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Are You a Change Agent?
Posted by Irene Turner in Giving Back, Inspiration, Sustainability on April 19, 2010
There is no doubt about it, we live in a time of change!
While the media and many people are touting all the negative issues and events that happen in our world, I personally am quite optimistic and inspired by the positive movements I see happening at a grass roots level through individuals, projects and organizations. Some I’ve already talked about such as Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, David de Rothschild’s expedition the Plastiki and the Global Let’s Colour Project by AkzoNobel . These are all agents of change and transformation.
Recently I came across another change agent, Four Years.Go who’s purpose is to change the course of history. Really.
Their creed is that we are living in a time of unparalleled opportunity. And, that while there are tremendous dangers it is clear that we already possess all the technologies and practical solutions required to resolve the crises confronting us.
There are powerful transformative trends that are emerging and shaping a world ripe with new possibilities, such as: Continue reading “Are You a Change Agent?” »
Jamie Oliver’s Crusade
Posted by Irene Turner in Entertaining Sonoma Style, Giving Back on April 5, 2010
Living here in Sonoma County, the capital of Slow Food in the USA, it’s hard for me to completely fathom the food crisis in our country! However, as it is a national crisis, even in my particular garden of Eden, I can’t miss it. One man is on a mission to change this course through education and by instilling a healthy food program in schools…he is…
Jamie Oliver…Can this 34 year old man from Essex, England change the way people here in America eat?
The medical profession predicts that this is the first generation that will live shorter lives then their parents!
So, what is he doing to combat this? Continue reading “Jamie Oliver’s Crusade” »
OneHope Wine: A Business Model That Gives Back
Posted by Irene Turner in Entertaining Sonoma Style, Giving Back, Sustainability on February 4, 2010
Our California Wine country is all about wine and food, and good wine and food at that! So it takes a lot to get me excited about another new wine. ONEHOPE did though!
It is a good everyday wine that has designed a GREAT business model, one that is all about giving back. ONEHOPE isn’t a charity, but a for-profit enterprise that donates 50% of it’s profits to partner charities through the creation of cause specific varietals of wine. The wines are all priced under $20 and can be purchased in 10 states and ordered on line in 26 more. Continue reading “OneHope Wine: A Business Model That Gives Back” »
A Way to Help Haiti Re-Build: Architecture For Humanity
Posted by Irene Turner in Architecture, Giving Back on January 21, 2010
The devastation in Haiti is incomprehensible to us as we sit in our dry and snug homes. The sheer horror of lost family members, homes and lack of any form of comfort is devestating. I have been struggling as to how to help, and affect change as the Haitians begin to move forward and try to re-build their lives.
I heard about Architecture For Humanity from Michelle Kauffman’s blog post on Prefab Green’s Call to Action. Since I have a lot of respect for Michelle and her work in designing affordable green prefabricated housing, I had to explore this avenue. Continue reading “A Way to Help Haiti Re-Build: Architecture For Humanity” »
Women For Women
Posted by Irene Turner in Giving Back, Product/Trend Alert! on November 14, 2009
One of my favorite groups to support as a sponsor is Women for Women.
First of all I love the whole concept of women helping other women…our sisters/friends. The fact that W4W helps women survivors of war get back on their feet where they become an active member of their community both emotionally and economically stirs my soul. Continue reading “Women For Women” »
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