Common Good Exchange // Nothing But Nets
This August, Invisible Children is partnering with more than 40 organizations for the Common Good Exchange during the Fourth Estate Leadership Summit. These companies are on forefront of social change and we’re beyond proud to bring them together for an exclusive evening during the Summit. The United Nations Foundation is brining several of their campaigns […]
Educator Spotlight // Lisa Ellis
Lisa Ellis teaches Leadership at Ridgeview High School in Columbia, SC. Naturally, this incredible educator (say that five times fast) attended the original Fourth Estate Leadership Summit in 2011. We knew we had to catch up with her and learn more about her experiences at the Summit, and find out what she took away from […]
History takes attendance
When Charlie Jackson woke up on August 28th, 1963 he was a police officer, a father, and an activist. Within 12 hours, he was an iconic part of history. His face has been in museums, textbooks, and even billboards. Despite this, Charlie’s face is nearly unrecognizable without the man he stood beside on that historic […]
Common Good Exchange // Relevant Magazine
This August more than 40 organizations will gather in Los Angeles for the Common Good Exchange, an exclusive event during the Fourth Estate Leadership Summit. It’s a unique opportunity to learn from and interact with some of the top brands in the social good industry. One of the organizations joining us for the Common Good Exchange […]
Innovation in the classroom // Sir Ken Robinson
Sir Ken Robinson is a New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned educationalist. He believes that creativity is the key to effective education, and he’s dedicated his career to convincing others of his vision. Robinson works with governments and education systems throughout the world helping to implement and expand creativity in the classroom. He has […]
Educator Spotlight // Ashley Platé
Meet Ashley Platé. She’s a high school English teacher hailing from Clermont, FL. She attended the Fourth Estate Leadership Summit in 2011 and hasn’t been the same since. We recently caught up with her to find out what changed after attending the Summit. Why is attending the Fourth Estate Summit valuable for educators? You can’t […]
Common Good Exchange // RYOT News
This August, during the Fourth Estate Leadership Summit, more than 40 organizations will join Invisible Children for the Common Good Exchange in Los Angeles. The event is a unique opportunity for participants to engage with and learn from some of the most important organizations in the world. One the organizations that we’re proud to partner with is […]
Common Good Exchange // LiNK
This August, Invisible Children is proud to partner with more than 40 organizations for the Common Good Exchange. This unique event will take place during the Fourth Estate Leadership Summit in Los Angeles and will be an incredible opportunity for participants to engage with some of the top brands in the non-profit industry, learn about various causes, and discover […]
What the world eats
Photographer Peter Menzel and his wife, writer Faith D’Alusio, were hungry to learn how the rest of the world eats. So they took it upon themselves to find out. The couple set out to on a trip around the world, traveling to 24 different countries. Throughout their travels they shopped, cooked, and ate with 30 […]
Innovation in the classroom // Sugata Mitra
Calcutta-born Sugata Mitra has been defying the odds since birth. Statistically, very few people born in Calcutta make it above the poverty line, much less out of the Indian city. Mitra has done both. Currently a visiting professor at MIT, Mitra is revolutionizing primary education. Mitra recently received a $1 million TED Prize for his work to improve education […]