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What is a Sustainable Expo? Find out at GFSC on Fri May 28/Sat May 29!

May 27, 2010 Blog No Comments

This year, the GFSC will be hosting its first “Sustainable Expo”: A two-day fair of entrepreneurs, product vendors, and service providers who are promoting sustainable business in new and creative ways. Check out the list of exhibitors by clicking on the logo below.

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Final schedule posted!

May 27, 2010 Blog No Comments

The GFSC Planning Team has posted the final GFSC event schedule on our website in advance of the Forum this weekend. Please take a look so you can figure out what events you want to attend! Printed programs will be available at the forum to remind you of all the great events you can attend.

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Friday afternoon Keynote announced: Arnaud Mourot, Ashoka Europe

May 26, 2010 Blog No Comments

The GFSC Planning Team is proud to announce that Arnaud Mourot, a social entrepreneur in sports and education, will be giving the Friday evening Keynote address at the Geneva Forum on Social Change on Friday May 28 at 1600. Arnaud Mourot is the Executive Director of Ashoka Europe. Arnaud had been Ashoka’s CEO in France [...]

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Opening Keynote Announced: Marc Koska, Inventor, K1 syringe

May 25, 2010 Blog No Comments

The GFSC Planning Team is proud to announce that Marc Koska, a social entrepreneur in global health, will be giving the opening Keynote address at the Geneva Forum on Social Change on Friday May 28 at 10:00am. Mr. Koska is best known as the inventor of the non-reusable K1 auto-disable syringe, thus preventing the medical transmission [...]

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Watch the Film Trailers now!

May 24, 2010 Blog No Comments

If you haven’t had a chance yet to watch any of the trailers from our headliner films, take a few minutes to watch them now with a friend. We look forward to seeing you on Friday May 28 and Saturday May 29 to watch the full versions!

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To IOMBA Class of 2007-08: Thank you for sponsoring GFSC!

May 23, 2010 Blog No Comments

Just in – the IOMBA Class of 2007-08 has decided to sponsor the GFSC film ‘A Small Act!’ They chose to show their support for this year’s GFSC Forum by sponsoring a film that really meant something to them and which will lead to a discussion on how to ensure all children have access to [...]

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The Film: ‘A Small Act’

May 15, 2010 Blog 3 Comments

A Small Act A raindrop in the ocean is almost soundless, yet the waves it creates can reach the shores across the world. Chris Mburu was an impoverished Kenyan student who could not afford to pay tuition to go to school. Today, he is a graduate of Harvard University and is a respected UN human [...]

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UNJobs Vacancy: Inspirational Attendees

May 14, 2010 Blog 3 Comments

UNJobs.org has listed an exciting vacancy for ‘Inspirational Attendees.’ Those interested in international organizations and social change should click on the image below to learn more!

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Spotlight on: Responsible Supply Chains

May 13, 2010 Blog No Comments

Want to learn more about how companies can design better supply chains (that get products from supplier to manufacturer to retailer to consumer) using ethically and environmentally sustainable practices? Step 1: Watch the film “Buyer Be Fair” Saturday May 29th, 10:00 (60 minutes) Auditorium, CICG Produced by John de Graaf and Hana Jindrova www.buyerbefair.org This film takes [...]

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Meet a GFSC planner: Kellie Coppenrath

May 11, 2010 Blog No Comments

Kellie Coppenrath, Partnerships Co-Director Kellie has 4 years experience in fundraising and partnership development. Most recently, she spent 2 years working for a local NGO in New Delhi providing business development services for women micro-entrepreneurs in rural India. During this time she became passionate about engaging the private sector in the development process and working [...]

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