Madison McCormick: Building a Global Community of Brilliant Young Leaders

Nov 28, 2022 Posted by: George Romar All SDGs,  Brooklyn,  Madison McCormick,  NY,  USA

Madison: Glad to be with you, Spiffy! I work on this incredible initiative called Rise! Rise is a joint venture between Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust that finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. The program starts at ages 15-17, and the benefits include scholarships, mentorship, access to career development opportunities, funding, and more. The nature of this work addresses many challenges. The first is that we recognize that talent is created equally, but opportunity is not. The second is that by supporting these individuals, we are building a foundation for this global community who will themselves address the world's most pressing challenges over their lifetime.

Yasmine Sherif: Empowering Through Education, Those Left Furthest Behind

Nov 18, 2022 Posted by: Anushree Nande NY,  SDG 4,  USA,  Yasmine Sherif

Yasmine: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the United Nations’ Global Fund for Education in Emergencies and Protracted Crises. The greatest challenge is the number of 222 million children and adolescents whose education is disrupted in armed conflicts, climate disasters, and refuge versus the amount of funding required in order to provide a holistic, child-centered, quality education. ECW's results thus far number nearly 7 million children and youth who have been reached, in addition to over 30 million due to COVID-19. However, the big number of children and adolescents affected, the growing forced displacement, and protracted conflicts are not matched with the significant financially scaled-up resources.

Michael Dermer: Empowering One Million Entrepreneurs to Start or Grow a Business

Nov 16, 2022 Posted by: George Romar Michael Dermer,  New York,  NY,  SDG 10,  USA

Michael: Glad to be with you, Spiffy! For starters, I believe everyone has potential. Not everyone has opportunity, however. Entrepreneurial skills are no longer “nice to have.” They are essential to individuals realizing their potential, overcoming systemic challenges, and leading more fulfilling lives. The Lonely Entrepreneur's mission is to empower one million entrepreneurs with free access to the knowledge, tools, and ongoing support they need to start or grow a business. We do this by providing them with free access to The Lonely Entrepreneur's platform—called The Learning Community—which is a one stop shop for the knowledge, tools, and support every entrepreneur needs.