that makes up Kibera. Other sources suggest the total Kibera population may be as high as a half a million to well over a million people depending on which slums are included in defining Kibera. Life in Kibera is beyond challenging. Men, women, and children live in simple shacks made of sticks, mud, and tin. There’s no running water, sewage runs rampant, and most people survive on less than $1 a day. Children born in the slum of Kibera are at such a high risk of continuing the cycle of extreme poverty. Access to something as simple and basic as education can mean the difference between life and death. My guest today is doing her part to tip the scale and make a difference in the lives of kids in Kibera. Amy Ahiga is the cofounder of Grain of Rice Project, an organization that seeks to empower Kenyans through educational and training initiatives in Jesus’ name. Amy is passionate about insuring that children from marginalized and underprivileged parts of society in Kenya have access to quality education. She’s also in the process of starting a school in Nanyuki, Kenya. I actually met Amy at the Fair Trade Federation Conference last Spring and knew right away I wanted to have her on the show. I’m so excited to share this conversation with you and can’t wait for you to hear more about Amy and Grain of Rice’s work in Kibera!  3:00 - The Amy 101 Amy grew up in Indiana and began her career as a teacher there. After two years, she decided to quit her job and move to Kenya. It was a big change and a lot of people didn’t understand why she was doing it. She lived with a Kenyan family for about eight months which really helped her learn about the culture on an authentic level. When Amy came back to the US, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do next, so she went back to teaching and visited Kenya on Summer breaks. Amy brought her sister along on her second trip, and the two decided they wanted to get involved in a long-term situation to provide support and opportunities for Kenyan communities. Amy and her sister started Grain of Rice Project to empower people living in Kibera with artisan training, business training, life skills, and the ability to run their own businesses. They also work with kids to help them find opportunities for education and spiritual teaching, art classes, and more. Amy is also married to a Kenyan and she and her husband have a one-year-old son. Kenya is woven into Amy and her beautiful family’s story.  7:39 – Why Kenya? Amy was actually hesitant to go to Kenya the first time after she quit teaching in the States. Even after she became involved in kid’s programs, she thought she’d only make a one-time trip to Kenya. Once Amy saw the beautiful culture as well as the needs in the country, she became connected to the Kenyan people and continued to go back. God uses the very things we think are not in our plan. When we step out on faith in situations we didn’t want to do or that we’re uncomfortable with, it’s incredible how God blesses us. 11:12 - A Local Team The staff of Grain of Rice Project is entirely Kenyan. It’s very important to have local people on the ground running things since they are the leaders in the community. True change comes when those who best understand the needs of the area are running the daily operations.  This is an important thing to remember when working in developing nations. It’s a beautiful picture of how God created us to work in community and respect each other’s cultures, empowering one another with a hand up rather than a handout. Amy recalls having a great idea to teach locals how to make beads. When she brought the supplies in, a local woman pulled jewelry out of her bag to show Amy that they already knew how to make the products but didn’t know how to sell them. It was just the humble reminder Amy needed to see her blind spot and understand the actual needs of the community. 17:35 - The Largest Slum in East Africa To tackle a problem as big as poverty, we have to see the root of the need. It starts with education and access to sustainable economic opportunities. Grain of Rice Project tackles both.  It can be overwhelming to think about how to help ease poverty in a slum of over 1 million people. It’s hard work and it’s not a quick fix, but just like the name Grain of Rice, small acts add up over time to make a difference. One of the biggest challenges in Kenyan education is that the system is set up to reward children who are good at memorizing. It celebrates children with high tests scores. Kenya sees the need and is trying to change the education system to make it more competency based. The challenge is that teachers don’t have enough training or resources, so there is resistance to implementing the change in their own classrooms. Grain of Rice Project wants to equip teachers with simple practices like classroom management training, arts and STEM education, and making reading fun and exciting.  25:35 – A Blended Family Amy shares about Kenyan and American culture and what it’s like to be part of a bi-cultural and bi-racial family. Kenyan culture is relationship-based and focuses on community and slowing down. There is a village mentality that everyone works together for the greater good. Parents in Kenya are very intrigued when Amy reads to her young son who cannot read yet. The curiosity has been a great way to start conversations and an opportunity to learn about each other’s respective cultures.  Mealtime slows down too! Kenyans take their time with schedules and often stop what they’re doing to create hospitable and relational experiences. 33:43 – Building a School  Grain of Rice Project is working toward building a school in Nanyuki, Kenya. There are a lot of different tribes in the area, and it still struggles with a history of tribe-based discrimination. The vision for the school is to see a body of students made different tribes coming together to promote unity and hands-on learning. It takes a village to complete such a big vision, and you can get involved at grainofriceproject.org . You’ll also find updates on the progress of the project as it breaks ground in early 2020. 37:37 – Getting to Know Our Guest Find out what song Amy would chose as her “walk-up” song, her perspective on wisdom and growing older, what new book she just ordered, and what it means to her to run a business with purpose!  Memorable Quotes: ~9:00 - “Once you’re there and you see the really amazing, positive things about the culture, you also see the need and the joy despite the need, I think it’s really hard to turn a blind eye to some of the things you’ve seen after you’ve been there.” ~10:45 - “I think it’s in those uncomfortable moments that we really do grow and we kind of learn who we were made to be.”

