back of woman wearing orange shirt says VOLUNTEER
Boomers Escape the Vacation Rut With a Volunteer Vacation
08/03/2016
Bonnie Moore
“Volunteer” and “vacation” may seem like a contradiction of terms – why work on your relaxing holiday? But some travelers over 50 are trading sunning on beaches, standing in line at crowded tourist... read more
a young boy cuddles his baby brother in a white chair
Where Does Kindness Come From?
07/27/2016
Greater Good Science Center
by Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas | Greater Good Science Center What’s behind your choice to help another human being? Are you motivated by sheer, unadulterated benevolence? Do you do it only if the... read more
man and woman helping each other across stream
Can Helping Others Help You Find Meaning in Life?
07/20/2016
Greater Good Science Center
by Elizabeth Hopper | Greater Good Science Center The idea that helping others is part of a meaningful life has been around for thousands of years. Aristotle wrote that finding happiness and... read more
graphic of hand turning on light switch in brain
Between Empathy and Understanding
07/13/2016
Carlynne McDonnell
The events of July have people struggling to comprehend many things – but most importantly how have we allowed citizens of this great nation to become so disenfranchised, ignored, and hurt... read more
Dalai Lama with birthday message and quote
Happy Birthday Dalai Lama - Volunteer to Celebrate
07/06/2016
Andrew Mersmann
Today, July 6, is the 81st birthday of His Holiness, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. To celebrate, practice what he preaches and find new ways to express compassion and connection in your world.... read more
close up of smart phone screen with social media app icons
Real Societal Change Requires More Than 140 Characters
06/22/2016
Carlynne McDonnell
I am a social media aficionado. The internet allows me to access information immediately. As I am eternally curious, it is a dream come true. Answers to questions are always at a fingertip. And... read more
exterior of Greyhound bus terminal
The Brightness of a Greyhound Journey
06/15/2016
DailyGood
by Maria Jain | Daily Good Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in. --Isaac Asimov "Only crack sellers, loonies and... read more
hearing aid held in woman's open palm
Better Hearing in the Dominican Republic Provided by Hear the World Foundation and Sonova Group
06/08/2016
Julie Fahnestock
Sisters Camil and Shenoa bounce around the playground at Centro Cristiano de Servicios Medicos in a busy neighborhood of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. They show me how they can do... read more
woman looking over cloud filled valley
Unleashing Wild Women and the Sacred Feminine to Transform the World
06/01/2016
Pachamama Alliance
by Jocelyn Mercado | Pachamama Alliance We live during a time of awakening consciousness, a time in which we are exploring ways to bring the Sacred Feminine to a more central focus in... read more

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a young boy cuddles his baby brother in a white chair
Where Does Kindness Come From?
07/27/2016
Greater Good Science Center
by Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas | Greater Good Science Center What’s behind your choice to help another human being? Are you motivated by sheer, unadulterated benevolence? Do you do it only if the... read more
man and woman helping each other across stream
Can Helping Others Help You Find Meaning in Life?
07/20/2016
Greater Good Science Center
by Elizabeth Hopper | Greater Good Science Center The idea that helping others is part of a meaningful life has been around for thousands of years. Aristotle wrote that finding happiness and... read more
graphic of hand turning on light switch in brain
Between Empathy and Understanding
07/13/2016
Carlynne McDonnell
The events of July have people struggling to comprehend many things – but most importantly how have we allowed citizens of this great nation to become so disenfranchised, ignored, and hurt... read more
Dalai Lama with birthday message and quote
Happy Birthday Dalai Lama - Volunteer to Celebrate
07/06/2016
Andrew Mersmann
Today, July 6, is the 81st birthday of His Holiness, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. To celebrate, practice what he preaches and find new ways to express compassion and connection in your world.... read more
close up of smart phone screen with social media app icons
Real Societal Change Requires More Than 140 Characters
06/22/2016
Carlynne McDonnell
I am a social media aficionado. The internet allows me to access information immediately. As I am eternally curious, it is a dream come true. Answers to questions are always at a fingertip. And... read more
exterior of Greyhound bus terminal
The Brightness of a Greyhound Journey
06/15/2016
DailyGood
by Maria Jain | Daily Good Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in. --Isaac Asimov "Only crack sellers, loonies and... read more
hearing aid held in woman's open palm
Better Hearing in the Dominican Republic Provided by Hear the World Foundation and Sonova Group
06/08/2016
Julie Fahnestock
Sisters Camil and Shenoa bounce around the playground at Centro Cristiano de Servicios Medicos in a busy neighborhood of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. They show me how they can do... read more
woman looking over cloud filled valley
Unleashing Wild Women and the Sacred Feminine to Transform the World
06/01/2016
Pachamama Alliance
by Jocelyn Mercado | Pachamama Alliance We live during a time of awakening consciousness, a time in which we are exploring ways to bring the Sacred Feminine to a more central focus in... read more
workers planting in nursery garden of Haiti
How Planting Trees in Haiti Put Kids in School: The Timberland Story
05/25/2016
Julie Fahnestock
When was the last time you walked into your yard or car park, looked up at the trees, and in the same thought, gave thanks for the education of your children? It’s not a correlation I’ve ever... read more

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Solar Energy Project in Guatemala
11/10/2014
evox Television
The Light the Village project, a joint effort of Light Up the World, the IMDI and a group of retired civil engineers from the University of Toronto, trained nine Guatemalans as solar technicians. Now... read more
Solar Energy Project in Alto Nanay, Peru
11/10/2014
evox Television
Solar powered LED lighting changes the lives of villagers and increases the ability to serve the sick at medical outposts.
The Man Who Lit Up the Mountains
11/10/2014
evox Television
Dr. Dave Irvine-Halliday, a Scots-Canadian engineer, brings low-watt solar lighting to a village in Nepal. By reducing their need for kerosene, the villagers reduce a health and safety hazard. 
Is There Any Hope for the Planet Earth?
11/10/2014
evox Television
Caltech Paleoclimatologist, Dr. Jess Adkins, Ph.D., answers the question: Is there any hope for planet Earth? His answer might surprise you. 
How to Start a Green Wish Chapter
11/10/2014
evox Television
Do you want to start a chapter in your area? Green Wish will help you build the infrastructure and identify the local environmental charities in that could use some help.
What is a Green Wish?
11/10/2014
evox Television
Actor/producer Raphael Sbarge talks about his non-profit, Green Wish, which helps to fund local environmental groups. Making a difference can be easier than you think.
Jess Adkins on Global Warming Part 6
11/10/2014
evox Television
Jess Adkins on Global Warming Part 5
11/10/2014
evox Television
Jess Adkins on Global Warming Part 4
11/10/2014
evox Television

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