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Volunteers in Georgia create billions of dollars in economic value every year

By recognizing and supporting the contributions of volunteers, Georgia can build a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future for all its residents.

Staff Writer August 19, 2024

45,000 volunteers power the 2024 Paris Olympics to success

The 2024 Paris Olympics was a testament to the power of community, dedication, and the spirit of volunteerism.

Staff Writer August 19, 2024

#BirthdayDeed: a global campaign to do good on your birthday

The #BirthdayDeed project, an initiative by IVolunteer International, invites individuals worldwide to make their birthdays meaningful by engaging in acts of kindness.

Staff Writer August 19, 2024

Corporate Social Responsibility is making a comeback

As businesses face growing pressure from both employees and consumers to act responsibly, CSR has evolved into a strategic tool that enhances brand loyalty, employee satisfaction, and community relations.

Staff Writer August 19, 2024

Youth in Business: The Rise of Entrepreneurship during COVID-19

Youth entrepreneurs have taken the world by storm! With the world’s economy being greatly impacted due to the pandemic, a commending state of resiliency can be seen by youth entrepreneurs.

Ashera Ambawatte August 18, 2024

The founders, Nela and Suann pictured together

SUNE: Georgia youth build nonprofit to eradicate language barriers

Nela Vintrlikova and Suann Kim are high school students in the United States. They attend a high-ranking STEM school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, called Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. Nela is in a rowing team and Suann plays the violin. At first glance, they may seem just like ordinary teenagers, until you uncover their recent creation.

Rachel Toose August 18, 2024

Experiencing the world through volunteerism

Did you know that over one billion people across different countries, regions, and cultures volunteer worldwide? Discover it here!

Paramie Jayakody January 10, 2023

Memes: A faster way of news than news itself?

Unless you’ve been living under a very large rock somewhere, you’re likely to be exposed to dozens of memes every week. Regardless of your level of meme knowledge, there’s memes out there for everyone to enjoy.

Paramie Jayakody December 24, 2022

Protesters carrying the Sri Lanka flag march in the Galle Face Green area of Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 17, 2022.

Sri Lanka’s Economic Crisis: The Marginalization of War-Torn Tamils

Sri Lanka’s economic turbulence has pushed the country into complete political turmoil and precipitated a humanitarian emergency.

Mahrukh Chaudhry December 16, 2022

Citizen journalism and its impacts

Journalism has changed drastically from when its first iteration originated in Rome and then spread to China. The occupation as we now know it started in Europe in the 1600’s, and throughout the following centuries, it evolved into the respected profession it is today. But it hasn’t stopped there.

Paramie Jayakody December 13, 2022

Photo of man holding the Sri Lankan flag above his head. Image credit: Kris Thomas

Sri Lankans: Surviving with kindness and community in crisis

The community often steps in where governments fail. Volunteers in Sri Lanka have done just that as the nation faces its worst crisis in recent history.

Paramie Jayakody November 24, 2022

Impact of learning poverty on the economic growth and development of developing countries

Research by the World Bank shows that over 50% of children in developing countries cannot read a simple story by the age of 10. This learning poverty impacts on their educational progress in the future affecting their skills thus human capital inefficiencies. As a result, developing countries lag behind when it comes to economic growth and development.

Don Nyagudi October 31, 2022

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