Paddling Their Way To Education
How far would you go to get an education? Education is one's way out of poverty. Without access to it, how does one get out of poverty? Some kids are fortunate enough to get full access to education without thinking
(EM)POWERING OFF-GRID COMMUNITIES WITH SOLAR LIGHTS
SDG 7, SDG 13 and the Paris Agreement: the backbone of the 2030 Agenda When the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was agreed upon at the 70th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015, Heads of State and
The Real Impact of US Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord
Impakter Editorial Board President Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement is likely to have two major consequences. The first is environmental, the other political. Starting with environmental impact. It will be bad for the planet, but it will be bad primarily
Breathtaking Adventure with Tim Bengel
Tim Bengel, a young artist from Germany creates incredibly unique, minimalist and expressive pieces of art with sand and gold. Tim says on his official website: „As an artist you are free to take whatever you want and to transform it
Sleep deprivation: How Many Hours is Too Little For First-Year Doctors?
Much controversy has surrounded the medical community regarding the removal of hour restrictions for incoming first-year residents. Sleep deprivation is an issue, although the change is not as dramatic as it sounds. In 2011, because of concern about the ability of
Global Conflicts: A 13.6 Trillion Dollar tab
With global conflict costing us $13.6 trillion a year, is there a case for investing in peace? The consequences of violence and armed conflict are unquestionably devastating, leading to the deaths of thousands of people they can reap havoc on a
THE SOFT POWER OF AMERICAN PHILANTHROPY
The Real Role of the New Mega-Donors: Shaping the Social Agenda Book Review: The Givers by David Callahan, published by Knopf (April 2017) 352 pages American philanthropy is in trouble, and more so than you think. First question to ask: Is philanthropy
How to Establish Freedom of Expression and Information Today
Without access to constantly-updated and relevant information not hindered, and without power to peacefully and effectively respond to injustice, problems, challenges, and opportunities, one is a pseudo-citizen that is a weakened agent being unable to act as critically-literate, politically-engaged and
Female Empowerment: Setting the Stage with Simona Miculescu
Simona Miculescu is a remarkable woman. The first woman to reach the rank of ambassador for Romania, she is currently serving as Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN office in Belgrade. Between 2008 and 2015 she
From Where I Stand: “We must be at the table making decisions”
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS PIECE IS AUTHORED BY UN WOMEN AS PART OF THE SERIES “FROM WHERE I STAND”, WHICH CAPTURES PEOPLES STORIES AND THEIR DAILY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. SEE THE FULL SERIES HERE. For Pratima Gurung from
Mexico City: Redefining Urban Fabric
Mexico City and its Metropolitan Area constitute one of the largest urban areas in the world. The lack of planning in its urban development has resulted in the sustained growth of the peripheries, increasing the problem of uneven distribution of
Venice Biennale: “Viva l’Arte” or “l’Arte Viva” ?
My Biennale journey begins at the beautiful Santa Lucia train station in Venice, after having visited the 24th “Of Art“ fair in Milan. Excitement was in the air, with passengers eagerly greeting each other and planning their adventurous nights ahead. After