This episode explores organizing economies for housing as a human right, examining how communities can unite land, properties, and people to boost collective wealth and wellbeing. Co-produced with

This episode explores organizing economies for housing as a human right, examining how communities can unite land, properties, and people to boost collective wealth and wellbeing. Co-produced with Laura Flanders & Friends, it features Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Saoirse Gowan (Democracy Collaborative), and Noni D. Session (East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative).

This is Part 1 of a 4-part series on community wealth building, investigating local economic transformation through asset harnessing. Guest host Laura Flanders (Laura Flanders & Friends) joins this Bioneers co-production. Explore the full series: bioneers.org/CWBSeries. Relevant resources include: Democracy Collaborative, East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative, Race for Profit, and Our Economic Future.

Urban developer Thibault Manekin and Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose recently discussed how social entrepreneurship can address systemic problems.

Manekin detailed his

Urban developer Thibault Manekin and Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose recently discussed how social entrepreneurship can address systemic problems.

Manekin detailed his Baltimore urban renewal work, transforming historic buildings into affordable housing and nonprofit office space. He also shared his personal journey, which started with using basketball to unite children in conflict zones like South Africa, Northern Ireland, Cyprus, and the Middle East. He drew inspiring stories from his forthcoming book, Larger Than Yourself.

For more information on Thibault’s work, visit: thibaultmanekin.com, peaceplayers.org, largerthanyourself.com, and seawall.com.

Human rights activists and business leaders Alex Gladstein and Fadi Elsalameen discussed Bitcoin's significance in the Middle East. Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation

Human rights activists and business leaders Alex Gladstein and Fadi Elsalameen discussed Bitcoin's significance in the Middle East. Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and co-author of "The Little Bitcoin Book," connects dissidents with leaders to promote free societies.

Elsalameen, a critic of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, is known for pro-democracy and anti-corruption work, facing death threats. He is an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the American Security Project. Jonathan Curiel moderated this October 18, 2021 event.

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Monte Cosby, a high schooler from Richmond, Virginia's East End projects, discovered a new path through mountain biking. This sport became a vital bridge, helping him navigate different worlds and

Monte Cosby, a high schooler from Richmond, Virginia's East End projects, discovered a new path through mountain biking. This sport became a vital bridge, helping him navigate different worlds and overcome life's challenges.

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This panel explores how H2OpenDoors and Water Charity creatively provide safe water to communities lacking it. Jon Kaufman, Director of H2OpenDoors, integrates water purification, smart solar

This panel explores how H2OpenDoors and Water Charity creatively provide safe water to communities lacking it. Jon Kaufman, Director of H2OpenDoors, integrates water purification, smart solar nanogrids, and satellite internet to establish self-reliant water and power hubs in impoverished villages worldwide.

Averill Strasser of Water Charity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has completed over 6,000 water, sanitation, and public health projects in 78 countries. Frank Price, an RPCV and Northern California Peace Corps Association representative, will moderate this online-only program. Pre-register to receive the live-stream link.

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Green City Growers Cooperative, an employee-owned Cleveland business, is set to harvest its first crops. This 3.25-acre

Green City Growers Cooperative, an employee-owned Cleveland business, is set to harvest its first crops. This 3.25-acre hydroponic operation, located off East 55th Street in the city's Central neighborhood, is one of the largest urban greenhouses in the country.

Mary Donnell is the Chief Executive Officer of Green City Growers.

Lana Revere, a 15-year-old East Coweta High School student, addresses the critical issue of water quality. She explores its seriousness from both local and global perspectives.

Passionate

Lana Revere, a 15-year-old East Coweta High School student, addresses the critical issue of water quality. She explores its seriousness from both local and global perspectives.

Passionate about preserving the outdoors for future generations, Lana aims to inspire action. Her personal interests also include playing soccer.

This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event, following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The challenge of citizen dividends in oil-rich nations is explored by Johnny West, a social entrepreneur and writer with 20 years of experience in the oil industry.

West

The challenge of citizen dividends in oil-rich nations is explored by Johnny West, a social entrepreneur and writer with 20 years of experience in the oil industry.

West began his career covering energy markets as a Reuters correspondent in the Middle East in the early 1990s. He is the founder of OpenOil and a transparency activist.