What is social impact? “Social impact” is how companies define how they benefit a specific community or the world. Companies often incorporate social impact ideals into some part of their operation. For example, they could donate a certain amount of their profit to a specific initiative. It could be that they seek to reduce...
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When people talk about nonprofit organizations, many people think the question of money, or profit, should not be discussed. Granted, that is technically true. But should this be so? Given that a properly run charity generally follows the same operational criteria that successful entrepreneurs follow. There are large nonprofit foundations and schools that operate...
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“Nina, a beautiful and kind-natured young girl from a low-income family in northwest Pakistan, would travel daily on foot to go to school. She loved reading and writing. Unfortunately, few boys of her locality would harass her verbally when she would pass by the streets. This was inflicting mental and emotional harm to her....
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Volunteering can be defined as time willingly given for the common good without financial gain (Volunteering Australia, 2015). In other words, volunteering involves committing time and energy to provide a service that benefits a person, society or the community without expecting financial or material rewards. People choose to volunteer for a number of reasons....
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The Starfish Foundation tells the tale of the Starfish “A young girl was walking along a beach upon which thousands of starfish had been washed up during a terrible storm. When she came to each starfish, she would pick it up, and throw it back into the ocean. People watched her with amusement. She...
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Contrary to the popular symbol of a fist-wielding, chanting and marching individual, which makes up our common understanding of activism and struggle, activism is a way of life that involves day-to-day action and can encompass many aspects of our lives, such as our work. Taking inspiration from Chimamanda Adichie’s popular TED talk, we should...
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If you are anything like me, you would have been at a point during Summer 2021 – disregarding anything COVID. I got the vaccine in April and loosened up all protocols: masks, social distancing, family gatherings and vacations. It has been around for quite a while, so why should I pay any more attention...
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Many have faced challenges as a result of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, this article will focus on further widening the gap in opportunities for women in the workplace. COVID-19 abruptly disrupted many existing schedules resulting in a shift from working in offices and children being in school and daycare to performing...
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America runs on trust. When we drive our cars, we trust that other drivers will respect our traffic laws. When we buy food at the market, we trust that it will not make us sick. When we go outside, we trust that the air will be fit to breathe, and when we turn on...
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With the high unemployment rate and the effects COVID-19 had on various organizations, it is challenging for graduates to get into the job market. Primarily because organizations are focused on employing applicants with several years of experience, it is apparent that most graduates who were full-time students often lack work experience or lack experience...
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