Accompany, Middle East, Recognize
Our friend Marc, age 29, seemingly had it all. Youngest bank manager ever in Lebanon. University lecturer in strategic management. Nationally recognized human rights activist. But in a split-second dive into the Mediterranean Sea, his life slammed to a standstill. He...
Accompany, Hard Place, Middle East, Recognize
“…Eight…nine…ten.” I whispered, counting bullet holes inside her living room. We sat by the window in a tiny, dark apartment overlooking the alley demarcating two warring factions. My first field visits as a Dreams InDeed board member were a lot to absorb. Our...
Hard Place, Local Visionary, Middle East, Recognize
After a two-day flurry of emails, phone calls, and text messages, David and I confirmed our maiden voyage to Iraq. Less than 48 hours after David had arrived back home from a trip, we were back on the road and on our way. Into the Unknown It didn’t really hit me...
Accompany, Equip, Recognize
The hearty “Congrats!” quickly changes to questioning when leaving corporate law in New York requires a move to the Middle East. “Wow. What does this non-profit organization do?” “Well, our mission is to strengthen local visionaries in...
A Dream, Accompany, Africa, Equip, Hard Place, Invest, Local Visionary, Middle East, Network, Recognize, SE Asia, Values
A simple, yet powerful formula. Innovative Social Entrepreneurs + Committed Social Investors = Synergy on Social Dilemmas See what people are blogging and tweeting about EPCON 2011:EPCON 2011: How to Solve the World’s Biggest Problems My View: Solving...
