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

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

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

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 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

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