MovingWorlds is a social enterprise that helps working professionals find skills-based volunteering project that will make a lasting impact. Along the way, we make sure to take care of our “Experteers” so that you get to learn and grow in the act of giving. It’s

Before you travel internationally to volunteer your skills, there’s a few things you need to know. In this #TravelSmartGiveResponsibly series, we’ll be discussing the steps you need to take to prepare yourself for your trip – from healthcare to funding to visas to insurance. Let’s

Traveling is incredible, enriching, inspiring… and sometimes, a little bit scary and stressful! In this #TravelSmartGiveResponsibly miniseries, we’re sharing solutions to the most common travel hangups and mistakes. Our first piece will cover finding visas, a process that needs to be demystified. Though there are different regulations

Smart Hydro Power (SHP) is an award-winning social enterprise that develops and supports integrated solutions for renewable energy and clean water in off-grid communities. While Smart Hydro Power has received tremendous international support with awards from ESHA Hidroenergia Innovation, Ecosummit, and GreenTec, the Smart Hydro Power

Carlo Zafranco is an experienced marketing and design professional with extensive experience creating and designing content marketing campaigns for global brands like Hulu and Disney. Beyond his professional impact, Carlo also carries a strong desire to contribute to social impact project. He found the perfect

BEMPU is a public health organization that works to reduce infant mortality through innovative and affordable solutions — like the BEMPU bracelet which detects infant hypothermia. BEMPU is supported by some of the world’s leading global health organizations, like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Zachary Zweig, a mechanical engineer with experience in both engineering and business strategy, was eager to put his real skills towards a real cause. By connecting with MovingWorlds and its Siemens Stiftung empowering people. Expert program, he found the perfect project to support the innovative

Facing the familiar faces of co-workers in a corporate boardroom in Seattle, Ashkaan had a moment’s flashback to the busy outdoor classrooms in Costa Rica he’d just left. After six months supporting a rural school in Costa Rica to improve its educational outcomes, as well

Jill Ritchot is an experienced communications and policy professional, and she recently put her skills to work to support The Women’s Bakery in Rwanda. Working together to support community development project, they saw social impact spirits rise, along with their delicious bread. Read on to

Laurie Greig has over 45 years of experience in education, mental health care, and professional training & coaching. She was paired recently with UpClose Bolivia, a family-run, social impact organization working to protect local culture and customs. Laurie is working to develop teacher training in

On April 26, 2018, MovingWorlds hosted a webinar with leaders from some of the world’s most recognized social enterprise accelerators and impact investors. You can watch the recording of the video below. Before jumping into the highlights, we’d like to give a special shout-out to

Today, we are thrilled to announce 8 big enhancements to the MovingWorlds platform that will help you create change, and be changed in the process. You can scroll down directly to these 8 updates, or first read about what led to this moment… — When you

Laurie Greig has an astoundingly impressive resume: a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and over 45 years of experience in education, mental health care, and professional training & coaching. What sets her apart in her field is her undying passion for working with children and working

Responsible is the new sexy. FastCompany recently released its list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2018 and there is a common theme amongst them: The most dynamic companies integrate social good efforts into their core business. Corporate responsibility is no longer an afterthought added at

Every time we open applications for the MovingWorlds Institute, I get the privilege of speaking with many amazing people from all over the world about a common ideal: How do we use our limited time, skills, and resources to make a positive impact on the

Sharon is an accomplished leader with over 30 years of experience in financial services and a strong drive to give back to the global community. Working with MovingWorlds, she partnered with the Ndibwami Integrated Rescue Project (NIRP), a development organisation providing support and care to

As our global community of MovingWorlds Institute Fellows continues to grow, it has been so fun to look back on all the amazing individuals who have contributed to the Fellowship thus far. We have had the incredible opportunity to support 39 Fellows who are seeking

2018 is well underway, and in many ways, it has a very similar feel to 2017. Certainly, there is hope. Indeed, data shows that there is progress. But there are still many challenges and no shortage of strife and growing inequalities. If the world is

In August 2017, I left my nonprofit job at TechSoup, a technology social enterprise based in San Francisco, to move to Taiwan with the sole intention of learning Chinese. I wanted to carve out this period of my life to learn my mother tongue before

It’s no secret that New Year’s resolutions experience a huge drop-off throughout the year, with about a 92% failure rate. But what if you could work on your personal development without making it something you just can’t motivate yourself to do? Your next holiday might

It is challenging to combine two careers: one that you love from 20 years ago with one you enjoy now but is missing a critical ingredient that you’re passionate about. Challenging as it was, I found a way to bridge the two during my MovingWorlds

African Clean Energy is an organization dedicated to saving lives and promoting gender equality by providing jobs for women through the production of clean and safe cookstoves. While based in Lesotho, they are expanding, and recently crossed the Indian ocean to expand in Cambodia. For

The Kering Foundation is committed to supporting women’s rights and sustainability, and they found the perfect partner in African Clean Energy. ACE is an organization that promotes sustainability through clean cookstoves that save lives (primarily women) from indoor air pollution, and supports women’s empowerment by emphasizing

We asked one of our Impact Teams alumni, Anish Malpani, to share his story about quitting his job and embarking on an Experteering journey. This is what he had to say: — The Realization I was stuck. It was the same story and the same

Happy 2018 – Let’s make it impactful! Our Impact Teams in 2017 were more impactful, engaging, and inspiring than we could have hoped. Inspiring professionals joined this cohort-based program to learn more about social entrepreneurship, gain valuable field experience, and grow as more confident and globally-minded

When it comes to solving some of the biggest challenges facing people and our planet, there is no single solution. The key to development is not only money, talent, or marketplaces… it’s teamwork. For this reason, we couldn’t be more excited to launch a partnership

Ankita Patel is an inspiring women’s rights advocate, working daily to protect immigrant rights in Washington state. Despite the amazing impact she has been making locally, she had always wanted to explore opportunities on the international stage, and specifically identify ways to give back to

Over the past couple months, we have been running the #SDGSandME series to help you understand the Sustainable Development Goals, and explain how you can take concrete actions personally, professionally, philanthropically, and politically. We’ve compiled a short summary of all these tips to unify the recurring themes

Over 30 years ago, Beatriz Fernandez would never have thought she’d become one of Colombia’s most influential changemakers when she first started baking waffles from the family’s apartment in Bogota, using her own invented recipes. Today, the popular restaurant chain Crepes & Waffles is a certified

Sustainable tourism is no longer a niche market, but a growing, burgeoning industry. The United Nation’s recognized 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism, and a new report from Travel+Social Good argues that sustainability is the future of travel. Period. “2017 has been appointed The