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World Impact

Sylva Dvorak in Tonight’s World Impact Network Call

January 27, 2010

Join us tonight at 5pm PT in the world  Impact network call with special Guest Sylva Dvorak.
It’s been said that “if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” HUB’s Global Marketplace stands on purpose…it is a purpose-driven economy. When you direct your purchases through the Global Marketplace, you’re making a difference.
Join this program [...]

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Five Ways You Can Help the Haiti Earthquake Victims

January 15, 2010

I’m sure you’ve heard that the worst Haitian earthquake in 200 years  (massive 7.0) struck the capital, Port Au-Prince a few days ago. The most affected area is Haiti’s West Province with a population of 2.2 million.
Haitian born singer Wyclef Jean of Yéle Haiti foundation has sent out an urgent plea asking others to help [...]

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A Social Entrepreneurs Program Designed To Enhance Your Own Life Experience.

October 5, 2009

This is for all Enlightened Social Entrepreneurs out there! You are Invited to An Event For Your Lifetime.
A Wellness, Wealth and World Impact Conference stimulating and sustaining social enterprise around the UK and the Planet.
On 16-17 October, choose to be with us; join experts, world-renown thought leaders and facilitators from all over the globe, as well [...]

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Shea Butter At Its Best – Alaffia Handcrafted Shea Butter

September 25, 2009

Alaffia Shea Butter
Shea Butter has been harvested for hundreds of years throughout Africa and has become famous around the world for its intense healing properties.
Shea Butter can be used  on your face, hands or anywhere your body needs enriching moisture, personally it’s one of my all time favorite moisturizes, because it actually does keep your [...]

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HUB Carries Out Single Largest Teacher Training in History of Liberia

August 21, 2009

HUB’s current teacher training program in Liberia is fast becoming the single most important educational outreach program in the country’s history.  Four hundred (yes, 400!) teachers were expected to arrive from Monrovia and the surrounding areas around the city. Yet, because of the press and word of mouth, an estimated 700 teachers from all over [...]

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Muhammad Yunus Gets Medal From President Obama

August 20, 2009

Professor Muhammad Yunus – Medal of Freedom Recipient
President Barack Obama has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to 16 people who have made a difference in the nation and the world.  And one of them medals was placed around the neck of Muhammed Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, [...]

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Impact- The Power Of The Mirco-Loan

July 16, 2009

HUB Impact in action!
A quick post to share just one of  the ways members are creating impact on the world.
Amina is one of 15 women in the KOCH self-empowerment group who live in Korogocho, the second largest and most dangerous slum in Nairobi, Kenya.  She is HIV positive and her husband died of AIDS.  She [...]

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“Doing Great Business, Better!” -Boosting Your Social And Environmental Impact And Being a Sustainable Business.

July 7, 2009

A small part of what’s in store for HUB members this week, in the world impact series.

Do you want to survive and flourish? Yes!
This week, Founding Arc Angel Di’Anne Finch-Smith welcomes Paul A. Zaman to the World Impact Call.
Thursday, July 9th  4.00pm PT – part 1 of a 4-part series
Individuals of all ages in all [...]

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So Where Does The Money Go? HUB’s Current Impact Programs – Kenya

June 18, 2009

The following is a list of Impact Programs in:  KENYA
Microloans:
The Self-Empowered Women of Korogocho (also known as KOCH) has thirteen women. All but two now have their loans. (The two who don’t just had babies, and the women will decide together when it is best for them to take on a loan for their business, [...]

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So Where Does The Money Go? – HUB’s Current Impact Programs – Liberia

June 18, 2009

If you like myself you have donated to charities and really have no idea where your money is being spent, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to know that unlike most charities where the majority of your donation gets drained by bureaucratic waste,  HUB’s giving is transparent.
In the next few posts I am going to share with [...]

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