Elite media coverage of poverty has long centered questions of measuring it at the expense of ideas about ending it.

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Bill Golderer, President and CEO of United Way of Southeastern PA. He's got some bold ideas for breaking the cycle of poverty in Philadelphia. Golderer might just be the kind of positive disrupter to move the needle. https://www.unitedforimpact.org/

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Bill Golderer, President and CEO of United Way of Southeastern PA. He's got some bold ideas for breaking the cycle of poverty in Philadelphia. Golderer might just be the kind of positive disrupter to move the needle. https://www.unitedforimpact.org/

This episode we change up the tone from the last episode and have a little fun talking baseball’s extra innings, go over the 3 rules to stay off poverty, accidentally create a black clan-killing Superman. Oh and we also find God...or do we?https://m.facebook.com/problemshow/ 

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On this Podcast Episode I discuss the 3 Keys to ending Poverty in your life FOREVER. Thanks for listening.

John is a Minnesota state senator and a strong advocate for government ethics, social and economic justice, and environmental stewardship of the planet. John works for public policies that serve the entire community, especially the homeless, those without healthcare and other vulnerable people. His focus is on prevention, addressing challenges up front, to build a better future and prevent problems before they start. Senator Marty co-chaired a Legislative Commission on Ending Poverty. He is the author of Healing Health Care, a book spelling out a path to replace our dysfunctional health insurance system with health care for all, saving money while improving health. John and his wife Connie have a long-term connection to Holden. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College with a B.A. in Ethics, and they live in Roseville. To learn more about Holden Village, visit: www.holdenvillage.org or to listen to more audio recordings visit: http://audio.holdenvillage.org

On this episode of Acton Line, producer Caroline Roberts speaks with Sarah Estelle, professor of economics at Hope College. Estelle breaks down some common misconceptions about economics and shares what our love for those around us has to do with economics. After that, Acton's Poverty Initiatives Manager, Andrew Vanderput, speaks with Scott Sabin, the executive director at Plant with Purpose. Plant with Purpose is a non-profit organization dedicated to solving both environmental degradation and rural poverty, and Sabin explains how sustainable approaches to tackling deforestation and also tackling poverty go hand in hand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Antony Sammeroff returns to the show to talk about his new book, Universal Basic Income – For and Against. We only touch lightly on the subject of UBI, instead we delve into the books central question – 'Why after 250 year of unprecedented economic growth do we still have poverty?' Antony then explains the ways the economy is rigged to perpetuate poverty and what we can do about this. Download the book for free Buy on Amazon (US) (UK)   Antony's presentations on -  The National Health Service Occupational Licensing

Jared Stuart and I discuss Universal Basic Income vs the Free Market in relation to ending poverty. 

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Erik sits down with Dylan Townsend and Onell Lee to discuss the new how he's helping to end poverty in Los Angeles, the new Tesla Model 3, crazy moped rallies, and experiences in a float tank.

