Experteer Spotlight: How this #GlobalFellow Stretched Herself Professionally to Find Clarity in the Unknown

Marialy and Alejandro Justiniano know what they’re talking about when it comes to coffee. Together, Marialy and Alejandro founded and now run the leading Single Origin Coffee company, Cervantes Coffee Roasters, in their home county of Fairfax, Virginia, USA. Years of working with small businesses

Almost every month we see a new report extolling the benefits of social impact programs for corporations — whether it’s an employee giving program, skills-based volunteering initiative, or sustainability initiative aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. There are plenty of ways for companies to

You’re probably familiar with the difference between the brief feeling of fulfillment that comes from a task well-done (inbox zero? score!), and the deeply rooted feeling of fulfillment that comes from contributing to a purpose larger than yourself. Agnes Tolescu, an experienced data analyst from

Getting your company to become more environmentally and socially responsible isn’t easy, but the research is rather conclusive that firms which engage in corporate social responsibility programs are more profitable. CSR activities and feasible generalized least squares (FGLS) regressions to identify the correlations between the level

There is a lot of research on the benefits of corporate social responsibility and integrating social impact into businesses. In our findings, we see that these reports combine to show there are 7 research-backed reasons as to why businesses should be socially responsible. This below

Jaime Garcia has always loved helping businesses grow through innovative tactics and putting the community’s needs at the forefront. As an experienced Product Designer based across Tokyo, Bogota, and New York as a Partner of Meanwhile, a design and strategy consultancy. His research focuses on the

In 2016, we wrote a popular post about social intrapreneurship. which has inspiring and practical information about how you can launch and scale ideas from your current company, no matter your role. Here it is again, updated for 2018, with a few more sections to

This isn’t just for millennials anymore. If our Corporate Impact Team and award-winning Microsoft MySkills4Afrika demonstrates one thing, it’s that workers, of all ages, are looking to mobilize the human capital within their company to make the world better. This is exactly while the MovingWorlds

Before you travel internationally to volunteer your skills, there are a few things you need to know and it’s why we wrote this #TravelSmartGiveResponsibly series. Traveling abroad is a dream come true for most people, and extended travel is the chance of a lifetime to call a

Tobby Vision Computers (TVC) is a vocational institute that inspires and equips young people with the know-how and tools be successful in entrepreneurship, agriculture, computers, and information and communication technology (ICT). TVC recently hosted an Experteer to help create an entrepreneurship training program called Action

Before you travel internationally to volunteer your skills, there are a few things you need to know. You can’t have a fulfilling trip without good health, and being in a foreign country can definitely put pressure on your mental and physical wellbeing. In this next

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