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Change, not Charity

Jacqueline Herrera

Ending Hunger with an App

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There’s a new app that is addressing an issue that is prevalent around the world and central to our work: ‪#‎hunger‬. Companies can use the Copia app, and if they had an event, for instance, the leftover food would be picked up and donated to a food pantry or homeless shelter. Our current greenhouse project in […]

Dalai Lama Wisdom

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  “It is not enough to be compassionate – you must act.” This Motivational Monday quote comes from the wise Dalai Lama. Use your kindness with your talents and change the world.  

Technology and Human Rights

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  Here’s a cool story about the merging of technology with social justice. Now satellites are being used to expose human rights violations. This is really important because lots of places where these violations are occurring don’t allow outsiders. But, now with this new technology we can have a better idea of what’s happening in […]

Paid Parental Leave Now a Reality in SF

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  San Francisco is now the first city in the US to mandate paid parental leave. We’re hoping this is a sign of things to come. Parental leave is really important to the quality of life and for giving people agency over their family-planning choices. This new law applies to all families, regardless of gender […]

Inspiration for Education

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“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” This Motivation Monday quote comes from former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Instilling the love of reading and school can open the world for any child, regardless of what circumstance they are currently in. Let’s dedicate this […]

Changing Lives One LED Lightbulb at a Time

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By: Jacqueline Herrera, Co-founder and Director   A while back, I wrote about how excited we were about our partnership with Engineers without Borders, an organization comprised of professional engineers who provide low cost or pro bono services to organizations doing development in the field. Since we take on some really diverse, and often fascinating […]

Better Data Is Needed on Vulnerable Children

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  As an organization working with vulnerable children around the world, one of the major obstacles we encounter is the lack of reliable data on children in many countries. When dealing with children living in orphanages or outside the home, information is sparse, and yet so vital to making meaningful change. Accurate information is needed […]

Stay True To Your Dreams

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  “Don’t look for your dreams to come true; look to become true to your dreams.” -Michael Beckwith As we start another week, let’s reflect on what dreams are closest to our hearts. Instead of focusing on the end result, let’s work to make every moment count. After all, it’s the journey that matters and […]