Time stamped show notes: [0:22] Prefers Ash to Ashley. Ashley was the most common name in 1987 (year she was born). [1:28] Introduction to Ash Rogers / How she got to where she is [6:49] How she will reach Lwala's goals in the coming years [8:44] Biggest bottleneck and needs [10:15] Lwala is successful because it is community based. [13:21] The piece to get right is how you get the service delivered and the people processes and how you get those to transform into the technology. [17:21] What drives her [17:37] The poor are a byproduct of a system we've created. [18:09] The system was created by humans, and it can be broken by humans. [19:35] Epicenter of most of the epidemics (zika, ebola, HIV, etc.) - Lake Victoria Basin [19:58] Allowing inequality to spread in even one location affects us all globally. Three key points: Lwala is successful because it is community based. The poor are a byproduct of a system we've created. The system was created by humans, and it can be broken by humans. Lake Victoria Basin is the epicenter of most of the epidemics (zika, ebola, HIV, etc.). This is proof that allowing inequality to spread in even one location affects us all globally. Resources mentioned: The Surrender Experiment - book Salesforce Comcare - health platform Last question: Technology - looking for coders, developers, people who can help them customize data systems Finance - different types of revenue streams as a non-profit and people who can help figure out different pieces of that People can donate at http://lwalacommunityalliance.org/. Email: ash@lwalacommunityalliance dot org

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2vSmN5x. “Social entrepreneurship has proven to provide impactful innovations for poverty alleviation ,” says Abby Maxman, President of OxFam America. Maxman was among a diverse group of people working on poverty eradication who contributed to a recent roundtable discussion on ending extreme poverty and homelessness. The idea of ending poverty seemed absurd a generation ago. Today, the idea has been enshrined officially in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs as something the world should achieve by 2030. The roundtable participants addressed a range of topics, including a focus on how social entrepreneurs would help achieve the SDGs. Watch the 80-minute discussion in the video player above. Judith Walker, the chief operating officer for African Clean Energy, which sells clean cookstoves that generate electricity, explains the need for social entrepreneurs to see problems as opportunities. “Energy costs are very high compared to income in the markets we deal with, meaning its either not realistically accessible or almost certainly not reliable. This should be seen as an opportunity to improve the goods and services available in order to relieve burden and create other options for those struggling with any or consistent income.” Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/2vSmN5x. Need a corporate social responsibility speaker? Learn more about Devin Thorpe at http://corporatesocialresponsibilityspeaker.com. Devin Thorpe Host - YMOTW Mark Horvath Invisible People James Mayfield CHOICE Humanitarian John Hewko Rotary International Anne Kjear Riichert REDI School of Digital Integration Eytan Stibbe Vital Capital Laurent Lamothe LSL World Initiative Morgan Simon Transform Finance Arlene Samen One Heart World-Wide Judith Joan Walker African Clean Energy Alicia Wallace All Across Africa Katie Meyler More Than Me Renana Unknown Vital Capital

In this installment, Bonnie Bazata discusses ending poverty as an economic goal. Bazata is the program manager of Ending Poverty Now in Pima County, Arizona, and was formerly the executive director of St. Joseph County Bridges Out of Poverty based in South Bend, Indiana.

Brian Wang joins hosts Phil Bowermaster and Stephen Gordon to check in on his concept of basic power -- a plan to provide solar energy to the world's poorest people. Then the guys review some other potential anti-poverty programs to see how they relate to basic power, including: Ikea's plan to lift 200,000 refugees out of poverty via employment. The new wind turbine that costs aboput the same as an iPhone but that can power a single house -- forever. The new solar-powered device than can draw three liters of water directly from the air each day.   Are these ideas competitive or complementary? Tune in and explore. WT 293-602

Linda Yueh (Fellow by Special Election in Economics) talks about ending poverty. The UN has a Sustainable Development Goal to eradicate extreme poverty, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day, by 2030. Since 1990, 1 billion people have been lifted out of poverty. Linda argues that economic growth alone is insufficient to end poverty and discusses how economic theory may be able to help us solve the problem, particularly in Africa, to achieve the UN’s target.

