icv Archives - New Global Citizen

Raising Women’s Voices

Global Pro Bono

April 17, 2014 Palmira Camargo 1 comment

This is Part I of the PepsiCorps Supports Sustainable Agriculture and Gender Empowerment in South Africa series. Read Part II here. I entered a meeting room at the Bloub...

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A Journey to Purposeful Global Engagement

Leadership

April 17, 2014 Deirdre White 3 comments

On April 8, 2014, Deirdre White, CEO of PYXERA Global and long-time practitioner and leader in international development, delivered the closing remarks to the 5th Annual ...

Adaptation in Real Time

Citizen Diplomacy

August 21, 2013 Alicia Ness no comments

It was 8:30pm. I sat on an old cushioned couch munching a falafel sandwich, surveying my surroundings with equal parts wonder and joy. I was one of two people in a room o...

Professional Connection: the Future of Cultural Diplomacy

Global Pro Bono

July 10, 2013 Max Wilson no comments

Two weeks ago Deirdre White, the CEO of CDS, spoke at the Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA hosted by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. The symposium, “The U...

Looking for the Path to Global Leadership? Go Lead in an Emerging Market.

Leadership

July 3, 2013 Alicia Ness no comments

Being globally minded is no longer a professional choice. It’s a business requirement. To achieve global progress and shared value solutions to the big problems that are ...

CFOs at WSJ Summit Prioritize Lower Taxes Over Better Talent

Leadership

July 1, 2013 Katie Levey no comments

Last week, Deirdre White, the CEO of CDC Development Solutions, joined the Wall Street Journal for a forum of CFOs from the world’s largest companies in Washington, DC to...

Smarter Cities Challenge made the local newspaper

Employees Offer Time and Expertise to Tackle Real-World Challenges in Japan, Chile, Brazil, and Beyond

Global Pro Bono

June 26, 2013 Amanda MacArthur no comments

According to a report released by the United Nations last week, the world’s population is projected to increase by 1 billion people over the next 12 years, reaching a pop...

Did You Know Your Company Could Change the World?

Global Pro Bono

June 14, 2013 Alicia Ness no comments

Yesterday at the State Department, Drew O’Brien took the stage for his first speech in his new role as Special Representative for Global Partnerships. Special Rep D...

NGC - Larry, Missio and Fabio with kids at Palaung community

Thailand's Organic Farming Movement Takes Off

Global Pro Bono

June 12, 2013 Amy Crumbliss no comments

The linoleum floor is cold underneath my bare feet. I must admit, though, it’s a welcome refreshment from the hot Thai air that hangs heavily outside. I peer down at my f...

ICVLead2013: Global Pro Bono, Food Security, and Industry Benchmarking at the 4th Annual ICV Conference

Global Pro Bono

April 19, 2013 Alicia Ness no comments

On April 11 and 12, CDS convened its 4th Annual ICV Conference, Responsible Leadership: The Future of Corporate Engagement in Global Development. Known by its hash...