Fighting social apathy
“One person can make a difference and every person should try.” – John F. Kennedy As a journalism and political science major in college, the clash between analyzing how our connected world communicates and deconstructing the social realities of our global community often caused my outlook on society to fluctuate from class-to-class, hour-to-hour. On one side I’d see how communication channels […]
Michelle Pedicone // We are the Fourth Estate
Having traveled to a countless number of countries encountering numerous communities, cultured is an understatement when it comes to Michelle’s perspective in life. A conflict analysis and resolution major at George Mason University, Michelle has been a long-time supporter of Invisible Children after hearing about it through MySpace at age 14. Six years and a Fourth Estate […]
Feeding a generation with hope, literally & figuratively
If the success of social enterprises in the past decade is any indication of what the future of commerce looks like, the possibilities of social change is endless. It’s a step toward shifting the idea of what commercial-based businesses could be built upon. Within our own social enterprise, Mend, we work directly with women affected by the LRA, providing […]
Look good, do good
Supporting a cause is the first step in activism and what better way to show passion for a cause than to wear it? 100% of purchases from our online store go toward our mission and our Sustain It products are sold through a partnership with social enterprises in East Africa which help support the local […]
The Truth Told Project
It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But sometimes it’s worth far more. Photography gives insight into the lives and surroundings of a subject at hand, but given particular circumstances, those insights can become a force behind social change. To gain a firsthand perspective on the complexities of the region, photojournalist Sarah Fretwell traveled to the Democratic Republic of […]