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Amanda Jo of Organic Bunny Discusses Influencers Doing Good in The World

The Startup Magazine

There are many examples of influencers who have leveraged their position to help others as well as their community. Colley has been putting out challenges to engage his viewers with a positive sense of community. She grew up in South Sudan, a war-torn country with many social problems. Donté Colley. Mari Malek. Tyler Oakley.

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6/16: What's Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption

David Teten

But what if these institutions, valuable as they are, are just a transition state on the way to truly new modes of communication and exchange, and even a new emphasis on values other than profit-and-loss? He sits on the boards of Medecins Du Monde UK (Doctors of the World) and the Bronx Community Charter School. Thursday, June 16th.

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[Interview] Nellie Mayshak, Founder Of Canaf Consulting Associates

YoungUpstarts

This is critical for the advance of their societies and economies, as well as for becoming productive, contributing members of the world community. In my work in Liberia and Sudan, for example, we helped government officials understand the critical role of entrepreneurs in creating an environment that stimulates economic growth.

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