Aisha Sani Abdullahi faced early blindness and child labor in Kano, Nigeria, but a chance encounter transformed her life. "Aisha's Song" is an uplifting film beautifully depicting her story of

Aisha Sani Abdullahi faced early blindness and child labor in Kano, Nigeria, but a chance encounter transformed her life. "Aisha's Song" is an uplifting film beautifully depicting her story of female empowerment in a region where women are often overlooked.

The film was made by Grain Media for Girl Hub, a strategic collaboration between the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) and the Nike Foundation.

Girl Hub empowers adolescent girls in poverty, unleashing their potential to end poverty for themselves, their families, and communities. Visit their site to learn more about the film's core issues.

On April 28, 2012, the Seventh National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics, hosted by Patients Out of Time, featured Andrew Weil, MD. Dr. Weil, founder and director of the Arizona Center

On April 28, 2012, the Seventh National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics, hosted by Patients Out of Time, featured Andrew Weil, MD. Dr. Weil, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, discussed the challenges and future of natural cannabis and cannabinoids in modern medicine.

His presentation highlighted therapeutic benefits such as cannabis's opioid-sparing effect, spasticity relief, and neurological advantages for conditions like MS and ALS. He also addressed its role in modulation and improving quality of life. Following his talk, panel moderator Clint Werner questioned Dr. Weil about his early research into cannabis.

Joel Makower delivered the keynote address at the Partners in Project Green Annual General Meeting on June 6, 2013. He offered insights on

Joel Makower delivered the keynote address at the Partners in Project Green Annual General Meeting on June 6, 2013. He offered insights on how companies—and their customers and stakeholders—are integrating sustainability into their business agendas. Sustainability has evolved from "doing good" to addressing risk, building resilience, and fostering innovation.

The meeting also celebrated the 2012 successes of businesses in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone and unveiled Partners in Project Green's new strategic direction. Simultaneously, a convergence of technologies is enabling companies to accelerate efficiencies and create new products and services.

For further insights, order Joel Makower's latest book from Amazon.com or visit your local bookstore. This text was published on September 4, 2013.

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta critiques the double standard in how we perceive charities. He argues that nonprofits are often rewarded for minimal spending rather than their actual

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta critiques the double standard in how we perceive charities. He argues that nonprofits are often rewarded for minimal spending rather than their actual impact.

Pallotta challenges us to stop equating frugality with morality. Instead, he advocates rewarding charities for their ambitious goals and significant accomplishments, even if these involve substantial expenses. His bold talk urges a fundamental shift in how we approach changing the world.

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A World Bank Group report, published May 14, 2014, reveals that girls with limited education face significantly higher risks of child

A World Bank Group report, published May 14, 2014, reveals that girls with limited education face significantly higher risks of child marriage, domestic violence, poverty, and a lack of autonomy in health and spending. These disadvantages negatively impact them, their children, and their communities.

Jeni Klugman, the World Bank Group's Director of Gender and Development, leads initiatives promoting gender equality, building on the institution's priorities established after the 2012 World Development Report.

The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment is an educational charity, established by The Prince of Wales. It champions placing people at the

The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment is an educational charity, established by The Prince of Wales. It champions placing people at the heart of architectural design, teaching and practicing timeless, ecological methods of planning, designing, and building.

This film provides further insight into the charity and its projects, featuring interviews with Chief Executive Hank Dittmar and Ambassador George Clarke.

Architects can build a new world of sustainable beauty by learning from nature. At a TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn described three natural habits that could transform architecture and

Architects can build a new world of sustainable beauty by learning from nature. At a TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn described three natural habits that could transform architecture and society.

These principles include radical resource efficiency, closed-loop systems, and drawing energy from the sun. Adopting these strategies can lead to a more sustainable and beautiful built environment.