pre-speech fun - thanks to all the awesome kids @ the achievement center

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great opportunity for students interested in microfinance ...

Click here to download:

Nairobi Microcredit Summit Scholarship Application.pdf (64 KB)

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her last performance

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proud of my school

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music + purpose =

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Hi Josh,

I was really inspired by your presentation last friday and I wanted to
know what I could do to have an impact on the world or community
around me.

Just a little about myself, I am a classical concert pianist. I have
been playing the piano since I was 4 and performing since I was 8. I
have won various competitions throughout the United States and also
placed 1st in an international competition. I was invited to perform
at Carnegie Hall (NYC) next year.

I would really love to become more active in using my passion for
piano to support the world around me. Do you have any recommendations
for me for where I should research (websites?)?

I really appreciate you helping me with this and again, thank you for
the inspiration.

A

So glad to hear from you!  Your piano is a powerful tool for change.
Here's what I think:  In the next 5 years, you will raise thousands of
dollars, impact hundreds of lives, and inspire your friends to use
their strengths - whatever they may be - to positively impact our
world.  I'm excited to watch, and I didn't even mention your impact
after year 5!  You should create a partnership between Sage and the
organizations below.

Let's start here ...

Watch this!

Learn more and get in touch with their partners here:
http://elsistemausa.org/whos-involved/partners/

Contact the advisory team here:
http://elsistemausa.org/whos-involved/national-advisory-team/

Email or follow all the fellows here:
http://elsistemausa.org/the-fellows/meet-the-fellows/  you should apply :)

Watch some more:
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/jose_abreu_on_kids_transformed_by_music.html

Two more organizations using the power of music to change lives:
http://harmonyprogram.cuny.edu/
http://www.musicaidafrica.org/

More info:
http://www.fesnojiv.gob.ve/en/center-for-social-action-through-music.html
http://necmusic.edu/preparatory-school/partnerships
http://www.fesnojiv.gob.ve/en/educational-centers-.html

I am always here if you need me - J

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design it, etc.

Q

I'm a junior at Sage Hill High School, and your speech inspired me so
much, and I'd first like to say thank you and how grateful I am. I
have always been frustrated in my inability to help people around the
world and have hoped to one day become successful and somehow start
some sort of organization to help people less fortunate than me.

One of my passions is helping in whatever I can and I was ecstatic to
hear there was a way to incorporate my personal interests and at the
same time support people or places in need. I was too shy to speak out
in assembly, however I am extremely interested in social
entrepreneurship. I have a wide range of interests including singing,
facebook, and design. I was hoping you could direct me in how I can
help.

A

So glad to hear you enjoyed it :). Take a look at below links:

Design:

http://www.design21sdn.com/
http://other90.cooperhewitt.org/
http://other90.cooperhewitt.org/resources/

Awesome book:
http://designlikeyougiveadamn.architectureforhumanity.org/

Social Media:
http://think-social.org/awards/2009-nominees

Contact them with an email stating why you are good for them! I'm
always here if you need anything - Josh

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mapping our needs

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Thanks so much for sharing your stories, encouragement and human encyclopedia of  resources with us at Virginia Tech!

My final goal is to use GIS and Remote Sensing to ensure food security, predict  famine risk areas and in general support development in the under-developed  world (especially relating to agriculture). I've been scouring the internet  and struggling to find a starting point. Any suggestions?

A

First off, you're in a really good position. Forestry and agriculture
issues present lots of sustainable opportunities for you to to do what
you do best.

You have opportunities within government, the private sector, and
local and international organizations. That your map, so let's start
from there.

Remember the process through it all: 1. find a cool
company/organization that aligns with you; 2. email/call them with a
crisp message stating why you are good for them; and 3. repeat until
you're doing what you really want.

Take a look at these:

http://www.fao.org/SD/eidirect/gis/EIgis000.htm
http://www.africover.org/
http://www.esri.com/
http://rareconservation.org/
http://www.wri.org/project/global-forest-watch
http://idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/364745-78
http://www.conservation.org/discover/centers_programs/offices/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.conservation.org/learn/climate/Pages/projects.aspx
http://www.globalforestwatch.org/english/about/staff.htm

Not all, but some of the organizations listed here:
http://blog.33needs.com/tag/sustainability

Always, always here if you need me. - Josh

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you hearing me?

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I was in attendance when you spoke at the NAACP meeting during the
Alpha week. I am an aspiring communication major and I was wondering
if you could suggest some companies for me to look to intern with?

A

Can't wait to see what you're going to come up with to break through
the noise.  Take a look:

http://think-social.org/awards/2009-nominees

http://www.nowpublic.com/

http://www.citizenshift.org/

http://blog.33needs.com/tag/marketing

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IT Jobs

First off, thanks so much for coming out and talking to us.

I'm the IT guy who raised my hand in class interested about IT
related. Here's a little about me and what I'd be interested in:

My background is primarily web-based development, though I have a much
broader set of interests than just that. I am looking to go
international -- what you said about your time in Africa really
excites me! I want an adventure. I have entrepreneurial experience and
love working with people. Finally, I am graduating in May and am
looking for a full time job.

I am hungry to live a more than mediocre life. Can you help???

Answer:
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Thanks a lot for getting in touch; I can relate to your feelings about
avoiding a boring and mediocre life.

My favorite:
http://playpower.org/

Social media awards:
http://think-social.org/awards/2009-winners

http://www.samasource.org/iphone/

http://blog.33needs.com/tag/technology

http://www.afrigadget.com/

Remember the process through it all: 1. find a cool
company/organization that aligns with you; 2. email/call them with a
crisp message stating why you are good for them; and 3. repeat until
you're doing what you really want!

Always here if you need me - J

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a girl and her laptop

Question:

I just got back to my apartment from watching you speak. I was one of
the girls in the front. Your talk was so interesting, inspiring, and
engaging.

Like I told you earlier, I'm double majoring in Political Science and
French and am definitely interested in going to law school after
college for international or public interest law. I am also very
passionate about women's issues and education. I am just a sophomore
and have done administrative work in an AmeriCorps office for a few
years as well.

Do you know of any organizations that can integrate every single one
of these things at all (majors, post-graduation plans, interests)?

Thank you so much!

Answer:

Short answer: Yes, yes, and yes.  I'm ccing a really good friend of
mine who is an expert in this area.  Aviva, meet Rachel.

Take a look at a few of these links:

UNIFEM
http://www.unifem.org/gender_issues/human_rights/

http://blog.33needs.com/tag/girls

HRW
http://www.hrw.org/

Amnesty
http://www.amnestyusa.org/violence-against-women/page.do?id=1011012

http://www.madre.org/index.php?video=1

http://blog.33needs.com/tag/law
http://www.undp.org/legalempowerment/

Remember the process through it all: 1. find a cool
company/organization that aligns with you; 2. email/call them with a
crisp message stating why you are good for them; and 3. repeat until
you're doing what you really want!

Always here if you need me - J

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