Human Trafficking Survivor Finds Life
The Landmark Forum was a key piece of one man's journey from human trafficking survivor to a thriving human being making a difference for others.
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Human Trafficking
Category: Society
This is a blog about social issues and difficulties. You can likewise read about the life of a socially aware woman and children living in a urban space.
Pilots to the Rescue
Michael Schneider and Brian Orter turned their animal rescue dreams into a reality, using piloting skills to make a unique difference.
Causing Counseling in Schools
One woman used her own family challenges as inspiration to bring counseling to local schools.
Transformation on Wheels
After doing The Landmark Forum, Morris Chubb went from someone who felt too timid to make a difference to someone running a $1.5 million nonprofit delivering showers and laundry services to the homeless.
Special Spectators Creator Named CNN Hero
CNN has recognized Blake Rockwell, who created a project in the Self-Expression and Leadership Program to allow sick children VIP access to high profile sporting events.
Exceptional Artists Camp Empowers New York Area Special Needs Artists
A new foundation is launching a monthly event to empower special needs artists from New York.
Entrepreneur Kids Use ebay to Support Charities
One woman has created a school program which teaches kids life lessons and allows them sell products on ebay to contribute to others.
‘I Am Pretty Powerful’ Has Hairstylists Fight Domestic Violence
More than 100 free makeovers are going to woman impacted by domestic violence.
Music for Movement: Living Powerfully with Parkinson’s Disease
A Landmark Forum graduate dealing with Parkinson's Disease was recently featured on Living Healthy Chicago, WGN Channel 9 for his positive attitude and for making a difference for others.
Wake Up India
A new project is teaching parents and teachers about the educational options for disabled children in Mumbai.
For 26 Years, Spirit of Christmas Thrives in Victoria
The Christmas Spirit Community Dinner in Victoria has provided a magical experience for thousands of people over the last 26 years.
Landmark Grads Take on Forgotten Disaster Causes with Paul McCartney and Kobe Bryant
In recent years, there have been a number of hi-profile crises that have gotten a great deal of attention. The Indonesian Tsunami, Huricane Katrina and the genocide in Darfur have all gotten […]
Treating Congenital Heart Disease Early
To get to congenital heart disease in children in time, this heart surgeon operates on about 100 young people a year for free.
Saving Tigers
Increasing the penalty for tiger poaching in India, and educating school children about the importance of tigers to the ecosystem are both part of the 'Save Tiger Save Life Signature Campaign'.
‘Welcome Life’ Aims to Expand Maternity Leave
A new program is setting out to give women greater opportunities in the workplace in India via legislation affecting maternity leave.
Breaking Taboos and Ending Misconceptions
A project created in the Self-Expression and Leadership Program is providing key health information and sex education to Indian teens.
Initiative Brings Brushing Teeth to School
Two minutes of brushing is happens every day in Brayton Elementary School.
‘A Little Dream’ Offers Art for Underprivileged Kids
A project created in the Self-Expression and Leadership Program is now an established organization bringing art camps to underprivileged children in hospitals and orphanages across India.
Pretty in Pink Boutique Makes Prom Dresses Affordable
WGN television in Chicago took note of one woman's efforts to have prom dresses available to young woman at an affordable price.
Thousands Groove at Seniors Dance Party
An unforgettable event for seniors could become a worldwide celebration.
Meal with a Smile
'Meal with a Smile' has been feeding those in need in friendly fashion for the last year and a half.
Foundation Supports Underprivileged Students
Vasundhara Talware created a foundation to empower schools so as to dramatically improve the education of underprivileged students.
Empowering People with Disabilities via Sports
A new NGO has held 17 sports events for disabled people so far.
Tearing Down Walls and Building Community
A Landmark Forum graduate brought community leaders together to discuss how to bring people together and end systemic racism in Indiana.
Cocoon House Fixes Aid Teen Mothers and Homeless Youths
A home for teen mothers faced thousands of dollars in repair expenses. One Landmark graduate took on making a difference everywhere he could.
Make 100 Hampton Road Home
A chef's project in the Self-Expression and Leadership Program in Perth, Australia, is increasing access to delicious, healthy meals for those in need.
Tribes of Lambs Empowers HIV Kids
What started as a one time, $5,000, crowdfunding campaign to help kids has become an all out effort to alter the lives of HIV positive children across India.
A Hunger to Make a Difference
Beauty Bites Beast takes on that misguided set of beliefs and flips them on their head, not only with Mexican factory workers but with Kenyan “grannies,” university students, housewives and executives from all over the world.
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Women's Issues
Special Spectators Among Kids’ Charities Vying for Gatorade, For the Love of Sports Prize
Special Spectators, an organization dedicated to giving sick children a chance to attend sports events and meet the players, created by Landmark Forum graduate Blake Rockwell in the Self-Expression and Leadership Program, is in the running for a Gatorade sports…