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Erin O'Mara: Nurturing and Mentoring the Independent Journalist Voices of Tomorrow

Aug 03, 2023 Posted by: Anushree Nande All SDGs,  Erin O'Mara,  New York,  NY
Erin O'Mara: Nurturing and Mentoring the Independent Journalist Voices of Tomorrow
Erin: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! A strong, independent press is a vital and fundamental part of addressing many of the world's toughest problems. Journalists uncover and tell important stories that would stay hidden if not for their hard work. Journalists speak truth to power, expose wrong-doing, and give people the facts they need to make decisions for themselves and their communities. Journalism can also shine a light on human rights abuses, inequality, and discrimination, and give a platform to people from historically marginalized communities so they can tell their stories and be heard. Journalism creates a free flow of information that can make our city, state and federal governments, and even the schools (your readers attend) work better.

Rowana Miller: Introducing K-12 Kids to the Power of Written Expression

Jun 20, 2023 Posted by: Anushree Nande New York,  NY,  Rowana Miller,  SDG 4,  USA
Rowana Miller: Introducing K-12 Kids to the Power of Written Expression

Rowana: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! I'm the founder and executive director of Cosmic Writers, a nonprofit that provides creative writing education to K–12 students around the United States and beyond. There are so many kids who see writing as a chore, and who never feel self-motivated to learn how to express themselves. We aim to show our participants that writing has extraordinary power. If you can write clearly and confidently, you can make your ideas into reality.

Gabriela Campoverde: Connecting Communities with Capital

May 24, 2023 Posted by: George Romar Gabriela Ariana Compoverde,  New York,  NY,  SDG 8,  USA
Gabriela Campoverde: Connecting Communities with Capital

Gabriela: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Miren helps community lenders deploy capital into the most in-need neighborhoods across the US. Our clients serve small businesses and individuals who are typically turned away from banks given their lack of credit or credit-thin files. Miren provides software for clients to manage technical assistance, loan applications, programs, and loan portfolios. This means clients can help more people in their communities reach their funding goals faster and grow their businesses or buy their dream home.