Kiva.org is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website. Its mission is to alleviate poverty by connecting people through lending, empowering

Kiva.org is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website. Its mission is to alleviate poverty by connecting people through lending, empowering individuals to support unique entrepreneurs globally.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Kiva enables lenders to make a direct impact worldwide.

This presentation explores the lost economic opportunity due to women's underrepresentation in STEM careers. Evidence includes falling graduation rates for girls and young women in STEM fields,

This presentation explores the lost economic opportunity due to women's underrepresentation in STEM careers. Evidence includes falling graduation rates for girls and young women in STEM fields, and women holding less than 30% of STEM-related jobs.

It features comments from Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and columnist Libby Dodd, with illustrations by Judith Gosse.

Produced and written by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, this content was published on February 24, 2015.

At a COP27 UN Side Event, "Women for Climate Justice" convened grassroots, frontline, and Indigenous women leaders with international climate justice organizations. They addressed the root causes

At a COP27 UN Side Event, "Women for Climate Justice" convened grassroots, frontline, and Indigenous women leaders with international climate justice organizations. They addressed the root causes of interlocking crises, advocating for solutions rooted in a climate justice framework.

Discussions highlighted crucial areas like forest and biodiversity protection, Indigenous rights, agro-ecology, and fossil fuel resistance. Speakers emphasized safeguarding women land defenders and promoting community-led solutions, showcasing diverse global leadership in climate action.

Black and Latino students earn 18% of computer science degrees but represent only 5% of the tech workforce at leading companies. Media coverage is crucial in highlighting this disparity and

Black and Latino students earn 18% of computer science degrees but represent only 5% of the tech workforce at leading companies. Media coverage is crucial in highlighting this disparity and industry efforts to foster diversity.

New America CA Fellow Laura Weidman Powers, co-founder and CEO of CODE2040, will moderate a discussion.

She will ask leading journalists Ellen Huet (Bloomberg), Jessica Guynn (USA Today), and Megan Rose Dickey (TechCrunch) about their role, coverage choices, and the future of diversity in tech.

Matt and Jessica Flannery, co-founders of Kiva.org, discuss the launch of their highly successful online micro-lending venture.

Kiva empowers individuals to

Matt and Jessica Flannery, co-founders of Kiva.org, discuss the launch of their highly successful online micro-lending venture.

Kiva empowers individuals to lend small amounts of money to entrepreneurs and students worldwide, fostering financial inclusion and opportunity. Their inspiring mission is to create a better world through these impactful loans.

Conventional pigments, often metal or oil-derived, present environmental and health concerns, including carcinogens like titanium dioxide and links to human rights abuses. Sparxell offers a

Conventional pigments, often metal or oil-derived, present environmental and health concerns, including carcinogens like titanium dioxide and links to human rights abuses. Sparxell offers a breakthrough: the first environmentally sustainable, non-toxic pigments, glitters, sequins, and films. Inspired by structural color in nature, their patented process transforms cellulose nanocrystals into biodegradable, vibrant alternatives with state-of-the-art performance.

Sparxell was a finalist for the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize. The Ray of Hope Accelerator (biomimicry.org/rayofhopeprize/) supports nature-inspired solutions for global environmental challenges, fostering innovative startups. Learn more about Sparxell at sparxell.com and biomimicry at biomimicry.org.

Our reliance on unsustainable animal proteins strains the Earth. Insect protein offers a vital, sustainable alternative, rich in essential amino acids and fiber, and free of toxins. Though not a

Our reliance on unsustainable animal proteins strains the Earth. Insect protein offers a vital, sustainable alternative, rich in essential amino acids and fiber, and free of toxins. Though not a common culinary choice, embracing insect-based diets is crucial for planetary health.

Dr. Ilga Gedrovica, an award-winning food quality expert and associate professor, leads research into this future. She explores how various insects and larvae can meet dietary needs, analyzing global market trends to identify Latvia's potential contributions. Her work challenges traditional food perceptions for a more sustainable future. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Professor Carlos Nobre emphasizes the importance of valuing standing forests and their products. He illustrates this by explaining how the açaí berry is projected to generate billions for the

Professor Carlos Nobre emphasizes the importance of valuing standing forests and their products. He illustrates this by explaining how the açaí berry is projected to generate billions for the Amazon economy.

Nobre also presents his vision for agroforestry as a crucial solution for protecting tropical forests globally.

The Portland Development Commission (PDC) presents "Minority Entrepreneurs in Technology," a discussion on the challenges faced by minority entrepreneurs growing tech businesses in Portland. The

The Portland Development Commission (PDC) presents "Minority Entrepreneurs in Technology," a discussion on the challenges faced by minority entrepreneurs growing tech businesses in Portland. The video features Andres Montgomery (Dreem Digital), James Pritchett (Glance ID), Dwayne Johnson (Ideal Portland), and Ben Berry (AirShip Technologies), alongside Patrick Quinton from PDC.

This insightful discussion highlights their experiences and the support needed for success in the technology sector. Produced by John Cárdenas at the Portland Development Commission, this video was published on November 28, 2012. For more information, visit the Portland Development Commission.

Watch the replay of our virtual conversation with Dr. Jessica Hernandez, an Indigenous scientist, climate justice leader, and best-selling author. Her work, including "Fresh Banana Leaves,"

Watch the replay of our virtual conversation with Dr. Jessica Hernandez, an Indigenous scientist, climate justice leader, and best-selling author. Her work, including "Fresh Banana Leaves," transforms environmentalism by integrating Indigenous science, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and Western frameworks to foster climate justice and ecological healing. In this session, Dr. Hernandez explores Indigenous approaches to resilience, relationality, and decolonizing environmental practice, offering powerful insights for creating more just, life-affirming systems within the biomimicry community and beyond.

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