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Development Success Stories
by Rushton Hurley and The Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley
Economic development takes many forms. What works in America or Europe might not work in Africa or Asia. This series showcases individuals and organizations around the world—from Appalachia to Zambeze—that have succeeded where others have failed.Produced by the Rotary eClub of Silicon ValleyPodcast and Zoom Host: Rushton HurleyPodcast Producer: Elton Sherwin
Episodes
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Ending Malnutrition
Two billion people globally suffer from malnutrition, aka hidden hunger, hitting Africa the hardest. Many lack access to healthy food, relying on starchy flour for every meal. This poor diet, lacking vital nutrients, tragically leads to 8,000 preventable child deaths DAILY. While developed…
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Extreme Poverty Transformed by Video and Courage
With no experience Chris Temple produced a video that has changed thousands of lives. But first, Chris survived for two months on $1 a day in Guatemala. Here is his story. Chris Temple is now an award-winning filmmaker and activist who demystifies some of the world's most complex situations,...
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20. Advancing Disability-Forward Housing
Micaela Connery is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Kelsey, a national nonprofit pioneering disability-forward housing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and inclusive. She launched this work alongside her cousin and co-founder, Kelsey, a passionate advocate for access and inclusion who…
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19. Innovation, Hunger and Food Security
Today, 343 million people are facing acute hunger—more than double the number from just a few years ago. This dramatic rise is driven by a combination of conflict, increasingly frequent and severe natural disasters, and a global cost-of-living crisis. In the face of these growing humanitarian...
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18. Northwest Arkansas, Telling its Own Story
The nonprofit Northwest Arkansas Council works to identify challenges and champion solutions to enhance the prosperity of the Northwest Arkansas region. Key initiatives include work to advance quality of life, attract talent, improve the region’s workforce, create job opportunities, upgrade...
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17. Sueños Indigenous Education in Guatemala
This episode refers to a number of visuals that are in the video version which can be seen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ezxqZIuL6OMFHC7dYLhNK or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/01m4ESMbn6s We believe this story is an important one, even if you do not watch the video, and hope that you...
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16. Natün's Indigenous Wisdom in Guatemala
In Kaqchikel, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala, "Natün" means to unite, come together, or align behind a common cause. Natün Guatemala is a majority Maya-led organization passionate about elevating Indigenous leadership, rights and capacity. They equip local change agents and use existing…
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15. Soap Operas for Change
Some of the world's most difficult problems – like poor reproductive health and violence against women – are now being addressed through the medium of prime-time serialized dramas also known as: Soap operas and Telenovelas. Population Media Center (PMC) uses a special type of serialized melodrama...
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14. Ocean Trash To Jobs
Erin Smith, a Paul Harris Fellow, who lives in Kenya and sometimes Florida, is a trailblazer in both the corporate and environmental sectors. Erin is the CEO and owner of Ocean Sole, which is transforming ocean debris into awe-inspiring art, and championing environmental causes coupled with...
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12. South African Township Economies & Micro-Enterprises
This week's presentation examines the unseen micro-enterprises of the South African township economy through a socio-spatial lens. Through case studies, Andrew Charman will illustrate the surprising diversity of these small businesses, provide insights into the spatial patterns in which these...
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11. Teens Helping Teens Help Their Community
Wings of Knowledge Youth Initiative Vahid Motazedian, serves as the executive director for Olinga Learning and the Foundation for the Application of Science (FAS), two California nonprofits dedicated to empowering youth to contribute to the social and economic development of their small, rural...
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10. Protecting Wildlife and Livelihoods with Sound and AI
Rainforest Connection (RFCx) is a science- and technology-driven nonprofit detecting and preventing deforestation and supporting biodiversity and ecosystem monitoring in 119 countries. Founded in 2014, RFCx accomplishes this work by combining the power of acoustics, AI, an international team of...
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9. Thailand's Revolutionary Bamboo Schools
Students play an important role in the management of the school which empowers them to bring social and economic development to their communities, as well as learn leadership, empathy and compassion. In 1974, our speaker, Mechai Viravaidya, launched the Population and Community Development...
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8. Aid Strategies From a Grandmaster
Dr. Ernesto Sirolli is a renowned expert in local economic development and sustainable entrepreneurship. He is the founder of the Sirolli Institute and the author of two books: Ripples from the Zambezi and How to Start a Business and Ignite Your Life. He is also a popular public speaker and has...
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7. Does Giving Cash Outperform Aid?
GiveDirectly sends cash directly to people living in extreme poverty, no strings attached. GiveDirectly is the first – and largest – nonprofit that lets donors send money directly to the world’s poorest. They believe people living in poverty deserve the dignity to choose for themselves how best…
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6. Libraries without Borders
From Refugee Camps and Storm Shelters to Trailer Parks and Laundromats, Libraries Without Borders (Bibliothèques Sans Frontières or LWB) is an international non-profit that strengthens the capacity of people in vulnerable situations by facilitating access to education, information, and cultural...
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5. The "Uber" of African Tractors
Jehiel Oliver, the founder and CEO of Hello Tractor, an agricultural technology company that connects tractor owners with smallholder farmers in need of tractor services in Africa. Jehiel has been honored with numerous awards for his work in social entrepreneurship including being recognized by...
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4. Flowers Driving Economic Development
The Chicago Eco House and Southside Blooms transforms vacant lots into sustainable urban flower farms, turning blight into economic opportunities for majority-Black inner-city communities. Local youth are trained as florists and farmers through our workforce development program. Why flowers? The...
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3. Bikes Eliminating Poverty
For the rural poor, particularly girls in school and young women, bicycles are literally a lifesaver. Without access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, people continue to live in poverty and die from preventable diseases. World Bicycle relief is changing that. More about World...
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2. Rebuilding the Appalachian Economy
Brandon Dennison is the founder and CEO of a non-profit social-enterprise incubator in southern West Virginia lays out his organization's blueprint for rebuilding an entire economy in coal country. The presentation will assess the current state of West Virginia's economy, then pivot to a series…
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Development Success Stories
Rushton Hurley introduces this series, which explores the diverse world of economic development around the globe.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Economic development takes many forms. What works in America or Europe might not work in Africa or Asia. This series showcases individuals and organizations around the world—from Appalachia to Zambeze—that have succeeded where others have failed.Produced by the Rotary eClub of Silicon ValleyPodcast and Zoom Host: Rushton HurleyPodcast Producer: Elton Sherwin
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Rushton Hurley and The Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley
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Economic development takes many forms. What works in America or Europe might not work in Africa or Asia. This series showcases individuals and organizations around the world—from Appalachia to Zambeze—that have succeeded where others have failed.Produced by the Rotary eClub of Silicon ValleyPodcast...
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