Shape The World

Discover visionary individuals, groundbreaking ideas, and collaborative actions that transform social challenges into opportunities.

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nuruWomen: Empowering Women, Transforming Societies
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ABURY Foundation: Empowerment in Style
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Game-Changers - Extraordinary personalities and their ideas

John Rodsted & Mette Eliseussen – From the frontlines to the Arctic
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How “Caring Less About Fitting In” Changed Supermodel Adwoa Aboah’s Life
via byrdie.com
Geetika Agrawal: A Visionary’s Quest for Meaningful Travel
via avvy.net
Melinda French Gates Is Going It Alone
via time.com
Fogo Island: Zita Cobb`s Vision for Newfoundland
via avvy.net
Blake Mycoskie: How TOMS Changed the World
via avvy.net
Robert Redford’s Environmental Legacy – The Redford Center
via redfordcenter.org
A Personal Invitation To Join Annie Lennox On Women’s Day
via vogue.co.uk
Greg Asner – Saving the Earth from the Sky
via citizenwatch-global.com
Stella McCartney on how to clean up the fashion industry’s act
via wired.me
Wie eine Deutsche das Trinkwasser-Problem auf der Welt löst
via focus.de
Three Pioneers Shaping Women’s Leadership for the future
via avvy.net
Niklas Adalberth, founder of the Norrsken Foundation and co-founder of Klarna
via esade.edu
Flora Li Thiemann | Inspiring People to Use What We Already Have
via luxiders.com
Aisha Nyandoro: What does “wealth” mean to you?
via ted.com
What past success can teach us about solving the climate crisis
via mit.edu
Friedensnobelpreis für Nihon Hidankyo aus Japan
via www.zdf.de
Kate says emotional skills a priority for healthier society
via bbc.com
Schwab Foundation Awards 2025: Social Entrepreneurs and Innovators of the Year
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For Love of Nature: Q&A with Jane Goodall | Lion’s Roar
via lionsroar.com

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Impact Travel - Embark on transformative adventures

What is Slow Travel? A Guide To Sustainable and Mindful Tourism
via luxiders.com
Als Reisende*r Tourismus mit Purpose unterstützen
via travel-otherways.de
Make Travel Matter | Sustainable Luxury Travel
via luxurygold.com
Inside Richard Branson’s Private Sustainable Island Paradise
via cntraveler.com
Wild Initiatives — Room + Wild
via roomandwild.com
How the Faroe Islands Turned a Voluntourism Project Into a Dream Vacation
via afar.com
Exploring New Paths: Granny Au Pair Connects Cultures and People
via avvy.net
Volunteer travel. Volunteer holidays & travel ideas
via responsibletravel.com
Wie man mit einer Reise in den Amazonas den Regenwald schützen kann
via nationalgeographic.de
Volunteering: A Win-Win Journey
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VAWAA: Vacation with an Artist
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Tipps für einen umweltfreundlichen Urlaub
via vogue.de
Social Impact Luxury Travel
via 58starstravel.com
Impact Travel: Discover the World and Make a Difference
via avvy.net
Erkunde die Welt achtsam und nachhaltig.
via yourspecialtrip.de
Syrian Restaurant in Berlin run by refugees: Kreuzberger Himmel
via cremeguides.com
Earth Day: 11 Eco Champions Making Our Travels Better
via cntraveler.com
A greener Spanish city break: boats, birds and rice fields in Valencia
via theguardian.com
Top Sustainable Travel Apps for Eco-friendly Travellers
via luxiders.com
Sustainable Travel Blog | Travelling for Nature
via thewisetravellers.com

How To Make A Change - Actionable steps and inspiring stories

SDG Academy
via sdgacademy.org
One of the World’s Most Sustainable Materials
via nuvomagazine.com
Citizen Science – Everyone Counts
via avvy.net
The best eco-conscious concept shops around the world
via cntraveller.com
The “Right to Repair” Directive – a new Framework to boost Repair
via avvy.net
The Conduit – The first impact focussed Private Members Club
via theconduit.com
How to Make a Difference to the World
via possibilitychange.com
The Three Ways Game Changers Change The Game
via forbes.com
Make a loan, change a life | Kiva
via kiva.org
Portraid – Get Art Give Work
via portraid.org
B1G1 – A World full of Giving
via b1g1.org
Say No to Plastic Waste: Simple ideas, big impact
via avvy.net
Reverse Mentoring: What We Can Learn From Each Other
via avvy.net
10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution
via nrdc.org
Five Books by Paralympians on Positive Mindset
via avvy.net
Toniic – the global action community for impact investing
via toniic.com
Green Revolution: How Urban Gardens Are Changing Our Cities
via avvy.net
Happiness Through Generosity : Liz Dunn on The TED Interview
via spotify.com
Inspiring Minds: Conferences That Drive Positive Change
via avvy.net
Simplify Philanthropy: The New Way of Giving
via avvy.net

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