By Shivank Taksali Three months ago, I embarked on a journey that would bring me to a small island nation nestled beneath the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. A country that has witnessed breathtaking transformation over the past few decades and built itself into one of the most competitive Read more…
By Kayla Vestergaard Undeveloped nations have long been overlooked as potential money-making hotspots for large corporations. Recently, more corporations have been recognizing that low-money transfers in poorer areas add fluidity and strength to nations’ economies. Kenya, for instance, rebased its GDP after realizing that slums actually have a much larger Read more…
By Tess Alonge Founded informally in 1992 (officially in 2001) by Father Greg Boyle, Homeboy Industries is a hybrid social enterprise in that seeks to provide hope, training, and support to men and women that are formerly gang-involved and/or previously incarcerated. The program touches over 10,000 members of the Los Read more…
By Anastacia Villis Look at a photo of the Earth at night. You can immediately locate the developed, industrialized nations. You just have to follow the large clumps of light that signify civilization, modern technology, and basic electricity. But what about the vast stretches of land that are completely dark? Read more…
By Natascha Elbech At the nexus of Western economic prosperity and Chinese cultural influence lies China’s special administrative region of Hong Kong, a bustling and densely populated global city on the rise. The former British protectorate is now home to over 7 million people, and its iconic skyline boasts its Read more…
By Danny Jooyoung Kim Don’t ask us how we feel about North Korea because more than likely, it won’t be much different from your feelings and thoughts. Contrary to what most people think, South Koreans have little to no contact with North Koreans. This is especially true in the younger Read more…