#650 Great.com Talks With... Active Minds

With the world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, 350.org is at the forefront of a global movement aimed at reducing carbon emissions and halting climate change. Learn how they are mobilizing communities worldwide to protect the planet. Want to support 350.org? https://350.org/ Find this episode at: https://great.com/great-talks-with/350

In a world where technology is a gateway to education, healthcare, and economic opportunity, millions still lack the basic tools to participate in the digital era. Computer Aid is tackling this global challenge by bringing affordable technology and digital skills to communities in need. Find out how they are empowering individuals and changing lives. Want to support Computer Aid? https://www.computeraid.org/ Find this episode at: https://great.com/great-talks-with/computer-aid

With food insecurity on the rise and malnutrition an ongoing threat, the Lagos Food Bank is stepping in to ensure that no one is left behind. By providing food relief and addressing long-term nutritional challenges, the organization is creating pathways to better health and well-being. Find out how they are building sustainable solutions for Nigeria's most vulnerable populations. Want to support Lagos Food Bank? https://lagosfoodbank.org/ Find this episode at: https://great.com/great-talks-with/lagos-food-bank

The incarceration of transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex (TGI) people often leads to heightened discrimination and violence within prison walls. Miss Major Alexander L. Lee TGIJP Black Trans Cultural Center is standing up for these individuals, offering legal and emotional support while pushing for systemic change. Discover how they are working to defend dignity and transform the future for marginalized communities. Want to support Miss Major Alexander L. Lee TGIJP Black Trans Cultural Center? https://tgijp.org/ Find this episode at: https://great.com/great-talks-with/miss-major-alexander-l-lee-tgijp-black-trans-cultural-center/

Mental health among young people is one of the most pressing issues of our time, with college students facing significant challenges. Active Minds is stepping up to meet this need by providing critical support through innovative mental health programs. Find out how they are reshaping how students view mental health and how institutions can better support their communities. Want to support Active Minds? https://www.activeminds.org/ Find this episode at: https://great.com/great-talks-with/active-minds

LGBTQ+ individuals often face unique barriers in the business world, particularly in securing funding and mentorship. LGBT+VC is determined to break down those barriers by creating access to capital and building a support network for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Find out how they are reshaping the venture capital landscape for underrepresented voices. Find this episode at: https://great.com/great-talks-with/lgbtvc/ Want to support LGBT+VC? https://www.lgbtvc.org/

Economic hardship, food insecurity, and social injustice are more than just statistics—they are the daily realities for many families in Asbury Park. Mercy Center is stepping in to address these challenges head-on, transforming lives through dedicated service and unwavering compassion. Discover how they are reshaping their community, one family at a time. Want to support Mercy Center NJ? https://mercycenternj.org/ Find this episode at: https://great.com/great-talks-with/mercy-center-nj

Across Africa, millions of women lack access to sustainable energy, but Solar Sister is changing that by blending women's entrepreneurship with clean energy solutions. This innovative organization is helping women take the lead in providing solar power to their communities, improving lives in a profound way. Find out how they are sparking long-term change and bringing energy access to the people who need it most. Want to support Solar Sister? https://solarsister.org/ Find this episode at: https://great.com/great-talks-with/solar-sister/

Lesotho faces deep-rooted issues like poverty, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence, but Help Lesotho is stepping in to address these challenges head-on through education, mentorship, and community support programs. Find out how they are creating sustainable change and improving lives one community at a time. Want to support Help Lesotho? https://helplesotho.org/ Find this episode at: https://great.com/great-talks-with/help-lesotho/

Elephants face increasing threats from habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. The International Elephant Foundation (IEF) works tirelessly to protect these majestic creatures and safeguard the ecosystems they depend on. Find out how they are making a difference in the world of elephant conservation. Want to support International Elephant Foundation? https://elephantconservation.org/ Find this episode at: https://great.com/great-talks-with/international-elephant-foundation/