by Liza Di Georgina | Jun 9, 2023 | Heartivist Of The Week, Impact
In 2021, 10.5% of people 20 years and older were illiterate in South Africa, Department of Higher Education and Training of the Republic of South Africa. “I believe libraries can change the world. Learning to read without access to books is like learning to play...
by Natasha Reilly-Moynihan | Mar 10, 2023 | ShiftHappens
In late November, Greta McClain, Executive Director of Silent No Longer TN, was approached by a fellow community organizer about a coalition she and some others were trying to start called, “The People’s Party Coalition.” This collection of individuals and...
by Liza Di Georgina | Mar 3, 2023 | Heartivist Of The Week
After experiencing three shootings in Sulphur Springs, Tampa, Florida, Yuki Jackson knew it was time to act. “Do what you can with what you have to make a difference. Even if it takes a while to see the impact you are making”, Yuki Jackson, Founder of The...
by Liza Di Georgina | Feb 17, 2023 | Heartivist Of The Week
Only 2 out of 10 women own property in Albania. They are deprived of their right to inherit and ownership. “My biggest hope is to have a world where women and men can be equal, not only in the eyes of the law, but truly in real life”. Adena Vangjeli, Executive...
by Carolyn Ashworth | Sep 2, 2022 | ShiftHappens
This week, we continue looking in-depth at stories and projects within each of our focus areas. Through our Human Rights & Dignity panel, over the last ten years the community has supported 486 grassroots projects in 84 countries. These projects vary widely, but...
