TribesforGOOD: Disrupting the Volunteer-Savior Complex
Through globalization, the world is becoming increasingly interrelated, as is the chance to volunteer and advocate across borders. Yet, with this interconnectedness comes difficulties as well as perils. Many programs that advertise the opportunity to volunteer abroad come with a steep
A New Economy Paradigm for Achieving Genuine Human Well-Being and Planetary Health Outcomes
This article was originally published by Development Alternatives Blog Series — Alternative Perspectives. The original article can be found here. A popular TED talk by the founder and promoter of the Social Progress Index, describes the potential for achieving the very ambitious and
India Wants to Double Farmers’ Incomes – and Tackle Climate Change. Is Technology the Answer to This Double Bind?
This article is part of our Editorial Series called “GFAR impakters”. This is done in partnership with GFAR – The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation – For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. Forty years since India gained
The Commercialization of Farmers’ Innovation: Farming Innovators and Rural Entrepreneurs
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. A successful Story from Kerala,
Gender Inclusive Capacity Building Programmes: We Know Gender Equality Matters
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. Over the years, I have
The Importance of Community Participatory Approach: Water and Food Security Programmes
This article is part of our Editorial Series called "GFAR impakters". This is done in partnership with GFAR - The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation - For more follow on Twitter: #GFARImpakters or view here. In an agrarian country like
Cyclone Ockhi: An Eye-opener For Greater Safety At Sea
Editors note: This article was co-written by Anne De Lannoy and Jane Kronner. In late 2017, Cyclone Ockhi sank or damaged nearly 500 fishing boats off the southern coast of India, leaving more than 350 people from the country’s Tamil Nadu
The Anganwadi Project – impact beyond borders
Architecture is so often a luxury afforded only to the wealthy. However, good design should be a universal right that can change the everyday lives of those living in the lowest most vulnerable societies. So often, it is the children
Ethnotek Bags: A Win Win in Sustainable Terms
We at Impakter, have spoken extensively about the tremendous good that companies generate when they support the employment of the artisan textile design. It really is a win win in sustainable terms, protecting heritage, present employment, and ensuring the future of
Bloom and Give: Creating female community leaders
Often giving an artisan employment, is providing him or her with the ability to craft a livelihood. The two come hand in hand, job security and an improved lifestyle. Many consider artisans to represent a neglected minority within India's employment structure,
KTO: Transparency through the supply chain
Know The Origin (KTO) is one of a growing number of companies driving much needed change in the clothing industry. Offering a range of high quality, Fair-trade organic tees, hoodies and sweatshirts, KTO has a completely transparent supply chain, which
Consumerism is passé, eco must echo in the East
Consumerism - a tradition of the West - finds traction in the East; the landscape is changing through globalization and liberalization. Consumerism definitely improves the economy. More demand leads to more production, creates more jobs, better packages and lifestyles; all