Around The World

Behind every amazing foundation is a mission and set of values that helps them to achieve their fullest potential. Recently, after a couple of years already working hard following a certain mission and instilling their values on everyone they interact with,  our partner, Krishna Gurung, of the Kevin Rohan Memorial Eco Foundation, sat down to fully develop the written description of their mission and values.

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Indie Energy announces their new technology collaboration U.S. Green Building Council which will allow for the integration of the LEED certification process. This partnership will allow for an open source technology platform that combines LEED's process with real-time data, along with third-party applications.

Some say we are losing a generation, others call this a children’s famine.  It is considered a tragedy and even a crime. 

The triple threat of high food prices, drought, and regional conflict are all enhancing one of the worst famines ever to affect the horn of Africa.  At least 12 million people are affected in the area across several countries including Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.

Until recently, the digitally created ‘information age’ has broadened the knowledge gap between the rich and the poor. While the developed world has open access to communication and education resources provided by technology, developing countries do not. Digital media has created a problem, but it also can be used to create a solution. One Laptop Per Child (OPLC) is a non-profit organization founded by Nicholas P. Negroponte that provides children in developing countries with a highly durable, low power and low cost laptop.

It is estimated by the year 2050, the world will have to feed a booming 9 billion people.  On top of that, the human race will be asked to acclimate to the climate change, reduce agricultural pollution, and protect water supplies – simultaneously.  The answer to all of these problems is quite simple according to some scientists: classical crop breeding.