As we continue to consider the way forward, how will President-Elect Trump and Congress deal with issues of poverty?  How will the churches continue to advocate for the poor across America? My guest for this important podcast is the Rev. Dr. Leslie Copeland Tune, Director of the Ecumenical Poverty Initiative, an organization dedicated to empowering and mobilizing the faith community to speak and act to end the scandal of poverty in the United States.  We will talk about the issues connected to poverty, how Jesus taught us to seek justice for the poor, and how churches can be involved in anti-poverty work.  It’s a complex issue with a very simple imperative.  

In our third episode of the HighExistence podcast we talk with Vinay Gupta, global resilience guru, futurist, systems theorist, and technologist. We talk with Vinay about his invention, the hexayurt; ending global poverty; conducting dangerous research on Mars; and addressing/averting existential risks.  [EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR PODCAST SUBSCRIBERS] Take the ultimate life experiment, our 30 Challenges to Enlightenment Course, a complete spiritual path to help you overcome the limitations of your mind and to embody the highest philosophical realizations. Use the code ‘WISDOM’ at checkout to get a huge 25% off the course, available only to podcast subscribers at store.highexistence.com.

Twin Cities RISE transforms lives through personal empowerment and meaningful work. In the United States, one of the richest countries in the world, why does poverty persist across generations? The path out of poverty is complex, but it almost always involves meaningful work. And, while it often takes technical skills to find a job, more often the barrier to work involves power skills – emotional intelligence, social intelligence, confidence, belief, a sense of self-worth. Through their Personal Empowerment program, Twin Cities RISE creates transformative change, self-confidence and self-reliance. Twin Cities RISE helps individuals in poverty to find long-term, meaningful and stable employment. When someone joins Twin Cities RISE, they are assigned a coach. They participate in the Personal Empowerment program and they are connected with employment opportunities. Twin Cities RISE provides work skills training, internship opportunities, job search assistance, and employment placement. Twin Cities RISE creates long-term results. Eighty-two percent of graduates are still at their job after one year and seventy-five percent after two years. That’s more than double the national job retention average. Through their Reentry Connect program, they have reduced first-year recidivism rates from 43% to 13%. Studies have shown that, for every dollar invested in Twin Cities RISE, they produce seven dollars of social benefit. Social Entrepreneurship Quotes from Tom Streitz “The mission is focused around breaking multigenerational poverty.” “The technical skills someone needs on a job, we believe come after a grounding in emotional intelligence.” “The real foundation of what we’ve done is focusing on outcomes.” “We were a pioneer in Minnesota for Pay for Performance.” “The average income of someone coming into our program last year was around $3,000 to $4,000.” “This is a place where people walk through the door and their future hangs in the balance.” “For those who complete the program, it’s nothing short of a miracle.” “Are you prepared to take this journey? If you are, the outcomes are phenomenal.” “We don’t call people ‘clients.’ They’re participants.” “They’re the ones driving their success. We are a witness to it.” “Our retention rate on the job after one year is 82%, which is double the national average.” “Business principles can drive very successful social outcomes.” “By measuring it, we can demonstrate the economic proposition.” “Every dollar the state of Minnesota has invested in Twin Cities RISE, has delivered seven dollars back to the taxpayers.” “It pays for itself and has dividends both economically and socially.” “It is literally going to the root.” “It’s an intervention that’s meant to completely empower and transform someone on their journey.” “Their intelligence and their grit is intact. What’s lacking is a belief that are either worthy of or can achieve anything of importance.” “We are involved in addressing systemic issues that weave a web that keeps people enmeshed in systemic poverty.” “Our vision is long-term, meaningful employment that supports you and your family.” “Under our reentry connect program, the recidivism rate is under 12%.” “We’re a school that’s free for people in poverty.” “The best path out of poverty is a great job.” “Employers love to hire our participants.” “Look at the system that keeps that problem in place, and devise a very simple intervention.” Social Entrepreneurship Resources: Twin Cities RISE: http://www.twincitiesrise.org Book: The Non Nonprofit: For-Profit Thinking for Nonprofit Success: http://amzn.to/2exJWDF Twin Cities RISE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twincitiesrise Twin Cities RISE on Twitter: https://twitter.com/twincitiesrise Reentry Connect crowdfunding campaign: http://www.twincitiesrise.org/releaseandrestore

