Standing in the Virtual Reality Zone at Unleash 2019, I am watching people wearing massive headsets standing in one place skiing, snowboarding or even on a rollercoaster. A person next to me leans in and says ‘Its really strange that this virtual reality technology hasn’t really expanded beyond entertainment and novelty. But there are so … More The Side Hustle Creating Water Solutions With Impact
I spent almost 3 weeks in Turkey earlier this month exploring the rich culture and eating too much amazing food! I usually do a sustainable travel guide for major cities I go to, however this one is a little different. I spent 2 weeks on a tour of Turkey with Intrepid Travel, who are a … More Sustainable Travel Guide: Turkey
My time in Azerbaijan has been a surprise. The buildings, culture, food and people have exceeded all expectations. However, I was not expecting to meet a 22 year social entrepreneur with bold, impactful plans! I had the opportunity to meet Sara Rajabli, a 22 year old social entrepreneur in Baku, Azerbaijan. Her experience is incredibly … More The Sweetest Social Enterprise In Azerbaijan
Ireland has undertaken a huge transformation since the global financial crisis. In the last few years, unemployment has fallen from about 15% to 5.4% in April 2019. It is expected that unemployment will fall below 5% in the next year, which the country will deem as ‘full employment.’ In an article by the Irish Times, … More ReCreate: The Social Enterprise Inspiring Creativity and a Better Planet
Estonia is a small nation with a big impact. For a population of 1.3 million, they are the world’s only digital society, with 99% of Government services available online. This has led to a nation where technology is second nature. According to the e-Estonia website ‘There are 413 startups in Estonia. The number might seem … More Why Estonia is the Next Global Social Enterprise Hub
Originally posted in September 2017 by founder, Laura Baker prior to Planet B. A hot, sweaty ball of mess, I am definitely not looking my finest. We arrive at our first community visit and I spot an elderly Indian man. He struggles to walk and is hunched as he staggers down the mud steps from his house. He walks out because he hears … More Using Human Centred Design in Indian slums
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