Tag Archives: poverty

Mama Alice Founder Frederique Kallen is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Frederique Kallen grew up on a farm in the village of Noorbeek in the Netherlands. Her mother Alice Kallen-Frijns was the epitome of beauty, acceptance and love—traits that radiate today through Frederique’s infectious smile and laugh. Alice worked as an … Continue reading →

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Writer Pippa Biddle is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Today's Honoree

Philippa (Pippa) Biddle is a New York-based writer currently fixated on the global volunteer economy domestically and abroad. Her work has been published by The New York Times online, Antillean Media Group, The FBomb, MTV, Elite Daily, Go Overseas, Matador Network, and a slew of other publications and websites. She has … Continue reading →

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Author John C. Neyland is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Today's Honoree

John C. Neyland was born into a troublesome home environment in South Louisiana. With an abusive father and a depressed, alcoholic mother, John experienced a hurtful and unloving childhood. At the age of fifteen, shortly after meeting the love of … Continue reading →

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Dr. Kimberly Shriner Founder of The Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project is Today’s Honoree

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Approximately 35 million people worldwide are infected with HIV. Nearly 60 percent of those infected live in sub Saharan Africa where there is very limited medical care. For the past 15 years, infectious disease specialist Kimberly Shriner, M.D., has been leading an effort … Continue reading →

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Uganda Native and Activist Kato Abdu is Today’s Honoree

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Kato Abdu from Uganda, East Africa is the Programme Director of a Non Profit and a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) called Integrated Community Development Initiative (ICODI). The major aim of the organization is to reduce on the high levels of … Continue reading →

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Unusual Suspect Laura Leigh Hughes is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Today's Honoree

When asked of her motivation for starting The Unusual Suspects, founder Laura Leigh Hughes often tells the story of catching a falling ash in her hand. While this may sound like a metaphor for the spark of social consciousness, for … Continue reading →

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Poverty Advocate Aimee Elizabeth Is Today’s Honoree

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Aimee Elizabeth Aimee was a broke and homeless teenage girl. A throwaway kid at age fifteen. She was never in foster care, never received any government or charitable or assistance, and no money from family or friends. Aimee had many … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Mohan “Michael” Ramchandani

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Mohan “Michael” Ramchandani is the owner of Mohan’s Custom Tailors,  a leading custom clothing company based in New  York City. Mohan recognized that many unemployed and underemployed men  don’t have the budget to purchase their own suit for interviews. Therefore,  … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Alastair Ong

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Today's Honoree

Alastair Ong is the CEO of GreenSoul Shoes. GreenSoul Shoes (GSS) is a 100% recycled, waste reducing shoe company that aims to shoe 1 million shoeless children in 10 years. They are a social enterprise that provides a global marketplace … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Farooq Busari

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Today's Honoree

Farooq Busari is  a 2009 Ohio Wesleyan graduate who has launched the Shakepoverty Foundation, an international organization dedicated to alleviating extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. “Poverty can be ended, not by a handful of people, but with millions of handshakes,” … Continue reading →

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