This is a very special episode in partnership with CGIAR and CGIAR Gender and Agriculture Research Network to recognise, International Day of Rural Women (15th October), World Food Day (16th October) and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (17th October). CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services. Its research is carried out by 15 CGIAR Centers in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. Now the participation and inclusion of rural women is so important to meet the growing need for food and eradicate poverty. Women are central to many development projects around the world. In this episode, I interview Maria Alejandra Garcia who is an Assistant Researcher at the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) in Colombia. She works on projects related to rice production in Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia, which is culturally seen as "male crop" in the region. As such, the work that women do in rice production is often not recognized and therefore not supported. Maria Alejandra’s work is to understand how gender plays a role in agriculture and what can be done support rural women in having access to the same resources and opportunities as men. This episode brings to light the importance of good research, how it affects development programs, government policies and business decisions, and what happens when women are left out. 

This October, Stanford University's Dr. David Grusky visited Oklahoma for a talk at the University of Tulsa. Dr. Grusky's books include Social Stratification, Occupy the Future, The New Gilded Age, The Great Recession, The Inequality Reader, and The Inequality Puzzle. His presentation at TU was titled, "A Blueprint for Ending Poverty... Permanently." Dr. Grusky also spent some time with OK Policy's staff discussing how the research on poverty and inequality is inspiring an ambitious new effort to end poverty in California.

The Nashville singer/songwriter stopped by World Bank to share some of his music and talk about his work with charitable organizations like One Egg and Blood: Water. He also urges fans to do their part to end poverty. To watch the interview and concert, visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Ck9c3w4Xw

The Nigerian superstar shows his support for gender equality with his new single, ExtraOrdinary.

July 10, 2014 - Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://onforb.es/1sObwP4. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwitunes or on Stitcher by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwstitcher. Dr. James Mayfield has spent much of his life working to end poverty and he thinks he’s got it figured out. “Go to the people, live among the people, learn from the people, plan with the people, work with the people, start with what the people know, and build on what the people have,” he says. In 1982, after years as an academic and a consultant, he helped found CHOICE Humanitarian, a nonprofit organization, to work actively to end poverty. CHOICE is working now in Nepal, Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia and Kenya. The CHOICE model has three distinct phases: Organizing: All projects are village based and begin by having the village identify leaders and key community resources to build upon; this process can take up to one year. Mobilizing: The village, over the course of two to three years, develops and completes discrete projects with the help of local government leaders, NGOs and CHOICE resources; the key is what the village learns about completing projects and making change happen. Institution Building: After three or four years, the village begins to develop a stronger local economy and greater independence with better connections to the national government and national economy, allowing the village to carry on the work of lifting itself out of poverty. In February 2015, I will be traveling with CHOICE on an expedition to Nepal to further the work of poverty eradication there. I’m excited to get see the work in action and to actually be a part of the solution to poverty.

Enwaken Radio welcomes Devin Hibbard, Executive Director & Co-Founder of BeadForLife!

Law professor at Georgetown University's Law Center, Peter Edelman speaks about the prevalence of poverty in America, focusing on income-level disparities. Series: "Ethics, Religion and Public Life: Walter H. Capps Center Series" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 28276]

is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the non-profit , which invests in businesses and empowers entrepreneurs to reverse what they perceive as the #1 global problem: poverty. So far, it has impacted 100 million lives. About The Women's Eye Radio: with host Stacey Gualandi, is a show from , an Online Magazine which features news and interviews with women who want to make the world a better place. From newsmakers, changemakers, entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, cancer survivors, adventurers, and experts on leadership, stress and health, to kids helping kids, global grandmothers improving children's lives, and women who fight for equal rights,"It's the world as we see it." The Women's Eye Radio Show broadcasts on in Phoenix, live-streams on 1480KPHX.com, and is available as on-demand talk radio on iTunes and at . Learn more about The Women's Eye at

Hear about the student organization, Ending Poverty in Charlotte, and how to get involved. Learn how students at Davidson College serve at Charlotte’s Urban Ministry Center.

"Ending Poverty in Our Generation: Still Time if We Try" by Jeffrey Sachs, Director, Columbia University Earth Institute.

People are losing their homes daily, families are without running water, and living (or dying) without health care. Does this sound like a description of a third-world country? Perhaps. But it is straight from an interview between Cheri Honkala...