Africa: the need for aid innovation
Since 1960, the world has spent over four trillion dollars in aid. Much of that money has gone to Africa – a continent that is said to be “cursed” with an abundance of resources. The stereotypical notions of Africa that
Brexit Domino Effect: Risks and Consequences
The world woke in surprise on the morning of Friday June 24. The Brexit referendum proposed by ex-Prime Minister David Cameron resulted in Britain voting to leave the European Union. This will have its own set of implications, both for Britain
Bringing Mental Health Into the Spotlight: An Interview with Musician RKZ
Music is a demanding mistress but it is a platform that provides artists with a clear and influential voice. In a modern age where issues like mental health are still stigmatized and under-valued: what role can musicians play in raising
A Poem By Katie Longofono
This poem is part of a short collection titled "The Virus," exploring stigma, female sexuality, desire, repulsion, loss, and the impossible hilarity of navigating the New York City dating scene. See more from this collection at glitterMOB, listen at Ink
Building with Sustainability in Mind
Elora Hardy, a Founder and Creative Director of Ibuku, a company that builds original bamboo structures with modern engineering, highlights the importance of sustainable design in the tropics and abroad. Ibuku totes bamboo as the sustainable material of the future citing
Allbirds: A Sustainable Shoe that Disrupts the Industry
This company wants to put mindful materials back into your shoe shopping experience. AllBirds is a new innovative footwear company created by Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger with a vision specifically to do things differently. Created in response to the lack
Refuge for All: A Coffee Company with a Vision
It's known as the most diverse square mile in the country or the "Ellis Island of the South." It's no wonder then that the connections between the Clarkston, Georgia community are as strong as the coffee that is brewed there. With
Drivy: Easy, Fast, and Convenient
Paulin Dementhon, a founder of the Drivy, came up with an amazing idea how to get back the freedom of movement easily and conveniently. In this interview he shares how Drivy came to be a success and the obstacles and
SDG 9: Unleashing Innovation
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS AUTHORED BY ROB OPP, DIRECTOR OF WORLD FOOD PROGRAM (WFP). THIS PIECE IS PART OF A SERIES EXPLORING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. SEE THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES HERE. THIS PIECE IS AUTHORED BY ROB OPP. Fifteen years
A New Realm of Disguise with Johannes Stötter
When you see his work, don’t let your eyes decide what they are seeing too quickly. Italian-born artist Johannes Stötter has developed his master skills through intricate optical illusions. His impeccable renderings of animals and nature’s motifs on human bodies
Op-Ed: Will We Ever See a Change?
Editor's note: The following is an opinion piece on the state of equality in India. Is the basic essence of a woman’s life — marriage? Is the basic asset of feminism — beauty and charm? A broad consensus would say, “No,
Originality In the Age Of the Remix
What is originality anymore? Originality is a tricky concept. Somehow it’s essential to be taken seriously as an artist, but more art and music are being produced at a faster rate than ever before, and it’s speeding up every day. At